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Newspaper
The Clermont Courier
Location
Batavia, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1934
Page
3
Cattle rustlers are reported active in Santa Cruz county Arizona. Ranchers consider asking a mediator cattleman from another county to persuade thieves to abandon the practice. Rustlers reportedly receive 5 dollars for each extra calf brought in off the range.
Marie Claire Morin a deaf mute was kept in a vermin infested attic for ten months fed only bread and water. Her father and stepmother pled guilty to cruelty and received one year in prison each. Police found her starved and weak after a year of confinement. The stepmother said the confinement was punishment for breaking things.
Baltasar Sayos, known for clever crimes, hanged himself in his cell after police failed to understand his joke about counterfeit notes promising a thousand kisses. His arrest on counterfeiting accusations led to a grim outcome as humor turned to tragedy.
The Mount Greylock World War Memorial beacon in North Adams Massachusetts remained lit all night when first dedicated, drawing birds to collide with the shaft. Recently the light was turned off after more than 600 birds were found dead at the base, the beams confusing the birds.
Parsons WV tale of LG RD Gregg who lent a shabby stranger shoes two years ago and now receives a Detroit money order proving the man found work. The note confirms Gregg acted in good faith and was repaid after a long wait.
A mouse cat and dog joined to burn the house of Charles Gunisch in Par Michigan. The mouse chewed matches starting the fire while the cat chased the mouse and the dog chased the cat. A kerosene can toppled during the chaos and all three animals perished along with the house.
An explainer on protein’s role in nutrition, contrasting animal and vegetable sources, and noting that protein should be balanced with fats and carbohydrates. It covers milk as a key protein source for children, the relative efficiency of animal proteins, and historical shifts in recommended protein intake. Includes simple recipes for crab bisque and croquettes.
A French teacher gives twelve to fourteen year olds a smiling lesson labeled the hour for smiling. An inspector and the education minister praise the idea, urging broader use in schools. The piece argues smiles aid life, contrasting with strict R’s and calls for confidence and happiness worldwide.
A Minneapolis Journal item surveys common beliefs about luck and superstition. It notes ladders, coal holes, knocking on wood, left moon rises, and other habits as widespread quirks. It cites a magazine scorecard measuring personal superstition levels and ends with a reflection on horoscopes.
A brief dialogue shows a landlady and her boarder debating preparedness amid global troubles. The exchange hints at scarcity and shared anxiety in a domestic setting.
A reputation as a skinflint man in the Neac ast district loses a pocketbook containing $200. After a month no word comes from the ads. A farmer returns the wallet. The skinflint grudgingly finds the cash, then asks where the interest is rather than reward.
A quip from the London Tit-Bits jokes about marriage and contentment in a witty one liner. The item reflects periodical humor and social mores of the era.
Quote by Sir John Reith argues that the first class man can perform five times the work of the average, not due to inherent capacity but mainly from early training, stressing the power of initial education to raise performance.
A medical warning on the harms of strong laxatives that can harm the liver and kidneys, urging a shift to safe liquid laxatives like Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin. It promotes reading labels, avoiding doubtful drugs, and starting with a light dose then tapering to regular bowel movements without stimulation.
The note criticizes parents using a sharp line about their past foolishness at sixteen, attributing the remark to the Los Angeles Times and framing it as a public admonition rather than a personal message.
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