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Newspaper
The Clermont Courier
Location
Batavia, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1915
Page
7
Mrs John Field advises planting bulbs early in fall with September orders for best selection. Use rich loam mixed with sand and ensure good drainage. Store bulbs in a cool dark place until planting and avoid exposing them to light to preserve moisture and vitality. Hardy bulbs may be planted among shrubs to brighten bare branches and protect against cold rain and winds.
General guidance on weed control and shading, pruning, and mulching. Prune dahlia branches to encourage flower growth, trim older branches on shrubs and roses after bloom, mulch roots, and cut back annuals that seed freely to extend bloom. For sun loving potted plants, place in a sardiniere or moss packed box to maintain moisture.
Instructions cover soil mixes for geraniums ferns begonias and similar plants with three main blends. Advice includes moisture tests the headlight finger method proper watering not daily and avoiding hose nozzles. It also explains light needs for foliage plants and simple methods to propagate cuttings for home gardeners.
London April 30 Chancellor Lloyd George unveiled a government liquor program raising duty on whisky brandy and gin by 15 shillings 9 pence per gallon doubling tax and extending controls to liquor sales in war material areas. He cited shipyard slackness and war needs, forecasting revenue of eight million dollars from beer and seven and a half million from wine.
Paris reports confirm a Dunkirk bombardment with 60 shells of 12 inches dropping on the town. About 150 people, mostly civilians, are killed or injured as shells hit barracks and properties. British officials say the attack used land guns rather than ships. Early notes mention a German naval force off the Belgian coast.
William C. Redfield told the American Academy of Political and Social Science that Europe’s war will economically benefit the United States. He urged building an American merchant marine to transport U S products.
In The Hague on April 29 Miss Jane Addams of Chicago was chosen as president of the Woman's Peace congress. Delegates pledged to resist hatred and revenge and to educate children toward constitutional peace ideals.
A wounded soldier with two broken ribs sits up and smokes a cigar days after return from the front. The doctor assures the stitch in his side indicates bones are knitting as the patient jokes about his condition and questions about a dancer.
Walter Harris formerly lived near Julietta in Warren township Indiana now resides at Hussar Alberta and writes that success hinges on farming skill not blame. He cites Crowfoot Farming Company yields of 38 000 bushels on 1250 acres vs 26 000 on 1350 acres, varying crop prices, and notes strong horse and cattle ranching nearby with large fat cattle sales. He predicts war’s end and higher prices will improve conditions for landowners who raise high yields.
A proverb notes that some individuals seize anxiety to pass it on to others. It reflects on the human tendency to amplify fear and share concern beyond the original source.
An advertisement touts Cuticura Soap and Ointment as cleansing and healing emollients for skin scalp hair and hands. Offers free samples by mail with a postcard to Cuticura Dept XY Boston. Also features a joke about opposite character traits and compatible marriages with money.
Comic quotes on bridge and umpire neutrality contrasted with light ads for Red Cross Ball Blue and Marine Eye remedies. Humorous bits touch on vanity and public opinion, reflecting a 1920s newspaper page flavor.
This Will Interest Mothers describes Mother Gray's Sweet Powders for Children a remedy for feverishness headache stomach teething disorders and bowel regulation. It claims to destroy worms cure colds in four hours and that children find it pleasant. Sold by all druggists 25 cents with free samples available from Olmsted Le Roy New York.
A fragment shows a fraught exchange between a housekeeper and a man named Mr Hallroom about overdue board bills. He protests lacking funds while she presses for payment, revealing tension over arrears and accommodation. The scene hints at domestic financial strain and social expectations in a boardinghouse.
A witty exchange on a new Scribblers play notes a tedious performance. A critic recalls taking an old maid aunt to the showing and observes no blushes or excitement arising from the drama.
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