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Newspaper
The Clermont Courier
Location
Batavia, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 1906
Page
7
A dense editorial traces Mark Hanna’s stand-pat philosophy to a booming era of prosperity. It argues stand-pat has meant preserving tariff balance as growth and employment rose, wages climbed, and trade surpluses funded gold inflows, while urging revision only when overall national good demands it.
The writer recalls a Democratic platform claim that tariffs should raise revenue only, arguing the historic rule has caused economic harm when tested under Grover Cleveland. He compares it to burning the barn to kill rats, noting the broader damage to commerce and livelihoods.
St. Louis Globe-Democrat asserts that William Jennings Bryan remains a steadfast free trader. The piece argues his past condemnation of protective tariffs and his reluctance to disclose a tariff position unchanged, warning that a Bryan-led administration would abolish protection and hurt American wages and industry.
A compact guide to fast fish salads with herring sardine salmon and lobster. Instructions cover preparation steps ingredients and dressings including onions eggs potatoes lettuce mustard vinegar capers and mayonnaise for each salad.
H Clay Evans, named by Tennessee Republicans to run for governor, previously spoke in Grimeshall Burlington and impressed audiences as a capable debater and strong personality. The piece notes Tennessee and North Carolina Republicans mobilizing amid Democratic splits and tariff sentiment, arguing reformers face hard sell due to historic Whig ties and protectionist beliefs.
State Board of Pardons recommended commuting Hammell’s death sentence to life imprisonment. Gov Harris signed the clemency shortly after the board’s report. Hammell, an uneducated Italian, rejoiced and credited prayer for the outcome amid evidence his drinking impaired judgment. Butler Styles remains set for execution September 14.
Miss Ilva Taylor 18, single handedly saved three drowning bathers at Pioneer near Toledo. Alberta Neilson sank after going beyond depth. Grace Neilson, an expert swimmer, was dragged under while trying to help. C A Foote also exhausted after efforts. Taylor jumped into a boat and rowed to the scene, rescuing each swimmer one by one and all were revived.
A Columbus report describes Charles Bennett, an Ohio penitentiary inmate jailed for burglary, crafting artificial teeth from beef bone, a violin thread and a pocket knife. He made two teeth and plans five more, using bed-drop extractions and improvised gear to cast and fit them. Bennett is noted as a natural mechanic and skilled carpenter.
Mrs Anna Fazee confined in the county jail has become a living statue and is controlled only by deputy sheriffs. She neither moves nor speaks and is fed by an attendant. Jail physicians are puzzled by her assumed paralysis and immobility.
Mr Vernon O marching across a track in a buggy was struck by a locomotive at the station. The engine carried the buggy and its occupant about 50 feet but S Brook Church a leading contractor escaped unharmed. The horse also escaped as the buggy was freed with difficulty from the engine. Spectators feared collapse but the man and horse survived.
A veteran homemaker explains a method to manage limited funds by keeping a running list of sundries such as soap flour salt and vinegar. She allocates a weekly amount for these items to prevent shortages and avoid hidden poverty.
In Cleveland Judge Whelan admonished a prisoner for language then learned the man’s name Oscar Fudge. Halloran announced the name and the judge, amused, sentenced Fudge to 20 days in the workhouse for vagrancy.
In 1896 total precious stones imports reached 6.7 million dollars. By 1906 after nine years of Dingley tariff prosperity imports rose to about 40.25 million dollars with uncut diamonds totaling 10.67 million. The text notes broad access to diamonds, claiming nearly half the population bought them at about 76 cents per person.
Peel and grate a large sweet potato. Heat one quart of milk and whisk in a cup of grated potato. Boil briefly. Add four eyes of buttered cream, then temper with heated eggs and milk. Season with salt and pepper. Bake in an earthen dish twenty minutes until custard sets. Serve as a vegetable.
Imogene Reynolds aged 28 was killed and Burton Gamble fatally injured when their car crashed into a standing freight train near Toledo. Mrs. G A Gorsuch suffered serious injuries and an unknown man fled the scene. The group included Toledo Motor Co. manager Burton Gamble and Mrs. Gorsuch, wife of a noted physician.
To clean marble mix two parts soda with one part pumice stone and one part finely powdered salt. Sift the mixture, blend with water, apply to stained marble, rub well, then rinse with salt and water and wipe dry.
A large unknown animal terrorizes Liberty Township after dark, seen by many as tawny gray with a long tail. Long hunts are planned to track it down. no injuries reported yet but residents fear venturing out armed.
The most desirable jelly fruits include crabap pies quinces grapes blackberries raspberries and peaches. Use fruit before full ripeness for clearer jelly and a gentle simmer with no stirring yields finer grain.
Mrs. Nathaniel Field of St. Albans Maine credits Dr Williams Pink Pills with curing her anemia after two doctors failed. She describes pale skin severe pain headaches vomiting and gas and notes rapid improvement after starting treatment gaining weight to 154 pounds and sleeping soundly. The ad asserts the pills build new blood and recommends purchase by mail or at druggists.
A historical note states there is no speed limit for autos outside Shanghai city limits while within the city a maximum of 30 miles per hour is allowed.
A 1905 testimonial praises Cuticura remedies for skin disease with detailed purchase notes and cure timeline. The piece also recounts Beit generosity where a benefactor aids an ungrateful recipient discreetly. Additionally a short quip references Robert Louis Stevenson's mother noting reactions to The Bottle Imp publication.
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