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Newspaper
Elyria Reporter
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 1902
Page
4
The firm states belief that a satisfied customer is the best advertisement and promises to treat patrons as they would like to be treated. Hasign and Wilkins Funeral Directors, Elyria Ohio.
J R Holly of Macon County testifies that after using several bottles his wife found perfect relief from a long stomach ailment. He states prior to Kodol Dyspepsia Cure she suffered intense pain from ordinary meals and many doctors failed to help. The ad claims the product digests all foods without dieting and promises lasting cure.
The passage touts Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription as essential for women undergoing the change of life, promising relief from mental distress and physical ailments. A Manchester New Hampshire testimonial by J S Carlisle extols the medicines, claiming long use, refunds if unsatisfied, and urging readers to obtain Common Sense Medical Adviser and respective book formats through postage stamps to Dr R V Pierce in Buffalo New York.
An 1902 Elyria Ohio advertisement lists farm for sale near Elyria, 201 acres with dairy potential. Also notes home seekers excursion tickets via Wabash R R to western regions with dates in March April May. inquiries to agents in Toledo and nearby offices. Lost collar, drugstore remedies, rent ads, and testimonials also appear.
For Sale a first place general store with a well established trade in a small thriving town. Rare chance for a couple of young hustlers. Good paying business and if sold soon will be sold cheap. Address reporter office 12816. Also a medical ad offers Kid-No-Oids for Bright's disease. Wanted a coach man in private family with references 415 North street Anthony Langhorne 4 1888tx
A collage of quick wits and city quips from Philadelphia Boston Cleveland Chicago Baltimore and Richmond papers. Jokes touch marriage targets egos streetcars and bus horsecars while a municipal note hints at oppressive conditions and a growing public mood amid ongoing political chatter.
The New York Tribune notes novel social life at the turn of the century with Mongolian nobles appearing in drawing rooms and engaging in direct, amusing questions. A Chinese guest intriguingly probes marriage and age, even helping a couple pair off. The report extends to gender roles in public service, contrasting Germany’s use of women with France’s drive to curb female employment in posts, railways, and clerical work.
Prominent claims advertise Paine's Celery Compound as a permanent cure for rheumatism in its many forms including muscular inflammatory and sciatic pain. The ad cites physician support and letters from sufferers, highlighting a New York testimony from Edwin Bailiss dated February 18, 1902, noting complete relief after three bottles.
A black and brown spotted dog named Duke is described with scars and markings and a $2 reward offered for its return. The text then markets Ach-A-Pharos rheumatism and neuralgia cure, claiming many testimonials and a free book from the Athiopharos Co. of New Haven Connecticut.
An advertisement touts that surgery is unnecessary for piles and that DeWitt’s Witch Hazes Salve cures such conditions instantly, claiming it also heals scalds cuts burns wounds ulcers and skin diseases. It warns to beware of counterfeits and mentions Liver-Lax a 25 cent remedy for liver related complaints available at Eady’s Drug Store.
The Wisconsin Central Ry offers settlers tickets from Chicago to Montana Idaho Oregon Washington and British Columbia at greatly reduced rates with sales through March and April. Contact agents T D Campbell Jas Pond or Asterlin for Nickel Plate Road routes and details. Also notices a local farm for sale Shanver farm 103 acres north of North Amherst with dwelling barns water and timber.
A series of political notices announces candidates for Lorain County offices. B H Hinman and Clayton Chapman seek the probate judge nomination with Republican support. A Z Tillotson declares candidacy for probate judge pending convention. I Salisbury announces candidacy for sheriff subject to party decision.
H. G. Wilcox announces candidacy for county clerk pending the upcoming Republican county convention. A Lorain County GOP letter asks Republicans to nominate him at the next convention, urging support and vote for the office.
Geo. M. Garrison LT and B. Snel announce candidacies for infirmary director pending the Republican county convention decision. The scope and names appear in a local political notice signaling party endorsement process.
A jumble of old advertisements touts Green's August Flower and other patent remedies for digestion liver and blood, with testimonials for ailments from nervous trouble to coughs. Job listings seek competent machinists in Lorain Ohio, plus other brief notices and notices about household health fads.
Classified notice listing money to loan at six percent, several houses and lots for sale near Painesville, a 150 acre farm with ten room house and orchards for 5 000 dollars, and a large new house with mills in Cleveland for 9 000 dollars. Also mentions Stum Ac-Oids cure tablets and Violet Cream.
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