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Newspaper
Elyria Reporter
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1902
Page
4
An early 20th century ad-style text warns of kidney trouble back pain and complications like Brights disease, promoting pills such as Kid-No-Oids and DeWitt’s remedies. It mixes medical claims with endorsements, listing Henry J. Eady and various patients and contact details to imply legitimacy.
One hundred dollars reward for any case of catarrh that cannot be cured by Hall's Catarrh Caree r. T Crney & Co., props. Tele 0 0. We certify F P Cheney and company as honorable and able to fulfill obligations. West & Troax and Walding, Kinnan & Marvin, Toledo druggists. Hall's Catarrh Cure taken internally. 75c per bottle. Sold by all druggists. Testimonials free. Hall's Family Pills are the best.
A 19th century ad-like notice touts DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve as the remedy for burns bruises and minor injuries noting it draws out fire relieves pain and heals. It warns against counterfeits and claims cures for piles with a testimonial from James Mack and an asthma/consumption anecdote referencing Dr Kings New Discovery and a sale by H J Eady with trial bottles free.
A hazy ad fragment touts One Minute Cough Cure as a safe instant remedy for coughs croup and throat troubles praising Mia of Harrisburg Pa and H J Endy. It touts Kid-Ne-Oids with a money back guarantee and notes Dr King s New Life Pills relieve constipation and bowel issues. Local rent notice appears for 325 Gates Avenue with inquiry at 249 Gates Avenue.
Miss Emma Levi, a lower grade teacher in Eagle school, claims a new white glazed slate can replace the sponge in classrooms. She describes a porous surface cleanable with water, a pencil that writes on the glaze, and the slate improving lighting and health by avoiding sponge germs and eye strain.
A London paper notes that Alexander Hannibal Caesar and Bonaparte, famed leaders who defined eras, all died violently or in exile, through intoxication, poison, betrayal, or lonely banishment. The piece mentions their end as exemplars of greatness meeting grim fates, then shifts to a campus anecdote about rigid social rules and a dramatic dormitory window incident. It ends with a brief note on the Aztec language lacking certain consonants in early usage.
The Carnegie College of Rogars Ohio will give free tuition to two students from Lorain county. One scholarship good for a course at the college and one for a course by correspondence. Normal Academic and Business courses are offered. Special attention to teaching by mail. Applicants should address Osmegia College Rogers Ohio.
The piece profiles Beasinger family clusters and a range of public figures Including Rev John Herr who owns a 1588 Zurich bible linked to 12 generations in Myr Herr’s family Ex congressman Stallings on political life James H Eckels at 35 as comptroller of the currency Charles G Dawes 32 at appointment Senator Proctor of Proctor Vermont and his vast quarry town empire plus details on Stuart Robson a former senate page and ties to Calhoun Davis Clay Toombs and Stephens.
Russia pursues a vast railway expansion from Tashkend to Orensburg and Meshed to link European centers with Afghan and Persian fronts. The lines promise military mobility, economic access, and new markets, with coal fields and mineral wealth noted, while Europe considers Asia’s strategic balance shifting in Russia’s favor. A separate item recounts a loan experiment to 20 friends, exposing unreliable responses to a pound loan request.
Misa Ella Sapp of Jamestown Guilford County North Carolina describes long standing illness with back and stomach pains limiting her and causing fainting. After trying Dr Pierce’s Favorite Prescription and Golden Medical Discovery she reports full recovery in two months with improved appetite and sleep. Also testimonials praise DeWitt’s Witch Hazel Salve for bed sores and Bucklen’s Arnica Salve for corns and injuries.
Advertisements promote personally conducted fourlat excursions from Chicago to San Francisco and Los Angeles via Great Rock Island route with daily first class sleepers. It touts scenic daylight travel through Colorado and the Rockies, calls at Rialto Building address for full information, and lists dates and routes.
The Oberlin Business College extends a liberal offer of free car fare between Elyria and Oberlin for local students seeking a fine business education. The opportunity makes high quality schooling accessible at no extra cost, and many youths are heading to Oberlin. For rent two houses Lee Day Oake.
Train services 28 47 7 127 87 run over Norwalk division while trains 15 v1 43 138 141 operate over Saniuaky division. Local accommodations and ticketing by A D BaiTH J P Karrine and GRP T A. Ticket Agent-rey.
Cleveland Elyria and Western Railway announces electric cars between Cleveland and Elyria daily from 8:00 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. with hourly service to Oberlin Wellington and Lorain connections. Special through service to Wellington on Wednesdays and Saturdays, with additional half hour cars on weekends. Ticket sales at Elyria ticket office. Oars run every 40 minutes between Lorain North Amherst and Elyria. Theater car runs after Elyria opera shows.
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