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Newspaper
The Clermont Courier
Location
Batavia, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1903
Page
3
A London Ex- Brees report recounts a war office clerk mocked by a colleague for idling at a window. The observer claims the clerk has not worked for nearly 25 minutes while peers grumble about paying taxes for such behavior.
A Sedgwick Arkansas man testifies that after two doctors said his boy would die, Dodd's Kidney Pills cured his swelling in eight days and restored the child to health. The family stopped the doctors' medicines and used three pills daily, finally stopping altogether.
A guest at a hotel table reads the bill of fare and praises it saying the bill is great. The head waiter replies that he is its author showing wit about authorship and pride in writing. The scene reflects on growing self regard among writers and readers.
The Santa Fe announces the semi weekly summer service of its California Limited train started June 2 west bound from Chicago and June 8 east bound from San Francisco and Los Angeles. Time cards remain similar to before. The California Limited was profitable last season with bookings often made weeks in advance. Daily service will resume next fall.
A playful exchange shows an agent asking for an ad in the eWeekly Boomer and a doctor replying that physicians cannot advertise while proposing a two column interview on a scientific subject with payment in advance.
A collage of playful lines and promotional snippets includes jokes about ancestry and marriage, references to publications offered by Katy in St. Louis, and light quotes from London Tit-Bits and Puck. Miscellaneous captions celebrate humor and travel advertising.
A. A. Boyce of Trenton Missouri reports a severe kidney cold caused persistent back and side pain. After trying various remedies, Dean's Kidney Pills eased the backache and fully stopped it. A free trial offer is available by writing Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY. pills sold 50 cents a box by druggists.
Canadian and Newfoundland voices align with protective policy as Britain shifts away from free trade. Reports from the Montreal Star and Troy Times note a growing preference for protective measures among farmers workers and merchants. Observers cite English imports, farmers woes, and rising American goods as drivers of change. Alfred Morine in Newfoundland notes a protectionist sentiment spreading among Britons.
The Indianapolis News notes that party discipline and unity benefit the public, urging Democrats to settle differences privately and present a united organization. It contrasts Ohio Republicans’ cohesion with Democratic disunity and criticizes Bryan’s leadership while warning of Bourbon influence returning to the party.
A Milwaukee man charged with stealing wood faced a judge who, after a witty defense by his attorney, received a 30 day sentence. With no constable present, the lawyer handed the prisoner five cents and directions to present the paper at the house of correction, a task the man performed as promised.
L W Wakely G P A Burlington Route reveals cheap summer fares to Colorado Minnesota California and other destinations. From June 1 rates drop for daily tours with July 1 to 10 round trips under half price and August 1 to 14 low round trips under one fare. Route details at 604 Pine Street St Louis MO.
One fare round trip plus 25 cents. Tickets available July 7 to 10 and valid for return to July 15 with extension to August 15 upon deposit of ticket and payment of 50 cents at the Joint Agency in Atlanta.
The shade of Nero laments what he could have seen in an automobile race, wishing for a crowd of grand divinities and imagining the royal carnage the arena would have witnessed.
Allen's Foot-Ease is advertised as a cure for hot sweaty feet calluses and swollen aching feet Sold by all druggists for 25 cents A trial package is offered for free with address Allen 8 Olmsted Le Roy New York guidance to avoid substitutes presented in a classic 19th century ad style.
The Chicago Record-Herald notes the new metal radium could be worth 3 000 000 dollars per pound and urges readers to save up scraps of radium for future value.
Tickets go on sale July 2 to 4 with return validity through July 8 on the Queen and Crescent Route. Ticket agents available for details. The quoted line from Collier condemns arrogance as a sign of petty temper and lack of earnestness.
A brief town topic notes a round trip fare plus 25 cents for travel July 22 through 27 via the Queen and Crescent Route and directs readers to ask the ticket agent for particulars. A humorous exchange about luncheon costs appears in the same item.
An old adv claims Cure a Cold in One Day using Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets with a money back guarantee if it fails. The ad cites testimonials including Mrs Robbins of Norwich New York and mentions tips and a Chicago Journal quote. The piece also notes the Chicago North Western as the only double track railway between Chicago and the Missouri River.
A prominent Indianapolis college official, John W. Meng, credits Peruna with restoring his health after stomach troubles from travel. He keeps a bottle on hand and notes ongoing benefit from occasional doses. Additional letters from U S congressman Willis Brewer praise Peruna as a tonic and remedy. Readers are urged to write Dr Hartman for free advice if not seeing results.
An advertisement touts Cuticura Soap Ointment and Pills as curative for skin and blood humours including scrofula eczema and infantile rashes. It cites relief for hair loss glandular swellings and ulcers with depots in London Paris Boston and claims vast adoption in homes worldwide.
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