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Newspaper
Elyria Reporter
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 1903
Page
2
Fragmentary OCR shows a printing company involved with subscriptions and delivery terms for the Daily Reporter. The readable lines reference monthly delivery and pricing but lack complete names, dates, or locations to confirm specifics.
The piece quotes Prince Gtehakot calling himself a master diplomat and discusses Russia US ties. It notes Britain’s prior stance, Australia’s friendship, and a claimed incident with Kishener, arguing ongoing cordiality despite potential eastern clashes.
A wary financial mood grips the nation as stock prices slip by large margins while production runs ahead of consumption. The piece notes capital and labor stability yet hints at looming adjustments, citing the Chicago Tribune’s criticisms of Illinois officials and pondering future political turns and potential presidential candidates.
The fragment notes nationwide labor strife and calls for work opportunities free from control by political power. It also records a string of local social updates from Avon, Norwalk, Cleveland, Amherst, and nearby towns including visits, illnesses, and travel, with several residents mentioned by name.
Carlisle Mrs Wait spent Thursday in Cleva land. Visitors from Missouri and Cleveland visited relatives in Elyria. A party at Mr Wicks honored Verona for passing the Bowsell law exam. A factory roof caught fire last week, quickly fought by workers, causing substantial damage.
A distorted 19th or early 20th century loan record from Des Moines Illinois describes a bank agreement. It notes materials of the loan, verification steps, and dates around November first of a referenced year with signatures of officials and witnesses.
The article discusses bird's eye maple and the doubt about exterior indicators revealing its interior pattern. Expert woodworkers disagree on the cause, suggesting cutting is needed to tell. A Pullman anecdote shows valuation depends on actual veneer quality. It notes leather yields from cow and horse hides.
An advertisement touts Botanic Mood Balm as a universal cure for skin eruptions pimples and sores and claims it speeds healing by purifying blood. The text asserts it can treat nervous issues swollen glands hair loss and throat sores and promises lasting health improvements.
Major Craigie told the Royal Statistical Society in London that world population grew from about 947 million in 1830 to around 1.6 billion. Continental Europe holds a quarter, China and Great Britain half of the remainder, with six states governing most of the rest. The ranking of nations by size then places Great Britain, China, Russia, France, the United States, Germany, Japan, Austria Hungary, the Netherlands, and Italy in descending order.
Lake Shore and Michigan Southern Ry announces no popular excursion to Atlantic City Cape May Ocean City and Long Island City NJ on August 13 offering a two day round trip from Elyria at 13.75 with stops promoted at Philadelphia Niagara Falls and Lake Chautauqua. Contact A J Smith GP and LA Cleveland for details.
Look offers accepted until August 1 or sooner if sold. A good eight room house with cellar cistern sidewalks sewer and city water. Fourth acre lot with fruit and shade. The house could not be built today for 1800 dollars. Price for entire outfit 1550 dollars. Easy terms. Both phones.
A promoter of clairvoyance invites readers to consult Carroll a tested medium who provides guidance on business family and social affairs. He emphasizes no advance payment and no fee without satisfaction and cites Corinthians as support for his power. Readings are 50 cents with office hours 9 to 9 at 211 East Ave.
Column notes J T Houghton and A Cox list rental details on Mth avenue Lorain. Four rooms suitable for light housekeeping one minute from Johnson line with gas and electric light and a large porch. Local listings include contact names and phone numbers for inquiries.
Help wanted ad seeks a cook with no washing or ironing duties at 870 Broad Street near Wittenberg College area. Note mentions miscellaneous odd jobs like sewing, typewriter work, cashiering, and model making. Reward offered for finder who delivers reply to the Reporter office.
A two story eleven room residence on East avenue offers steam heat and updated conveniences. Listing names A. KR Webber and Elyyia address details include 0. Rott.
Classified notice from Robertson and Co offering steady work for a refined woman to assist an elderly gentleman in a private home. Apply at 340 Fred Street Elyvia 26411. Highest wages and reliable daytime duties, address applications to Robertson and Co Detroit Michigan.
Notice seeks two workmen for a wagon task inviting inquiry at the Coonville Tee Oo. Mentions a likely excursion to Niapra Walla Toronto and Alexandria Kay with a July date and a request to see another column for tickets. July 27.
An issued map covers the Lake region of Northern Wisconsin and Michigan showing lakes streams trails portages camps and clubhouses in the hunting and fishing region. mailed for 10 cents by W H Kniskern passenger traffic manager 22 Fifth Ave Chicago with dates July 4 12 18 and 25.
The Lake Shore and Michigan Southern railway opens its new LaSalle Street Station in Chicago on July 12. The station spans Van Haren Street between LaSalle and Sherman, touted as the most convenient downtown location for arrivals and departures.
From Chicago to California with return via Chicago and North-Western R August 1 to 14, 50 dollars to the coast. Low rates from other points. Three trains daily from Chicago to the coast with no change. Daily personally conducted tourist car excursions. Special GAR train departs Chicago 10 30 p.m. August 1. Write for itinerary and folder. July 11 18 25 August 1 8 15.
Special train offer with round trip from Elyria to Atlantic City for 13.50, valid July 30, return in 12 days with stopovers at Philadelphia and Washington. Contact B and O tickets office or MG Carrel D P A for more information.
The notice promotes daily summer service from Chicago to Denver Colorado Springs and Pueblo with low through rates from all points. It mentions two fast trained daily trains with sleeping cars to Denver and lists A F Cleveland of Cleveland Ohio as contact, 284 Superior Street.
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