Clermont Courier Founded 1836 Six Months A.E.S Editor
Brief historical note on Clermont Courier established in 1836 with six months’ publication by A.E.S as editor and publisher.
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Newspaper
The Clermont Courier
Location
Batavia, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1945
Page
4
Brief historical note on Clermont Courier established in 1836 with six months’ publication by A.E.S as editor and publisher.
The piece recalls early 1942 when retailers opposed rigid wartime price control, supporting flexible stabilization instead. Leon Henderson notes retailers acted to curb inflation by avoiding cost-based price hikes, a stance not aimed at inflating profits but at aiding postwar production and price stability.
A policy critique argues that spending one billion dollars on unemployment relief yields 500,000 jobs for a year with a tax burden to repay. It contrasts with using risk capital to create 500,000 jobs in the investment year and 200,000 permanent positions, underscoring the need for sensible taxation and limited government in fostering risk taking.
The National Board of Fire Underwriters issues a bulletin urging fire officials to verify city water capacity for firefighting. Hydrants can mislead, pipelines may be undersized, and storage must meet hourly 1,000 gallon flow needs. The piece also argues for balanced transport regulation across rail, air, and other modes.
A New Zealand physician denounces state medicine for inflating doctors earnings, tracing hospital neglect, and patients using ineffective nostrums. Dr G M Smith contends both major parties damage medical standards and warns against politically controlled systems.
Alex Laurie of the Ohio Agricultural Experiment Station notes most flowering Christmas plants fail to last long in average homes. He cites common care challenges and the quick drop in bloom as the main causes of disappointment this holiday season.
Milford area reports a series of sad outcomes including Wilbur A Bauer of Monterey dying after four days ill at Christ Hospital Cincinnati and buried in Newtown Flagspring Cemetery. John Vice, 6, of Williams Corner suffered abdominal injuries from a horse kick and was treated at Children's Hospital. Other notices include Arthur Stratmann undergoing emergency surgery at Christ Hospital and Otto Herrmann hospitalized after a stroke. Asa B Shumard, 70, longtime Clermont resident, died after a stroke. funeral services were held at Newtonsville Methodist Church. Nearby districts report school holiday extensions due to scarlet fever and flu.
Winter brings sleigh rides for Ezra Seyler and neighbors as snow blankets the area. Mrs Mary E O Connor aged nearly 88 dies at Water Street home after a long illness. funeral at St Andrews Church with burial in St Andrews Cemetery. Also notes travel plans of Mr and Mrs R R Mayfield to visit son in San Diego and relatives in California before returning in March. Marine Corporal Howard Odoms referenced.
Mrs Brittie McGuire has been ill at her home on Lila Avenue. The brief item notes her condition without detailing diagnosis or treatment or further context.
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