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Newspaper
The Clermont Courier
Location
Batavia, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1918
Page
2
A visit to the creator showcases the success of a famed remedy for women's ills. Over 350,000 pounds of herbs are processed yearly with careful harvesting, solvents, sterilization, pasteurization, and sterile bottling to ensure purity and effectiveness. Letters from women praising Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound accompany continued public endorsements.
The article notes King Albert preparing a trip to Brussels amid rising tensions. Officials confirm discussions on treaties and European alliances, signaling a shift in national priorities.
A maxim attributed to ancient ethicists notes that conflict begins with two, yet a single prudent actor can prevent escalation. The saying emphasizes personal restraint, de escalation, and the power of measured response in disputes.
A wartime appeal promotes Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription as a tonic and nervine for women suffering backache nervousness and fatigue seeking vim vigor and vitality. The ad urges trial tablets and cites a testimonial from Mrs A R Hicks about pregnancy health and strength.
Sir Walter Scott extols a route around Salisbury Crags on the Edinburgh fringe, describing a sweeping view of a densely built city, riverine shores, Pentland hills, and surrounding countryside. He notes how the changing light of morning or evening reveals varied shadows and textures that evoke enchantment.
A science student explains moths misled by light due to symmetrical eyes on its body. Light alters one side chemically, creating imbalanced muscle tension that drives the insect toward the source. Removing an eye disrupts symmetry and the moth circles instead. Other creatures show similar circular paths under uneven illumination.
Instructions describe washing the broken piece, air drying, reassembly with string to hold shape, and simmering in a milk filled boiler for ten to fifteen minutes before cooling and final washing. The process emphasizes gentle cleaning, quick reassembly, and securing with twine during heating.
Farmer Corntessel comments on approving German study in schools. He expresses regret at not learning German himself and wishes to understand what the Prussians said as they surrendered.
In a humorous exchange, Briggins is teased for allegedly being overly patriotic, with remarks that he cannot stop shouting about work, fighting, or buying bonds. The quip captures wartime civic zeal and public sentiment.
Market notes list price ranges for corn, oats, hay, clover, and mixed feeds in Cincinnati. Includes per ton hay values from 22 to 29 dollars, various corn grades around 1.48 to 1.60 per bushel, oats around 77 to 78 cents, and live stock quotes for cattle hogs calves and hens with typical regional bid ranges.
Treasurer I W E McKeever announces 1918 tax rates for Clermont County Ohio. The notice lists state and county mill rates for various purposes including sinking funds, university, common school, county fund, infirmary, bridge, soldiers relief, blind, mothers pension, election, agricultural society, experiment farm, and more with a total rate of 4.55 mills and various adjustments. It notes payment deadlines December 20 1918 for first half and June 20 1919 for second half, advises paying December for full year, and instructs how to request statements with owner name and district details.
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