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Newspaper
The Clermont Courier
Location
Batavia, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1911
Page
2
Illinois mother Mrs. F Cox describes how her baby boy recovered from a severe eczema using Resinol ointment and soap after other remedies failed. She notes quick relief from itching and irritation, and mentions overnight soothing for chafing and sunburn. Resinol products are sold nationwide through drug stores.
Mrs Jinks reports her husband is collecting ateins while Mrs Booze and A Lott say he is gathering the contents of steing.
A humor piece features a puzzled sportsman and Farmer Corn Tassel discussing local fish. The farmer explains the fish are experienced, kind, and con siderate, refusing to bite at the new fancy tackle, preferring to keep things pristine.
A strange patron asks a garage for a repair bill and learns it costs 110 dollars. He explains he left money in his drug store and reveals he is a druggist. The shopkeeper responds the bill should be a dollar and a quarter, joking about standing together.
The piece discusses how people judge character by eye expression. It warns that those who avoid eye contact may harbor evil tendencies and describes eyes as luminous or veiled behind a curtain. It notes that many readers assess truthfulness or deceit through eye cues.
A Missouri woman recounts stomach troubles with heartburn and gas until using Grape Nuts. She credits the cereal with eased digestion, weight gain from 98 to 116 pounds, and restored strength for daily chores. Postum Co. endorses a ten day trial and the booklet The Road to Wellville. There is no other known source.
The article discusses how American farmers increasingly sell directly to consumers bypassing commission merchants. It notes weather and perishability complicate transport, but many farmers use sales agents, motor trucks, or city itinerant selling to secure higher returns and build loyal customer bases. It highlights regional practices, from canal boats to horse-drawn wagons, and the rise of branded produce and guaranteed eggs sold in sealed boxes direct to buyers.
The piece recalls mid century leisure among mothers and fathers with grace hoops archery croquet and later archery giving way to modern outdoor sports. It notes Maurice and Bill Thompson promoting archery and Cupid favoring archers before the pastime waned as women joined broader sports and activities.
The National Association for the Study and Prevention of Tuberculosis reports that out of more than 225 public hospitals for the insane with about 150000 inmates only 70 hospitals in 28 states provide tuberculosis care. They total roughly 3350 beds yet tuberculosis death rates among the insane run 50 to 200 percent higher than the general population.
A. C. Brandon of Greenville Ohio describes a four to five year skin outbreak starting on the face that worsened despite physicians. After using Cuticura Resolvent Ointment and Soap he recovered and has remained well for over twenty years. He endorses Cuticura for skin diseases and notes free samples by mail from Boston.
A nurse asks about the matter as Johnny reveals the baby is fake and claims tossing it to the floor produced no bounce, highlighting a surreal moment of disbelief.
Cement talk explains Portland Cement does not come from Portland Maine or Oregon and was named by an English maker due to Isle of Portland. It defines Portland cement as fine powder from clinker and slag lime mix, notes Universal brand as well known with blue trademark. It states annual output and dealer availability.
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