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Newspaper
The Clermont Courier
Location
Batavia, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 11, 1917
Page
3
A vintage advertisement urges mothers to replace harsh castor oil and calomel with California Syrup of Figs for children and adults. It claims a pleasant fruit laxative cleanses the liver and bowels, with a 50-cent bottle offering full dosing directions.
A testimonial from Mrs. Viola Finical of Wagoner Oklahoma credits Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound with saving her life after two operations and deep health crisis. The letter urges middle aged women to seek relief from symptoms like hot flashes headaches and dizziness with the product, noting other women improved too.
Elyria officials granted city firemen a general ten percent increase in wages. In Batavia Township Clermont county a narrow 11 vote margin approved a measure. Massillon reports Louis Georgeoff killed crossing a Pennsylvania express train. Port Clinton sees Judge Carl W. Sperling resign from the Oak Harbor board of public affairs. William Timmerman to succeed.
Lorain county liquor license commission warns 74 saloon keepers to end credit after April 15 and to collect for broken bottles, affecting local patrons and businesses. Fostoria appoints Dr. N C Miller tuberculosis inspector for the city. Thugs target Toledo fashionable district injuring Rev Dr J Leslie French and private guard John Smith.
Joe Raimis pleaded guilty to the slayings of Steve Kovic and Alex Naggia at Adena.
A vintage advertisement offers Antric cures for backache lumbago and rheumatism. It asks readers to send 10 cents for a trial package and lists Dr. V. M. Pierce of Paras, New York, as the contact for the large trial package.
John B. Seiple aged 35 was struck and killed when he did not hear an approaching train in Girard. He suffered instant death with authorities noting the fatal accident occurred at the railroad crossing.
An ad jokes about firing guns from a bal loon and suggests Roman Eye Balsam as a relief for eye discomfort felt after use. The quip presents a humorous disclaimer-style line paired with an eye product pitch.
Miss Pearl Foster daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Reuben Foster was seriously injured in a runaway near Shelby. Doctors fear she may lose sight in one eye.
Robert Osterholm claimed a wagon by forming 362 words from the letters in the phrase berry wagon. He used each letter no more than once in each word, creating a creative letter‑based puzzle result.
Five year old Shelby Jane Metzger daughter of Mr and Mrs J A Metzger suffered her right ear torn off when her stocking cap got caught in a gasoline powered clothes wringer pulling her head first into the machine at their home.
William Seigel, 38, a junk dealer, was arrested in Marion on charges of cursing the American flag. Mayor Sautter said Seigel could be turned over to federal authorities.
J F Burke who bought the Painesville Telegraph in 1916 sold his interest to Will C Kegel of Defiance and J H Collier the Telegraphs business manager. The sale transfers ownership to Kegel and Collier from Burke who previously ran the paper.
Frank Allen age 32 a miner died at City hospital from chest injuries after a mine car derailed crushed him under slate at the Salem mine near Salem. The accident occurred when a prop was knocked down by the car.
Lima county officials seek the persons believed to have wrecked an Erie freight train. Charles Gorrell, 28, of Kenton, was killed, and Clarence Jones, 35, and Ed Cohart, 30, both of Kenton, were fatally or seriously injured while stealing rides on the freight.
The James Fullington residence in Union township, a landmark home and birthplace of former State Auditor Edward Fullington, was destroyed by fire. A separate report notes a robbery at Frank Beach's general store in Arlington Findlay, with diamonds jewelry shoes clothing and underwear taken.
A simple batter uses one pint graham flour one-half cup white flour one level teaspoon soda one-half teaspoon salt one tablespoon sugar one egg a tablespoon thick cream and enough sour milk or buttermilk to make a stiff batter. Heat gem pans well grease and bake.
A cupful of boiled rice is added to a quart of heated soup stock. Stir and bring to a boil. Season with pepper salt and parsley or your preferred herbs for a full flavored soup.
The piece argues fires and rats inflate living costs. It cites Philadelphia rats costing over a million dollars yearly and US fire insurance premiums at 419.9 million in 1915. It suggests reducing fire losses to match England, France or Germany could save about 300 million annually.
Philadelphians paid 15 million dollars in corporation and income taxes during the previous year, reflecting the city’s tax contributions by businesses and residents.
San Francisco reports 18,751 school children hold a total of 323,289.86 dollars in savings at local banks. This regional banking trend highlights nationwide interest in youth savings and financial literacy programs.
The Michigan Farmer essay argues pets shape early character through mother guided affection. It notes children bond with animals, expressing love that forms kindness, warns against harsh remarks, and recalls lifelong ties to dogs and mothers as enduring friendship.
A traveling bear endured care instructions posted on its cage in Fort Worth Texas. The note urged watering the animal and feeding two loaves daily with sprinkling in warm weather and warned to keep people away. The bear moved from Yellowstone to Ray Lambert in San Antonio and required eight expressmen to transfer the cage amid loud roars drawing onlookers.
In a World War I trench scene Paddy stands chest deep in water when a British Tommy asks for A company of the First Blankshires. Paddy, soaked and exhausted, blurts out humorously that he is no harbor master, reflecting tension and absurdity in the mud and rain.
Turning Out Helmets by Thousand notes that the French manufacture helmets at about 50 000 per day using mostly machines. From sheet steel stamped pieces to riveting and a paint spray in the painting room the process is automated, with lining and chin straps assembled afterward.
Commodity prices for flour hay grain and livestock in Cincinnati listing prices for flour corn hay oats wheat butter eggs live poultry and live stock including cattle hogs and hog products with multiple quality grades and ranges. Prices show market spreads across grades and item types with no dates provided.
Health note claims excess uric acid ages a person early and causes gray hair. It advises drinking water between meals and taking Anuric before meals to expel uric acid and relieve backache rheumatism gout symptoms.
Mrs C L Cramer of Delphos Ohio says after ten years of kidney and bladder trouble and nightly disturbances a trial package of Dr Pierce Anuric tablets gave relief from the first doses. She bought a 50 cent box and has had no further trouble. Buffalo New York is the sender of the trial offer.
Quoted exchange about science and health with a joke on digestion and a paternal tone. Mentions Wright's Indian Vegetable Pills as a safeguard and a playful digression about a schoolgirl named Clara and her mother. References to multican and divider products and Roman acetum.
A compact adage suggesting perseverance by tackling obstacles directly as a possible method to overcome them.
Cleanses and soothes pimples with Cuticura Ointment and Soap. Instructions advise gentle application on rising and retiring, five minute wash, and daily use for maintenance. Free sample by mail with booklet from Cuticura, Dept. L, Boston. sold everywhere.
Dialogue notes a boss dismissing an employee with a blunt remark about loyalty. The text then defines Wimple as an old English term meaning hood or vell, hinting at a historical or linguistic aside amid the dismissal.
A comic exchange features Miss Cayenne criticizing potential partners at the bridge table. She quips that playing with any man makes her shudder at the idea of marriage, highlighting the humorous tension between game partners and lifelong commitment.
Advertisement touts Boschee’s German Syrup as a cures-all for coughs bronchitis and lung trouble. Claims fifty-one years of use across the United States Canada Australia and other countries with a trial size 25 cents and family size 75 cents.
A playful dialogue centers on a family game about medieval titles. A child nicknames Edwin as a Knight of the Gar ter while he is called Night of the Bath, prompting a puzzled mother to ask what the children are doing.
Senator Sorghum explains the challenge of giving speeches. He says audiences listen too closely and demand verification of every fact, then hold him responsible for those facts.
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