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Newspaper
The Clermont Courier
Location
Batavia, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1918
Page
5
An old ad copy extols Chamberlains Tablets as a remedy for irritable or disordered stomachs. It claims good digestion yields a good nature and that many have been cured after years of trouble. The tablets supposedly strengthen the stomach and help its natural function and cost a quarter.
A crowded social page lists visits and stays from Naomi Paeltz and Mrs. Arthur Kautz in the city, with relatives from Middletown Cincinnati and Anderson in attendance. It notes funerals for Mrs. Hilda Hutton Snyder and William Sherman at Camp Sherman, plus multiple family gatherings in Williamsburg, Union Chapel, and Batavia. Includes a short medical testimonial for Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy and a business oath by F J Cheney & Co. in Toledo.
Local notices report influenza causing school and church closures. Social items note visits and gatherings among Warner Malott Jost Bogart Varney Hutchinson Peterson Medary Dumford Brown Moyer and others. A testimonial extols Chamberlain's Tablets for indigestion and sleep improvements.
The report lists numerous residents and relatives visiting relatives at Owensville Milford Loveland and nearby areas. It mentions a funeral for Harry Ole and various social calls including guests and Sunday visits with families across several towns.
A dated health tip suggests that a beautiful woman has good digestion and advises light meat meals when digestion is faulty. It also promotes taking occasional Chamberlain's Tablets to strengthen digestion and mentions a price symbol.
Random social notes from Logansport and surrounding towns include Mrs. William Bell praising Chamberlain's Colic and Diarrhoea Remedy after a severe attack three years ago, Amelia noting Charles Pommert's Florida trip for the winter, and multiple visits and guests across Norwood Hyde Park Cincinnati Sandusky and King's Mills with families including Dr. Behymer and Mrs. Short among others.
W H Jones attends funeral of Lee Patton nephew at his home and graveside service at Martinsville cemetery. Jank Hunter visits his mother Mrs Katie Hunter in the city. Raymond Bingamon had tonsils removed and was in hospital last week. Miss Anna Hutchinson improves after illness. Thomas Smiley and wife visit Mrs Kate Hunter and Emily in Lockland and Glendale areas.
The influenza outbreak forces church doors and the local school to close on Sunday. Multiple families and individuals are noted in town for the week, including visits from relatives and routine updates on residents, with small town social mentions throughout the report.
Advertises job openings at Carroll-Jamieson Chinese shop in Batavia to learn the machinist trade. Inquiries directed to Mr. Becker.
Harry B. Cole of Newtonsville Clermont county born February 22 1875 died October 7 1918 at age 43 years 6 months 16 days survived by stepmother sister Mary and brothers Allie George Wright. He suffered spinal meningitis as a child and despite infirmities fought life with a cheerful spirit and public service including two terms as Clerk of the Courts of Clermont county beginning in 1912. He was highly regarded for honesty and unselfishness and left a lasting local memory.
Washington October 15 regulations governing shipment of Christmas parcels to soldiers overseas have been completed after talks among the War Department the Post Office Department and the American Red Cross. Each American soldier abroad may receive one package of Christmas gifts. the Navy has a separate plan for its men. No soldier may receive more than one parcel and no more than about three pounds in a 3 by 4 by 9 inch box. Red Cross will provide boxes supervise distribution inspect and mail the parcels. Labels must be presented at Red Cross chapters to obtain a carton and labels cannot be replaced if lost. Parcels must be mailed by November 15 and may not be sent before or after.
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