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Newspaper
The Clermont Courier
Location
Batavia, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1940
Page
7
A Tribune column argues against peacetime conscription, urging selective service with volunteer-led A-1 class mobilization. It critiques wage incentives, long terms, and current training misses, and urges timely self-sufficiency in rubber and tin through conservation and industrial effort.
Washington columnist William Bruckart argues for increased taxes to fund national defense but warns the excess profits tax is flawed. He compares current policies to World War I era taxes, noting hidden costs borne by consumers and fragile business reserves. He cites Senator Harry Byrd calling for tax reform while urging balanced, transparent taxation.
Washington correspondent William Bruckart critiques the new defense tax as essentially unsound. He argues the federal treasury only obtains part of the money and urges a complete reorganization to end the current contradictory levies.
The writer thanks readers for letters about the Sewing Book series. Book 1 covers slip covers curtains and home items while Book 2 adds gifts novelties and embroidery stitches. Book 3 explores the human interest side and adventures of crafty women making items from little.
Mr. Smith had been lecturing in a neighboring town. His wife asked if he carried his audience. He replied the audience was small but could have been carried easily, emphasizing the modest turnout.
A quip on poultry and beauty tradeoffs contrasts a hen good layers with a glamour girl's remark that a steady income outshines a permanent wave, implying a shift from vanity to finance. The mix of humor and era slang captures light social commentary on success and appearance.
A public utility pipes compressed air beneath Paris through over 300 miles of streets. The system serves some 200 distinct uses in machine operation and manufacturing processes.
A terse public placard warns pedestrians to stay off the grass as a campus policy notice appears. Authorities urge adherence to the posted directive.
The dialogue centers on Jean insisting her partner is all talk and no action, while the other asserts the man who has means may finally act. The exchange highlights expectations vs. reality in decisive behavior.
Philosophical remark stating no one can achieve superiority without first accepting inferiority. The line contrasts ascent with humble beginnings and warns against inflated self view without foundational submission to limits.
The text urges preventing discomfort by addressing its cause through diet. It explains that sufficient bulk from foods like All-Bran aids digestion, clarifies bulk is fiber not quantity, and suggests Kellogg's All-Bran as a remedy, with a note to see a physician if symptoms persist.
A reflective line notes true wealth lies in contentment rather than endless desire. It suggests that wealth grows for those who resist covetous longing and value simple sufficiency.
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