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Newspaper

Elyria Reporter

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 05, 1906

Page

6

Great Fire and Flame Spectacle Comes to Elyria May 14

The Colonel Cummins Greater Wild West and Indian Congress presents a steel crafted fire spectacle touring cities. It recreates Baltimore scenes including business district offices and a Baltimore American plant with live presses. The production cost over a hundred thousand dollars and travels by special train.

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Fire and spectacle sweep through city in great carnival show

Dramatic account describes a massive blaze with 160 fire ladders, exploding powders, and collapsing structures including the National Bank and hotel. Amid the destruction a Washington procession of Indians heads to a White Father conclave while a nine-feature show with Wild West, hippo drome elephants, and military novelties entertains spectators.

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The Great Big Lie About Shoe Repairs

A foundryman recounts wearing repaired soles for 3 years and 6 months after uppers were scrapped. The shop emphasizes using good leather and calls their work repairs rather than fixes, noting durable results and inviting customers to try their service.

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