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Newspaper
Elyria Reporter
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 1903
Page
2
The ticket lists candidates for county roles: Representative B.8. Lersoh, Recorder Owlucker, Commissioner H. G. Wangerine, Fort Infirmary Director Ww. C. Prindle, and Surveyor Lester A. Fauver.
Tom Johnson promotes a single tax as a real reform in the campaign material circulated statewide. He aligns with Henry George on abolishing private land ownership and argues land values should be taxed to full rental value, without compensation to landowners, as a path to end poverty.
A poem praising Rural Free Delivery mentions the RFD as a blessing and thanks drivers, while a Dover England council meeting debates asking Andrew Carnegie for library funds. Officials object to begging for public support, defeating the proposal.
A committee of William Edwards and Co store employees presented Mr Henry Frederic, proprietor of Audwur, with a silver water pitcher at the Hotel Yarlows. The surprise gift prompted a speech of gratitude in which the donor noted the pitcher symbolically reflects his craft and humorously speculated on its future fate.
A quirky court of advice warns foragers about pink lined umbrella mushrooms and cautions against risky handling. It notes many collect in fall, but stresses careful identification and safe cooking practices to avoid dangerous varieties.
A Chicago News account quotes a charitable citizen remarking that the world owes them a living. The hard luck victim retorts that he has never been in position in his life.
The Civil Service commission has received a call from the Philippine government for 140 teachers with salaries of 1200, 1000, and 800 per month. An examination will be held October 9 in various cities. Peace is restored and living conditions improve, offering young men a path into an attractive service with promotion to higher posts.
The article reviews the dramatic comedy This Last Dollar with David Higgins and Georgia Waldron leading a strong cast. It highlights Misa Katherine Miller as Viola Grayson the girl from California, praising her clever, brainy portrayal and noting the shift from her usual sympathetic roles to a demanding, intense character.
State board of health adopts resolution directing the secretary to act against toy pistols and explosive appurtenances. It cites 600 people killed 100 blinded and 1,000 injured on last Independence Day and declares it duty of health authorities to abolish the revelry.
An old marketing feature touts Scott's Emulsion as the best nourishment when ordinary food fails. It describes the body as a machine needing care and claims the product feeds and strengthens users who are not as well as they should be, young or old, with a sample request offered from Scott & Bowne in New York.
A damaged coupon notice promises half price on a drug package to deter fraud. It mentions Dr. Howard's emigration and dyanepsin product and a refund promise to dissatisfied buyers, with references to K. A. Hague and local store participation. The readable fragments are unclear on full terms or validity.
A claim promotes Howard's specific remedy for constipation and dyspepsia. The ad asserts many cures in Elyria and none in Dingust Hague, offering a money refund to any buyer who is not cured, with pricing at Oak.
The article explains the American census as a comprehensive national account covering population mortality and industry, contrasting it with European censuses that focus more on enumeration and occupation. It notes Belgium as most detailed, detailing hours, wages, and factory specifics, and mentions Macaulay’s long effort on History of England.
The 13th Annual State Conference of Charities and Correction will convene in Akron Ohio on October 27 28 and 29 1803. The program covers public and private care of dependents delinquents and defective classes with specialists from various charitable fields. All interested persons are invited. Reduced railroad rates are available. For details contact H H Shirer Secretary Columbus Ohio.
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