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Newspaper
Elyria Reporter
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1904
Page
2
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A Chicago gathering of Republicans marks the party's semi centennial amid praise for Lincoln McKinley era leaders. John Hay is lauded as diplomat and statesman while Secretary Hay recounts Republican progress from 1850 to modern times. Roosevelt and Cleveland figures appear in favorable light in a tone reminiscent of a party history tribute.
The Public Service Board has authorized paving Middle Avenue with a formal contract to a reliable firm. Contractors are urged to perform promptly and uphold standards. weather and accidents are acknowledged risks. The Asphalt Company is urged to deliver a high quality brick sample and a flawless job to avoid public criticism. The Reporter praises the council.
The editorial praises the Board of Public Service for promptly administering legislation approving oil and road improvements. It notes the city will shed its disgraceful road condition and extend improvements to the southern limits, signaling Elyria’s progress toward an up-to-date appearance.
A veteran War Department division chief, famed for self prescribing remedies, receives a box of dark pills from the Philippines. He tests them as a dyspepsia remedy but discovers they are merely frijoles, beans, causing laughter among clerks and a long standing joke about the word beans in the office.
World’s Fair guests can stay at The Inside Inn built within the grounds offering 8257 rooms, dining service for 2500, and both American and European plans with rates from 3 to 37 dollars per day. Reservations available for any period, with convenient access via intramural railway and car lines from Union Station.
An advertisement explains rheumatism stems from uric acid and claims Athlophoros destroys the uric acid inside the body to cure pain. It promises a booklet titled Rheumatism Its Cause and Cure for four cents and directs readers to their druggist or to contact Athlophoros Co. in New Haven.
A brown silk umbrella with a gold trimmed handle was taken from the Wellington car going west at half past ten. A notice asks the thief to return it to Dr. Beety's office. Also mentions Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea product and a 45 cent price in an unrelated ad.
The Spencerian Commercial school of Cleveland plans a guided trip to Niagara Falls on Thursday July 11 over the Lake Shore Railway. Special train leaves Cleveland at 1 p.m., returns next morning. Round trip fare from Cleveland three dollars with small extra for points east or west of Cleveland. First class cars with Pullman sleepers available. tickets valid five days on regular trains. Further details from Lake Shore agents or Spencerian Commercial School, 4751 Building Avenue.
Lake Shore and Michigan Southern Railway offer a popular low rate excursion to Atlantic City Cape May Ocean City and Sea Isle City New Jersey via Buffalo Lehigh Valley and Philadelphia Tickets are valid 12 days including travel dates with a round trip fare of 13.75 from Chicago area and stopovers allowed at Philadelphia Niagara Falls and Lake Chautauqua Corsair agents or write A J Smith G P and T A Cleveland Ohio for details July 1 2 8 12 14 16 dates listed for departures and inquiries
Lies Smith of Spencer, U. was employed on a farm at 22 dollars per month a year ago. He completed a course at Oberlin Business College last winter and now earns 60 dollars per month as bookkeeper for the Jefferson County Coal Company.
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