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Newspaper
The Clermont Courier
Location
Batavia, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1928
Page
3
A short poem contrasts grass and sky with human preoccupations. It notes how people overlook nature’s beauty while focusing on themselves and possessions. The piece reflects on life’s value and toil.
A compact piece on overcoming resistance to new ideas. It explains inertia as the default barrier in organizations and people who cling to old methods. With persistence, a strong case can triumph, but anticipation of opposition is essential to success.
A fragment argues that Christianity and evolution survived through conflict and urges persistence. It warns that any idea must be pushed and fought for to prevail, urging resilience when facing opposition.
The Alto Parana river region, forming Paraguay's border with Argentina and Brazil, holds vast untapped hydropower. Estimates show local falls up to 200 feet and potential output around 100000 horsepower. Guazu falls are considered potentially more powerful than Niagara.
A brief aphorism attributes happiness to perception and warns that many called happy by others are truly wretched. The quote, attributed to Sezieca, critiques social judgment and the illusion of joy.
The passage discusses nomancy the old name divination by initials. It cites Roman practice with a scribe predicting Valens succession and Theodosius replacing a rival. It notes no mancy as a primitive belief linking name initials to wealth and describes rules used to justify the superstition.
Ric Brownie asks Mother Nature for porcupine wisdom and meets a porcupine in the woods. The animal explains independence, quiet nature, salt-loving meals, tree dwelling, and quill defense, clarifying common myths about throwing quills and porcupine behavior.
A 1928 Western Newspaper Union recipe feature offers Chicken Gumbo Tomato Soup Potatoes Au Gratin and Fruit Cream with step by step instructions and measurements. The piece ends noting there are two kinds of novels focusing on pre and post marriage troubles.
A fragmentary piece titled Goose and Gander offers pithy maxims on honesty temper and luck. Quips advise hiding true feelings calm disposition and warn that vanity hides behind lies while tempers can ruin even a skilled lawyer.
The term His Nibs defined as slang for himself with contemptuous nuance. Its etymology traces to neb the old English word for face, later extending to denote the person. An early example from the Chicago Herald describes a procession with a figure called his nibs, reflecting slang usage in a 19th century context.
Mature Matilda criticizes body warmth in homes while praising porcupines for their simple good. Billie Brownie agrees and mentions an early dawn engagement. The porcupine bids farewell noting a fondness for the night.
A vintage advertisement extols Castoria as a safe vegetable remedy for babies and fretful children. It promises quick relief for constipation and colic, noting it is harmless and doctors endorse it. Mothers are urged to keep an extra unopened bottle for emergencies and to use as directed for older children.
Scientists in Europe study a Welsh hospital patient who cannot read or write yet performs complex calculations in 30 seconds with flawless accuracy. She also recalls many historical dates with remarkable memory, while commentary notes men's reliance on control and critiques beauty contests.
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