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Newspaper
The Clermont Courier
Location
Batavia, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1909
Page
6
Evidence of native woodland in Orkney and Shetland is scarce today, with dwarf trees in Hoy. The piece details peat cutting, fuel from bogs, and Torf-Einar, plus rural life rhythms, food, and gear used in traditional Shetland peat gathering and home life.
Dr Alpha G. Kynett of Philadelphia, secretary of the Board of Home Missions and Church Extension, is a peacemaker. His fourteen year old son Gerald loves fighting and admits to a recent scuffle after being insulted by John Jones.
The Robertson memorial chapel in Haalell was dedicated marking a century plus of Creek Indian mission work by the Robertson family. Rev W S Robertson preached at the Creek mission in Tullahassee forty years ago and the new chapel carries seven family memorial windows.
A large floating island from high water washed ashore on the Lewiston bank above the falls. The mass held trees with diameters six to eight inches, likely toppled from an overhanging bank and kept together by intertwined roots, as reported by the Kenne Journal.
Watterson leaves Florida for Kentucky, pressing for revenue reform and a single tariff schedule. He argues Democrats in Congress favored protection under Payne and Wilson bills, while demanding a straightforward, open tax system and criticizes local protectionism. The Star notes party splits and uncertain chances for tariff reform in the Fifty third Congress.
A New York Evening Sun opinion takes aim at Democratic rhetoric on tariffs and government spending. It argues Democrats profess reform yet support extravagant measures and pork while attacking Republican protection.
Those denouncing the tariff fail to explain alternatives such as poll tax real estate or personal property taxes or income tax. The government must have the revenue from some source. Kansas City Journal.
Democratic senators lack numbers and a unified policy as the tariff bill nears passage. Republicans defend a swift course, while Democrats face public impatience with lengthy speeches and delays. The party should state its opposition succinctly to gain popular support.
The New York World notes Taft links his early presidency to judicial reform by removing appointments from political rewards. It praises appointing on merit, urges prompt cheap justice, fair taxation, and controlled public expenditures as foundations of good government, predicting strong gains for the nation.
The Chicago Tribune Ocean notes Senator Aldrich questions binding on tariff cuts, while Republicans campaigned on substantial reductions. It argues the people accepted the pledge in good faith and their deliberate will is the supreme law.
Mr. Bryan asks about promised prosperity for the people and replies in The Commoner that prosperity is returning. He says it took four years of onslaughts to drive it away and requires more than a year to bring it back, arguing progress is underway.
A reflection on two years of hardship and the relief brought by divine mercy, noting the excessive folly that led to present consequences and praising Providence for letting up without further punishment.
The article notes that October marks the second anniversary of the great panic and predicts that sober behavior will revive confidence and spur business, with Confidence and Motorprise anticipated to reengage in the market.
Ohio state board of public works awarded nearly 50000 dollars in canal improvements mainly on the Miami and Erie division. Gov Harmon promotes the Miami University centennial celebration for June 16 and 17. Ohio State University to train engineers in wireless telegraphy with a new equipment linking to Great Lakes stations. Willis annual fee of 14999.97 paid by Ohio Oil Co. to Secretary of State Thompson. Roan Horse injured a woman's leg in a wreck at the 101 Ranch show. State exam finds 11807 dollars in improper public funds use, including 947 dollars against Clerk T C Davis and 884 dollars against Sheriff Dan Evans. Eleanor mine boss bound over for negligence after gas explosions injure six miners.
May 14. Robt. Everson, 14, built a steam boiler from a tin can powering a miniature sawmill. The boiler burst while in use, splashing hot contents on onlookers. younger brother Hmmet Everson suffered burns to the face with possible eye injury.
Louis Mott a 55 year old farmer from Brown's Run in southern Montgomery county became violent after his horse was stolen. He dashed through Hamilton streets uttering cries and assaulting passers by before police captured him.
Walter Hardesty a wealthy farmer near Piqua is believed to have abducted his four year old son from Dayton. The boy playing outside Mary B Shepard’s home was seized by three men in a large car who sped away with him protesting. There is concern the father planned the act from the Ohio area.
Police report a Rosewood Illinois postoffice robbery between St Paris and Quincy. Robbers forced the combination from the safe and fled with 300 in stamps and 200 in cash. Rosewood officers lack a lead on the criminals.
Canton May 14 report of the committee on the church condition at the world conference deplores the intense commercial spirit of the times. It seconds Roosevelt's warning against race death by own action and endorses the Anti-Saloon League fight against liquor traffic.
Troy mourns as former state senator and four term mayor John Morfa collapses and dies on a street. He also served as first exalted ruler of Obloike and was 70 years old at his death.
Mrs Josiah Straw of Canton South Dakota reports relief from rheumatic pains and kidney irregularities after using Doan's Kidney Pills. She notes new life and strength in her system and her husband had a similar experience. Sold by all dealers 50 cents a box Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY.
A humorous anecdote from Everybody’s Magazine notes a child solving a mountain range definition as “A large-sized cook stove” and a Yale exam asking for the function of gastric juice with the answer “The stomach.”
An old advertisement touts Catarrh remedies as curative with a claim of reaching the disease’s seat. It describes catarrh as a blood and mucous surface issue and credits a perfect ingredient blend for results. Sold by Druggists for 75 cents, F J Cheney & Co Toledo proprietors. Hall's Family Pills are also advertised for constipation.
The National Association for the Study and Prevention of Tuberculosis declares there is no quick cure. Fresh air rest and wholesome food are the only sure remedy, while many self styled doctors push fake cures.
An Alabama man recalls a funeral in which a town preacher delivered a comic yet blunt eulogy. The pastor claimed the deceased’s brothers were not without fault, framing the ceremony with a blunt punch line about the afterlife. The satire highlights local scandal and the preacher’s odd approach.
A humorous note about a frightened dog and a joke about women entering unexpected roles, mentioning a fanciful idea that women become dog catchers. The line blends playful gender commentary with a quirky animal scene.
A minister's wife recalls how coffee caused nervous exhaustion and bilious attacks during her nurse training and early marriage. She stopped coffee, tried Postum, and after a year reports a clear head, steadier nerves, and no bilious episodes. She cites The Road to Wellville as the inspiration to switch.
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