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Newspaper
The Clermont Courier
Location
Batavia, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 03, 1909
Page
4
The Clermont Courier from November 3 1909 notes Taft in favor of wet waterways and a committee hinting Mr Peary could join the Annanias club. It reports on French duelists in Paris wax balls and Dr Cook's North Pole affidavits while voters cast ballots for unopposed candidates. Politics in Clermont fall quiet.
Early dispatches suggest the Geographical Society recognizes Peary as the true climber to the North Pole and notes his feet suffer from chilblains. The shift appears sudden and raises questions about waiting for Cook's expedition from Mt. McKinley.
The Southerners suffer from hook worm and Rockefeller proposes sending carloads of vermifuge as a remedy. The disease may be cured, but the worm in the Tennessee and Kentucky mountains remains unbothered. Kentucky night riders appear immune to the hook worm.
A committee appointed to verify claims of a discovery reviews materials and concludes evidence is not convincing. They demand all instruments papers charts and data yet request no further testimony from Eskimos or dogs. It notes Cook and Peary as unlikely to misrepresent facts.
At the Columbus convention last Wednesday bills were prepared for the Legislature this winter to create a complete system of improved highways. The cost would be shared 50 percent by the State, 26 percent by counties, 15 percent by townships, and 10 percent by owners of abutting property. Ohio's natural resources favor road building and public interest grows as the issue is discussed.
At the Central Presbyterian Brotherhood dinner in Columbus Rev. Dr. Cutten closed his remarks with We must pray to God and work like the devil His analogy drew critique for mixing allegory with his point, though his intent to aid boys was clear. He spoke earnestly for the boys and worked like an angel in that cause.
A V U Military Academy student, Cap er Eveuin A Byrn, plunged from a football field during a practice game. The story frames his youth’s strength and the tragedy as his mother laments the loss of a brave defender of home and country.
A Westman writer in the Atchison Globe laments daily routines and proposes a radical remedy: a three month job break followed by renewed effort to find purpose. He argues contentment comes from gratitude and inner faith, warning against a bitter attitude. A real pet is a menace society.
Common Pleas Court reports year ending September 2009 to be investigated by prosecutor with Brannock and Lease. Numerous cases settled dismissed at costs, orders to set aside sales, guardianships named, and real estate actions pending. Includes distribution orders and liens, with sheriff to hold sale proceeds.
An English literary figure visiting the United States criticizes American scholarship in arts and letters. He cites Shakespeare’s line about sleep knitting up a torn sleeve, sparking a debate with a young American who explains the phrase may be a weaving term. The critic acknowledges possible errors and says he may be corrected before leaving.
A tired wife recounts making jelly for ten hours then gifting some to her generous husband who gave to a sick friend. She notes she made eight jars and plans to keep one for themselves, frustrated by his charity to others.
The text argues that advice should not be taken in full or out of character. People should avoid rashly adopting actions that clash with their nature. Decisiveness, temperaments, and self-knowledge guide whether to heed counsel and how to proceed without danger of later regret.
A Texan review mocks the idea that usefulness equals constant activity. It cites a flea plagued dog and a watch winding youth to show that being busy does not guarantee value. the more hectic the activity the less practical worth is attributed.
The article notes China’s late dowager empress as central while highlighting a surge in women run papers. It mentions many papers led by women and cites Shanghai and Canton as hubs with several titles such as Home Notes among others.
A Baltimore American quote presents a curt exchange about funds and integrity. The speaker insists on assurance that money is clean before acceptance, while the second character counters with a metaphor claiming the money is “soap.” The quip highlights distrust and a clever, sharp response.
A mixed compact piece recalls Mildmay enduring a scolding with a private quip about a childlike term of endearment. It then shifts to a vignette about a Chinese empress dowager renowned for tea, noting a jasmine honeysuckle flour mix and the imperial practice of reserving first tea leaves for the ruler.
The Clermont County Treasurer J B Turner announces the 1909 tax year mill levy rates. The notice lists mills per dollar and notes train arrivals and departures at Pittsburgh Lines station Pearl and Butler in Cincinnati. It references L N B R and Norfolk & Western connections with through trains to Roanoke Richmond Norfolk and Pullman sleepers Cincinnati to Lynchburg Virginia on train No 24.
Budapest dispatch reports archaeologist M. Duday supervising excavations near Zsibo Transylvania uncovering Porolissum the ancient Roman city. Brick houses stand close, rooms small but regular, and a large ancient theater indicates a town once bustling with about 30 000 inhabitants.
The ad touts Houser's X-Alpo as a trusted family remedy for stomach liver kidney and bowel issues. It claims constant home demand and promises a risk free trial with no payment unless cured, directing readers to send 50 cents to Houser Remedy Co. in Hamilton Ohio.
Damaged OCR fragment from a common pleas notice referencing a court matter and defendant name. Details are unclear due to corruption. readable bits mention a court and filing terms but no verifiable actions, dates, or parties.
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