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Newspaper
Elyria Reporter
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1904
Page
2
A Mishawaka man proposes steel blade speed breakers to force drivers of fast motorcars to slow down. The device, placed across asphalt with a steel frame, would raise blades two inches to ruin tires of violators. A cable would trigger blades when speeds exceed city limits, aiming to curb reckless driving.
A young southern girl arrives in New York with no money or formal art training. She endures poverty and desperation, using makeshift materials and risky methods to pursue art. After a night of toil she earns a commission but faces heartbreak as the darker side of the trade surfaces. Her perseverance earns a scholarship and a glimmer of success.
A Lovuun coster butcher confronts a poor widow over payment for meat. The conversation shows rising tension as the woman pleads and the butcher mutters about a sale price while a passerby notes the scene.
A note by Mrs. M. Snoomers of Notre Dame Indiana claims spanking harms children with urine difficulties and offers a free home treatment to any mother who writes. She asserts no payment is needed and asks readers not to blame the child, suggesting a constitutional basis.
The article discusses Central American republic stamps as favorites among collectors. It notes bright colors and fine printing make issues attractive, with many issues causing little scarcity. Provisional issues and various surcharges are mentioned, along with the reach of these stamps to the United States and traveler interest.
The article describes how stamps altered to remove or alter overprints or labels lose value, and names the risk of counterfeiting. It warns collectors that altering a stamp to resemble a specimen or misrepresent its condition often makes it worthless, despite previous value.
An anonymous roundup of sensational, disjointed notices describes animal cruelty at stockyards, reform moves by Humane Society, workers reassignment, and bizarre quotes. The piece blends Harlem and various city wires with references to exotic meats, tainted ethics, and a testimonial praising Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea.
The Inside Inn within the Exposition grounds offers 2,257 rooms plus parlors and a 2,600 seat top-room restaurant. Managed by EB M Statler, rates range from 1.60 to 3.00 dollars daily depending on plan and location, with European and American options and admissions included. The facility aims to dispel overcrowding fears and provide home like comfort for visitors.
Rates announced by Harvest Hands for travel to Wisconsin cities including Chicago Milwaukee and Manitowoc with connections to Minnesota and North Dakota. The plan lists a rate of 14 dollars per capita and calls for immediate inquiries to Ira F Schwegel district passenger agent in Cincinnati for August 81st, 1904.
The Elyria Business College reports a larger demand than supply for stenographers and bookkeepers. In three weeks the college supplied staff to firms including J H Coleman Pittsburgh PA stenographer, Mrs M D Gilletts Weaver Chrniz Elyria stenographer, Ada Lounabrough, W G Sharp Elyria stenographer, Anna Coghlan, Dean Electric Co Elyria stenographer, Miss Matie Cox, Weldeman Fries Cleveland stenographer, Miss Kate Winter Weber, Cleveland shorthand, and others. Several firms and occupations are listed with names and roles, plus notes on substitutes and requests for teachers and additional staff.
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