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Newspaper
Elyria Reporter
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1905
Page
4
A city auditor's inquiry raises whether any official has direct or indirect profit links with enterprises dealing with the city. The memo, sent to municipalities, cites a law making such ties an offense punishable by removal from office. the auditor warns she may act against violators.
January saw nine deaths, matching the previous month. Causes included toyhioid related, two from consumption, two from heart disease, and one from violence.
The Black River Telephone Company limits spending at 16000 for Lorain improvements and will install an independent modern exchange at South Lorain as it moves to challenge Bell in the Lorain market. A separate report notes machinist G. O. Lynch at Ely Fis Iron and Steel lost two fingers after a workplace accident.
The text proclaims dandruff causes most hair trouble and must be killed by a germ killer. It promotes Newbro’s Herpicide as harmless and effective, stopping itching and making hair glossy, with samples available from The Herpicide Co. in Detroit Michigan.
The article reports the unresolved question of whether a wife is a widow or still married to a missing man, Victor Basch of Lo taln. Authorities suspect he was killed near Vermillion weeks ago by a Lake Shore engine, but no body confirmation exists. The buried corpse has been identified and misidentified twice, and despite matching features, clothing differs. Mrs Busch may learn in weeks whether the man is her husband or a presumed death.
The United States Steel Corporation will distribute a cash bonus of 1,000,000 dollars among its employees, benefiting about 5,000 workers including department heads, foremen, clerks, furnace men, and other steel workers.
The Peck's Bad Boy show returns with experimental acts and crowd appeal. It has long been a favorite and profitable, with specialties described as neat and clean. Attend tonight for an enjoyable evening and beware the motto fun without vulgarity.
Lorain locals show interest in the wrestling bout scheduled for Wednesday night at Dobos hall between Young Gotch of Lorain and Kid Russell of Cleveland the Ohio champion featherweight. A few bets have been placed but no odds set.
The Isle of Spice previews a new stage show with a younger, attractive chorus at Wiglie Theatre. Mr. B Whitney has engaged unusually pretty girls for the Spice company and seats are now on sale for the February 14 performance.
A Tuesday night action by the city council transfers 83 000 from water works receipts to the sinking fund as supplemental appropriation ordinance to the Board of Public Service. Damages from water works construction will be paid from the sinking fund. gowns and other items listed appear in the damaged text.
An advertisement touts Hamlin's Wizard Oil as an internal and external cure for pain and inflammation. It claims to calm irritated nerves, regulate small vessel circulation, and restore health with a preventive action priced at $1.00. Fully guaranteed and sold with recommendations.
A historical notice touts the Home Laundry Co of Reno as a trusted service. It promises no disappointment, claiming careful handling of delicate items like lace curtains and embroidered aprons, with experienced work on buttonholes and collars.
An advertisement touts Kaodel cures digestion problems including sour stomach gas and bloating and claims to restore health. Sold by H.A. Dykeman with Grove’s signature on each box and a money back guarantee if it fails to cure. It also markets Taxative Bromo Quinine tablets for cold relief.
A narrator contrasts an insured man who recovers from an accident with an uninsured man facing disability. The uninsured loses his savings to doctors' bills and living costs, prompting the plea to purchase an accident policy immediately.
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