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Newspaper
Elyria Reporter
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1903
Page
2
An advertisement extols salt water cures and home remedies for a range of ailments. It claims antiseptic and stimulant properties, touts salt water for dental cleaning and dysentery relief, and asserts benefits for bites, sprains, alcoholic poisoning, and cholera prevention. The piece reads like a period ad.
A list of candidates appears for multiple state offices including Governor Myron P. Herrick Lieutenant Governor Warren G. Harding Auditor Walter D. Guilbarty State Treasurer W S McKinnon Attorney General Augustus M Summers State School Commissioner Enwin A Jones Public Works George I Hopkins State Senator George H Chamberlin Representative Ray Lersch Receiver Cetucker Commissioner H C Wangerine Infirmary Director W C Prindle Surveyor Lester A Fauver all as named contenders likely from a historical local ballot summary.
An urging calling for strict government action to curb mobs during strikes. It emphasizes speedy trials, equal justice for rich and poor, and firm handling of strikers to prevent labor despotism and preserve liberty. The piece warns mobs turn public opinion and weakens unions and government respect.
The American Agriculturist estimates the hay crop at 57,806,400 tons valued at 106 per ton, surpassing cotton and wheat. The article notes the farmer’s prosperity but warns that a reciprocity treaty could admit cheaper Canadian hay grain potatoes eggs and butter duty free, reducing local prices.
An alarming parasitic growth called scales infests maple trees in city streets. The insects cling to bark and feed on sap, threatening tree health. Spraying with insect poison is advised and residents should inspect trees to prevent spread.
Report from a convention of air brake men details the new high brake reducing stopping distances. At eighty mph the train stops in 2,240 feet using 10 pounds, while standard 10 pounds takes about half a mile. Other speeds show notable reductions across 55 to 75 mph.
Belden Misa Bessie and Harvey Olevedron of Fostoria visit relatives while Dwight Rogera stays in Wellington. Mrs Macy returns to Marion after visiting here. Miss Sarah and Rose Apple suffer injuries when their horse bolted last Tuesday and Dr Clements treated their wounds. Sir Jamsetjee Jejeebhoy, first Oriental baronet, died in 1869.
Daily mail distribution covers the southern town area while residents north of Fields read papers one day old near the Ridgeville Road. Mrs. Joseph Cutler hosted the W W society last week. The Ladies Aid plans a meeting with Lavina Baimbrigs. Clifford Maple attended the Advent Christian conference of Ohio at Sparta Morrow County from October 1 to 4, 1903. The M E quarterly meeting is set for next Saturday and Sunday.
Multiple short notices list rental offerings including six room suites near Second Street and West Avenue inspecting Gray's shoe store, an in house and lot on Bank Street near West Lith Street, four unfurnished rooms at 193 Wart Bridge Street, and gas burner fittings by The Heldmyer Hardware Co. Also ads seek a traveling agent for a $25,000 capital firm, a man or woman with fair education, and a general help request at Broad Street. Items for sale include a steel range, and a span of young horses. Also requests for a houseworker and a found overcoat.
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