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Newspaper
Elyria Reporter
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1904
Page
2
A Chicago Daly News recounts a traveler’s comic lunch in Mexico where attempting to eat a mango ends in chaos. The guest strains to pierce and peel the fruit, breaks the fiberous pulp, and explodes with juice and laughter as hosts watch in polite alarm.
Eighteen years ago a Paris boy Leon Herrmann used a locked room and a mirror as his audience learning magic from family. At age fourteen he lured a street urchin and demonstrated tricks feeding his belief in a pact with Mephisto. Herrmann’s story marks the origin of his renowned skill.
A garbled extract discusses an expert as one who explains things beyond common understanding. It mentions a man in late night gear and an impartial judge, a bicycle trip, and a test being accompanied. The passage is incomplete and obscure.
The St Louis Exposition management announces the Inside Inn a three story hotel within the grounds offering 3 257 sleeping accommodations dining for 2 600 and large parlors reading rooms and reception spaces Rates vary by location and plan from 3 to 7 50 per day with meals included Reservations can be made by mailing a postcard to The Inside Inn Administration at the fair grounds St Louis.
A discussion on risks of headache powders and other drugs, urging medical supervision to find underlying causes. It notes the harm from indiscriminate use, cites military and wartime health context, and describes non drug relief methods for congestive and pale headaches, recommending caution and timely walking or rest at first warning signs.
An old Tennessean battered in Wall Street comments on the market scene. He says the street is a simple battle of push and pull with bulls and bears, noting the beat and unsteady action as prices wobble toward a midpoint before a move.
A notice from A F Cleveland announces round trip tours to California leaving Chicago August 18 and 21 via Union Pacific and Northwestern lines. The itinerary is linked to Trisnmal Conclave Knightd Templar at San Francisco with a claimed $50 round trip rate from Chicago and low rates from all points. Cleveland provides address 234 Superior Street Cleveland Ohio and date August 20.
An illustrated chronicle traces the harp through ancient myth to modern revival, praising its elegance and expressive range. It notes its royal associations, waning popularity before a recent resurgence, and the global interest in skilled harpists despite rising prices and scarce talent.
An advertisement touts Smiths Bath Lotion as a cure for poor health caused by impure bathwater. It claims the lotion cleanses water, opening pores and revitalizing the body, reducing aches and fatigue. The copy urges a ten day trial at a hotel, with prices listed and locations named.
Readers urged to evaluate Oberlin College before enrollment. The piece highlights the need for thorough research, with mentions of nearby institutions like Northwestern and Chicago lines, plus travel details and ticketing through the Spur Bewrest agent.
The notice states that the office on Broail Street will be removed to N P Woosters Drug Store. Retail department orders may be attended at the new location. The North Street office at yard No 213 will handle wholesale and retail work. Agents for Massillon Goshen Domestic and Steam Coal offer building materials and special contractor prices including Portland cement and sewer pipe.
Harvest Hands Second Class rates for five or more on one ticket will be sold by Wisconsin Central Railway from Chicago Milwaukee and Manitowoc to points in Minnesota and North Dakota at 14 per epita. For information contact the District Passenger Agent Traction Hidg Ciareinnati U To Frw Sued.
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