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Newspaper
Elyria Reporter
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1902
Page
4
The Daily Reporter charges subscriptions for home delivery outside Elyria. Monthly rate is 2 dollars, with annual payment set at 7 dollars.
Civic readers favor setting the city village line at 5 000 population, arguing the lower threshold changes many offices under a new municipal code. The piece compares current Elyria city government with a proposed framework, noting costs for numerous elective and appointive posts and salary possibilities, and criticizes Democratic leadership over trusts and power use.
The legislature elevates Representative Comings to head the committee shaping the municipal code. The article lauds his integrity, attendance, and influence in pushing policy, including the city village population dividing line, while noting his non lawyer status and consistent courtesy.
The United States leads in cotton spindle growth from 1850 to 1901, surpassing England despite protection. England's freestreme rises to 87 million spindles in 1880 and 45 million in 1900, while the US grows from 4.6 million to 21 million. yet output differs: 1,255,000 bales processed by Britain in 1901 vs 727,000,000 bales by the US, highlighting active versus idle spindles and tariff effects on manufacturing. Tariffs under McKinley and Dingley undermine Cobden Calhoun theory of exporting raw cotton for domestic manufacture.
The ad claims Paine's Celery Compound banishes dyspepsia and related symptoms by calming stomach nerves, cleansing wastes, and boosting strength. Fred Ross of Clarendon, Lon a, reports rapid improvement after two bottles, saying he was nearly unable to walk before and was fully cured.
Miss Fannie Whitney, a Oberlin Business college student, went to Norwalk last Wednesday to accept a stenographer position with Hull Umbrella Mfg Co. The ad promotes affordable rent to home ownership with plans to pay off in a few years, touting rising estate values and local value in Elyria.
Two Jersey cows are for sale. Inquire at Peter Swartz in West Ridge. Contact details are not fully clear from the text.
Francisco Lomente of Havana, a Spanish merchant, visited Oberlin last week to arrange two Cuban youths for admission to the Oberlin Business College next year. The college is building a strong reputation as a thorough business school.
The Big Four announces round trip tickets to Columbus Ohio for the state fair September 1 to 5 1908. Tickets on sale September 1 to 6 inclusive from all Big Four points in Ohio at one fare for the round trip no rate less than 45 cents. Tickets valid for return to September 6 1902 for full information call on agents.
A Philadelphia truancy officer questioned a pupil’s Irish mother about extended absence. She quipped she did not finish her education until she was 93. The piece also notes a French Academy reception anecdote about new academicians Maury and de Vogne, with humorous details about tests and voice.
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