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Newspaper
Elyria Reporter
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1903
Page
2
The Daily Reporter vows to publish news honestly, criticise within party lines, and resist becoming a political organ. It pledges no deception, aims to aid Elyria and Lorain county, and plans improvements funded by liberal patronage. A housework job ad appears at 440 Went River Street.
The text critiques Johnson for inviting William Jennings Bryan to stump Ohio while excluding prominent Democrats nationwide. It argues the move undermines party unity, fuels charges of partisanship, and suggests the Johnson campaign fears rival leaders as the 1904 race approaches. It notes Bryan’s Public Commons and Johnsons statements, calling out selective national focus and suspected favoritism.
Advertisement claims F. J. Campbell was cured of brick dust deposits by Kidney-Wort Tablets. The copy urges readers to consult Dr. Pettlegill of Dortington Vermont for free advice on urine, back, and kidney health, asserting tablets superiority over other remedies.
Property advert ends with sale details for a 10 room bouga on 7th avenue near Loran Ohio. Improvements include electric lights gas bath steam heat and cemented cellar with water supply in the basement. Barn 16 by 24 feet. Cash balance in suit. Frank A Smith and Bro Elkira Ohio advertise a modern home on Cleveland Street at 17 percent with improvements. Also mentions CG and South Western Electric zine and two suites at the Gray building on Sveous street and West avenue.
A jumble of notices lists travel deals to Denver and Colorado Springs, job openings for canvassers and machine operators, found items including a pocket book with money, and rental ads for furnished rooms. It mentions a four barner cabinet, a young girl seeking work, and a farm in Camden Township Lorain County, with bankruptcy sale of 1803 to the highest bidder.
The piece questions Taleto Jones and the Johnson campaign pushing nonpartisan labels for Niles of Toledo and Clarke’s role. It cites plans to replace regular nominees, discusses Jones and Johnson discussions, and criticizes the tactic as a political maneuver ahead of the 1904 race, noting Roosevelt’s warship policy and Lentz’s defeat by Johnson’s orders.
Citizens Gas and Electric Company of Ely Power block Elyria asks residents who want natural gas to come to the office and sign applications before gas is turned on. All current and new customers should apply. gas expected around September 15 with weekday and evening hours through November 1.
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