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Newspaper
The Clermont Courier
Location
Batavia, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1911
Page
7
John Quinn of the Irish Independence League, in New York, warns that empire and imperialism talk will buffet the coronation. He says the empire bubble has been pricked by an English housewife who complains the supper is not ready as she fries chips while tending a baby.
A political candidate acknowledged rough grammar in last night’s speech and framed the moment as an attempt to win over the uneducated vote. The exchange highlights campaign strategy and public reception.
A newspaper asked readers for what they find most beautiful. First prize went to the reply The eyes of my mother. Second prize praised the dream of the impossible. A humorous entry claimed the beauty is watching a man carry his mother-in-law across a dangerous river without dropping her.
A mother expresses trust in Owens for her daughter and Owens reassures that many people trust him. The exchange centers on knowing the daughter’s destination and purpose.
Steubenville miner Stanowski sentenced to two years then paroled to support his family after killing Magneta who had stoned his dog. Fayette post office safe blown, $400 in stamps seized, building wrecked. Jacob Adams 55 commits suicide amid poverty and a large family. Zanesfield dynamite found under town hall during repairs. Central National Bank Portsmouth wins $6000 sewer bond sale with premium. Ohio Supreme Court allows common pleas review of county option contests in Putnam County. Painesville boy bitten by Plymouth Rock rooster, eye possibly lost. Akron ordinance limits under 18s at dances. 11:30 closing. hall inspector. Cincinnati suit for divorce by Archibald White. Kenton library burglarized. Urbana theft of books. Toledo receivers appointed for Lake Erie, Bowling Green & Napoleon Railroad Co. Washington D. C. Mrs. Robinson paralyzed. Port Clinton barn fire. Depew family safe. Marietta man found dead in Muskingum river. Canton citizen captures suspect Tilton after confrontation. Zanesville burglary nets watches and jewelry. Steubenville Miss Kate Kelley dies after balcony fall. Akron Women’s Missionary convention opens in Second Baptist church.
President Diaz says he will resign once peace is restored and warns he will not quit during war. Madero agrees to another armistice to resume peace negotiations. Diaz’s move follows insurrecto army movement toward Mexico City and prompting halt orders.
Hitchcock designates thirty six additional post offices as postal savings banks, bringing total to 129 since January 1. Equipment and staff training proceed to enable deposits by June 1 as he aims to cover most money order offices nationwide. Notables include Indiana Harbor Indiana Hopkinsville Kentucky Barberton Ohio Sumter South Carolina Jellico Tennessee and Staunton Virginia.
An expedition organized under Harry Payne Whitney and Capt. Robert A. Bartlett aims to determine if Dr. Cook left records in Utah. The trip accompanies a hunting expedition and follows Bartlett's direction aboard the Roosevelt, the ship used by Peary in the North Pole search.
Weather bureau calculations predict summer like conditions will spread east of the Rockies this week. Pacific coast will see lower temperatures with little rain expected in the coming days except for local showers in the Middle West and Northern Pacific regions.
"Uncle Joe" Cannon was 75 years old Sunday. He was born at Guilford North Carolina on a farm near Guilford Courthouse. He moved to Indiana at an early age and became a grocery clerk.
Johnston Livingston, president of the National Express Co., a longtime leader in clubs, died in New York in his 95th year.
Rising temperatures nationwide warm soils and dry damp fields for corn planting. Last year’s corn area topped 114 million acres and this year’s acreage is expected to match. Seed needs for 115 million acres estimated at 28 million bushels. Panama's fire caused about 200 thousand dollars in Port Limon damage.
Report summarizing diverse Ohio cases: a Lakeview bank check fraud by a stranger, a Steel car worker killed at Erie shops, a Canton embezzlement sentencing, expulsions at East Liverpool High, a Cleveland robbery at a Rockefeller agent office, and other local events including a theater anecdote and a humorous exchange.
An old advert promotes in tubes salves and liquids for eye care with prices 25 to 60 cents. It mentions new sizes and packaging, plus eye books in each package. The text also offers consumer tips and a note on friendship and reciprocation.
Reportedly the lean bohemian Bjenks is secretly in love with the laundry girl and plans marriage soon, though neighbors find the coupling curious and raise suspicions about a bohemian pairing in an unlikely place.
The advertisement claims SPOHN'S DISTEMPER CURE protects all ages of horses and dogs from the disease. It states over 600,000 bottles sold last year and lists price points of 50 cents and 1 dollar. Interest from individuals or manufacturers and agents is invited, with Goshen Indiana as the company base.
A brief dialogue shows an Urbanite questioning the Country Boy about coming to the city for work. The Country Boy replies he seeks an honest living, while the Urbanite remarks on lack of competition.
A Seaman laments snobbishness and vulgarity, praising humor as a powerful solvent to soften pretensions and rough manners. The remark appears in a casual exchange reflecting maritime wit and social observation.
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