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Newspaper
The Clermont Courier
Location
Batavia, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1889
Page
4
The Vermont Courier notes political temperature rising as Edmunds proposes publication of campaign expenses. It critiques Democratic leaders, half-jestingly mocks Grover Cleveland, and questions unity while highlighting party fault lines and Republican appointments under Harrison.
The verse extols Ivory Soap beyond cleansing walls and furniture, praising its versatility for toilet use and barbering. It argues the soap’s light touch creates foam easily, lifts beard into place, and enhances shaving, presenting Ivory Soap as a reliable, multi use staple for both hygiene and grooming.
The piece argues mob justice is a barbaric shortcut that corrupts society and undermines the law. It praises Sheriff Tatman for removing a prisoner to prevent bloodshed and condemns lynching while condemning sensational charges against Sen. Sabin's wife. It also criticizes prohibition politics and Clinton Fisk as shifting and self serving.
The town records numerous social visits, school duties, and church activities. Residents from Batavia, Cincinnati, Ban tam, and Hamilton are listed with weekend trips, Sunday services, and engagements. Local improvements include iron fencing, house building, and a hoped for tobacco season boost. Rumors of a Tabasco boom and land speculation hint at growth.
Charles Atchley and Festus Thomas of Cincinnati spent Sabbath with friends here. Miss Kate Pollock hosted Mrs. Denman and Miss Lydia Smith of Walnut Hills. Miss Pollock also visited by her niece Miss Hattie Lattimer. Mrs. Bilis Wilson Kain and Mrs. Sinks attended the Dayton-Denver wedding of Ella Parrott and H McNutt on Wednesday the 12th, returning with Miss Alice Parrott. The Pohl couple welcomed a new son last Monday. Mrs. Dennis and two daughters of Washington D C stay with Dr and Mrs Sutherland. Mrs. Boulware and children visiting Hillsboro. Anna Homan and Bliss Homan of Cedarville visit Aunt Lyda Day. Rev Sutherland A H Peterson and Mrs A E Esleman gave daughters new White sewing machines from Nel Leeds of Batavia. Festivals in Williamsburg included U B church and Presbyterian church events, both profitable. Rev Simeon Goblet sails July 10 for Belgium with 90 day France excursion. Dr J J Werner sails on same steamer. Mrs Rosa Reyland of Walton Ky visits daughter Mrs Carter here. Mrs Frank Kisk entertaining her mother from Mt Carmel.
A warning note states many white soaps imitate Ivory but lack its special qualities. Readers are urged to demand Ivory Soap by name to avoid counterfeit products. Copyright 1886 by Procter & Gamble.
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