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Newspaper
The Clermont Courier
Location
Batavia, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 13, 1926
Page
3
A compendium on home fires notes origins from matches and careless habits to faulty chimneys and garage fires. It warns that 11 percent of dwelling fires stem from defective chimneys and flues while garages drive recent rises in kerosene and petroleum incidents.
Princess Hermine, second wife of the former Kaiser, is described as an expert motion picture camera operator. She maintains an amateur standing, but her skills are noted in Berlin society circles.
In a Lancet retelling, Plato’s suggested remedy for hiccups involves holding breath then gargling water and finally tickling the nose to induce sneezing. Aristophanes reportedly cured once he sneezed. Dr C F T East notes the sequence as the cure.
Bristol hosts an evening program for fathers on infant care under the National League of Health Maternity and Child Welfare. Lectures are delivered by nurses, who are described as good looking, and smoking is allowed during sessions. The courses are well patronized.
Washington reports Francis Jenkins of Washington developed a visual radio system to replace telegraphic dots and dashes for naval use. Weather maps are transmitted over long distances, with light through a rotating map converted to electric signals. EH B Calvert of the Weather Bureau aided tests for ship at sea reception and Navy department collaboration.
Knighted analyst Sir George H Knibus presents multiple population projections from 2.94 billion to 13.44 billion based on varying land use and density. He links outcomes to living standards and current prejudices, suggesting administration of scarce resources and science could push toward 7 billion while maintaining current habits.
An advertisement urges readers to treat an itching scalp with Cuticura Ointment by rubbing spots of dandruff and itching, then shampoo with Cuticura Soap and hot water the next morning. It suggests using these products daily for clear skin and soft hands.
Quoted from James Oliver Curwood describing eternal affection for girls and women from childhood to old age. He responds to critics who say his fictional women are too ideal and asserts real, good women exist in abundance like flowers and birds.
An advertisement warns buyers to look for the Bayer name on aspirin packaging or tablets to ensure genuine Bayer Aspirin, noting it has been safe and prescribed by physicians for 26 years and urging consumers to say Bayer when purchasing. Imitations are described as potentially dangerous.
Story notes King Navarkad of Australia's northern edge confirms George V is a king while asserting his own status. He speaks through Jack Mc Laren at his bark hut guarded by warriors and sends a message to Buckingham Palace about lasting kinship and mutual regard.
The article notes South sea origin for the Taiyals who resemble the Dyaks. It cites Adventure Magazine on Formosan savages numbering about 150000. It claims 80 years ago Japanese took over Formosa, firearms were left, and Taigas head hunt to obtain wives, with more heads equating to more wives.
An old advertisement promotes Dave's Mentha Pepsin as a strong medicine for gas heaviness and stomach distention. It claims to build up a upset stomach and restore vigor, with a money back guarantee if it does not help. The copy ends with general aphorisms about experience and judgment.
Federal forest service census shows Washington has 50 caribou and 15 grizzlies, Oregon 59 000 deer and 38 500 elk, Idaho 2 000 elk, with grizzlies in Idaho and Oregon. Deer and other wildlife expand under protection, proving wild life tends to increase in wilderness areas.
Detroit News notes the joke about too many irons in the fire as a quip on marriage and modern gadgets. The column comments on personal missteps and cautions against worshiping words over actions.
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