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Newspaper
Lorain County Reporter
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 06, 1897
Page
4
A heated critique attacks Alaska land deals and presidential policy as the current administration faces possible loss of the White House. It condemns corruption in patronage, violent reform rhetoric, and the misuse of church influence, while predicting a tough spring campaign against Haskell and prohibition agendas.
A heated editorial debate questions a proposed $600,000 project to pipe lake water for lawns and flushing. writers clash over responsibility and motives, while praising discipline and industry as paths to success for the youth.
A California letter from Saratoga, Jan 26, 1897, contrasts Eastern blizzards with Santa Clara Valley springtime. The writer savors blossoming orchards, discusses rain, vineyards turning to prune, and local notes about mustards, bears, and plans for a National Young People’s Society gathering next summer. Mentions La Grange notes and a bulb shipment, closing with a personal farewell and local ads.
In a fiery letter the writer labels anonymous editors as cowards and urges I H Gurnwoob to succeed F S Reply as postmaster at Elyria. The piece defends the Elyria News administration, praises Griswold as postmaster, and criticizes Dennis for circulating circulars and misdirected mail while expressing hope for competent leadership.
Milwaukee dispatch reports a sharp drop in barley malt use in beer production and claims corn and chemicals substitute for barley. A. Busch of Anheuser-Busch denies using corn and says top beer cannot be made without barley malt. The beer is handled by S Sudtro in Elyrim and nearby.
An ordinance provides for a special assessment to pay the cost of locating and constructing a sewer in Lake Avenue and Rush Street. It outlines parcels, right of way, and associated street and property impacts, authorizes collection by the city clerk, and sets payment terms and penalties. The measure takes effect upon passage and publication.
The Ohio Superintendent of Insurance certifies the Milwaukee Mechanics Fire Insurance Company, based in Milwaukee and operating in Ohio, is compliant with non life insurance laws for the current year. The report lists aggregate assets of 43,400,309.68, paid up capital 948,041.11, net income and expenses totaling 108,4d a8 and 888,805.41 respectively, with officer W. D. Matthews signing and Peck & Lord as agents in Elyria, Ohio.
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