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Newspaper
The Clermont Courier
Location
Batavia, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 19, 1916
Page
6
A health fad promotes drinking real hot water with limestone phosphate each morning to cleanse the stomach liver kidneys and bowels. Proponents claim daily internal bathing flushes waste toxins and prevents ailments, urging readers to buy limestone phosphate and share this routine.
Major Moutarde, planning a hare supper for friends, storms indoors then rages at a passerby. In the garden he confronts Jimmy Walker the butcher’s errand boy, who retorts that he has not touched the hare and parries with a quip about the major’s bald head in London An sewers.
A dialogue about confidence in Mr. Twobble and the idea of accepting proof of his infidelity. The woman questions whether she would heed such proof, fearing damage to her trust, while another character muses on polite speech and social tact.
A physician endorses Postum as a healthy substitute for coffee, citing improved patient outcomes and personal use. The letter explains proper preparation for Postum Cereal and Postum a soluble powder, noting brown color and brisk taste, with pricing for 30¢ and 50¢ tins and the claim there is a reason for Postum.
News service reports Villa’s body dug up from a two week grave by Carlos Carranza nephew of General Carranza and escorted by soldiers. The body is said to be moved toward Chihuahua where it will be publicly shown, amid telegram confirmations and circulating reports of death from wounds and infection.
Reports say the exhumed Villa body showed a swollen leg and gangrene, with Carranza troops allegedly preparing to ship it to Chihuahua City. Juarez residents reacted with a triumphal march to the plaza, while Pershing’s forces at San Antonio watched for confirmation and awaited official proclamations.
The Glacier brought 73 American and British refugees from Mazatlan to San Diego reporting unbearable conditions. They confirm the murder of three Americans Walter Wallace F C Burke and Roderick Davidson and a Spaniard named Rodriguez by bandits near Rosario as Villa sympathizers spread through Central Mexico per Frederick Thompson of San Francisco.
In Parral, Mexico, during the battle reported by Gen Pershing to Gen Funston, forty American soldiers including Major Frank Tompkins of the 13th Cavalry were killed or wounded. Maj Tompkins was slightly wounded. two Americans died and six were wounded, one Mexican civilian killed.
General Gavira of Juarez reports a Parra l message saying Colonel Dodd met Mayor Herrera and gave an explanation for the clash between American troops and Mexicans. Dodd expressed regrets over the incident.
The Cincinnati market report lists wheat, corn, oats, hay, eggs, poultry, cattle, bulls, calves, hogs, sheep, and lambs with detailed price ranges. Wheat futures run from $1.14 to $1.26 per bushel while corn, oats and hay also display varied per-bushel and per-ton figures across multiple grades and weights.
The Ohio State Reformatory board approved paroles for 170 inmates at Mansfield in a bi monthly session, noting 229 cases heard. Three parole violators and one probation violator were restored, while thirteen applicants were rejected. Names and sending counties span Cuyahoga Franklin Hamilton Lucas and many others with dates May 1 May 15 June 1 June 15 and July 1 listed.
Forest L May of Dayton elected president as the Ohio Postmasters Association organized in Columbus with about half of the first second and third class officers represented. Vice presidents chosen were R E Jennings West Milton Wesley H Zaugg Wooster and Vallee Harold Portsmouth. George B Snyder Youngstown secretary and A B Shafer Wapakoneta treasurer named.
Columbus plans the second highway letting of the year with bids expected to total about 1.135 million dollars for 82 miles across 24 counties. Bids will be canvassed April 28 by Highway Commissioner Clinton Cowen.
Dayton reports Western Ohio district of the Women's Foreign Missionary Society of the M E Church adopted the slogan One Million Six Hundred Thousand Dollars for Missions in 1919. Closing sessions noted progress in mission work and reports were received on advancement.
Columbus Ohio a trolley run by a single car from Zanesville to Indianapolis over 200 miles begins by the Ohio Electric traction company. The voyage aims for eight hours and fifty minutes.
Buckeye notes report widespread closures in Bryan and other towns including churches and theaters due to smallpox. Quin cy votes on wet or dry status April 26 while Dennison enters a May local option contest. Other items include oil flow near New Lexington and large wage disbursements in Youngstown.
Columbus Ohio district faces injunction over Clinton High School club activity claiming billiards pool and card games violate school policy. John N. Glasgow seeks to abolish club life with a suit filed in common pleas court against the board of education and Principal A. W. Castle.
Licking County tax assessors numbering 45 refused to work after County Auditor Hursey announced that the commissioners set pay at 3 dollars a day. Last year they received 4 dollars. The law permits a salary range up to 6 dollars.
A brief conversation clip shows one man declining to lend two hundred dollars to another, citing his friend's carefree nature and lack of concern for worries. The exchange captures a moment of everyday prudence and social nuance.
Bathe the affected part with Cuticura Soap and apply the Ointment for conditions like eczema rashes irritations pimples dandruff and sore hands. Free sample by mail with Book to Cuticura Dept L Boston. sold everywhere.
A report notes that all boots and shoes manufactured in Australia are made after American lasts. The observation highlights sourcing and manufacturing practices linking Australian footwear to U S design standards.
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