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Newspaper
Elyria Reporter
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1904
Page
2
A Brooklyn man recounts a Japanese barber visiting his hotel room for a modern haircut. The skilled, sober young barber works efficiently, avoiding small talk while extolling a hair restorer. He notes Japanese barbers’ advantages, partly due to language barriers.
Photographc astronomy gains importance as discoveries of new variable stars near the Little Bear by Alme Ceraski and examinations of Harvard and Moscow plates raise questions about the universe. Mrs Fleming and Miss Lowvil confirm several candidates while scientists weigh future implications for cosmic knowledge.
A fragmented notice describes how Harvest Hands Second Class rates (six or more on a ticker) will be split by Wisconsin Centres Rtg in Chicago and Milwaukee, extending to Minnesota and North Dakota at a rate of 14 per capita. It mentions August 1, 1904, and addresses the Traction Building in Cincinnati as a contact, with references to Ira F. and Boyinn Bros. and Traction Bldg.
Fragmented narration describes towering cumulus thunderheads eight miles high on the horizon. Vague references to hot winds, cold temperature belts, mist, and shifting air suggest atmospheric upheaval and dramatic weather phenomena.
Harness makers report a surge in orders as summer travel begins. Vendors note a ready made harness for small dogs exists, while larger dogs require custom fits, with travelers needing secure restraints during rail journeys and hikes.
A garbled report describes a dangerous compound allegedly highly toxic when inhaled, causing rapid death. It mentions an English chemist Scott and a design that makes a tiny amount deadly in air. It notes doctors sought methods to counter such poisons and hints at evasive handling or prevention.
An item notes a complete line of coffees at Conry and Muller's on 274th Healthy, with reference to haywy babies and mothers. Tiokster's Lucky Mountain Tea is promoted as the greatest baby medicine, priced at 35 vents, with tea or tablets mentioned and H. A. Dykeman named.
The Inside Inn at the World’s Fair in St Louis offers lodging under direct management supervision. It features European and American plans with rates from $1.60 to $5.50 European and $3 to $7 American, includes daily admission, and 2247 beds across three stories. Reservation orders up to December 1st can be placed by postcard to the Inside Inn Administration Building.
A guidance note highlights key factors in choosing a school focusing on teachers management equipment and surroundings. It praises Oberlis' Business college for excelling in those areas and mentions fall term beginning in September.
Over the past three weeks Elyria Business College has supplied stenographers and bookkeepers to firms including Cleveland jewelers and engineers in Elyria and nearby cities. Several students were sent as substitutes and replaced with teachers of penmanship, reflecting high demand across multiple employers.
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