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Newspaper
Elyria Reporter
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1903
Page
2
Fragmentary notice outlines subscription terms for Ikeporter service via mail and partial payment schedule. Reads unclear about rates and delivery details. Known legible items refer to Elyria area and a partner entity.
A Lorain water outage lasted over three hours after ice formed near the intake pipe. The piece warns of the dangers from ice in the intake and urges preparation to prevent water shutoffs, fires, and costly failures during cold weather.
The body of William Wesley Harrington formerly of North Ridgeville was brought from South Brooklyn last Friday and interred by his widow and two children who died in infancy. Born Kingston Canada May 18 1834 he came to Cleveland and served in the Custom House eight years and later as city inspector for several years. He married Gertrude Kitty in 1877 and spent his life in Lorain and Cuyahoga counties. He is described as kindly and cheerful.
English efforts to preserve choice potato varieties face cooking flaws and soil variation. A proposed National Potato Society would run trials, ensure steady home and commercial supplies, and educate housewives on proper cooking. The Gardener leads the movement with a London council and county committees planned.
A New York firm reports a prototype auto train to haul borax ore through Death Valley. The seven wagon train uses a 75 horsepower gasoline engine at the head, with each car carrying its own motors. The system aims to replace mule teams and cut costs while roading 100 miles of macadam through shifting sands and Rocky passes.
MELT FL JOHNSTON from the firm of Mr and Mrs Jalston and Miss Emmert, well known opticians at 37 Colonial Arcade Cleveland offer free eye examinations every Monday at the Hotel top LHF. They emphasize proper correction over mere glass fitting and claim headaches as their specialty.
An advertisement proclaims Professor Clark a skilled chiropodist offering free foot examinations, coin removal, and training in the profession. It lists office locations in Elyria Ohio, contact details, and claims about patient confidentiality and years of practice. Also mentions candy shop promotions and a North Western Railway schedule snippet.
An assortment of coffee brands and tea products listed for sale including Soo Blend Empire Blend Western Reserve Mervue Moca Senora Lipton Yacht Club and Edward’s Magnelia and Tea options with prices ranging from 20c to 80c per package. The ad notes 1 lb and 4 lb sizes and includes multiple spellings and brand variants.
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