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Newspaper
The Clermont Courier
Location
Batavia, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1939
Page
2
Clint and June share a rain soaked drive to a grand house where a thunderstorm previous to a tragedy is recalled. A sudden fire breaks at the Harder house as smoke pours from the front door and June cries for Grandpa and Grandma inside.
Clint and June rescue Mr. and Mrs. Harder from a fast spreading fire in the Bowdon house. Asa Taine and Rab absent. Justus Bowden asleep in his chair. The fire erupts after a night of smoke and danger with injuries from heat borne by Clint.
Miss Moss observes Clint’s growing devotion to June Leaford after Mrs. Leaford’s death. She confides in Tope that she has discussed Lissa Thayer with him, and notes Clint often leaves his car at the cabin where Asa and Fab also stop. Rab’s behavior is described as unpleasant.
John W. Hilton reports finding elephant trees in a remote canyon feared by the Cahuilla. He notes locals believe sap is deadly and can aid gambling through medicine men, while an educated Indian later guided him to the tree and a blood-like sap oozed from the trunk. Experts at India date gardens identified the plant as Bursera microphylla.
The term kowtow comes from a Chinese act of prostration showing homage or submission. It combines ko meaning knock and tou meaning head, and historically involved kneeling three times facing the ground with the forehead.
An article on refrigeration as essential to keeping perishables safe from spoilage. It covers proper storage temperatures from 40 to 45 degrees Fahrenheit, humidity control, and the need to refrigerate milk, meats, fish, and dairy products promptly. It warns against room-temperature holding and notes molds, air circulation, and regular inspections to prevent waste and protect health.
Mexicana theme influences a sewing pattern for tea cloth towel or scarf. Pattern 6317 includes four transfer motifs about 5 by 4 inches, plus applique patch patterns and stitch illustrations. Send 15 cents to The Sewing Circle Household Arts Dept. 259 W 14th St New York NY for pattern.
Danish paper ran a captioned image of Australian Prime Minister Lyons with his wife and 11 children. The article praised Australian colonization efforts and credited Lyons with significant work in promoting settlement.
A compact aphorism notes that reason governs passion and unrighteous impulses, reflecting a Cicero inspired view. The line emphasizes moderation and firm self control as the guiding principle of the mind.
An advice note from Kellogg's promotes All-Bran cereal as a natural bulk-forming aid for regularity. It emphasizes breakfast use with coffee and toast, daily intake, and plenty of water, noting Kellogg's Battle Creek production.
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