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Newspaper
The Clermont Courier
Location
Batavia, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1915
Page
3
In a wartime quip, Hark remarks on German use of gas while Dingleberry counters with a jab about gas bills labeled Please remit. The exchange mocks atrocities with satire and penny-pinching satire amid conflict.
A witty exchange in a workplace setting shows Bill quitting rather than laughing at the boss's joke. The humor hints at tension and impending departure as he resigns at the coming Saturday.
Philadelphia woman reports relief from displacement and backache after six bottles of Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. Providence resident also credits the remedy with restored health and vigor for daily work and sleep. A physician notes that backache headaches nervousness and the blues may signal female derangement or inflammatory conditions improved by the Vegetable Compound.
The article notes Alberta rail mileage has doubled to 4 097 miles in three years and Dominion Railway Commission oversight ensures fair rates and a court for complaints. It cites University of Alberta enrollment up 1000 percent in five years from 61 districts, and includes J B Edward of Blackie praising farming profits, health, and climate after moving from Iowa.
A boy boasts his brother is a printer in a downtown office. His friend retorts that the skill is handy, letting him place a death notice to imply he is attending a funeral, prompting the boss to think he is away.
A local exchange notes a marked-down sale of shogs at Blank's prompting a debate over pricing strategy. One shopper questions the claim of not cutting prices, while another explains the markdown targets different sizes rather than price cuts.
A rural exchange between two men centers on language and its use. One notes a friend’s flowing speech, while the other, Farmer Corntessel, suggests the speaker rarely applies it to substantial ideas, implying it mainly drowns or clouds thinking.
A short advertisement notes that your druggist will tell you about a marine bye remedy. It emphasizes seeking pharmacist guidance for product choice and usage. The wording mirrors vintage classifieds and health notices in a small community newspaper.
A fragment notes Easter fever and timing, with references to Red Cross Ball Blue detergent and American made goods. The ad copy hints at consumer appeal while noting alignment with grocers and a late spring arrival.
Berlin report says Przemysl fell after bombardment by Austro German forces. The city’s capture followed a Russian retreat with many troops evacuating the fortifications. Prisoners taken were few relative to the victory.
Berlin reports the Austro German army captured Przemysl in a furious night attack after forts were stormed by bayonet. The fortress and city show heavy shell damage from 16 inch howitzers. Captives include 12 175 Russian privates and 60 officers near the Stryj in Galicia.
A train passenger complains of rotted bulbs pests and patchy grass. The reply reveals the man’s solution since he lives in a hotel where grounds upkeep and pests are not his problem.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe American women facing numerous engagements and duties as society shifts during wartime, with emphasis on active public involvement and communal efforts. The text hints at limited personal time while women take on broader responsibilities.
Boston Evening Transcript hints at Fleecer rites focused on financial instruments and unusual spellings. The remark links rites to promissory notes and a repeated U motif, suggesting satirical or cryptic content.
No longer needing a stop watch. Priced at 17.50. Express shipping with C O D. Privilege of examination before payment. Case simple but works superbly. Used only a few weeks, condition perfect. Ad ran once. address M Mitchell Wilson at 23d and Capitol Ave Indianapolis Ind.
Vienna reports Przemyel recaptured from Russians by Austro German forces after a six week Dunajec line offensive. Heavy casualties on both sides followed a long bombardment with 12 14 and 16 inch howitzers. Allies plan major drive to retake Lemberg Lvov in Galicia.
A French inventor has created parachutes for the entire aeroplane. Two folded chutes sit in cone receptacles attached to the wings near the ends. A hand lever releases them, and they are claimed to open freely regardless of the plane’s orientation, allowing the crew to ride the aircraft to safety.
A witty exchange in Cleveland reveals Mrs. Pinkey wore a $30 hat borrowed from another woman, sparking amusement over fashion choices. The remark highlights social ribbing about hats and style in this evening’s social scene.
Russian forces south of Libau have isolated the city from Memel and gain an outlet to the sea. They also seized Polangen and Rutzan, with northern approaches to Libau, while Przemysl is said evacuated. In the San valley near Rudnik, 4000 German prisoners and arms were reported taken as Russians claim a breakthrough of the Austro German line.
A Diversion features Gasserby recounting a morning moment where two elderly acquaintances resumed a long-standing debate over a disputed point in Shakespeare, sparking light conversation between Dorfling and the speaker.
Two women debate a deceitful suitor with sharp lines comparing him to a treacherous fountain pen. The exchange reveals distrust and wit as they judge his character without mercy.
Anti-German sentiment flared after a Zeppelin attack on London. Four people were killed, one mortally injured and five seriously hurt by bombs. Ninety bombs caused three major fires and many small blazes, all damage focused on property.
General von Pritvitz commander of German forces at Libau was wounded and captured by Russians while traveling in Courland. His escort was killed and the prisoner is detained at Mitau.
Singleton jokes about advice to his wife and Wederly notes she listens but does not act. The exchange plays on marriage dynamics with a wry punchline.
The notice promotes Castoria as a harmless, narcotic free remedy for children. It claims thirty years of use for teething, diarrhea, and stomach issues, touts its 80 year lineage and Chas. H. Fletcher, cautions against counterfeits, and asserts genuine products bear a signature.
The Russian empire extended a ban on selling brandy in government shops from mobilization day, eight months in. A Moscow paper reports sharp declines in vodka use in 1914 versus 1913, with July and August figures tumbling from about 612,686 and 667,926 gallons to 359,124 and 23,373 respectively, and October from 707,688 to 3,913 gallons. The policy initially allowed consumption in first class restaurants but forbade bottle sales under heavy fines.
A St. Louis clergyman laments that poetry no longer charms readers and that people seek real-world realities. The era’s Sassafras tea remedy is noted as a traditional cure for the mood and physical states behind this shift.
A 1914 year review shows large payments to inventors at army ordnance establishments. Col C L Holdéh received about £4000 for mountings and tools, plus £500 elsewhere. W T Thomson got £2850 for nitro cellulose manufacture improvements and £1150 previously. Other payments include £250 to W H Turton, £100 to W Lambert, £25 each to W Rogers and E F Pullar, and £20 to S Capon for forge muffles.
In a domestic vignette a girl named Ethel explains to her mother that she knitted a single sock for a one legged soldier. Her mother asks why only one sock and the child replies that she was knitting for a one legged soldier.
A husband returns from a club with a white waistcoat badly spotted. His wife scolds him for carelessness, but he explains the stains occurred because there were no menu cards, and he wanted to tell her what they had to eat.
Senator Sorglum says he relies on plain people but questions crowd consensus. He adds he will not be swayed by the thoughtless multitude.
The exchangePlayfully questions the whereabouts of the speed king and his mechanician with a witty line about the pair being under the car as a joke.
A proverb-like remark notes that someone who hears multiple perspectives gains exposure to many lars, suggesting breadth of understanding. The line emphasizes curiosity and balance in judgment rather than a specific event or person.
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