Average Men Abound In Oversupplied World
A man may know a dollar at sight and still not grasp its value. The world remains full of average men lacking distinction or insight.
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Newspaper
The Clermont Courier
Location
Batavia, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 11, 1918
Page
3
A man may know a dollar at sight and still not grasp its value. The world remains full of average men lacking distinction or insight.
The passage describes Eve and Adam arguing and then making up in a light, comical tone as they prepare to leave a venue on Seventh Street. Eve forgives Adam and jokes about divorce lawyers and cars, while the scene ends with a brisk, amiable reconciliation. The excerpt also notes a related debate on women’s suffrage, highlighting a Scottish workers’ protest against war-related political pressure.
The source quotes a Life magazine line calling for bold action and warning that a Zeppelin mass attack could kill many civilians at lower cost. It contrasts failure with strategic leadership and notes a girl’s curiosity about marriage proposals, reflecting wartime attitudes and humor.
The text stresses strict reliability in produce, neat packing, uniform size and color, and high quality to win consumer trust. It urges no fruit fallen on the ground should be shipped, promotes producer consumer familiarity, and outlines duties on remittances, claims, and container returns for parcel post marketing. Monthly remittances are suggested though frequent payments may worry buyers. Farmers should keep prompt correspondence to sustain business.
A fable by Ambrose Bierce recounts a Militia Colonel’s Warhorse offering aid to a passing Miller who refuses to hire deserters. The Miller proclaims it is sweet to die for one’s country, and the Warhorse realizes the Miller is his master in disguise.
Frank J. Cheney sworn as senior partner of F. J. Cheney & Co. states the firm will pay one hundred dollars for any case of catarrh that Hall's Catarrh Medicine cannot cure. Notary A. W. Gleason witnesses on December 6. Drugstores sell it for 75 cents with testimonials free from F. J. Cheney & Co. Toledo Ohio.
A suburban commuter recalls ten years of travel teaching patience and equanimity amid fellow passengers heated by headlines. The Birmingham Age-Herald quote notes the double challenge of optimism and daily transit.
Cure for itchy burning rashes in babies advertised with Cuticura Soap bath followed by Cuticura Ointment. Free samples offered by mail from Cuticura Dept. X Boston. Soap 25 cents Ointment 25 and 50 cents. Adv.
The dairy herd loafers are not detectable without records. The cow testing association lets dairymen compute each cow's milk and butterfat output relative to feed. A records system reveals eye opening facts about individual herd production.
The passage recalls an air ace who recently downed his tenth German plane after a sharp dogfight with five adversaries. It contrasts his battlefield triumph with tears of remorse and self reproach, recalling a pejorative label once applied to him as a lounge lizard. A woman declares she is unashamed to reveal her age.
A reflective note on honoring the deceased and praising the living. It laments that there would be more good sons if more good fathers existed, urging thoughtful character and family example.
A vintage advertisement promotes Gold Medal Haarlem Oil Capsules as a safe, longstanding remedy for kidney and bladder issues. It claims 200 years of use, guarantees relief, and offers refunds if not as represented, urging readers to buy from druggists with direct import lab sourcing.
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