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Newspaper
Elyria Reporter
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1903
Page
2
The text questions whether the Chronicle borrowed from a widow at eight percent with terms framed to benefit the lender. It debates honesty of borrowing, potential usury, and notes valued far below face value, asking why such a loan was sought and if the capital was impaired by more than fifty percent.
Officials warn that toy pistols can lead to tetanus and lockjaw after seemingly minor accidents. The article urges parents to remove such toys from children and consider safer alternatives to prevent deadly outcomes.
The city reports its first smallpox free period this year after a young Beth Isle resident contracted and recovered, with no further contagious cases besides a few typhoid instances. Health officer French says Blyria is the healthiest it has been in some time.
The record shows fines totaling 9560 with 9 for crimes against persons, 215 for property crimes, and 62076 from other causes. Civil suits reached 105650.43 with 36560.42 in auto money. Ninety civil cases were disposed of, average judgment 1128.48. A garbled note on heat tolerance and workers appears.
Chicago readers report support for the Bivetric shorthand used by court reporters over other systems. CHARTS STRVENS attorneys claim seven years of accurate records and superior completeness from their preferred writers.
A garbled report cites farmer ownership of rail lines in Rivesey County and mentions stockholders meeting at Gayreska with talks of market prices and leadership. It notes conditions, a new king’s election shock, and the Ubiengen Record-Elerald’s reaction, suggesting unrest and political shifts.
The telephone business has expanded rapidly with over 3 100 000 instruments nationwide and more than 200 000 on farms. The majority of new phones were installed in the last decade, with farm telephones showing the greatest proportional rise.
Coupon promises a free trial bottle of a product labeled as a remedy from De Davitt Kennedy Corporation, with instructions to mail the coupon to Hondout, New York. The text emphasizes no obligation to purchase and notes limited supply of free bottles.
Classified notice seeking agents for Hulmesj Bread Youster with liberal commission. Address Hulmes Toaster Co Mechanicsburg. Rooms for housekeeping at corner of B fie avenue and Sevanis street. Contact A Cox Roth via WF Ave phone.
I offer until August 1 or sooner if sold: a fine eight room house in Elyria with cistern sidewalks sewer city water and a one fourth acre lot with fruit and shade and a good barn. The lot would not be built today for 1500 dollars. Entire outfit priced at 1550 dollars with easy terms.
A respected medium advertises as a fully developed psychic healer who provides life guidance in business family and social matters. He accepts no advance payment and offers readings without charge if satisfaction is not achieved, inviting skeptical individuals to visit his office at 211 Hast Ave from 9 to 9.
Ad touts Bosehofs German Syrup as the market leader for curing consumption with pure tar and gum extracts. Claims include soothing coughs and improving night rest, with free morning expectoration and lasting relief. Small bottles 26 cents. regular size 75 cents.
Reduced round trip fare from Elyria to Atlantic City via B and O Railroad. Tickets cost $13.50 with a 12 day limit, valid to return via Philadelphia and Washington. For details contact ticket agents MCCarrel or D P A Hod Cleveland Ohio.
An advertisement-like excerpt touts Botanic Blood Balm as a permanent cure for bone pains scabby skin disease and other symptoms. It claims can destroy poison in the blood and restore health by taking the balm, with bold assurances and no medical endorsement.
The Lake Shore and Michigan Southern Railway opens its new LaSalle Street Station in Chicago on July 12. The building runs along Van Buren Street between LaSalle and Sherman, placing it in the heart of downtown for arriving and departing trains.
Batanic Blood Balm B. (3. B) is advertised as pleasant and safe to take and thoroughly tested over years. It is claimed to cure indigestion and weak kidneys, with complete directions supplied with each bottle. Sold in Elyria and Ontario by Bowerk and Hagu stores. Blood Balm sent by express.
The Board of Public Safety of Elyria Ohio will hold an examination on Friday July 1 1908 at 2 PM in the Doctor Sampaella building for positions in the police and fire service. Applicants must file printed applications and pass mental and physical tests with a 70 percent qualifying score. By Order of the Board, J Sampnll, President.
Notice to sewer contractors by the Board of Public Service Elyria Ohio for Wooster Court sewer work bids due July 1 1903 at noon. Bids must include full names, bond of 100 dollars or certified check, and be on printed forms. If accepted a contract will be executed and bond secured.
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