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Newspaper
Elyria Reporter
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 02, 1904
Page
4
Fragmented OCR describes a 19th century atlas with maps showing military and naval strength of Bowie and Japan, plus comments on climate cures for consumption praising German Syrup and urging regular use. Mentions A. L. Kishor and address in Kansas City Missouri dated May 31.
An old advertisement touts Boschee's Gerry Grap for coughs and throat troubles. It claims healing of tissues, reduction of irritation, and relief from wheezing, urging readers to obtain the remedy through druggists at a price of 250 avars.
An antique medicine advertisement claims Question Answered vs August Flower dominates sales as the world’s largest remedy. It touts August Flower for indigestion, biliousness, nervous prostration, and liver regulation, urging a few doses in liquid form from druggists with prices listed at 56 and 750.
Train lines advertise through summer service from Chicago to Denver and Colorado Springs via Union Pacific and Northwestern routes with limited fall point fares and two nightly departures on certain legs. Advertisements urge quick bookings from Ratonge and Central States and note a fall schedule. A. F. Cleveland of Cleveland lists Chicago area contact. Also an advertisement for One Minute Cough Cure claims to soothe lung and bronchial inflammation and ease croup.
A promotional notice offers $50.00 California return and 2 cent stamp for itineraries of personally conducted tours leaving Chicago August 18 and August 85 via the Chicago Union Pacific and North Western Line. Conclave Knights Templar at San Francisco. Round trip from Chicago in plans with low rates from all points. A. F. Cleveland at 284 Superior Street Cleveland Ohio.
An advertisement touts The Inside Inn as the best hotel at the St Louis World’s Fair. It sits near the fairgrounds, three stories high, with 3257 rooms and a dining hall for 3800. Rates range from 1.50 to 550 per day, with European and American plans, and suites with baths at higher prices under E M Statler’s management.
A fragment from a Boston Globe and others mentions toads eating various prey including 77 thousand-lag worms, 37 tent caterpillars, 66 gypsy moth caterpillars, and 65 army worms. Separate notes discuss elderberry grape juice recipe and wage statistics from Minnesota, plus light quips from Philadelphia Press and Yonkers Statesman.
Advertises return Chicago to Hot Springs South Dakota trips via Chicago and North Western Ry with low rates to Deadwood and Lead. Describes Black Hills region as scenic sanatorium country and urges purchase through local agent. Hinck Hills booklet offered with map on receipt of small stamp payment.
A call asks readers to mail their name and address to J. Smith, G. P. and T. A. L. 3. and M. 8. Ry., Cleveland, Ohio, for a summer hoarders list. The message provides an address and requests personal details from the public.
An advertisement extols Dr Pierce's Favorite Prescription as a perfect regulator for women showing signs of weak health. It claims to heal inflammation and ulcers and to cure various female troubles. The notice quotes testimonials and offers Common Sense Medical Adviser for sale by mail.
Interurban service details list car departures from Public Square Cleveland to Elyria and other towns with varying times from 5:30 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. including half hourly and hourly connections to Linndale Puritas Springs Berea Medina Chippewa Lake Seville Worcester North Amherst Lorain Grafton Wellington Norwalk and Birmingham Berlin Heights. Saturday and Sunday schedules include 11:00 a.m. service.
Advertises Lakative Bromo Quinine claiming a one day cure for colds. Promises refunds by druggists if it fails. EB. W. Grove signs each box as authorizer. Likely a vintage patent medicine pitch with standard testimonial tone.
A vintage advertisement touts DeWitt's Little Early Risers as the perfect pill to cleanse the system, cleanse the liver, and improve complexion. It claims other pills cause gripe and sickness, while DeWitt's work cleanly and effectively. Sold by H. A. Dykeman.
The article contrasts the rich and the poor suffering from stomach issues and touts Green's August Flower as a long standing remedy. It claims the medicine stimulates appetite and digestion, tones the body, and improves life regardless of social status. Trial bottles and regular sizes are available at druggists.
Advert says DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve uses pure witch hazel and is the best salve for cuts, burns, bruises, boils, eczema and rashes. It warns counterfeit products have appeared and notes genuine jars bear E. C. DeWitt and Co. Chicago. Sold by BH. A. Dykeman.
Mark Henderson plans to propose to Grace Pomfret during leap year after fearing rejection all year. He turns to Grace for help, but his shy hesitation reveals a deeper resolve to finally win her hand, with Grace teasing and supporting him while the family Bible marks the marriages leaf for their future.
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