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Newspaper
Elyria Reporter
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 14, 1905
Page
2
Incomplete OCR passage from The Elyhia Reporter mentions editor and printer roles at The Reporter Printing Co. and a fragile subscription note. Names and further context are unreadable, leaving little concrete event or date to summarize.
Pres King of Oberlin College and other officials convene a six month external study of YMCA methods. Noted scholars from Chicago, New York, Clark University, and Detroit will critique biblical instruction, social work, physical training, and administration. Aimed at improving service to a growing male membership.
Fragmentary ad style text notes a hot roast beef supper and a soap product praised for cleansing brass and dirt. It references borax naptha cocoanut oil and a price, with scattered phrases about art oils and warm water lather, all in a hurried, nonsensical arrangement.
President Miller leads effort to sell tickets with hundreds daily as the plan gains traction. Proceeds directed to society credit and fair costs, aiming to pay debts and fund next fair, while promising convenient door delivery to ticket holders. Ground assets valued around fifty thousand dollars with holders receiving interest.
At a Troy convention of about 200 Miami county Republicans on Roosevelt’s inauguration day the group voted unanimously to endorse Governor Myron T. Herrick. They praised his administration as honest and principled and urged renomination. Roosevelt, Foraker, and Dick officials initially supported the ticket but were later replaced by a full party slate.
A list of marriage licenses appears with names including Alfred J Maddok 48 of Carlisle and Ide Herrick Thwing 39 of Oneida Sola Merrell 56 of Gates Mitts and Ad D Moulton 46 Oberlin Frank Wynn 23 Elyrn and Augusta Chambora 1% Oberlin, plus odd notes and jumbled phrases about dates and places.
An annual demand draws Oberlin College of Business students to jobs in Cleveland, Elyria, Lorain, and nearby cities. Many have secured placements even before completing courses, with several names listed among those who have accepted positions this spring.
A New York insurance firm seeks a lite insurance man to lead off time in Elyria and vicinity. Previous experience not necessary, though showflex preferred. Address D Hander Special Agent S13 The Ag ende Cleveland OMBtix
The article outlines a trolley dispute in Cleveland involving Mayor Tom L. Johnson and the Lake Shore Electric Railway Co. It explains how private parties secured a right of way from South Lorain toward Cleveland, later bought by the Cleveland and Southwestern, and how South Lorain’s growth could shift regional traffic. Lake Shore Electric's president sees Lorain Street Railway as pivotal, negotiating with Mayor Johnson to connect Avon Head to South Lorain, creating a five mile line linking Lorain Street Railway for South Lorain and Elyria.
The Sheffield Land and Improvement Company notes several houses built near Vine Street over the past year with most unsold. It urges buyers to take remaining lots and construct homes. Less than 50 unsold with varied sizes and prices are offered at bargain rates through F. M. Whiteman in Elyria. Also listings: rental farm on River Road and five room suites near the public square, including furnished rooms and four houses with modern conveniences.
After a hearty meal a dosage of Kodol Dyspepsia Cure can prevent indigestion and stomach trouble. The ad claims Kodol as a thorough digestant and cure for dyspepsia, sour stomach, bad breath, and related issues, citing testimonials from residents of Martha, Leahna, Kentucky and a Fifteen year stomach ailment cured after six bottles. Sold by H. A. Dykeman.
Alfred Squire offers farm equipment and livestock for sale at a public auction on Thursday March 16 starting at 10 o clock. Items include horses, cows, sheep, poultry, multiple harvesters and wagons, tools, hay, and farm gear. Terms: under 35 dollars cash, over 35 dollars 9 months with security and 6 percent interest. Dan Easov, auctioneer. Also a machine shop purchase at Elyria Foundry & Machine Works.
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