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Newspaper
Elyria Reporter
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 28, 1906
Page
6
The General locomotion item shows engine components described in fragmented OCR text. Specifications mention image dimensions five feet and 15x22 inch cylinders, wheel base around 30,0 hes, piston and rod 2 1 4 inches diameter, weight on drivers 32,000 pounds with journals, four driving wheels each 14,000 pounds, heating surface 748,236 square feet, fire-box and gear terms, and driving wheel base 7 inches.
Detailed specifications describe a wagon top boiler with felt and Russia iron cover, 12.46 square feet grate area, 40 inch inside diameter first course, about 140 psi, various shell and crown thicknesses, 130 flues 11 feet long, engine truck with four wheels, 30 inch diameter wheels, two escape valves and two pumps, balloon type smoke stack, and extended cow-catcher.
An advertisement warns against mercury based remedies for catarrh and promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure by F J Cheney & Co, Toledo. It claims mercury free composition, internal action on blood and mucous surfaces, urges purchaser beware and to ensure genuineness, with testimonials and price notes.
An old sore throat signals serious danger as it can lead to tonsillitis, quinsy, or diphtheria. The Tonsiline Co promotes TON SILINE as the sole remedy, claiming it cures with the first dose and preventing major throat diseases. Sold nationwide, two prices 25c and 50c.
A collage of want ads and notices includes a general advertisement rate for columns, lost items like a tan pocket book with about $1.50 found near Candy Kitchen and Columbus Street, a gold watch found near the opera house, and a sought after experienced stenographer. County jail rear barn sale scheduled March 3 at 1 pm to raise funds. A first class cook and a branch office manager position are advertised by The Morris Wholesale House Cincinnati. Ongoing call for help with ad placement and responses.
For sale an 80 foot frontage on Third street suitable for two good lots or one larger parcel. Willing to exchange for a house and lot. Contact W E Brooks, February 24.
Notice states a female shepherd puppy is lost or stolen. Reward offered. Contact Bill at 2-2446. barn location Bill's barn referenced for pickup or information.
A short classified notice seeks to exchange a thoroughbred Black Minorca Cockenell for another of the same breed. Includes an address at 1018 East Avenue, Riyria.
FOR RENT House on Parkview court inquire 122 Parkview court 23ta MONEY TO LOAN At the Lorain County Building & Loan Company £ 2 Turner block 2-17119 Rooms and bath In Sweat Block Enquire at Elyria Grocery Co 2-27tf Open face gold watch and screw pin on or between Furnace and 213 East Third street Reward 27-8t
North Ridgeville society column notes a month old baby death at Mia P J Smith residence. A joint wedding anniversary observed February 20 at the Ames home with Rev J P Reidinger Rev F W Crowe and others present. Regular evening meetings at Congregational church and a Riverside Cleveland social visit.
In Henrietta Mr Gail Smith visited his parents last week while Mrs Phillip Battenhouse and son of Biyifa saw her mother on Sunday. The Reformed church held Prayer meeting last Wednesday evening at Mrs Pfahr, and the Ladies Sewing Society met with Mrs Adam Dutie on Thursday. A rag party with free supper was given to a ragged couple at Mr Kendeigh's where Mrs George Unger and Elson Done lap were noted for their ragged attire. Amela Henrietta and Christ Bauman attended a masquerade dance in South Amherst last Friday. Mr Ubwh Bauman has gone to Washington. The notice ends with an old marketing line promoting Terrific health tea.
Mayor J King pledges strict economy as chief executive of Spain. He says tax rates will not reach excessive levels and financial order has been restored. No street cleaning or paid fire department until pressing needs are secured.
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