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Newspaper
Elyria Reporter
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1903
Page
2
A Chronicle critique mocks The Reporter for opposing Elyria lake water while praising local allies including the Chronicle. The piece questions motives behind the newspaper’s stance, noting the paper’s claimed advance for public welfare while hinting at graft and personal gain.
Lorain high school footbal team defeated Elyria 12 to 0 with long runs by Pierce on a double pass play. Blyciats plus supported by Stewart Hay and Scott Hinman contributed as players and officials with Dr Hinman of Cleveland serving as umpire.
A satirical 1903 Democratic state platform from Ohio mocks silver policy, rail taxes, and party infighting. It lampoons figures like Mark Hanna and Tom Johnson, and parodies platform planks about silver, referendums, home rule, and endorsements, ending with local real estate ad snippets.
Notice to contractors from the Board of Public Service Blgris Ohio invites sealed bids for brick paving asphalt work on Nul Street Rowe. Bids due by twelve oclock neon October with bonds of 200 dollars. Bidder must use printed forms and provide names and bonds. checks returned if bids are rejected or upon contract execution. Clerk W Park announces the date October 8 103.
In this early 20th century ad lore, Kidney-Wort tablets are touted as a cure for kidney disease and backache. Patient testimonials claim relief from headaches dizziness and appetite loss, with an offer to write Dr Pottingit in Burlington Vermont for free advice.
The Board of Public Service Elyria Ohio invites sealed bids for labor and materials to construct West River Street pavement with brick and various asphalt options. Bids due October 21 1908 with bond or certified check $200. The board may accept or reject any bid and reserves right to bid procedures. By order W H Pare October 5 1908.
A fragmented 1903 classified collage lists travel one way second class sclonist tickets at low rates, homes for rent on Cleveland Street and West Avenue, rooms for rent, a bankruptcy sale, a Camden town farm, vacant suites at "The Guay," and gas range installations. Also appears an ad for a traveling agent with a $26,040,000 capital and a rental offer for four unfurnished rooms on West Bridge Street.
Classified items show multiple job and sale notices including help wanted for general shop and factory work at 659 Broad Street Elyria Ohio. Also ads for housework, office work, piano teaching, and a sought overcoat left between Fifth Street home and Century block office.
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