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Newspaper
The Clermont Courier
Location
Batavia, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 1911
Page
8
A Batavia page features verse about peace and kindness by A M Weaver, praise for Dr King’s New Life Pills, local notices on coming events and sales, and short updates about residents and businesses. Items include George Johnson’s Colored Comedy, a sewing machine for sale, and various personal travels and arrivals in Batavia.
Dyspepsia is America’s curse. Burdock Blood Bitters conquers dyspepsia every time and promotes general health. A hardware partner in Oklahoma hosts Charles Nichols, formerly a Clermenter, with C. B. Nichols family greetings. Dr. Van Horn and Mrs. Hulick visit Mineral Springs Adams County. Chamberlains Liniment advised for sprains. Edgar Hartmetz and Clara Wehring to wed. U. B. church services listed with times and pastor E. F. Weener invited attendees.
Mrs. C. F. Hollenbeck celebrated a birthday with neighbors hosting a luncheon. Attendees included S. P. Reed family, Michael Reisinger family, Rinehart family, A. Thomas, Elizabeth Hill, and C. F. Hollenbeck. Advertised bargains followed the gathering, highlighting grease, oil, mops, hoes, whips, and asbestos Sauirons. Chamberlain's Colic remedy recommended for travelers and available from local dealers.
John Fuhr and his wife of Williamsburgh attended the International Sunday School Convention in San Francisco California. It was the largest and most interesting convention yet held and the Fuhrs were delighted with their trip.
Foley's Honey and Tar Compound touted as effective for coughs and colds in both children and adults. Product billed as non opiate and free of harmful drugs in the yellow package. Nash Pharmacy advertises the remedy with a note to refuse substitutes.
Charles Justice, condemned for the Greene county murder of farmer John Shoup, again gained a reprieve from the governor delaying execution to August 11. Takers in Xenia had planned to transport his body to Columbus after a postponed Friday night execution. The ad then abruptly shifts to promoting Foley Kidney Pills from The Nash Pharmacy.
Three Georgetown boys Edward L. Kautz Arthur Wood and John Richey passed the Supreme Court examination for law practice with single honors. The news surprised their friends as the group had entered the class without widely known plans.
A Washington Post piece notes Mr. Morgan’s health journey showing his decision to continue his routine with minor tweaks rather than drastic medical intervention. The essay argues there is no royal road to health and emphasizes habit over universal diets or drinks, citing racial and regional food stereotypes in a historical context.
Harper's Weekly notes the long decline of the great auk from 1844, recounting killings on Orkney and St Kilda, final captures near Iceland, and the Isle of Funk Island. It cites the egg record price of 800 guineas and notes 70 to 75 known eggs and about 80 skins and mounted specimens.
Prof B George Payne, head of psychology at the Teachers College, criticizes morning news for overload of crime and sensational events and urges reading kindred literature like A Dissertation Upon Roast Pig for mental nourishment instead. He cites crowding on inbound street cars and argues literature offers better preparation for work.
Professor Van Dusen notes in the Sunday Oregonian that Arizona’s date orchards are expanding from root suckers planted in 1890. Dates from Arabia Egypt and Mediterranean regions have been cultivated since 1889 with samples sent annually by planters in the far south.
The preliminary hearing for James Manchester of Adams county on a second degree murder charge regarding Jesse Thatcher’s death on June 22 was held before Squire R C Vance. Four state witnesses testified, defense offered none, and Manchester was bound over to common pleas in $1000 bond with co-signers including his mother and H H Colvin. The shooting is described as self defense, and Thatcher died before a physician could arrive.
Lincoln Nebraska girl details chronic constipation and stomach trouble. After taking Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets she recovered in three days and says she feels better every day. For sale by all dealers.
Seaman entrepreneur C W Cornelius operates a two acre patch near Befast and reports 3007 quarts of strawberries in a season. He sold 5732 cabbage tomato and sweet potato plants and plans to sell 4000 gallons of black berries this season starting July 10. The Hillsboro News Herald notes his hustle and expected large berry output.
The Ohio Teachers Association adjourned at Cedar Point and urged salary cuts to cover any shortfall from the one percent tax. Superintendent Dyer said cities may face abolishing new progressive school features or shortening the year, with cuts across all school officials. He warned against returning to old methods and noted Cincinnati’s uncertain stance.
The Nash Pharmacy notes Taft’s call for an amendment to the Pure Food and Drugs Law does not apply to Foley’s Honey and Tar Compound or Foley Kidney Pills. These remedies have long been recognized as safe and effective for coughs, colds, throat and chest ailments, and kidney issues, with Foley’s products noted as standards for over three decades.
A secretary's bulletin argues to keep children on farms by rewarding participation and giving concrete tasks. It urges involving the boy in crop selection, storage prep, and field trials, with fair profit sharing to boost interest and knowledge. Also notes watch mechanism figures.
After June 20 1911 collections will be made at listed banks and stores in Williamsburg Bethel Felicity Moscow Laurel Locust Corner Omeoemarie Milford Loveland Goshen Edenton with hours 8 am to 4 pm. A standard collection fee applies. Send receipts by collector for property in other townships. J B Turner Treasurer Albert Heinrich Collectors.
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