08 Nov 1899
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Newspaper
The Clermont Courier
Location
Batavia, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 08, 1899
Page
1
The column extols a Republican victory with NAM winning by 50,000 in the state while Ohio backs honest money and prosperity. It credits Golden Rule Jones carrying Lucas and Cuyahoga counties and notes Thurman Democrats and gold factions pleased by the results. Returns from precincts list scattered figures and names such as Hutchens and Vandervort.
The C E society at Christian Chapel Mt Holly lists meetings for November and December led by Mrs. Brotherton Redden Dickerson and others. Topics include The Living Bread Liberty and Love Our Return for the Lord's Benefits with music by the music committee. Rev I M Walker attends first and third Sundays.
The First Assistant Postmaster General Perry S Heath reports rural free delivery boosts postal receipts and farm land values by $2 to $3 an acre. It expands to 180000 people, costs 84 cents per capita annually, and improves roads, prices, and access to information.
Reports from multiple countries indicate the Measian fly is causing considerable damage to early sown wheat crops this season, alarming farmers and agronomists.
The dairy sector holds hope amid weaker beef demand and lower butter prices. Emphasis on better butter quality and milch cows, plus efficient dairy methods, could boost Clermont’s dairy status. For feeding young stock, avoid sole reliance on corn. use wheat bran oats and clover hay to improve digestion and growth efficiency.
Fall and winter work against injurious insects. Many pests overwinter in grass, leaves, hedges, lanes, and fence corners. Burn these areas in late fall, winter, or early spring to destroy them. Avoid May clearing. leaves reveal cocoons and insects on trees in orchards. Remove cocoons and damaged leaves from trees. Agricultural Bulletin.
Miss Hannah M. Pierce, superintendent, appeals through the Christian Advocate for standard, readable books for Christ's hospital. She notes a pressing need and asks friends to search their libraries and donate books costing about twenty five cents at the Book Concern.
Andrew J. Brown a 27 year old farmer and Martha J. Conover aged 2? appear among residents. John H. Richards 19 farmer from Anton Plains alongside Beulah Toompain 16 of Lerado are listed in the same rosters.
The piece notes the disintegration of local bosses after Democratic gains with county ticket majorities from 100 to 500 and McLean’s likely carry by 800. It cites W F Roudebush and Dr Galen Cline as elected, backing a salary bill, and pledges Courier support for the lowest fair pay. It urges all voters to resist booders and family trusts across party lines.
Amid election day turmoil, Sheriff K W Buvinger died at 4 p m Tuesday after a brief illness. His passing stunned friends across party lines. Funeral Friday at 1 30 p m with Masonic rites.
Allen Nichols won a class wager made at Amherst College when the first student fathered a son. The newborn, named Harley Davis Nichols, was christened to honor the prize.
Revenue outpacing spending in the current financial year ends quarter with a about two million pound surplus. Receipts rise by seventeen million while expenditures fall by forty five million. customs and internal revenue both strong. War and Navy spending remain high as army expands to about one hundred thousand and naval forces grow. Gold in treasury sits at two hundred fifteen million, signaling favorable public finances.
The Western Tobacco Journal notes this week’s light sales stimulate bidding with low and medium grades rising while fine tobacco prices stay high but soften from last month. Demand remains robust as new factories edge closer to operation, crop quality looks encouraging, and many crops await shipment next week.
Comptroller Dawes at Dorlon argues trusts threaten public welfare and national remedy is needed. He favors empowering the Interstate Commerce Commission to prevent discriminatory rates and calls for federal laws to disintegrate trusts, criticizing both parties’ motives on gold standard and tariffs.
Ed Perkine of Washington D.C. is visiting his many fronde and relatives in the area, spending time with extended family during a local tour.
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