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Newspaper
The Clermont Courier
Location
Batavia, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1917
Page
4
The Clermont Courier announces weekly publication by Clermont Publishing Co for a year with a September 12 1937 date and Batavia Ohio location details in a printer’s notice.
Washington correspondent notes wheat farmers resent Hoover food administration for $2.20 wheat not restoring 5 cent loaf. They fear nationwide demand for $2 per bushel next year. Farmers accepted $2.20 to avoid higher bread, while government spends 1.65 billion to control food, seeking real results.
Proceedings cover partition actions and divorces, new party defenses, and estate matters. Marriage licenses issued for Rufus Richards and Rosie Collins, John W. Gordon and Helen Agin, Russell Little and Mary Fauly, Roy Bingamoon and Rose Leutert. Administrators and guardians file final accounts, sales authorized, and appointments made including Stella M. Smalley as executor.
Nancy J Fossel transfers 4 lots in Bethel to Minnie Henderson for 1, Baypeos McNeill transfers Lot 27 in Loveland to A G McNeil and A G McNevill to Margaret McNeill for 1, Nettle A and Alfred C Haines sell Lot 65 in Miamiville to Harry E Fry for 1, Loveland Realty Co transfers 2 lots in Forest Park to J D Sorrell for 1.
Andrew H Hannah transfers 14245 acres in Washington to Flora J Slade et al for $1. Flora J Slade transfers 14244 acres to Nellie A Gregg for $900. Clarence and Lulu M Tice convey 21 acres to C C Bennington et al for $1. Ja R and Dora Gray to Louis Annesser 21 acres in Ohio township for $1. Harr E Fry to W B Eveland 55 lot in Miamiville for $400.
Miss Jennie Penn assisted by several ladies invites friends to meet Mrs. Fredrick Cooper of Laurence Kansas at Miss Penns home on Thursday afternoon September 13 from 2 30 to 6 00. Mrs Cooper will speak informally about womens wartime responsibilities and the effect on suffrage.
The Monroe township W C T U announces an all day Cold Water Banquet at Spring Grove M E Church near Nicholsville on Wednesday September 19 1917. Good speakers promised. all welcome.
All Clermont boys in service who have not yet received comfort bags may apply to the Red Cross secretary in Batavia Ohio. The bags are now ready for distribution to eligible servicemen lingering at home or abroad.
The East Fork bridge at the foot of Main Street in Batavia is receiving essential repairs. The eastern floor had sunken with rotten juice supports. work uses concrete replacing the damaged elements for a long lasting fix.
Dr Eliza Edwards of Mt Aburn will address the Red Cross at the Presbyterian church Mt Carmel Monday evening September 17 at 8 o clock All are cordially invited.
Voters in Loveland school district approved a bond issue of 15000 dollars on Tuesday. Proceeds will fund completion and equipping of the district facilities.
On Saturday September 16 1917 at 10 a m at the Alex Maham farm the Geo T S Reed chattels will be offered at public sale. Nine months time will be given on all sums over 5 dollars. H R Sweet auctioneer.
Mr Meekton says his wife Henrietta would excel in statesmanship if given a chance. He praises her as a powerful debater and capable of extended discourse, noting strengths in argumentative skill and fili bustering.
A humorous exchange features Mrs Newlywed recalling Jack Watson recent marriage to a girl with no family. Mr Newlywed laments luck, surrounded by his wife’s relatives, in a light, social column tone.
A playful dialogue depicts Johnny Stubbs teased and a girl Winnie Wingles praised by passersby. The scene captures innocent street chatter and the social dynamics of neighborhood youths.
A four year old girl tells her father she loves him even when he is not good. The exchange shows simple affection and family tenderness in a domestic moment.
A caustic quip contrasts phonograph recordings with live stage performances. The speaker argues star opera singers on disc offer comparable enjoyment, while noting the convenience of turning off the phonograph at will.
A Socratic maxim advises inuring oneself to voluntary labor and avoiding indulgence. It warns indulgence harms both body and mind, urging self discipline for better constitution and knowledge.
A brief cartoon caption features Simpkins noting a delicate look and Timkins replying he feels delicate financially, joking that a light touch could break him. The exchange highlights a humorous take on economic strain.
A ballroom social takes a new turn as a prominent host notes his stomach failure prevents attendance. A companion jokes that at sixty five there is plenty of time for joy and dancing, reflecting a lighthearted outlook amid illness.
The American Magazine asks what genius means and notes the term is a handsome label often given to men after completing strenuous labor. It implies respect for effort and skill in work, presenting genius as a nickname reflecting achievement.
Irish scientists report wind can transmit disease bacteria up to 200 feet horizontally and 60 feet high, implying air movement as a vector for bacterial spread.
In a Washington Star quote, Uncle Eben argues faith is not about skipping work and relying on luck, calling such thinking a mistake.
A character named Bindle comments on women in a recent novel, saying women are fine if you can keep them from marrying you. The remark reflects social attitudes and prompts discussion on gender expectations in the work.
A home remedy advises bruising one handful of green sage leaves and soaking them in a gill of vinegar for ten minutes, then applying the mixture as a poultice between folded muslin to the sprained joint while resting the joint as much as possible.
In a candid backstage moment Miss Keen quips about past blunders while Sappleigh reflects on recognizing his own egregious errors. The exchange captures a sharp, self deprecating humor characteristic of the gathering.
Platinum, valued more by weight than gold, is increasingly produced in Colombia, signaling a shift in precious metal output and market dynamics.
A German inventor develops a machine that sews the open end of a filled bag and knots the thread automatically, streamlining bag production and closing processes without manual stitching.
A Charleston News and Courier editorial argues against a dog hunting ban, noting dogs’ value as man's friend even as they threaten quail. It urges balanced policy over punitive extinction.
A compact quotation highlighting Emerson's view that civilization is proven by the character of a nation’s people rather than by census data city size or agricultural output.
A small boy posted a sale sign reading Bicycle for sale Five or seven dollars in a basement window seeking offers. The odd pricing and humble setup reflect a neighborhood buy
A brief exchange ends with a judge remark about preferring wilderness not to be there, followed by the phrase ay eine pean gee. The readable text centers on a humorous courtroom aside and a stray fragment.
A member of a well known club defines love in two ways. First it is like a potato because it shoots from the eyes. Second it shrinks as it is pared, becoming less by peeling away.
Grateful mothers from Wisconsin and Ohio share experiences with Foley’s Honey and Tar Compound. Mrs T Neureuer of Eau Claire reports severe croup relief after other remedies failed. Mrs D Gilkeson of Youngstown notes quick improvement for a child’s cold and cough after one bottle. The product, long used for coughs and bronchial conditions, is sold widely.
A child asks about goat intelligence after a parent notes people who use their heads are smart. The child points out goats use their heads a lot, prompting a playful exchange about knowledge and reasoning.
A new arrival in Hades quips about wanting little here below as he hurries to shed his overcoat, signaling a concise, wry moment of arrival and mood in the underworld.
A woman’s face is her fortune as it helps attract men whose bank accounts reach six figures.
A discussion highlights the impossibility of peace at any price. The exchange insists that bargaining leads to inevitable conflict over terms and cost.
A host pressures a guest with one more drink before departure. The guest resists saying he is new to the lodging and not familiar with the stairs. The exchange captures a humorous moment of cultural hospitality and social awkwardness.
Notice announces the appointment of an assignee by the probate court in Mont County. The document names the parties involved, cites August 20 as the date, and references the appointment of a guardian or official in the creditors case. The OCR text is garbled but indicates official action by the probate court and a named assignee.
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