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Newspaper
The Clermont Courier
Location
Batavia, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1917
Page
3
Read across Manitoba Saskatchewan and Alberta signals for an excellent 1917 crop. With strong yields, rising land values, and expanding homesteads, farmers edge toward prosperity while aiding the Allied war effort through rationing and production.
An advertisement touts Dr. Peery's Vermitage Dead Shot as a fast worm remedy. A single dose is claimed to effect worms, with sales language urging immediate trial and noting a first battle quote.
A brief note reflects on a small engagement ring described as tiny and delicate. The exchange highlights affection and perception of size in a romantic moment.
A brief note comments on the prevalence of counterfeit checks in daily life, highlighting risks and common signs of fraud without specific events or persons involved.
Ohio officials note federal regulations arm home guards but do not authorize state or governor to organize such forces. Ohio tax commission opposes any 1917 tax rate increase while war provisions boost district funds. Ohio State University to train aviators as the state expands wartime programs. health and mortality data show 1916 deaths rising, with Akron and Toledo seeing sharp rate increases.
Sandusky reports the city manager ordered the red light district closed. In New Lexington Claude Hamrick, 11, was killed riding a bicycle in front of a car near McCuneville. Fremont saw 80-year-old William Kiser fall from a cherry tree breaking his neck. doctors say he will die.
Frank Williams. 70. a farmer near Summit, hanged himself in his barn. He was despondent over financial reverses.
Henry, a 13 year old Fremont resident, attempted to grind dynamite on a grindstone. He suffered injuries to his right arm and doctors hope to save it.
The Daily Leader of Galion, a Republican paper established in 1891, suspended publication on July 25. The announcement provides no stated cause for the suspension and notes ownership by a stock company.
Floyd Scarlet, son of Brazil Scarlet, living three miles south of the village, was struck by lightning and killed instantly while he and his father were cutting wheat during a thunderstorm. The tragedy occurred south of town as the pair worked in the field.
Charles H. Marshall aged 68 died when a Lake Erie & Western passenger train struck his buggy on a grade crossing near St. Marys. The accident ends Marshall’s long service at the Grand reservoir bulk head lock.
During an electrical storm in Zanesville lightning struck John Godfrey’s home injuring his daughter Mary 11 fatally and burning her clothing as the house and structure were wrecked.
Miss Garnet Brale of Wellsville aged 25 suffered severe injuries to her neck and shoulder when an East Liverpool Traction and Light Co interurban car crashed into the rear of a city car. Several passengers were shaken up in the crash.
Thomas Bolin aged 44 was struck and killed by a Detroit Toledo Irontor freight train along the tracks in Springfield. His body was found beside the rail line.
C B Everett foreman in oil fields east of Newark was overcome by heat and fell from a derrick and died. Authorities investigated the accidental death and noted the hazardous conditions at the site.
Frank Kermalobish aged 17 drowned in a quarry hole near Elyria after accidentally stepping from a ledge into 40 feet of water. He could not swim and was unable to reach shore.
Police officer Charles W. Walcutt drove an automobile and struck William Flickenger, 35, causing death. The incident occurred in Columbus as authorities investigate the fatal crash.
Newark report says F. B. Williams former deputy sheriff of Franklin County hanged himself in a barn at Summit station west of the city. He was despondent over ill health.
A lightning strike at the Fairfield government aviation school near Dayton killed R. Wilson of London Ohio and his team of horses. One unidentified man was slightly injured in the incident.
Balem city firemen have served notice on the council they will abandon their sleeping quarters unless sanitary conditions are improved. They warn they will go home to rest and let fire alarms handle themselves if conditions remain unsanitary.
John J. Canfield, 30, of Pittsburgh, bet a companion he could swim from the west end of Pennsylvania bridge to the middle draw. The bet was accepted and Canfield drowned attempting the swim.
Thomas Gleason, 78, longtime Dayton resident, died at his home. He could recite the Declaration of Independence verbatim and recount facts about every signer, reflecting his lifelong mastery of American history.
A lone bandit backed two waiters against a wall at the New York restaurant in Lima and fled with $60 from the cash register. Police searched for the robber in the downtown area and urged witnesses to come forward with any clues.
A dispatch notes the tariff commission abroad and hints at a forthcoming partial tariff revision under a new revenue bill. Democrats fear the move could influence control of the next Congress while Republicans expect political maneuvering to derail business stability amid European chaos.
The President must ensure his cabinet and subordinate agencies are capable and coordinated to meet the current emergency. He should push beyond bureaucratic barriers and secure cooperation from business leaders to prevent bungled work, intensified external dangers, and damaged national credit.
The Macon News argues Secretary Daniels is unfit for his naval role citing longstanding personal limitations and mental attitude that disqualify him. It says his service record shows repeated blunders and that he should have resigned amid criticisms from competent quarters.
A call for equal pricing among allies and the United States urges allied governments to stop profiteering and ensure their citizens pay fair prices. The piece argues patriotism must be complete and not half measures in a wartime economic stance.
Washington faces demand for a formal link between the executive and representatives of the people. The war, started by a Democratic president and run by Democratic officials, must be carried as the people's cause rather than a party measure to gain undivided national support.
Dr J A Coppedge of Alanreed Texas attests to twenty years use of Kilmer Swamp Root praising its kidney bladder and bladder inflammation benefits. He urges readers to prove the product by sending ten cents for a sample bottle and booklet, noting regular bottle sizes available at drug stores.
The passage humorously argues women prefer fishing yet avoid baiting hooks, and recalls the chaotic but enjoyable day on the boat. It notes the struggle with worms, tangled lines, and keeping the boat steady, then describes the male-female fishing dynamic ending with promises to fish again.
A concise remark contrasts hard cash with soft assets noting practical value in money over intangible goods. The quote highlights skepticism about intangible gains and favors tangible currency as a productive resource.
The passage notes a man deeply devoted to a woman who seeks constant affection has little time for other flings. It mentions some girls promise marriage while others threaten it, illustrating varied pressure on a romantic suitor.
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