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Newspaper
Elyria Reporter
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 26, 1903
Page
2
Traytag B J Reisinger and Trenaurer H K B Crisp named in a local administrative notice. Justice of the Peace A B Lawrency, Constable Ralph Hobill, and Charles A Oahoon listed as officials. Adsensor A E Baur mentioned in the document.
Fragmentary notes from the Niagara River recount strange fish and jellyfish shoals, currents, and a description of a greenish glow at night. The text references ships, natives, and unusual marine life, ending with a curious note about the vast total of world gold forming a 45 foot high pile.
An advertisement touts Dr. David Kennedy’s Favorite Remedy as a cure for kidney bladder and blood diseases with testimonials from James Lettuce of Cana ria and Dr W H Morse. It claims rapid relief and notes a cheaper 50 cent size and a free trial sample by mail from Rondout NY.
A masculine voice laments modern female posture in public wear noting foot and ankle exposure, unruly knee angles, pigeon toes, and feet planted flat. The essay contrasts past dainty crossing with current awkward seating and critiques societal standards. The piece ends with a note on the actual cost of the Suez Canal at £24,000,000.
A jumble of literary notes and misprints recalls George A Henry’s eight books for boys and Pickwick first editions fetching 65 dollars. Doane Robinson plans a two volume South Dakota history by 1904 while Cotton Mather’s 83 works and Salisbury references drift through.
The article notes bowling ball and pin production as a major US industry employing thousands. It describes materials, shaping, finishing, and sizing of balls, plus the durability and cost of standard and custom balls. It also covers pin manufacture from Georgia pine and maple, noting durability and turnover in alleys.
Fragmented classifieds list job offers and personal notices including competent girl for home work, references, mailing address Box Bet, Lake Avenue listings, and wages. Miscellaneous entries mention administrators bonds, seamstress help, and aides for chronic disease patients at Andwur Hotel with scattered names and addresses.
An advertisement offers a nine room house at 246 East 8th Street with bath and oak finished lower floors. Also notes June 26 and April 2 railroad ticket sales to Cleveland for the International Meat Fish and Game Exhibition. A ladies gold watch is missing near the depot with return at Smith's Jewelry. A help-winding, heavy hauling, and moving services ad from John L Houghton.
The Lorain Comber and Manufacturing Co in Lorain seeks a description and price for a good team of horses. The notice asks for qualified bidders or sellers to provide details.
For sale a good house very cheap with steam heater. House on the corner of Broad and Cedar streets to be moved. Inquire of JH Redfern or Dr. J E Burrell. Apartments, Endy.
Farm and vineyard offered for sale or rent by Chas Bearch in Beach Park. Inquiries to M G Carrel or Cleveland agent B and OR Ror, with a golden opportunity to visit the Pacific Coast. Cheapest rates start February 15th.
Seventy six acre farm on Butternut Ridge to be let on shares. Inquiries accepted at Gee Hill 245 East 5th. Door number 15616.
A fragmenting classified item notes a mill job opening for a strong boy, a lodging and rental offers, a farm for rent on shares in Sheffield township, and various bond and business notices. Specifics include Parsch Lumber Co at Earl Court, a two story eleven room house, hotel staff ad at the Hotel Audwur, and Frank A. Smith Elyria block advertisements.
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