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Newspaper
Elyria Reporter
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1905
Page
2
The article argues for teaching agriculture in rural schools to center farming in education. It contends practical science strengthens farm management and aligns study with real professions, breaking the view that farming is unscientific and urging integrated agricultural instruction nationwide.
The passage argues that rural youth should be guided into agricultural leadership and rural enterprises rather than migrate to factories. It suggests leveraging community groups to extend farming influence, retain intelligent country boys and girls, and involve farmers more with scientific methods.
Builders report rapid sales of nearly all west of Vine street houses over the past year. Remaining unsold lots are varied in shape, size, and price and offered at bargain rates. Sheffield Land and Improvement Co. advertises from Bank Building corner 1th Avenue and Pearl Street, Elyria representative F. M. Whiteman.
Mrs. Annis M. Watson of Lorain was divorced Tuesday from Rev. John J. Wateon, pastor of the Second Baptist Church. She claimed he was unfaithful and flirted with other women in his congregation. Watson received custody of their eleven year old adopted son, property in Paulding, and alimony.
A public letter to the Elyria Reporter touts Vinol cod liver oil as a cure for bronchitis and colds. It includes a Milwaukee testimonial from W. H. O’Keefe praising Vinol, plus a physician endorsement and a money back guarantee offered by Henry J. Hadby, a druggist.
Grafton events include the M. EB ohurd ladies gathering at Mr Frank Howards and a Grafton hive social supper at K O T M ball with ten cent supper. Card games at Frank Schwerer home, calls by Newton Padisy and Mr Hiscox, and a lecture postponement of Oparee from Feb 24 to 28. Obituary for Mrs Joseph Hartman born Germany April 9 1920 notes seven children and burial at Nesbitt cemetery. mentions Hartman spouse and German minister. Also listed are notices of sales, furnishings for sale, and Hollister Rocky Mountain Tea advertisement with doctor signature.
The gang behind the fair grounds sale faces opposition from Anti-Sale directors muzzled by a strong member vote to retain the grounds. The society’s finances have been kept from the public, presented as vague annual reports. A printed financial puzzle is circulated to reveal the true condition and seeks disclosure of about $6306.95.
A garbled ledger lists workers including Walter Hastings carpenters Geo Foster J. Hulcomb and Wm Copland with varied sums for labor and care of grounds. Entries show multiple carpenters and laborers such as White Wilbur Forbes Badley and Corneal with payments ranging from 2 to 50 dollars. Additional lines reference ground work and associated costs.
A fragmented ledger listing disbursements including printing and advertising, hay and straw, police help, secretary and treasurer salaries, race costs, dinner tickets, hotel bills, plates, premiums, miscellaneous expenses, general expenditures, labor, and improvements. Totals show substantial sums and an overdraft. Names and specific items indicate a municipal or organizational fair accounting with numerous line items and a final overall total.
A fragmentary newspaper notice advertises Dr G G Green of Woodbury NJ offering German Syrup and Angostura flower preparations in exchange for stamps, plus promotions for Dee Wirt's Little Early Risers and Kennedy's Laxative Honey and Tar through H A Dykeman. It also touts Kadol Dyspepsia Cure and One Minute Cough Cure with testimonials and fevered claims.
An advertisement promoting DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve as a fast healing remedy. It claims to draw out inflammation soothe burns bruises and skin ailments and markets DeWitt's as the only genuine witch hazel product while warning against imitations. Author Sylé by H A Dykeman.
An advertisement offers the Russo-Japanese War Atlas by The Chicago and North-Westernary with color maps and tables on Russia and Japan, plus schedules for Fast Trams and North Western Limited service from Chicago. Includes prices on scarfs and apparel from The Biggs and Everard.
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