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Newspaper
The Clermont Courier
Location
Batavia, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1906
Page
2
An article promoting freer symbol drawing over strict geometric form. It urges teachers to foster personal expression, explains object drawing as practice for understanding form and line, and argues against overemphasis on accuracy or copying plates.
A London Pall Mall Gazette observer portrays Irish bulb farms as multi bulb gardens near whitewashed cottages. Fields stretch with giants of tulips, Parrot varieties, and La Tulipe Noire under warm May sun, while packing sheds prepare blooms for London and Edinburgh shows.
A magazine style piece notes Taft's anticipated ascent to the Supreme Court, praising his legal lineage and possible 1908 bid, while detailing a gambling craze among Washington society women and diplomats. It describes card rooms, lavish wardrobes, and large debts tied to bridge and draw poker, with Sunday sessions and foreign embassies influencing social customs.
The piece condemns high federal rent payments in Washington arguing funds should finance new public buildings. It notes scattered treasury, war, post office, agriculture, commerce, labor, justice, and district offices in many sites. Local opinions critique penny wise policies.
Washington draws ex officials and widows of notable leaders to permanent residency. Many ex-senators and ex-house members stay in the capital, often wealthy or connected, maintaining old circles. Notable residents include Mrs. Mark Hanna, Mrs. Hobart, Mrs. Payne, and several widows of prominent men.
John T. Roach of Richmondale Ohio reports a 35 year battle with widespread eczema. After government doctors said no cure and heavy spending, two sets of Cuticura Soap Ointment and Resolvent treatments healed him. Roach offers thanks and endorsement.
Senator Hemenway recalls an Iowa campaign scene where a pompous former legislator tried to push through a crowd at a style show on the common. A burly local refused to yield, prompting the ex-politician to declare himself a representative of the people. The man grinned and replied We folks here air the peepul theirselves.
Cure advertisement touts Botanic Blood Balm as a remedy for cancer blood poisoning and rheumatism with dramatic claims. It promises relief from eruptions ulcers skin sores and bone pains and asserts thousands were cured after other treatments failed. The product, sold by Blood Balm Co. Atlanta, offers a large bottle for $1 and free sample via mail order.
Mr. Ferguson erupts over a ruined safety razor with Laura claiming she mistook it for a utensil. Norah attempted to slice potatoes for half an hour before giving up, asserting the razor is of no use.
The article explains washing cane seats on both sides with warm Ivory Soap suds followed by sun drying to clean and shrink the cane. This process improves appearance and wear resistance, as noted by Eleanor R. Parker.
A Philadelphia Tess quip contrasts wine and men noting aging improves some yet warns against overdrinking. The cartoonish line implies moderation as the true measure of quality over time.
An old advertisement promotes Shake Into Your Ore sed Allen's Foot-Ease as a cure for sore feet and sweating. It urges buyers not to accept substitutes and lists A. B. Olmsted in Le Roy as contact.
A collection of lines appears from a Louisville Courier dispatch and Washington Star column, noting pithy observations on reading and poverty. It includes an ad-like claim for Garfield Tea as a blood purifier and a rustic remark from Uncle Eben about luck and youth.
Mrs Laura Sullivan of Bluff and Third Bts Marquette says back ache and dizziness began her suffering. After using Deans Kidney Pills she found relief before half a box was used and was cured as bloating subsided. Sold 50 cents a box by Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo N.
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