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Newspaper

The Clermont Courier

Location

Batavia, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 31, 1917

Page

3

Ohio Legislature Sees Broad Bill Proposals On Police Militia and Tax Relief

Columbus reports discuss a state police bill to bolster National Guard efficiency and licensing ties to militia. Other measures seek city debt relief, a house bill on marriage assets, and a plan to fund vocational education via a state board.

Bill National Guard Columbus Knator Davis Youngstown Pennsylvania Ohio Senate Virgil Terrell Cuyahoga County Stewart L. Tatum Springfield Ohio League of Municipalities State Association of Mayors Garver Holmes County Hoy Jackson Reighard Ohio State University Miami University

Ohio Seeks Preventive Health Push For Children

Dr Francis M Hollingshead of the State Board of Health cites Ohio costs from poor child health at about 100 million dollars annually. He estimates 13 517 under five die yearly and urges early medical inspection in schools, noting better results where health work is systematic.

Union News Service Columbus Eugene F. McCampbell Medical College Ohio State University Ohio Francis M. Hollingshead State Board of Health Hollingshead General Health Administration

Say they sold their votes

Twenty four men pleaded guilty to vote selling in Cincinnati federal court for the last presidential election. Six others indicted pleaded not guilty and were committed to Dayton jail. Three more indicted men were released on bond. of 99 named by the grand jury, 53 have now faced court.

Cincinnati Federal Grand Jury United States District Court Howard Hollister Dayton Grand Jury

Laurence J. Blakely Dies Noted Editorial Writer in Midwest

Cincinnati editor and columnist Laurie J. Blakely 67 died at his Covington Kentucky home after a recent illness. A veteran writer he served for years on the Commercial Tribune and previously as an editorial writer for the Louisville Courier Journal Louisville Times and Louisville Evening Post.

Cincinnati, O Laurie J. Blakely Commercial Tribune Central West Covington Blakely Louisville Courier-Journal Louisville Times Louisville Evening Post

Coal for Windy City Relieved by Rail Transfer

One thousand cars of coal were moved from the Pennsylvania railroad to the Erie and sent to Chicago to ease Windy City's coal famine.

Windy City Marion Pennsylvania Railroad Erie Chicago

Poland Re-Elected In Waterworks Association

Columbus Ohio The Waterworks Association wraps its convention with re election of John A Poland Chilli cothe as president 8 M Kent as vice president and F C Jeannot of Wilmington as secretary treasurer

Columbus The Waterworks Association John A. Poland Chillicothe M. Kent F. C. Jeannot Wilmington

Muster Out in Ohio Delayed as Protests Reach Washington

Columbus groups backed by Gov. Cox press for mustering out Ohio troops at Columbus after border service. No decision yet. Fourth Ohio moves with second group. Fifth Ohio and Brigade HQ shift to Third group. Ohio cavalry to be mustered out at Ft. Harrison. Employers helped by federal agency to place unemployed soldiers.

Columbus Ohio Ft. Wayne Mich Cox Baker Washington el Paso Ohio Cavalry Cincinnati Ft. Harrison Indianapolis War Department Federal Bureau of Immigration

Theories At Fault Democrats Versus Policy In Washington

The article argues that the Democratic party has reversed its platform since gaining power, harming the poor with higher tariff duties on sugar and coffee. It accuses Democrats of excessive spending and reliance on bonds instead of revenue measures, warning this defers fiscal responsibility.

Democratic Party Washington Democratic Congress National Treasury

Dayton Model Prison Farm May Become District Station

Dayton Ohio, the model prison farm south of the city limits may be chosen as a district station for housing prisoners. The State Board of Charities advocates abolishing workhouses in about six cities as part of restructuring 준 the statewide reform plan.

Dayton State Board of Charities State Board

U. S. Committee Organized In Marion Ohio

A permanent organizing committee for the Ohio State Sunday school convention to be held in June forms in Marion with Rev. Charles A. Pearce as chairman Earl T. Smart as vice chairman and Leroy D. Zachman as treasurer. The panel will name a secretary and send a subcommittee to Findlay to study last year’s convention and its 1000 delegates.

U. S Marion Charles A. Pearce Earl T. Smart Leroy D. Zachman Findlay

Lydia E. Pinkham’s Compound Promised to Help Women

A Missouri woman testifies that Lydia E. Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound restored health and enabled her to bear a child. She credits improved health with household work and happiness, urging other women to write for confidential advice from the medicine company in Lynn, Massachusetts.

Lydia F. Pinkham Poplar Bluff Lydia E. Pinkham Allia B. Timmons Almond St Lydia E. Pinkham Medicine Co Lynn, Mass

Buckeye News Notes Roundup Across Ohio Localities

Greenfield celebrates Elizabeth Tharp 98th birthday as the oldest resident. Margaret Kelly resigns from Helping Hand Society in Hamilton. John C. Pettit admitted to the US Supreme Court bar on Ricketts’ motion. Delegates named for the Congress of Constructive Patriotism in Washington. L T Hill elected president and Charles Henry and Harry Moore named VP s at Lindenwald M B Church. Ohio State Telephone lines cut in Toledo. east side isolated. William Brown 68 dies from fractured skull after collision in Cleveland. multiple streetcar injuries. Hog price quotes hit record levels in Columbus with Snypp predicting $12 per hundred soon. Maxwell Motor Co leases plant in Dayton to establish closed body plant employing 1000. Massive Mayer-Marks Furniture Co fire in Cleveland. six-story building destroyed after elevator fuse failure.

Pork Before Preparedness in Democratic Policy

The Cincinnati Times-Star notes Democrats face a deficit and seek revenue or cuts. Claude Kitchen pushes reduced army and navy appropriations while keeping national defense, arguing preparedness must yield to economy amid fiscal difficulties.

Claude Kitchen House of Representatives Cincinnati Times-Star

President urged to end pork barrel omnibus funding

The article argues for nearly four years the president failed to oppose the omnibus method of appropriation. It calls for defending treasury funds against raids and establishing public works on a scientific, economical basis. It also warns that President Wilson should avoid political maneuvering that marred his first term.

Wilson

Spoke Without Warrant in Peace League Debate

The New York Sun criticizes President Wilson for volunteering U S participation in an international peace league without Senate ratification or party mandate. It notes he spoke beyond constitutional authorization and beyond the Democratic platform reasserting the Monroe doctrine.

United States Senate Wilson New York Sun

It Was Dynamite and a Suspected Return Ticket for Wilson Strike

A clipped mention hints that President Wilson may face renewed questions about the railroad strike after its initial dispatch, suggesting room for renewed scrutiny or a possible return to action.

Wilson

Pork Opportunities Referenced in Rivers and Harbors Bill

The piece notes growing opportunities for pork included in the rivers and harbors bill and suggests many post offices may need construction once Democratic congressmen identify locations.

Danish West Indies

Democratic leaders discuss $145 million deficit in Congress

In Congress Democratic leaders acknowledge a $145,000,000 deficit and suggest they may reveal the true depth of the financial hole in running the country.

Congress

Suitable Match In A Quackish Match

A brief punning item notes Milly, once described as a fine duck,嫁 shewed charm and later wed a man nicknamed a quack. The wordplay hints at a witty social aside about marriage and reputation.

Any Corn Lifts Out, Doesn’t Hurt a Bit

An Cincinnati authority says freezone lifts corns with the fingers and a few drops. A small bottle costs little at any drug store and will rid feet of corns or calluses without pain. The drug dries instantly and does not irritate surrounding skin. If a druggist lacks freezone, ask him to obtain a bottle from his wholesaler.

Cincinnati Adv

Fixing It With Evangeline Boyhood Truths and Cowardice

Clarence age nine defends his honesty against Evangeline age eight who calls him a coward. He explains he did not smite a red haired boy for fear his mother would see, choosing to run indoors to avoid temptation.

Clarence Evangeline

Clockmaker’s Assistant Marks Time in Witty Exchange

A customer asks what the man is doing and the clockmaker explains the assistant is simply marking time on the clock face. The moment captures a dry joke about occupation and purpose within a shop scene.

Postum Satisfies Need for a Hot Noncoffee Drink

Doctors teachers and food experts endorse Postum as a hot noncoffee drink for children. The product is praised for meeting a child’s need while appealing to their taste and widely used by thoughtful parents.

There’s a Reason No Change in Price and Size

An ad notes there is no change in price quality package or size for the product. The message emphasizes consistency across offerings. No other details or dates are provided.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Supreme Court State Industrial Commission R. M. Dittey Robert M. Dittey First Tax Commission Judge Dittey Thas Miller Licking County J. M. Spencer Meigs General Bald Gray Chester Paulding Ohio Manufacturers’ Association Automobile Registration Department General Assembly Organized Labor Yaple and Duffy Donnelly and Green Cleveland George Hall Auglaize Thomas Mulcahey Henry County House Judiciary Committee Buckeye Children’s F. M. Hollingshead Poland Ft. Wayne, Mich Point Dayton Model Prison Farm Buckeye News Greenfield, O Elizabeth Tharp John C. Pettit Logan United States Supreme Court Ricketts Congres of Washington, D. C Shroyer Hamilton, D L. T. Hill Baraca Brotherhood Lindenwald M. B. Church Charles Henry Harry Moore Toledo Ohio State Telephone Co Cleveland, O William Brown Scranton Superior Avenue Columbus, O J. L. Snypp Snypp Dayton, O Maxwell Motor Co Manufacturers’ Production Co Mayer-Marks Furniture Co President Wilson Milly Quack
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