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Newspaper
The Clermont Courier
Location
Batavia, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 01, 1931
Page
3
An essay on whether to discard or save possessions argues that saving some items reveals family history, while discarding others keeps life lean. It notes priceless letters and memories that future generations will value, contrasting practical saving with hoarding.
A collage of aphorisms contrasts Seneca on danger with cautions on earnings and movement. It notes vast cattle stations in Australia, the appeal of choosing a preferred farmhouse, and quotes on pride and ignorance by Grand Rapids Press and Hilbert Hubbard.
A quirky note satirizes superstition with the line about hanging a dish rag on the kitchen door knob as a sign of the undertaker approaching. Written in a playful voice attributed to McClure Newspaper Syndicate and distributed by WNN Service.
A reader questions a state official's stance that prosperous girls should not take office jobs that might displace those in need. The column argues unemployment relief comes from broader education and training for wage earners, and supports women pursuing suitable careers even if not profitable.
A whimsical note on Hugh Hutton playful creature the glipp adapted for a humorous colonial setting. The tiny animal is harmless to Ugandan natives and uses waving paws to attract bumblebees which end up inside its mouth. A humorous, creature feature in light adventure tone.
The desert blocked Mediterranean access to lands south of it until the camel was introduced in the Seventh century A D. This animal enabled long caravan journeys and formed a bridge between regions formerly divided by harsh terrain.
A reader advised to ease pinching shoes by wearing the item after placing a hot cloth inside. Soak a cloth in very hot water, wring it dry, insert it, and wear to stretch the leather for comfort.
A compact old column presents sandwich ideas and fillings with simple recipes. It lists Graham Orange Sandwich, cold ham and egg sandwich, pepper jam for sandwiches, and tips on buttered bread and serving. It cites the 1931 Western Newspaper Union as a source.
Poem compares individual effort to a mill wheel and cam system. It urges people to mesh with others to turn the shaft and achieve progress, warning that solitary effort may fail without teamwork and cooperation.
The Locarno goose quill used to sign the Locarno treaty has disappeared. It was lent by Locarno municipality for the Hague exhibition last February and was to be unpacked with other items from Locarno.
An advertisement extols St Josephs Pure Aspirin as the world’s top selling aspirin, with a manufacturer guarantee of absolute purity. It urges consumers to pay a dime and request the St Josephs brand for safety and economy.
The Pathfinder quips about Senator Blowhard fighting rheumatism and gout while climbing the capitol steps. He reportedly tires easily but regains energy once inside. The piece uses humorous tone to lampoon the senator’s condition and demeanor.
A quirky exchange features a buyer and seller about a canary that has not sung. The buyer asks for the bird to be silenced by confinement in a bathroom, noted in the animal life column.
An old classified style notice offers a tonic with a physician’s claim of easy profit. The ad includes street addresses in Chicago and Mississippi, plus multiple side offers on rabbit farming, cabbage plants, and mail order terms.
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