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Newspaper
The Clermont Courier
Location
Batavia, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 1928
Page
7
A veteran physician states that constipation can occur despite good health routines and advocates Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a near natural, non habit forming remedy. He rejects drastic purges and urges daily bowel movements, recommending the product or a free trial offer by mail from Monticello Illinois.
Lebanon Ohio on the downfall of New Union Shaker colony. Director James Fennessey born 1852 Cincinnati joined 1882 led during debt of 160000, rebuilt assets to over 500000 then drift from faith. 1912 United Brethren bought the property for 350000. By 1920 all but five had left, leaving Fennessey as last survivor.
Dr. T Wingate Todd of Western Reserve University reports ancient Ur tradition of burying a young queen and court with a king. The queen aged 27 and the king 45 were found killed in Chaldea excavations. skulls of queen and noble show blunt force. Todd examined the skeletons in Europe for Sir Arthur Kent of the British Museum.
The Virginia state capitol dome will be strengthened and made fireproof to safeguard the Houdoun statue of George Washington. Once valued at about $1,000,000 by experts, authorities estimate it could fetch around $5,000,000 on today’s art market. The marble sculpture depicts a regal Washington with faithful features of the first U.S. president.
London authorities employ psychology to deter suicides at Blackfriars Bridge by repainting the Thames landing from somber black to a cheerful light green with bright yellow trim. The move follows rising suicide attempts at the old river crossing on the riverbank.
Press reports describe a family vault in Chacarita cemetery built by Angel Roverano 19 years ago. It is said to contain a gold lined chamber, a $30,000 statue by Bitolfi, and religious art valued well above $200,000. The mosaic floor was never finished, and Roverano’s will calls for sealing after his brother’s death.
In Honolulu a group of four Hawaiians dig a 20 foot by 80 foot shaft seeking a rumored treasure of $25,000 in five cornered coins. A 99-year-old woman’s dream of Pele inspired the venture, with music and incantations aiding the effort as a landowner's case tests the legality of invoking spirits.
A report from Dr. R. B. Hodges of the Hawaiian volcano observatory describes mud rain balls formed when rain passes through dust laden air. The hard, layered pellets vary in size up to a marble and are believed to originate as rain drops collecting dust before precipitating. Hodges notes rare literary references despite being likely with large volcanic eruptions.
A sign in a Rue Condorcet baker's window advertises a gentleman who will teach German Russian Latin and Persian, plus piano violin and riding. He offers instruction in riding and proper conduct for social life in the best society.
A Sunderland woman bought an imported egg in London and found it was full of sand and small pieces of foreign language print once broken. She says the shell appeared intact at purchase.
W L Jones of Greensboro Alabama writes that after years of constipation and weight loss he used Milks Emulsion, taking twelve bottles, and regained perfect health with a 25 pound gain. He endorses the product and thanks the advertiser. Sold by all druggists with a satisfaction guarantee.
An Indiana college professor’s favorite tale tells of a modest student who falls for a wealthy coed. He wins her heart despite poverty and rides a bicycle to campus, provoking a whispered joke at their elaborate wedding when the groom swears to endow all worldly goods.
An African elephant named Bama, captured in Bas-Uele on August 2, 1902, measured four feet two inches at capture and now stands eight feet three inches tall after a quarter century in the same district.
A Berlin quip recalls men freezing conditions on the White Sea. The joke notes dogs tails stiff from cold that wagging could break them, illustrating tough Arctic duties with dry wit.
A 74 year old widower offers to wed to revive South Mimms amid 18 months without marriages. He states he has no home or income beyond his pension, is crippled in the left leg, but has a good character and is seeking a bride with sufficient income for two.
A Washington Star doodle quotes a deaf man who marvels at a rooster crowing loudly and supposes the bird is sleepy as it yawns. The item contrasts a witty remark with a line about youthful idealism and continual realization of ideals.
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