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Newspaper
Elyria Reporter
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1904
Page
2
The Elyria Reporter announces subscription details and delivery terms. It specifies ownership by the Elyria publication and outlines how readers receive the newspaper and related services.
General Miles proposed using United States army engineers and soldiers in peacetime road construction to improve efficiency and provide suitable work for idle troops. The idea, supported by the State Journal, argues it would benefit both the service and civilian projects. Vermillion correspondence notes locals object to Sunday gambling drinking and fighting at Shaddack's park amid civil and moral law concerns.
The London Leader reports a rise of "society spies" in the West End who inform shops about wealthy or stressed individuals. A Truth correspondent says former "guinea pig" directors now act as spies, helping tradesmen gain early warnings of customers’ fortunes or misfortunes, with mixed motives and charged social ties.
The 1902 stone statistics from the United States Geological Survey highlight value growth and production patterns. Quarry and mining workers faced strikes and coal shortages affecting output, with crushed stone demand rising for roads and concrete and iron ore dominance concentrated among a few operators.
Removal of warts advised with vinegar and soda solution applied repeatedly over ten minutes to dry out the wart. A witty anecdote about a kiss and a marker-in-law follows. Also mentions fish salad tips, tissue paper care, polishing use, and Candy Kitchen delivering ice cream with tube rose bulbs sold by Boylan Bros.
A Cleveland address advertises a pamphlet titled New Homes in the West detailing maps and information on allotment of fertile lands in the Rosebud Indian Reservation area. The Chicago and North-Western Railway line from Chicago to Bonesteel is cited as the direct route, with a request for a two cap stamp enclosed for postage.
A Notre Dame address advertises a free prenatal care guide and home treatment for women’s health issues including leucorrhea ulcers womb displacement and painful periods. The offer asks recipients to pay about 13 cents weekly to continue and to share with other sufferers, listing Mrs. M. Summers as contact at Box 418 Notre Dame Ind.
Visitors to the St Louis World’s Fair can stay inside the exposition at The Inside Inn built on the grounds under Mr E M Statler. The three story 400 by 200 foot structure offers 2257 rooms priced from 1.50 to 7.00 daily with dining and admission to the fair included. Reservations are offered for any period during the fair with a booklet available via The Inside Inn administration.
Travel from Chicago to Denver via Union Pacific and North Western lines with daily summer service to Colorado Springs and Pueblo. Return options include $30 to Colorado and back, with two fast trains daily and tourist sleeping cars to Denver. One-night stay to Denver from Chicago. Rates include correspondingly low fares from all points.
A fragment reports on offerings at a candy kitchen featuring delicious ice cream and ice cream soda. The brief mentions century oak and an 1880s or late 19th century setting, with a nostalgic local flavor.
Readable note lists vanilla chocolace and strawberry varieties offered at Canny Kitchen on L8Stt.
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