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Newspaper
Elyria Reporter
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1903
Page
2
The piece notes late nineteenth century Parisian pretensions fading as Americans seek convenience. It describes a white sandstone hôtel particulier style from the XVth century with French elegance and American comforts, featuring iron gates, servant quarters on the sixth floor, and a gatekeeper at the entrance.
Fragmented OCR reveals names of ward officials including councilman George Hill and trustee candidates, alongside erroneous financial figures and mentions of debts for Southern states and cities. The text also includes scattered place names, street terms, and political roles across multiple locales.
The piece discusses health foods and physical culture as rising trends, noting the popularity of indoor and outdoor sports such as golf, baseball, football, tennis, basketball, and swimming. It emphasizes vitality, strong hearts, and long life, mentioning gymnasiums and exercise apparatus as central to modern life. Also includes a natural history note on rattlesnakes with their segmented rings and age indicators.
A fragment discusses how smell relates to taste and how hearing and sight rely on nerve responses to air vibrations. It notes tasting requires dissolution and smelling needs odoriferous particles, while hints about how wild creatures in hot climates differ from those in temperate regions.
Deserters in North London were identified by unique love tattoos. One prisoner bore the inscription I love Lottie Barton on his left arm, while another carried initials of his beloved. The report notes broader welfare strains and incidental health issues amid the unrest.
A nostalgic child portrait titled Our Tot describes a baby girl as heavenly, fair, and charming. It notes the infant’s teeth, cry, and sway of her small figure while praising the family’s affection. The piece closes with a credit to George Lnncrott Griffith of New York and an obituary-like byline.
A rugged tale from Knob county recounts Uncle Si guiding a bear chase gone wild. Pete, Mose, Eli, Socky the dog, and the crew edge through creeks and laurel, endure brawls with bears, a lost hound, and a tense standoff as another hunter claims his bear nearby.
The excerpt chronicles a rough bear pursuit with Old Jake and companions racing through a holler. Bears move across hills as the men track them, with shots fired and one bear treed while another is found dead at the tree’s base. A mix of bravado and danger marks the narrative.
A London correspondent reports rumors of a chalk sign system used by hotel staff to indicate tips, while a Missouri legislator explains his candidacy with a rural background tale. Also notes ministers as ineligible for Tennessee legislature seats.
Two farm properties on Lake Avenue offered for sale with reasonable terms. Local administrator bonds offered on short notice. Employment notices seek a cook and a second girl for Mrs. Gee and help in dressmaking rooms for Mrs. Budd in Gommereiol.
Advertisement listings show Olin L Houghton offering heavy team and moving services on short notice with a home base at 10 Chestnut Street. The Le ram Lumber and Manufacturing Co advertises cheap quotes and a steam beater. Also a horse for hire from Brattleboro area, mover inquiry through Od H Redfern and Dr J E Burrell, dated April.
Cheap rites begin February 15 consult B and OR for address M G Carrel D P A Cleveland Seventy six acres on Butternut Ridge to be let on shores Inquire Gee Hill 246 East 6th TE616 For Sale Cheap cook store and dining table both new Inquire Robinson and Hancock's store 1688.
Classified notice seeking a reliable youth to perform mill labor at Parach Lumber Co. Must be capable, energetic, and ready for steady manual work at the mill. Apply in person at 156¢f location for details.
Two story eleven room house with modern improvements and hot water heat. Located on Earl Court five minutes from Union School. For details call 437 Earl Court or phone 157 2.
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