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Newspaper
Elyria Reporter
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1903
Page
2
The Elyria Refurter issue lists subscription terms and identifies Terme as editor and manager. It mentions yearly rates and states renewal procedures for residents of Elyria. The fragment reflects a local paper’s advertising and contact details for subscriptions.
Amid a disputed vote over a natural gas franchise, citizens debate delaying the decision to allow gas service and set price comparisons. Proponents argue delaying saves up to 75 cents per thousand feet, while critics warn of broader city interests and municipal impact.
The text allege engagement disputes and a jumble of biographical notes about Robert Burns descendants, poets, and clerks, interwoven with references to governance and social reform. It mentions an inventor addressing electricity, university lectures, and a Woolwich parliamentary figure linked to workhouse reform.
A fragmented excerpt discusses Swastika symbolism in various cultures, Buddhist and Hindu associations, and beliefs in luck, paired with notes on Muslim dining etiquette and general social conduct. The tone mirrors a miscellaneous newspaper column blending cultural trivia and ethnic references.
On August 18 the Lake Shore and Michigan Southern Ry will run a popular low rate excursion to Atlantic City Cape May Ocean City and other Jersey resorts via Buffalo Lehigh Valley and Philadelphia. Tickets good 12 days including duty of ante. Elyria round trip $12.76 with stopovers in Philadelphia Niagara Falls and Lake Chautauqua. Consult agents or write to M J Smith G P and T A Cleveland.
Water color paintings by GS Elwell will be on exhibition and for sale at Eldred Book Store. The event opens Wednesday the 22nd and continues through the week, offering a rare opportunity to see and acquire fine pictures.
An advertisement touts Botanic Mood Balm as a cure for blood poison and a wide range of ailments. It promises relief from swelling skin conditions, ulcers, cancers, rheumatism, and weak blood by cleansing and enriching the blood.
An antique advertisement touts Botanic Blood Balm as safe and strengthening for weak kidneys and stomachs. It promotes total digestion, notes preparation from pure botanics, and offers mail order by express from Elyria Ohio with addresses at East Broad and West Broad streets.
Lost notices etc show scattered rental offers and jobs. Items include rooms for rent near Lorain Avenue and East Avenue with terms, a two story shop at Jet Be Sux150, and a four room apartment near Johnson Ring with services. Also listings for a woman to assist an elderly gentleman, and a contractor post from Detroit with wages.
A small classified note advertises female help wanted with 12.40 weekly pay and seed ataripeed envelopes. It lists Eureka Co at 28 Duane Street, New York, and mentions tasks like preparing and contributing on short notice for team work.
Wanted two workers for wagon duties from the Coonville Ice Cuts. Lake Shore By excursion to Niagara Falls Toronto and Alexandria Bay on July 30. See another column or notice with ticket rates. July 27.
An advertisement promotes a clairvoyant medium who provides business family or social advice without upfront fees. It claims genuine power from God and invites skeptical readers to visit the office at 211 Enet Ave with readings priced at 50 cents and satisfaction guaranteed.
Leave Chicago daily throughout the summer on the 12330 pm train. Only $2.50 double berth Chicago to Denver. Two daily trains with very low rates now in effect. Inscribe a booklet Colorado by sending a 2 cent stamp to A.F.P. Cleveland, 284 Superior Street, Cleveland, Ohio. Aug 29.
Five thousand dollars to California and return via Chicago and North Western. August 1 to 14, Chicago to San Francisco, accounts G R. Low rates from other points. Three Chicago to coast trains daily with no change. Tours offered daily with guided excursions. Special GAR train departs Chicago 10:30 p.m. August ?. write for illustrated order form and full details, July 11, 18, 25, August 1, 8, 16. Western Route to Los Angeles.
Reduced fares announced by the B&O Railroad for Atlantic City travel from Cleveland. Return limit twelve days with stopovers at Philadelphia and Washington. Fare example: Elgin to Atlantic City $13.60 with return by July 80. For more details contact a B and O Ticket Agent or MG Carrel, D. P. AY, BOE O Cleveland.
A travel ad lists $30 round trips to Colorado via Chicago and North Western Ry with multiple daily trains to Denver Colorado Springs and Pueblo from Chicago. Other lines note low rates from various points and one night in Denver. A Cleveland address is given for ticket inquiries. The second item reports Princeton graduation class demographics with fields of study and religious affiliations among 253 members. It also mentions Harvard honorary degree offers to Archibishop Williams and Grover Cleveland declining similar honors.
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