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Newspaper
Elyria Reporter
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1905
Page
4
A collage of brief notices from July covering political tickets in Ohio and national figures. Includes lists of elected roles across counties, a Pittsburg chess figure’s death, Peary’s polar quest start, and a St Louis synagogue dedication mob incident.
Railroad actions in Lorain Ohio indicate Wabash Railway aims to secure rights of way and options to block Goukl and gain access to the steel works area. The line could run from Wellington to Lorain via Wheeling and Lake Erie with surrounding property interests and stock stakes noted.
Elyria women participate in the Lakeside Federation convention at Lakeside Jay 9 and 4. Mrs Selowar of Cleveland chairs the program with Mrs AL Vy Unsgeman of Loving at her side. An excellent program includes addresses on civic betterment and various Elyria arts and crafts topics. A reception is set for Hotel Lakeside with a special Thursday program.
An advertisement touts DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve as purest and best for sores burns boils eczema blind bleeding itching and protruding piles. Sold by H A Dykeman.
A chaotic early 20th century page features Kennedy's Laxative Honey and Tar promising to ease coughs by cleansing the bowels. Also ads for Crossett Shoes seeking a reliable man and a Rochester OHB-Bb pup sale. Rentals and house for sale notices, plus a special sale on white China silk waists by Biggs & Averard Co. Also positions and inquiries from JG His and Hale Johnson.
Advertisement promotes Kennedy's Laxative Honey and Tar as a safe cough and cold remedy with no opiates. It appeals to children and adults, noting red clover blossom and honey bee imagery on the bottle and lists H. A. Dykeman as a seller. It also touts DeWitt's Little Early Risers as a gentle tonic laxative, with a testimonial from Mack Hamilton, a hotel clerk, about chronic constipation.
An OCR advertisement touts Herpicide as a dandruff cure and healthy hair stimulator. It claims to kill germs, air the scalp, and promote abundant growth in men, urging readers to request samples via agents and mail orders.
On Eleventh avenue between Peart and Seneca streets three small houses are for sale at a low price. The Sheffield Land and Improvement Company lists the property as attractive with a rare opportunity. Contact in Elyria through FL M Whiteman at the Bank Building corner of 10th Avenue and Pearl Street.
A patent style notice advertises Model Dyspepsia Cure claiming to digest food, rest the stomach, and purify the system. It notes availability from H. A. Dykeman and mentions Henry Fridenstine buying The Elyria Foundry and Machine Works at 100 net Ave for repairs and experiments with assurances of good work at reasonable prices.
Lake Shore Ry will run a popular low rate excursion July 20 to Atlantic City Cape May Ocean City and Sea Isle City NJ with return by July 31 priced from Elyria at 13.75 dollars. Stopovers allowed only on the outbound trip. contact A J Smith G P A Cleveland Ohio for details.
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