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Newspaper
The Clermont Courier
Location
Batavia, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1904
Page
4
Fragmentary OCR shows a Clermont Publishing Co record from Batavia Ohio dated December 14 1904 mentioning DigRitout Coins and a year in advance notice. Unclear full context. entities include Batavia Ohio and Clermont Publishing Co.
An Ohio township trustee shelters a pennsylvania man from a deadly snowstorm and faces legal limits. The column then lauds Theodore Roosevelt's latest message to Congress, praising his stance on Philippine self government, trusts, and labor relations, while shifting to a fraud case dubbed the financial wizard and linked to Andrew Carnegie.
A fragmentary portrait traces Consie L Chadwick from a parolee in Ohio to a society leader famed for amassing millions. The text portrays her as a captivating public figure whose alleged wealth and financial schemes astonish observers, though details are muddled and speculative.
Arlington Indiana reports W A Hysong, a recent arrival from Sapp Kentucky, proclaims Dodd's Kidney Pills as the greatest kidney remedy. He credits them with curing his kidney trouble after experiencing backache and joint stiffness. He notes neighbors used the pills with similar success. Also mentions Miss Love Clark and Foley's Honey and Tar as trusted remedies with imitators.
The text outlines weekly interest on shares from 30 cents for years one and two, 25 cents for years three and four, 20 cents for year five, and 15 cents thereafter until paid. It notes a return of about 43-10 percent per year with no premium. Shares are $250 with semi annual dividends. Jues, 50 cents a week on Friday evenings. Mt. Carmel, Ohio.
The piece accuses Bishop and allies of political betrayal and questions who is lonesome among supporters of the Independent ticket in Neville township. It cites Woodlief, Stump, Roudebush, and others, notes a Laswell Laurel visit, and claims misused funds and “bloody heads” in a bitter county election aftermath.
Madison B. Griggs of New York Life Insurance Company was in Batavia last week handling company interests. He is noted for aggressive life insurance sales and strong representation.
An old advertisement promotes Dr Fenner's Kidney and Backache Cure for kidney bladder urinary diseases and other ailments. It claims personal cures and urges consultations with a free cookbook, listing a testimonial from W T Oakes in Orrix Virginia and noting the price as 50 cents. Nash's Pharmacy in Batavia Ohio is credited.
Journal notes a Baptist church ladies bazaar planned for Friday afternoon at the town hall with many fancy and useful items for Christmas gifts. Other items include visits by Lemuel Atwood and Florence Maphet, plus local society news and reminiscences.
Scott and Bowne offer Scott's Emulsion Cod Liver Oil as a blood restorative for pale weak young women. The ad claims it cures deficiencies seen as paleness and nervousness and invites sufferers to request four samples. Meat of the copy stresses nutrition and taste.
Mrs Bertie Sleelman died after a long illness leaving a husband and four children. Ice torment in Old Bethel A L Peckham who plans to move to another area. Joe Shaffer, now a towner in Cimelonati, will marry a Milford woman during holidays. The ration was robbed of money last week. thief caught, confessed, and returned funds. Mrs H Teman died after a long illness. family moved here last summer. Mrs Hattie DeGarmo and others visited Mrs Celia Pinkham. Bert Toomas and James Swaney hunted with T A Pickham. Mrs Lizzie Shaffer stayed with her mother at Walker's Mills. Walter Hughes seeks city work. Will Fithen has steady city work. Daniel Fithen wintering with brother at Mingo Jonetian.
An old newspaper ad touts Dr Kilmer Swamp Root as a cure for kidney disease bladder troubles and related conditions. It claims the remedy corrects urine issues reduces nighttime trips and cites a free sample bottle and pamphlet offer from Kilmer Co of Binghamton New York.
An 19th century health ad touts Electric Bitters as a cure for nervousness ease stomach upsets and general ill health. It promises to tone the stomach regulate kidneys and bowels and purify the blood with a satisfaction guarantee and a 50 cent price. Nash’s Pharmacy Batavia and Amelia Drug Company Amelia back the offer.
Miss Winans's death is noted in the South Burlington letter. Funeral services for Clifford Hare were held at Mt. Pisgah Tuesday morning conducted by Rev. Dolby. Residents and relatives visit from Laurel Nebraska Cincinnati and Batavia. Protracted meeting at the Presbyterian church continues. Doctors and locals stop by for business. sick list includes Mrs. Henry Jones and J. Padgett. An ad praises Chamberlain's Cough Remedy and related products for colds and grip.
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