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Newspaper
The Clermont Courier
Location
Batavia, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1910
Page
4
A collection of satirical observations on elections and public affairs. The piece notes Ohio leaning Democratic in late summer with a November sweep expected, mocks tariff impact, mentions Diaz opponents, Par ker crumbs, Taft land conservation, and urges weed control to ease next year’s fight.
The piece portrays Governor Harmon’s struggle with alcohol policy in Ohio, linking his 1908 campaign financing to saloon interests. It notes local lawbreaking in dry counties, failed enforcement by city officials, and alleged political calculations shaping his actions and staff choices.
The Finley Garber team appears poised to control the campaign with Pomerone as running mate and Nichols as manager. Fred Heer newly elected treasurer signals a careful hand on funds after past liquor‑fund disbursement by the founders, raising questions about full transparency and control of spending.
The piece reports Governor Harmon’s pledge to indict anyone who took money illegally, the Beatty probe linking him to evidence against DeWeese, and Finley’s oil campaign conspiracy to steal funds. It notes Slater’s conviction, department heads’ scandal, and a jab about Foley’s Honey and Tar and a Detroit Free Press quip.
Lam plans veterinary medicine practice in Batavia Ohio with branches at Bell PaoneyS7 and Vitisens. The note lists 63 as a number and references Batavia Ohio.
In Common Pleas Court Judge Walker handles new suits and other business. Sales confirmed in multiple Ridings related cases with distributions and costs ordered. Real estate transfers list includes Velma Leeds to Earl Mott for 84 acres in Ohio township and several parcel trades in Batavia, Loveland, Monroe, Tate townships with nominal sums.
School board offers to supply first class coal to area schools. Proposals due by noon August 6 1910 at the board office. Coal delivery required by September 1 1910. Bids must name districts and coal type. Board may accept any bid or none. O M Edwards clerk Mt Holly Ohio July 1 1910.
Legal notice announces the Milford Ohio village seeking bids by noon on July 30 1910 for purchase of 12 bonds issued to fund water works improvements Each bond of 400 dollars carries four percent interest payable semi annually and matures from 1915 onward with special terms and delivery conditions specified Bids must state number of bonds bid and amount with accrued interest and must include a bank good faith deposit as required by the ordinance and state statutes
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