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Newspaper
The Clermont Courier
Location
Batavia, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1919
Page
5
An advertisement claims irritable, fault finding disposition stems from a disordered stomach. It asserts digestion improved by Chamberlains Tablets, which strengthen the stomach and restore natural function. The product costs a quarter.
All day quilting event planned at the home of Mrs Olin Fagin on Thursday January 16 with members urged to attend. Local notices mention residents visiting relatives, new purchases, and social activities in Bata and surrounding towns.
Charley Hutchinson and family spent Sunday with his father J B Hutchinson. Will Hobson and family from Morrow were guests of Henry Harlow. Mrs Jessie Steward underwent surgical operation at Good Samaritan hospital. J K White was bruised by an oil truck near Batavia. Hagar Ogden and wife from Norwood were Saturday guests of Miles Glancy. Le Jones and family visited Milt Shriner near Crosstown. Mrs Harry Jester and Martha Connor of Crosstown visited Al Sroward. Charley Stamme Li Jones Ora Creamer and families visited Bert Hutchinson.
The Armenian and Syrian Relief Committee delays Ohio campaign to raise 1640000 dollars. Campaign director D A Custer says the week of January 27 will allow better organization and aims to surpass past war relief efforts with support from President Wilson and Governor Cox. The national goal is 30000000 dollars for relief in the Near East aided by Armenians Syrians and Greeks driven from home by Turks and Bulgarians.
Treasury officials and a New York district committee outline plans for the Fifth Liberty Loan in April. They stress finishing the job from mobilization costs and future reconstruction, while highlighting bonds as a safe, attractive investment with potential value rise in peacetime.
Sealed proposals for bonds of the Village of Batavia Ohio totaling 6000 dollars will be received by the clerk until noon February 15 1919. Bonds issued at par with interest 6 44 percent payable annually for 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 and 26 years. Proposals must include total bonds and accrued interest. two percent certified check required. Auction by high bid. filing of details with clerk Charles B. Slade January 14 1919.
A patrol of visitors and gatherings fills the week with names such as J. B. Kincaid Cincinnati Mearle Walker Velma Lee Griffith Bethel and many local residents. The Embroidery Club met with refreshments. Vesta and Alma Jordan attended funerals and January meetings. New residents A Long and family reopen a grocery and hardware shop near the bridge. Dr. Isaac Redrow visited Washington D. C. and Ruth Moyer enjoyed Ft Thomas school ties.
An advertisement offers a one hundred dollar reward for any catarrh case not cured by Hall's Catarrh Medicine. It touts thirty five years of use, claims blood action on mucous surfaces, and promises improvement after short use. It urges sending for testimonials and lists Halley & Co. Toledo Ohio as sellers.
Mrs. Ella Joseph and others hosted visits with friends in Franklin and nearby towns. Sunday services and Sunday school officers were announced for the upcoming year led by Superintendent F. L. White. Communities share visits, illness notes, travels, and a lodge installation with attendance from Bethel and New Richmond.
Mrs. Ruth Meeker and son and Mrs. Neiderhouser, all of the city, spent a few days at Frank McNair's over the past week. Harry Leslie, of the Wisconsin battleship stationed at Norfolk, spent a several day furlough with his parents here.
A commission of 100 skilled farmers will accompany American Committee for Armenian and Syrian Relief representatives to the Near East. They will assist farmers in reclaiming lands and teaching modern farming methods, carrying tractors and implements. The campaign aims to raise 30 0000 dollars during the week beginning January 27 with Ohio contributing 1 640 000 toward a nationwide total.
The Red Cross in Cincinnati runs a six week institute beginning January 28 to train on War Risk laws health work and community planning. The course prepares Home Service Secretaries to aid returning soldiers with vocational training insurance papers and linking them with their hometowns.
Spring bulletins issued for Obie farmers from Wooster cover Corn Experiments Fertilizer for Tobacco Liming the Land Clover versus Alfalfa for Milk Production and Livestock versus Grain Farming. Mailings available to Ohio residents on request.
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