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Newspaper
The Clermont Courier
Location
Batavia, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 23, 1907
Page
4
Millard F. McNutt is listed as the Republican candidate for the County ticket in the race for Representative in the Legislature. The notice presents McNutt among party contenders and highlights his bid for the legislative seat.
The piece notes Thanksgiving as a major holiday and urges daily gratitude despite hard times. It cites Commissioner Warner’s annual report showing the largest pension roll reduction, with 18,000 fewer beneficiaries as old age and death reduce the ranks.
A satiric aside from the Our Dumb Animals editor George T. Angel extols humane causes while mocking fly nuisances. The piece argues the common house fly spreads typhoid fever and stirs profanity and unrest, contending that some misgivings about harming flies clash with public health and decency.
Over fifteen days in Louisiana the party killed three bears six deer one turkey one wild cat one wild duck twelve squirrels and one possum. The tally compares to a local contest brag with two dogs, and a guide’s boast earned the president a new twenty dollar bill as a humorous souvenir.
The article notes a high level regulatory push for denatured alcohol from farm waste, with Germany and France already advancing by using waste streams and distilling from crops. It predicts U S farmers could boost fuel production as Washington weighs practical deployment and the Agricultural Department promotes cheaper, efficient fuel. The rest discusses political turbulence around Taft and Roosevelt, with campaign dynamics in Ohio and the South.
A note reflects on flowers as small easily cultivated brilliant and personal, gaining more attention than trees which quietly serve human comfort with steady value. Carmen provides the quote. This brief contrasts floral charm with forest steadiness.
A reflective note contrasts modern roadside advertising with historical public punishments, recalling gibbets and dead heads rotting in the rain near Temple Bar as a stark reminder of past public display.
A Russian textile claim describes a fabric made from filmentous stone fiber from Siberian mines. Claimed to be almost everlasting, it feels soft and highly pliable and can be cleaned by simply burning away dirt.
Cinders from municipal waste are crushed and mixed with cement to form large wall slabs for building. Some slabs include doors and windows and an interior iron framework to hold them together. Weighing up to 11 tons, the frames are bolted and cemented at joints.
Two men on a Long Branch steamer joked after one spilled a bucket. When asked if he kicked the bucket, the other replied he simply turned a little pail, delivering a light local humor anecdote.
Mrs Spenders and her husband John exchange sharp dialogue in a brief domestic scene. The bitter tone reveals strained finances and unresolved concerns as she seeks conversation about many topics.
Melvin Rachel Hall filed for divorce from Cease Pease Hall in Case No 12658 in Clermont County Court of Common Pleas Ohio. Alimony and child Josephine Hall custody requested. response due by November 20, 1907. Attorney C. Kearns represents Melva Rachel Hall.
Times list street station arrivals and departures for Nos. 21 26 42 and 35 36 in Cincinnati. Trains 24 and 42 offer daily through service to Roanoke Richmond Norfolk and points via Norfolk and Western. Sardinia connects Hillsboro branch with morning departures at 5:50 and 9:50 a m.
Quote from Lippincott's discusses delaying reading wills until after funerals to better choose appropriate flowers. Notes the link between funeral arrangements and bereavement customs.
Be a ete at capeiets et een eeneeen eee GING In pursuance of law 1 J G Foster Treasurer of Clermont County Ohio gives notice the mills levied on property for taxation for the tax year 1908 are listed. State 1.345 mills. County funds total 7.855 mills. Local table below.
Foster is appointed treasurer of Clermont County Ohio with duties to manage county finances and respond to budgetary needs. The announcement notes expected oversight of tax collections, disbursements, and financial reporting for the county.
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