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Newspaper
The Clermont Courier
Location
Batavia, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1927
Page
2
A lighthearted exchange about new phonograph records offering 40 minutes of play. Smith asks about a long playing record for his wife while Clinton notes the latest trend in records.
Washington reports a Turkish suggestion to rename Constantinople in honor of Kemal Pasha. The National Geographic bulletin outlines historical names, origins of Stamboul, and Turks’ varied titles such as Islambol and Der el Saadet.
The Alaskan railroad, the only government owned line, posted a 1,116,000 loss for the year. Revenues rose by 206,274 while operating expenses were reduced by 298,000. Plans call for about 12,000,000 in spend for completion and modern equipment in coming years.
The Mayfair scene coinages two new slang terms. Marabout describes anything old-fashioned or dowdy and is used as a noun at the Kit Cat club for various items including disliked drinks. Cag maggy and its variant cagmaggy function as a synonym and can serve as both noun and adjective.
Darrington Washington reports an alleged incident vouched by George Van Cleve about sand from a local vein that allegedly radiates light and possesses radioactive properties. Geologists at the state university are analyzing samples for verification.
A thirteen year old Hindu lad at Osmania General Hospital Hyderabad presents with a knee joint issue while routine exams reveal complete visceral reversal. The liver sits on the left, heart on the right, spleen on the left, stomach inverted, and intestines coiled oppositely. Doctors attribute the condition to embryonic twisting but the boy remains healthy.
E. B. Hall of Jumbus Ohio testifies that Tanlac relieved his chronic stomach pain nerves and fatigue after weeks of suffering. The Tanlac formula, a root and herb tonic, claimed to calm constipation and liver sluggishness and build strength. Over 52 million bottles reportedly sold.
A dated ad promises immediate relief from indigestion gas and chest pressure with one tablespoonful of Dave's Mentha Pepsin. It claims breath returns and heart distress ends, and offers money back if not satisfied.
For fifty five years Porter's Pain King has been a leading home remedy for colds coughs croup hoarseness and similar ailments. The liniment is claimed to soothe aches pains and muscle soreness and to heal burns cuts and skin injuries. Made and guaranteed since 1871 by The Geo H Rundle Co Piqua Ohio and sold by dealers nationwide.
The author asks editors for feedback on a previous joke. The exchange hints at a light editorial tone and comedic intent without further details or outcomes.
An ad promotes "Dandelion" vegetable butter color as a harmless product sold in drug stores and general stores for 85 cents. The piece notes about 830000 superannuated Japanese pensioners on the roll costing roughly 60 million dollars annually.
New York police interrogate a man famed for six to seven fake identities. He recalls his right name only after a moment, but the name turns out to be unseen among his aliases. Detectives note his habit of masquerading to dodge authorities and the cops’ long memory for names.
An authority advises flushing the kidneys by drinking a quart of water daily and taking four ounces of rad salts. The mixture, made from grape and lemon acids with lithia, is said to neutralize acids, cleanse the kidneys, and relieve bladder weakness and kidney irritability.
Dr. F B Chidester of West Virginia University described unusual fowl at the American Society of Zoology meeting in Philadelphia. Birds with extra limbs or wings showed four kidneys and double cloacae, while the gizzard stayed single and heart and lungs showed no duplications.
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