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Newspaper
The Clermont Courier
Location
Batavia, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1934
Page
3
Los Angeles reports a Persian cat named Tommie attacked and killed a four foot rattlesnake in a domestic yard. After the snake was slain the cat drank vanilla milk and slept.
Clark Townsend of Lisbon Falls Maine makes a living crashing motorcycles through wooden walls at fairs and races. He earns 50 to 100 dollars per stunt and is one of five in the United States capable of the feat. Townsend began after a highway crash inspired him and now performs on dirt tracks with heavy protective gear and a modified bike.
A National Geographic bulletin notes mixed views on Versailles restoration funded by John D. Rockefeller Jr. Critics say the work is too thorough and too new, though authorities approve. The piece traces Versailles history from Louis XIII to Napoleon I and Louis Philippe, and its 19th century museum transformation.
An old advertisement promotes Cuticura iniment claiming it soothes and heals skin. It provides a sample free offer and lists the address Cuticura Dept. 15S Malden Massachusetts for requests or orders.
In the Galeries des Glaces the Versailles treaty was signed, marking the German Empire’s defeat and a formal settlement with representatives of all reigning German families, their ministers, and generals present.
A talking raven named Raven a Tease Harry at the London Zoo is often suspected of deliberately teasing passersby. Spectators report hearing a deep husky voice say you re a rascal from inside the bird's cage causing embarrassment and annoyance.
The Postum Company offers a full week’s supply of Postum free to any reader who writes for it. The notice appears in this newspaper as a promotional free sample offer.
Ferry's Seeds are sold only in fresh dated packages. When you buy Ferry's Seeds you are sure of the finest quality available. Adv.
A terse exchange hints at a moment of realization. The lines imply a traveler and a taxi driver sharing a brief, courteous interaction as the driver awaits confirmation of the location.
A dog rescued Jack Sands after he fell into a ravine in County Down Ireland. The dog’s barking guided climbers to the edge of a deep chasm where they lowered ropes to pull the injured boy to safety.
Oxydol, from Procter and Gamble Research Labs, is a new granulated laundry soap that dissolves instantly in any water and loosens dirt in 15 minutes. It’s safe for colors, hands, and fabrics, using mild elements without harsh bleaching agents, and is sold in 25 household size packages at grocers.
In Maryland, Herbert Miles found a canvas bag with stock certificates and notes near Damascus while on duty for the state highway department. He returned the bag to the ditch or mishandled it, and two weeks later police, led by Paul Watkins, retrieved it. The papers included Baum Baile’s estate documents.
Harrisburg reports a 14 year old canary named Rex, owned by Mrs. Robert Rose, has regained singing and vision after nine years of silence and months of blindness. The bird began singing during blindness and, after a sinking spell, regained vision. Rex now watches passersby and white spots vanished from its pupils.
In Oroville California trade rats carried off a set of false teeth from a cupboard and then took three spoons three knives two forks and a collection of sunflower seeds in the attic. In Boston Judge Monahan notes a will that makes six creditors pallbearers. In Somerville St Joseph’s schools report 19 sets of twins in classes.
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