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Newspaper
Elyria Reporter
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1904
Page
4
The text extols climate and German Syrup as remedies for digestive issues and fatigue, claiming improved health at home and stronger lungs for consumptives. It cites a supposed regimen and regulatory backdrop, framing German Syrup as a popular, trusted cure amid broad medical claims.
An old ad promotes Bosohee's syrup as the cure for throat and snuff trouble. It claims the remedy heals tissues, destroys germ resistance, reduces inflammation, eases expectoration, improves sleep, and cures the throat. Sold by druggists at 266 price.
The management of the St. Louis World’s Fair hotel promises reasonable Great Exposition rates. The Inside Inn is a three story, 400 by 200 foot hotel with 2,400-seat dining and reading rooms, reception area, and 2,257 sleeping rooms. It operates European and American plans with rates from 1.50 to 5.60 daily European and 0.38 to 2.00 American, including service. Managed by J. M. Statler, the inn guarantees high cuisine and service, avoiding outside lines and streetcar transfers for visitors. Reservations and rates are detailed by postal card to The Inside Inn, World’s Fair Grounds, St. Louis.
A spoofing ad style segment promotes a continental beauty hospital for horses offering coat electrification, hooves manicuring, and tooth whitening, alongside exotic tonics. It pairs quirky horse care claims with patent medicine pitches and travel offers, reflecting early 20th century sensational advertising.
A French admiral argues torpedo boats and submarines have potential in naval war but need strong fleet support from battleships and cruisers. He notes the importance of gunfire, stresses disciplined daylight attacks, and urges improved training and practice to exploit long range artillery, citing Port Arthur and Cheminpo events.
A short sale notice offers a six room house at one street south of the new bridge on Bank and West streets. It includes a good well and cistern and some fruit trees. Priced at 1750 dollars. A. Cox, Room 130 Ely Power Elk. both phones. Pie sind.
Advertisement offers $30 round trip to Colorado with daily summer service via Chicago and connections from eastern points. Includes routes through Denver Colorado Springs Pueblo and other hubs. Speaks of two nightly departures from Chicago and seasonal low rates. Cleveland based agent ASB Cleveland Ohio 254 Superior Street.
The ad extols the Black Hill region as a premier picturesque sanitarium in the west and urges readers to visit. It promotes Chicago daily and North-Western Railway access with attractively low gates from other points and offers a Hinckill’s booklet with a map for four cents by W. B. Muiskern.
A reader testifies to the benefits of Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription for motherhood, claiming it strengthens the body, calms nerves, and aids sleep. The letter asserts safety with no alcohol or narcotics and praises the medicine for improving a mother's health and ability to care for children.
Traffic timetables show Cara and connection services from Elyria to Public Square Cleveland with first departures at 6:30 am and half hour intervals to 7:80 am. Direct routes link Linndale Puritas Springs Barea Medina Chippewa Lak Seville Joreston Wooster to Elyria from 6:00 am, then half-hourly to 11:00 pm with late night runs. Wellington service runs hourly 6:80 am to 10:30 pm and 12:0 am. Birmingham Berlin Heights Norwalk late morning and afternoon slots. North Amherst Lorain and Lorain Grafton divisions with 40-minute headways 4:20 am to 10:30 pm. Grafton hourly 5:00 am to 10:00 pm. weekend gaps noted.
An old advertisement touts a cold cure with Taku Lakative Bromo Quinine and a money back guarantee. It notes E. W. Grove's signature on each box and promises refunds if the remedy fails.
A vintage ad touts DeWitt’s Little Early Risers as painless liver and digestion aid. The copy claims cleansing the system, improving complexion, and easing headaches with a “famous little pill” famed for gentle action. Sold by IL A Nykemuaut in Lafayette.
A preacher visits Mrs Brown who has endured multiple spouses. The deacon explains a chain of marriages and deaths, uncovering a mistaken pattern of names. Laughter turns to shock as the minister learns Brown’s first name was Aldena and that the tale was a string of misread derangements. Mrs Brown, defying the church, heads toward an Episcopal wedding.
An 1880s style ad targets the wealthy and well connected, claiming dyspepsia plagues even rich men and that August Flower, a household remedy, cures stomach troubles. It touts liver stimulation and whole-system vigor, urging trial and regular bottles through druggists.
The advertisement urges buyers to seek DeWitt on every box of pure Witch Hazel Salve used in making De Witt s Watch Hazel Salve, touted as the best salve for cuts burns and eczema. It warns that counterfeit versions are appearing due to its popularity and notes the genuine name B G DeWitt and Co Chicago with H A Dykeman as a seller.
A confused clipping describes a prisoner in an Illinois jail attempting a farewell review to the jailer. The text meanders through garbled references to newspapers and war readers, with a direct ad for Kodol Dyspepsia Care from Mrs. Mary B. Orick praising its effects on indigestion and stomach health.
An advertised real estate notice promotes cash or installments purchases of Jota lots in Elytdt. It claims rapid town growth and high profitability from real estate investments, urging readers to buy now as prices are about to rise.
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