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Newspaper
Cincinnati American
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 04, 1913
Page
4
Happiness hides in many places beyond comfort and wealth. It often eludes pursuers who seek it everywhere yet reveals itself to those who serve without thought. A child chases a butterfly, only to find the insect has flown away, showing the emptiness of selfish pleasure.
Harvard enrolls Pineyan Gbe Wolo son of an African chieftain, noted for high intellect and interest in physics and chemistry. He plans a manual training course and works as a waiter in a Harvard cafe while pursuing studies, despite a troublesome name.
A Chicago working girl and a European princess both kill themselves over unmet desires. Each believed her burden unparalleled, illustrating that no social position guarantees happiness or better fortunes. The piece urges tolerance and resilience rather than moralizing.
In Millcreek a peculiar stream is treated as an open sewer and worsens each year. No definite action has been taken to fix it. The proposed plan to enclose the stream should be carried out to protect public health and improve the appearance for residents along its banks.
A reader asks if a ten year history of blood poisoning with years of treatment and subsequent negative Wassermann tests means permanent cure and eligibility to marry. The reply emphasizes ventilation in winter, fresh air, diet balance, and moderation of alcohol and tobacco to defend against chronic and germ borne diseases.
A reader from Kentucky reports severe crop shortfalls and livestock scarcity. He cites corn as the worst since 1854, scarce cattle and hogs due to tenant restrictions, and predicts high beef prices as tobacco and corn problems persist into winter. He condemns landlord practices affecting 75,000 tenants with limited corn land and heavy rents.
The Cincinnati American outlines that the Free Legal Department will answer questions privately by mail with confidentiality. It discusses costs in suit against a large corporation, public policy on cost agreements, and advises contacting attorneys to reduce costs. It also covers a horse sale dispute where a dealer overvalued a horse. the reply states false value statements do not support arrest for false pretenses.
The Cincinnati Conservatory of Monte Junior String Quartet comprising Kawin Ideler Edwin Memel Peter Froehlich and Walter Heermann has begun rehearsals for a regular ensemble evening series Their past season's success raises prospects for critical Cincinnati audiences The first concert is set for early November with Beethoven D major quartet Dvorak F major and a Strauss piano quartet featuring George Leighton.
The American invites all amateur cartoonists to enter its contest. Every cartoon submitted will be printed and prizes awarded for the ten best. First prize ten dollars, followed by five, three, and seven one dollar prizes for additional top cartoons. Judges include Professor Charles, Millard Tyree, and Michael McDonald.
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