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Newspaper
The Clermont Courier
Location
Batavia, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 30, 1912
Page
7
A quirky line compares a character named Jimmy Spider with eight eyes to watching a ball game through eight knotholes in a fence, highlighting a humorous image of obstructed or obstructive viewing.
Miss Elsie Nielson of Atchison Kansas reports severe facial pimples and a rash. She credits four months of Cuticura Ointment and Cuticura Soap with clearing her skin and continued use of the soap. The ad notes Cuticura products are sold worldwide and offers a free sample and 32 page Skin Book.
A mystic mother hosts visitors and hears her children deliver a nightly message. The hush breaks as a child whispers that Willy found a bug in his bed, revealing a humorous, reverent moment in a quiet home.
A farmer notes a newcomer who joined as a candidate but chose farming work after being convinced he stood no chance of election. The exchange frames a humorous meeting about work and loyalty on the farm.
Important to others. Examine carefully every bottle of Castoria, a safe and sure remedy for infants and children, and see that it bears the proper label and warnings. This reminder emphasizes cautious use and trusted sources when giving Castoria to children.
An old advertisement touts Mrs Winslow’s Soothing Syrup for teething children. It claims to soften gums reduce inflammation ease teething pain and cure wind colic, priced at 25 cents per bottle.
Attorney-General Hogan issued opinions on Green Workmen's Compensation and Constitutional Amendment No. 5, ruling occupational disease not covered for certain workers, and that after 1913 employers not using the act face unlimited wrongful death damages while those using it are protected except for deliberate law violations. He also addressed bank amendment provisions and stockholder liability, and grain men cited transportation drawbacks at a Columbus meeting amid a large crop.
Dr George B Nye's confession leads prosecutors to nolle the indictment against Dr A Clark Lowry of Ironton after comparing Nye's statements with Burns detectives and S J Vining. Lowry had admitted soliciting a bribe but claimed it was a ruse to trap lobbyists. Also notes oil inspector Benjamin F McKinney's strong quarterly report showing $34 231 35 receipts and 494 954 barrels inspected.
About 200 delegates named by Governor Harmon will represent Ohio in Washington for the December 4 5 and 6 meeting. Most had been chosen a year ago for the same event and Ohio typically sends strong representation to the gathering. Enamel manufacturers plan to join the Green workingmen's compensation act and state insurance fund for injured employees after a conference with the State Liability Board of Awards. Attendees included William Lipphardt Bellaire Chios W W Judking New Philadelphia P T Burt West Lafayette and W A Steelers Bellaire.
Professors Geo James of Minnesota Prosser of New York and Henry Suzzallo of Columbia lead a group of educators programmed for the Central Ohio Teachers association meeting in Columbus November 8 and 9. Memorial hall hosts the general sessions while departmental meetings occur at the Chamber of Commerce building with about 3000 persons expected.
Attorney General T. S. Hogan rules automobile numbers are non interchange able and auto firms must obtain separate tags for each vehicle. Ohio statutes do not permit mutual insurance business where death benefit and assessment amounts are uncertain, as held in a ruling to Secretary of State Graves directing denial of incorporation papers to a Greek Catholic union of St. George, 0.
The Ohio Public Service Commission rejected Defiance Gas and Electric’s proposal to issue new bonds and stock to replace a $200,000 mortgage. The commission ruled the mortgage was not faulty and the proposed sale prices were inadequate, denying authority for 90,000 to 91,000 dollar bonds and about 90,800 to 92,600 dollars in stock.
City Council authorizes 310000 dollars in bonds for North Fourth street viaduct and a city refuse disposal plant. Work cannot start before spring. Bonds are sold now to dodge the new year tax. Directors to decide soon. Hayden Clinton National Bank faces vacancy after I W Prentiss death and will elect a new president soon. David S Gray has assumed duties of the late Prentiss as vice president.
Nellie Day known as Mile. Eleanor Diem, a premiere danseuse in a small touring company, falls for Theophilus Sykes the long time “Rube.” After a stage illness he helps her recover and proposes marriage inviting a new life away from the theater. Nell wrestles with her past but accepts a future on the farm with him.
A Macon Georgia bricklayer rested in the noon sun when another worker dropped a brick on his head after he groaned about endless labor. The injured man quips that the land cannot stand jokes and that workers take everything in earnest.
Mrs Pezozzle writes a humorous tip to the chaperon recounting how she transformed her husband bald by washing with solution and stiff brush, sanding through grades, then rubbing with her hand to achieve a polished finish and visible grain.
Two women discuss a famous actress after a theater visit. The younger notes the star’s lovely pink dress and admits she paid little attention to the face to judge age. The elder agrees the dress stood out and implies the age appeared well preserved.
An advertising line touts Red Cross Ball Blue as all blue and the best bluing value in the world, suggesting it makes laziness smile and invites purchase as a household product.
A playful exchange asserts a wife can craft a sharper reply than her husband’s rivals. The quip suggests she can outdo others, even making a pie metaphorically speak for itself in defense of wit and domestic prowess.
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