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Newspaper
The Clermont Courier
Location
Batavia, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1919
Page
8
The article notes an inspection of Carroll-Jamieson Machine Tool Co. Friday from 7 to 9 p.m. and invites a full Odd Fellows attendance to plan the 10th anniversary on April 2. It also records local social visits, births, and moves around Batavia and Amelia.
Vinton County Ohio selects Margaret Fischer of Zaleski as sponsor for the Liberty Loan boat. The county led the Cincinnati area in Liberty Bond sales with a final subscription of 158,850 dollars on a 120,500 dollar quota. The boat, built in a government shipyard, is slated for a spring launch.
Jacob Ansteadt will sell February 6 at 10 a.m. at his farm near the Reddge above Batavia. Horses cows shoats hay corn fodder implements harness and other farm articles plus household goods one organ. Earl E. Erion auctioneer Olive Branch. 12212 W. D. Barr administrator of the estate of Arthur Wolf Edenton will sell January 30 at 10 a.m. in Edenton his mules horses cows hogs pigs farm implements etc Usual terms see bills.
On Friday January 17 the Alpine F W C and neighbors surprised T B Davidson and family as automobiles and lanterns illuminated their home. A delicious supper fed 52 people before the host left for a new home. On January 9 the Alpine Club elected officers for the year and planned next meeting at Mrs Viola Storer.
Brooks of Elk Lick in Batavia township sold a large Warren County farm he had planned to take possession of March 1. He accepted a $2,200 premium offer after considering the deal and now seeks a new place to move to. The note highlights strong prices for farms and Brooks as a respected hog feeder. Revival meetings at United Brethren church continue with good attendance and new members to be welcomed next Sunday.
Treasury figures show a surge in bond ownership during 1918 with Liberty Bonds totaling 11.17 billion dollars and total Liberty Bonds from 1917 to 1918 at about 16.97 billion. U S per capita national debt stands around 170 dollars, far below Britain France Austria and Germany. Japan has a lower per capita debt in relation to wealth.
In Hampstead England officials announced a bonny blue-eyed baby for adoption drawing 350 offers. The infant’s eyes proved not blue, and several bidders withdrew after the revelation.
The article traces tobacco origins in America from Columbus’s 1492 voyage to Cuba. It notes natives burned herbs for scent and later used them for chewing and widespread smoking as the continent opened.
The text traces red as a historic color tied to church militant and royalty, noting a shift after Henry VI claimed the title of king of France. It states red then became hostile in France and was replaced by white, which English forces later abandoned. It mentions Catholic banners under Charles IX and Henry II and Protestant white flags.
Members met at Mrs. Sam Beckelheimer’s home to bid farewell as they move near King's Mill. A two course dinner, sewing, music, and a parting gift united the group while officers were elected and plans set for future meetings.
A youth from a town near New Haven quips about labor and thrift in a light verse on saving cash. The piece emphasizes diligence and financial prudence through a playful rhyme highlighting work while able and eventual payment.
Mulai Hafid sultan of Morocco nationalized all cats and ordered thousands to Fez to combat rats. The text notes a prior Hong Kong law requiring cats in homes based on house size.
Latest figures show Christians 564.51 million, Confucianists and Taoists 800.83 million, Mohammedans 221.83 million, Hindus 210.54 million, Animists 158.27 million, Buddhists 188.08 million, Shintoists 25 million, Jews 12.21 million, and unclassified 15.28 million.
A writer notes that scarcely more than one hundred men globally are trained as expert bank note engravers, highlighting rarity and prestige in the field.
The writer contrasts last year's 80 degrees below zero with current mild springlike weather in the region. Robins sing and gardeners eye early beds while warning of possible rough weather in February and March. The tone is hopeful and reflective.
Citizens urged to license their dogs with bronze tags as many in the county remain untagged. Auditors may still accept late payments for a few days, warning that unlicensed dogs face pounds and penalties.
A notice indicates a loan proposition of $8000 to $1000 and a larger loan of $2500-plus for five years at a high annual percentage rate. The document names attorney N G Cover of Bata via Ohio and references the locale 422.
United States Fuel Administration charges on coal shipments to Clermont county after August 21, 1917 were paid to the Clermont County Fuel Administrator. Since the ultimate consumer is unknown, amounts totaling 6.66, 5.47 and 125.35 were turned over to the Clermont County Red Cross Chapter.
Rev RB G Koons of the M E church in Owensville leads a county revival credited with strong attendance from countryside and town. Several accessions join the church as the meetings continue. Dr J J Werner of Bat Ohio offers modern dental prosthetics and crown work.
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