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Newspaper
The Clermont Courier
Location
Batavia, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 31, 1920
Page
2
Dr. Charles A. Eastman, an American Indian, argues that intermarriage with Americans is growing among Indian youth. He claims mixed bloods show increased fertility beauty and mental health and that the native people must engage with white neighbors for mutual well being and recognition.
Mrs. Hattie Felber sues for 10000 alleging a street car landing caused a leg injury after stepping into a roadway defect and claims she must wear two sizes larger shoes and forgo dancing. The petition states her left leg remains impaired and demands damages.
The public kitchen in New York described as an experimental institution backed by women of wealth and standing. It is directed by the social work of the Association for the Improvement of the Poor. A profit of 4 percent is planned. Food will be served on site and delivered to homes in multi compartment containers warmed by hot water.
The Newlyweds wonder if Rex the white woolly dog is a thief or a detective. After Bath time he behaves oddly and avoids cats, yet last week he returned a lost purse with $16 intact. Did Rex steal it or find and return it to rightful owners. Louisville Times
The census shows more males than females in asylums. In a 200000 population, about 208 males and 200 females would be insane. Admissions yearly: 72 men and 60 women. From 1880 to 1910 the male share rose from about 20,636 to 128 per 100 females.
A reflective note on poverty and contentment. The speaker argues comfort comes from keeping house for personal ease rather than pleasing neighbors, and that discontent stems from comparing with others. The quote attributed to Miss hielo urges self sufficiency and inward focus.
A historical overview notes that world governments own 880 cables totaling 14 480 miles with 21 560 miles of conductors. France leads in cable length, Norway tops by number of cables, and Britain has the most conductor length. Private firms run 288 cables totaling 126 864 miles of cable and 127 632 miles of conductors, with Hastern Telegraph Co as a major player. Overall totals reach 1 168 cables, 140 847 miles of cable, and 149 193 miles of conductors, enough to reach beyond half the distance to the moon.
A new captain inspects his company for church parade and learns the unit is under strength. The color sergeant explains the small muster with a joke about sixteen Roman Catholics, twelve Wesleyans, six Primitive Methodists, two Jews and four peeling pointers. The sergeant is praised as solid under fire.
The piece notes that fresh graduates often realize there is more to learn after comparing notes with seasoned workers who have endured lengthy post graduate courses in the College of Hard Knocks. It emphasizes the value of continued practical learning and experience.
A condensed literary sketch traces Charles Dickens from boyhood reading to his journalism and prolific novels. It recalls Pickwick Papers, Oliver Twist, Nicholas Nickleby, and The Mystery of Edwin Drood unfinished, plus inspirations from life and his fame both in England and America.
In 1789 Paris the French Revolution erupts as Madame Defarge fuels bloodthirsty rage. Dr Manette and Lucie seek to protect Charles Darnay, who is seized at La Force while Sydney Carton vows to die to save a life. Carton faces the guillotine as Darnay awaits execution.
A quirky exchange shows a salesman touting a scarce Charlemagne gutograph while a curious customer questions its uniqueness. The salesman coyly doubles down, hinting at high demand as the scene unfolds with light humor.
Onalaska Wisconsin reader letters tout Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for relief from female ailments. Testimonials claim significant health improvements enabling ordinary work and daily life without trouble. The letters promote spreading the product’s perceived benefits to other women seeking help.
A Boston Transcript quip cites a joke about a wife’s kitchen skill as a supposed route to a man’s heart. The exchange plays on the idea that cooking can influence affection and leads to humorous digression about indigestion.
An advertisement touts Freezone for corns and calluses promising instant relief without pain. It claims a druggist sells a small bottle for a few cents and that the product is a Cincinnati invention. It also includes two unrelated quips about emotions and income.
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