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Newspaper
Elyria Reporter
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1904
Page
3
A veteran West Pennsylvania lumbersman laments dwindling demand and reduced days of work for loggers. The piece recalls a once-busy era, noting rivalries among timber firms, falling prices, scarce timber, and shiftingwork as sawmills struggle. References to Pittstone Head and Clarion river area anchor the report in a declining regional timber economy.
In a dramatic Sierra Nevada rescue a pair of volunteers faced certain death to save a valley dam. A rusted floodgate threatened a catastrophic breach as spring floods surged. One man whispered a grim resolve and they both climbed into the inferno to lift the gate and release the torrent. One perished, the other survived to return to work with quiet resolve.
A scan of notices shows ads for rental houses at 155 West Street East House for Rent eight rooms on North Street inquire of Gro Mer at 1H West Bridge Street. Also listings for sale and hiring like a modern home on Park View Court, Frank A Smith and Bros, and various job offers aimed at readers in a late 19th or early 20th century newspaper.
An advertisement for a remedy named Zoa Phora claims to treat female disorders including nervous and heart trouble. It features a testimonial from Pollany Deneen of Marine City Michigan who credits relief after using multiple bottles and endorses the product as worthwhile for anxious women. The text promotes free trial offers and a medical book, with sale details for pharmacists.
Spring and summer sales by Lake Shore and Michigan Southern Ry offer reduced round trips between specified points. Agents will sell tickets for passengers traveling on Sundays.
Co E Wagner, practical barber, located under the National Bank on Broad Street in Elyria announces a thorough renovation. The shop offers octave linen, hot and cold baths, a shiny stand, and a bath room with a shine stand. Open Sundays. Valurine recommended by Lrown Agency for Peerless Laundry. Patronage solicited and courteous treatment assured.
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