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Newspaper
The Clermont Courier
Location
Batavia, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1912
Page
7
The article notes strong crop prospects across Manitoba Saskatchewan and Alberta with wheat oats barley and flax on 16 million acres. It reports favorable conditions in central Alberta Saskatchewan and Manitoba with timely rains, ahead planting and an expected harvest possibly reaching 250 million bushels of wheat.
A man interrupts two boys fighting in a south Pittsburg vacant lot. One boy, on top, rubs weeds on the other’s face claiming to imitate Lincoln to impress girls, after swearing. The man pulls the victor away and scolds the scene.
The scene features Gabe asking if you ever get the blues and Steve replying he avoids them with the long green emphasizing mood through money. The exchange hints at optimism tied to wealth as a humorous contrast.
Receiver L P Stephens of the Columbus Urbana and Western Railway requests authority to issue 286000 receiver's certificates to extend the line to Dublin and the Girls Industrial Home. Construction aims to start after right of way is secured, with expected 25 percent land value increases and a 12 mile extension bringing total line to about 20 miles.
The state board of charities reports handling hundreds of thousands of dollars over ten years with only minor clerical errors. Secretary Shirer notes a unique year with about 175000 dollars collected from pay patients and no bad checks. The report also highlights that woman boards of visitors attend national charity conventions at their own expense, a point settled by Attorney General Hogan.
The state tax commission and budget officials say many districts may levy more than the Smith one per cent limit allows. They expect higher assessments on public service corporations and railroads, with Columbus rates at 18.4 mills, down 110 mills from last year, potentially keeping surplus balance until next year. Frank R. Vance of the board of review shares the view.
Ohio State University adjusts its faculty with fewer overall changes but more promotions. New engineering hires include E. R. Pelster from Wisconsin as instructor, R. M. Moody as assistant, A. I. Brown as assistant in mechanical engineering, and Alva W. Smith as instructor in physics. Forest K. Pence is elected to the ceramic engineering department.
The weather bureau adds two new instruments at Columbus sites on South High street at 100 and 150 feet, alongside the 150-foot 8 East Broad street station. By averaging the newer records the weathermen aim to reconcile altitude differences and produce a single standard wind measurement.
Directors of Ohio Fuel Oil Co announce a first dividend of 1 per share in a special Pittsburg meeting. The payout is scheduled for August 1 and caused the stock to rise from 17% to 18 bid as investors reacted to the news.
The Ohio Fuel Oil Co reports its second test on the W L Booker farm yields 20 barrels per hour, enlarging the field’s top producers. On Chloe Copenhaver farm No 14 yields 100 barrels, while No 2 rebounds to 20 barrels daily. In Falls Gore township Hocking county Chartiers Oil Co finishes No 30 and starts with 120 barrels in 18 hours. The piece also notes a public weeds removal dispute over convict labor and a historic ordinance upholding penalties for lot owners.
Ample facilities are provided for the annual reunion of the legislature and the constitutional convention at Cedar Point from July 31 to August 3. Events include an all day trip to Leamington Canada aboard the Essex and the Perry, a boat ride to Put-in-Bay, visit to Perry's Cave, luncheon at the Commodore Hotel, reception and dancing at the Breakers ballroom, and the annual banquet.
The Attorney General, aided by Wallace Club, seeks all evidence on alleged tax avoidance. The club cites 4 564 shares of Standard Oil held by Cincinnati capitalists and says little or none is listed for taxation.
The state public service commission expands express delivery zones by 50 percent, with coverage extended in all directions except west. Deliveries will align with the order by August 1, narrowing eastward to avoid areas previously served. Companies have already halted deliveries beyond the new limits.
The state board of administration authorized about $17,000 for building a dairy barn at Athens State hospital and a general barn at Dayton State hospital. Bids to remodel Toledo State hospital were rejected because the lowest bid exceeded the appropriation by $700.
Awards for injuries ranging from pinched fingers to lockjaw were issued by the state board of awards. The smallest went to W. J. Brooks of Colin Gardner Paper Co. Middletown for $2, while the largest, $22.50, went to C. BR. Wells of Columbus Belt Works. Other recipients include Carl Ruckenberg of Lancaster Glass Co. who got $18 after previously receiving $154, Marie Weaver of Mimmisburg $8, and Henry Faulber of Middletown $3.
Buckeye Notes Chillicothe reports William A Spennagle aged 45, cashier of the Central National Bank here, died of heart failure at his home. The item covers brief obituaries and local death notices from several Ohio towns with multiple incidents, including a fatal crane accident, storms, arrests, and public notices.
In western Kentucky a jailed Black man awaits calf theft trial as his wife visits and refuses a lawyer. Jailer Grady asks if Jim has counsel. She replies no, asserting his innocence. A voice from the cells upbraids Grady to tell the woman to hire a lawyer, and to hire a dam’ good one.
A small boy with a dark eager face asks the library for a book. The librarian, tired, replies she has only two copies and they are not under the sea, delivering a sharp punchline to the child.
Mr Cumrok tests a dealer on a painting, who calls it a genuine treasure. The art dealer confirms authenticity and agrees to buy, claiming he already owns three similar works and may own the original among them.
Dialogue between a wife and husband about current harmony despite social pressures. The wife explains that dresses fastening down the back prevent quarrels, and the husband remarks on the unusual arrangement affecting their relationship. The tone is light and domestic with a comic undertone.
Stella asks about the resort views while Bella notes it is near the moonlight. The dialogue frames a light, picturesque exchange about a summer getaway.
Mrs De Jones notes a Chinese chauffeur, while Mrs Van Tyle praises him. She mentions his yellow complexion stays clean after dusty rides and jokes about using his pigtail as a rope to signal stops through a plate-glass window.
A father discovers four good cigars on the mantelpiece and suspects Henry left them. Jane explains Henry took them from his vest pocket to avoid breaking them last night and forgot about them. The family laughs at the mislaid cigars and the joke about Henry.
A Sunday school teacher discovers a girl named Mary and her brother Mitch Anne rushing to leave the classroom in apparent distress. The child explains Jimmy has swallowed something from the collection, prompting a hurried departure and concern.
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