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Newspaper
Elyria Reporter
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 14, 1901
Page
2
The Elyria Daily Reporter lists editors L. B. Fauver and E. L. Disbro with subscription terms. Advertising and delivery details appear, including carrier and mail options, and pricing.
The Cleveland Plain Dealer notes the national census bulletin compares 1890 and 1900 data on militia age, school age, nativity, color, and literacy. It shows shifts in foreign born populations, native and foreign parentage, and rising militia age totals, with detailed literacy rates by nativity and color and 21,329,819 potential male voters.
Army officers clash over the anti canteen act with Lieutenant General Miles praising the law and claiming no harm done while Inspector General Breckinridge cites widespread officer concern that banning the canteen hurts morale and discipline. Major Sharpe warns soldiers will seek illicit taverns outside fort walls.
The article notes that Massachusetts and other New England hill country show deserted homesteads and sagging barns now giving way to renewed activity. Urban spillover fuels stock raising timber harvesting and profitable farming with better practices reviving formerly abandoned lands as cottages and productive woodlands reoccupy the farms.
The article argues that a dense urban market in New England provides sufficient demand for farmers. It notes western settlement has passed, manufacturing is ready, and remaining good lands can yield remunerative returns. The piece predicts renewed use of old farms after past abandonment, per the Commercial Advertiser.
The piece argues Tom Johnson won in Cleveland and Cuyahoga County, but labels the victory as dubious. It claims the Democratic win reflects influence of red light district interests and questions Johnsons reform platform. The author suggests the election served dive bars and hash houses more than tax reform, urging broader civic purging beyond New York.
Lorain County shows a striking drop in Republican turnout in the recent election despite rising majorities countywide. Voter apathy, delegates allocated, and potential impacts on state and district conventions are explored amid analysis of past vote totals and the narrow margin in critical nominations.
One man sought to sell albums with a new instalment plan for holiday trade. Enquiries accepted after 5 PM at 820 Elyria block Elyria Ohio.
A newspaper editorial praises the re election of Senator Foraker citing solid Republican control of both legislative chambers and predicting no dissent in his election. It lauds his transformation from fiery governor to calm statesman and asserts his alignment with party policies that advanced the nation and benefited the people.
The coming session likely redraws Illinois district lines, not pairing Richland with Lorain. Lorain may join Cleveland area, possibly dropping Morrow and adding Erie. other plans shift Knox, Morrow, Ashland. Richland seems excluded, despite local Democrats dominance, with no tears expected when its congressman Skiles’ term ends.
David J Peck of North Ridgeville and Elyria died at his Middle Avenue home at 4 25 Saturday morning after a brief illness. Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 1 30 p m at his late home with burial in North Ridgeville Cemetery. He leaves a wife and nephew G O Lord he raised since childhood. Peck was a Lorain County pioneer, born near Olmsted after his parents Buel and Sallie Perr moved to the area in 1816. He attended Elyria schools and an old East Broad Street academy. He married Martha Anthony on December 9 1847 and lived on the Meech farm before returning to Elyria in 1870, where he stayed on Middle Avenue. He ran a fire insurance business for over 25 years and served two terms on the Elyria City Council and was a charter member of Elyria Council Royal Arcanum.
Fire was found Friday at 2 am in the building owned by Peter Wearsch housing a barber shop saloon and residence. Tom Hartzall and Wearsch family members fought the blaze which began in the barber shop and spread to the bar room below. Loss about $800 insured. Mr Hartwell’s loss about $50 uninsured.
Semi weekly Transcontinental Tour cars travel between Atlantic and Pacific coasts via Nickel Plate connections with Pullman level sleeping accommodations. Cars depart Boston Mondays and Wednesdays, San Francisco Tuesdays and Fridays, Buffalo via Nickel Plate at 1:00 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays. westbound from Chicago Tuesdays and Saturdays at 2:00 p.m. Berths offered at reduced rates, with heating and beverage services included. Contact Nickel Plate Road agents or C A Asterlin for details. Also notices: help wanted, rental ads, and an old advertisement for Dr King’s New Discovery detailing cures for throat chest and lung diseases, with trial bottles.
An Atlanta reader touts DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve as a rapid pile cure after a physician advised a box. The testimonial claims instant relief and discourages surgery while noting the salve also heals cuts burns and bruises and warns against counterfeit products.
Editor H N Lester of Syracuse Kansas recounts two years of failed cures for Eorema before finding relief with Bucklen's Armea Salve. The ad touts the salve as best for eruptions sores and skin diseases available at 25 cents from H J Hady. A separate rental listing notes a new Fisherville house with low rent and an engine at 515 Broad Street.
Announcement states that the candidate will seek the nomination for probate judge at the next Republican county convention and asks for Republican support in Lorain County. Also notes a house for rent on East Highth street with inquiry at 252 Fourth street.
A Z Tillotson declares intent to seek the Republican nomination for probate judge subject to the next county convention decisions. The announcement is directed to friends and county readers. Increased party support and formal nomination paths are anticipated.
Abraham Hare, a Belleville O leading druggist, proclaims Electric Bitters the best selling bitters he has handled in 20 years. The tonic tones up the stomach and liver, purifies the blood, strengthens nerves, and builds up the system, offering new life to weak or run down individuals. Price 50 cents, sold by H J Eady.
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