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Newspaper
The Clermont Courier
Location
Batavia, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 01, 1916
Page
6
Mike Keating a cowboy on J. H. Boyce ranch near Delhart Texas was knocked over by lightning while by a wire fence. He was unconscious for hours but revived and asked for a big meal saying he was starving. He ate a stew of meat beans and other fodder and kept eating.
George W. Perkins discusses a multimillionaire noting honesty pays and dishonesty gets paid. Perkins recalls the man claiming old fashioned beliefs about honesty and outcome, with a nod about days shortening.
A dialogue shows Senator Sorghum noting constituents are already acting. he says he must learn what they are thinking and what they might do in response, highlighting political responsiveness and accountability.
The United States Bureau of Standards tested a moving picture camera with a very long focal length and achieved successful results. The article notes the potential for photographing objects miles away using such a camera.
The action centers on Streetman a German spy and Ethel his lover who travels to Brussels with plans to betray naval secrets. Captain Redmond and Charlie Brown confront the deception at a Belgian inn as German forces arrive and a secret telephone deep inside is guarded against detection.
Ethel attempts to relay news from the front after tricking Lieutenant Baum and grabbing a telephone. The room fills with soldiers as Raum orders load and Ethel pleads for her life, while Larry Redmond bursts in to intervene.
In a German-occupied setting Captain Redmond helps Nazi spy Streetman discover his captive agent is actually Ethel, the woman he loves. Larry stages a self wound to lure in pursuing troops while Ethel hides behind the cigar counter and hours unfold with danger, deceit, and confessions. Streetman learns the truth about Ethel and Redmond, ending with a dramatic vow of love.
Mrs James Conzeey of Frankfort Kentucky testifies that Lydia E Pinkhams Vegetable Compound restored her health after severe female weakness keeping her from work She now does all tasks and urges other women to try the remedy The ad notes the product ingredients come from native roots and herbs and invites confidential letters for advice The piece also mentions Wrights Indian Vegetable Pills and the vast number of U S post offices as context for the ad area
In a clandestine moment Larry hides with Ethel as Major von Brenig awaits a message. The door opens to Henry Streetman who recognizes Larry and freezes the room with a drawn revolver, revealing a sudden confrontation. Streetman calls out, and a tense standoff begins.
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