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Newspaper
The Clermont Courier
Location
Batavia, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1935
Page
7
A classroom anecdote from Tit Bits Magazine imagines why Alexander the Great wept after his Indian campaigns. The teacher questions the students about his motives and a child suggests the conqueror might have worried about how to return home.
A father cautions his son about spending, while the boy admits he has long relied on the allowance. He hopes his allowance will grow to outpace him. The exchange captures a family scene of financial guidance and ambition.
A child plans a first party for her sixth birthday and names relatives as guests. The mother cautions that these adults are elderly, but the child says they have the most money, highlighting a humorous contrast.
A Moncton Transcript humor piece contrasts relief and expense with a farmer debating government money and clothing costs. It then shifts to light exchanges about names Peabody Finchley Longworth Fitzgerald and a request to speak to Mr. Smith. The gag ends with a cartoonish exchange about a last year hunting license and a missing dog tail joke from Billy and Jimmy.
A night scene shows two figures in a forest conversation about a shot heard. Nit questions Wit about being all right while Wit reveals he believes he shot a bear.
A father replies that his daughter is progressing in music. He notes her taste is improving and she now avoids singing some songs she previously performed. The exchange highlights evolving musical discernment and parental observation.
Dolan challenges Rafferty asking if he is among those who refuse to admit defeat. Rafferty replies he won’t take anyone’s word until he regains his senses and hears the doctor.
Advertised house pattern 9546 offers a four piece frock with diagonal shoulder buttons, a pointed belt, and square neck for a flattering look. Available in sizes 14 through 46, it requires 3⅝ yards of fabric for size 16. Include name address style number and size with a 15 cent payment to The Sewing Jirele Pattern Dept. New York.
Frank Leroy of Marshalltown Iowa received a five dollar letter from a former shipmate in Philadelphia Pa. The memo explained one dollar was the one Leroy lost in 1905 while in the navy and the other four were interest. Leroy said the shipmate deserves credit for rectifying the old wrong after 30 years and declined to name him.
A short meditation on fault finding as a petulant habit born from envy. It notes that praising all things draws frowning "but" responses and urges self examination to avoid expanding such unhappy critique in others.
The barber boasts long hair and whiskers as a lure for customers. He believes that seeing his unkempt appearance will prompt men to seek a haircut and shave.
A ship off Australia carrying explorers faced panic when a famous opera singer's voice played on a gramophone. Natives aboard fled from the unfamiliar sound, illustrating how fear of the unknown can mirror global bigotry and prejudice. The piece urges reflection on understanding new and different things.
A short note praises the cookery for delivering the greatest reward: appreciation. It emphasizes that even small praise from diners confirms skill and sustains effort in the kitchen. The tone remains concise and appreciative.
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