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Newspaper
Elyria Reporter
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 18, 1903
Page
2
Fragmentary OCR text mentions Vin Reporter Printing Co and subscription terms. It references date-like phrases and unclear names, with no coherent event or outcome to report.
The article jumble references rabbits, meals, and odd phrases alongside notes about Oliver Twist, the Holborn workhouse sale, a Bible Society bottle collection, census costs, and Tolstoy on literary hours. It weaves disparate items into a sweeping yet incoherent archive of 19th century curiosities and notices.
A garbled report discusses treatment for the insane in New York, referencing St. Luke’s Hospital and ongoing debates over humane care versus coercive methods. It notes observers and officials examining approaches amid controversy and public scrutiny.
A shoreline memorial at Monvestor Seamen's Bethel in Gloucester Harbor united families from Gloucester and surrounding towns. Rev Charlton led readings listing the fishers who died in the year, with Payton and Gribate delivering remarks. The ceremony remembered 730 ships lost and 1,980 orphans and widows left behind, with losses valued at over 3.4 million dollars.
A report notes an invitation to American poultrymen to send three pens of six birds each, excluding Brahmas, to compete in Australia in April or May. It lists selected breeders and breeds from multiple states, and mentions expenses paid by organizers. It also covers broader topics on duck dinners and rising bird feather trade and related regulatory concerns.
Classified note advertises a flat for rent in the Brewer Badly block with location near Lorain. Mentions a single team of horses for purchase and asks for subscription and price details through Lorain Cimber and Manufacturing Co in Lorain.
Horse sale arrivals bring another carload of fine horses to Pelyntesole for home sale. Wine and Jackson present the stock for bidding.
The article discusses glove fitting and finger shapes as indicators of taste and manners, noting how customers choose ease of wear versus tightness. It comments on gender expectations and customer service attitudes, then shifts to a note on declining rural populations in Ohio and several states with Rhode Island, Delaware, Albany, and Pennsylvania mentioned in passing.
The United States navy has adopted an illuminated life saving buoy that lights two bright markers about two feet high when released and stays lit for a long time, aiding searches in darkness. A second item notes Dr. Joseph Parker of London sacrificing to redeem the full sum his father failed to pay, reflecting frugality over years.
Reports detail the potential senior Chinese officials and aides accompanying the new minister to the United States. The roster includes diplomats and party officials slated to travel with the envoy to New York, with several already having Chinese diplomatic postings abroad.
A county committee ruled many Rhodes Scholarship seats ineligible for certain students. About 200 awards are planned for study at English universities with a five year postponement. Qualifications include US college work, age under 24, single status, state residency, and a bachelor’s degree within two years. Dr Parkin travels from Chicago to Minneapolis then to Canada and Australia for conferences.
The piece notes Prof Adolph Baginsky leading Kaiser Wilhelm hospital in Berlin believes a new serum eliminates scarlet fever as a dangerous disease. It credits Vieinsly with prior work on the Chepe-Tum serum and reports early hospital success and reduced fatality rates.
An informal gathering at Maceshee Social is planned with a uniformed role and a prize give away an elegant onken rocker. Invitations extend to all with expectations of a good time.
A rental notice offers a $5.35 per month room in a house with modern conveniences and a barn near the town center. Inquiries directed to Wrank A Suith and brother Labtti for a two person family. Address 210 Dowesy avenue with guardian Prank A Smith listed.
Nicely bruised front parlor offered for line and wife or two men. Enquire at 301 West Second Street, 145tx.
Notice seeks return of a fine large cameo pendant picked up on Sunday between the Episcopal church and 262 4th Street. Please return to Avis Hamlin for a reward.
A historical advertisement touts Boschee’s German Syrup as the universal remedy for consumption and lung ailments. It claims superiority over common cough remedies, noting its popularity since 1868 and listing 25 cent and 75 cent sizes available at druggists.
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