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Newspaper
The Clermont Courier
Location
Batavia, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 03, 1940
Page
7
A guide to transforming plain lamp shades with fabric skirts. Topics include using taffeta lawn net organdy swiss gingham and trims, sewing snaps for washing ease, and methods like pinked edges and contrasting shirring. Booklets offer foundation frame plans and a note on ordering Spears patterns.
A shop keeper suspects cheese thefts after three spoiled wheels are hidden, each night one cheese is moved and the next morning vanishes, only to have the first two return, implying a prank rather than loss. The tale ends with a midsection remark and an unrelated advertisement about Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription for women.
A quotation stresses that spoken words are fleeting while deeds carry greater value. The speaker notes that timely words resemble silver, yet deliberate actions outweigh words in importance.
General Johnson argues allies should buy America’s top aircraft designs and stresses rapid tooling up as essential. He warns about machine tax plans, opposing payroll taxes and noting productivity depends on skilled tool makers and investment in mass production.
The 1940 Farm Census is taken with the population census to complete a century of American agricultural statistics. It notes the first farm census conducted in 1840 and explains the agricultural phase of the 1940 Census and its importance to all citizens.
A sermon contrasts Amos 5 with modern farm data and social inequity. It links prosperity to caution, urges repentance, and argues that true worship requires justice not ritual alone. The lesson emphasizes land use, farm census questions, and the need to align faith with ethical action.
A fragment notes a lesson for April 7 covering subjects and scripture texts with reference to an international council of religious education and its usage. The text is incomplete but indicates a teaching outline or curriculum guidance.
A biblical verse extols the Lord’s gracious character and enduring righteousness. It notes his wonderful deeds are to be remembered and honors his mercy and compassion.
Washington column notes Jim Farley has shifted from fence sitting to anti third term stance and plans a public showdown with President Roosevelt before the Democratic convention in Chicago. It says he will demand a clear yes or no on a potential run and may speak out if no reply comes.
Simple guidance covers storing seeds in cool places, baking apples with water for juicier fruit, and selecting larger screws to fix loose door handles. It also advises on cooking yolks briefly, washing broiler racks, and proper quilt care. An abrupt ad line ends the excerpt referencing a magazine tease.
A literary quotation from Holmes reflects on fading youth and enduring maternal longing as friendships and hopes wane, contrasting fragile affection with lasting devotion.
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