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Newspaper
Elyria Reporter
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1900
Page
2
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President McKinley delivered a strongly patriotic address at Canton on Thursday focusing on international affairs and the coming campaign. He pledged unwavering duty to country, urged unity, and reaffirmed the Republican Party’s long history of freedom and emancipation, calling for full adherence to national obligations and collective effort.
The piece notes corn and flax crop values rising, with U S farmers benefiting from better potato and cotton prices. It cites that last year the United States shows increased incomes from flax and other crops, and urges cautious patriotism amid foreign policy strains and domestic political division.
The piece profiles Alivana and Richard Croker as power brokers shaping the race alongside McKinley and Bryan. It contrasts Hanna a Cleveland business figure with Croker, a longtime Tammany Hall influence, detailing Croker’s rise from Irish roots to New York power, and notes Hanna’s intellect and straight speech.
A lengthy editorial argues that a Bryan election would threaten U S business, industry, and employment. It cites factory shutdowns, reduced hours, and investor fear, urging voters to oppose Bryan as the cause of economic instability and debt repudiation. It notes international diplomacy and domestic politics shaping the 1900 era context. It ends by describing new urban rail features and improved streetcars.
The Lorain County Firemen Association will hold its third annual convention in Lorain in August with Old Volunteers of Cleveland attending. The Vermillion Fire Department joins due to proximity. Committees handle finance prizes ball refreshments printing and music and will report at a South Toran meeting on the 31st.
Farmers in Hemantry seek joint city county action to macadamize the road to the county infirmary. They will contribute 19 days of stone hauling and seek county stone and C L W rail line help. Hon Geo H Ely pledges two carloads of stone and 60 cash toward the project. Council to act at once to finish before winter.
Probate Court grants administration for the estate of Wilbur H. Smith of Elyria. Will of Chauncy Carpenter of Wellington admitted to probate. Widow elects under the will for Susan Montigel of Elyria. Wall of Joseph H. Barnard of Pittsfield admitted to probate. Elyria Lumber Co offers hard and soft coal with Uptown office at Dykeman's Drug Store and telephone numbers 88 and 190.25.
Wellington locals report Marshal Whitehead damaged hand last Saturday and a forthcoming fall report. D W Davies cites property appraisal at about 677000. Chas Phelps recovers from pitchfork injury. Big Four lays limestone ballast north of Barker streets for a mile and a half. A sequence of travels includes Jas Wriday’s trip to Springfield for autos. 24 hours to cover eighty miles. John Vanamant, longtime Democrat leader, served as Lorain board member and first baby born in Astland county infirmary.
An article extols Knex Stomach Tablets as a direct cure for stomach and digestive ills, arguing against stimulants and opiates. It promotes a 50 cent box of tablets and lists the Knox Chemical Co as distributor, offering a money back guarantee. It also mentions The International Drama seeking regional theatre correspondents for 1900 01 season and an itch treatment claiming a 16 day cure.
The notice describes unknown heirs contesting Mary A. Lavo Mary Miler Haramander and others in a probate petition. Parties are required to answer by September 1 1900 or a judgment may be entered. Also notices for county board of equalization and townships with hearings on July dates.
An 1900s style advertisement promises Our Native Herbs as a blood purifier and liver and kidney regulator that cures diseases from impure blood including headaches nervousness and rheumatism. The seller N Carrie Bugs of LaGrange Ohio offers six months of treatment for one dollar with postpaid delivery on receipt of payment.
Market list shows per quart and per pound pricing for berries lemons peaches strawberries pineapples and other fruits. Also includes prices for eggs chickens butter flour mutton pork veal pork and staples such as potatoes oats corn and wheat.
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