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Newspaper
The Clermont Courier
Location
Batavia, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 20, 1911
Page
7
An Ohio State University note outlines a home poultry guide to induce molt naturally and maximize winter egg output. It covers sanitation, parasite control, and a specific molt diet, plus management tips like removing older hens and selecting early-maturing pullets for steady winter laying.
Ohio farmers face heavy grasshopper damage as females lay eggs in pastures. Extension notes from Ohio State University explain egg depths and winter protection, with control tips like fall plowing to expose masses to freezing and dishing as alternatives. Eggs hatch in May or June, leading to potential outbreaks if next summer is dry.
A humorous poem from Ohio State by Fred Vivian describes a farmer in town who proclaims the importance of soil health. He details nitrogen, potash, phosphate, drainage, deep plowing, clover, lime, and careful manure management as keys to higher yields, ending with a quip on fertilization.
The text explains natural surface and subterranean drainage in soils and the need for artificial tile drains when underlying layers hinder water movement. It notes trench depth, tile sizing, and the goal of removing rising water to protect roots, contrasting shallow versus deep drainage on plants and drought resilience.
Widespread reports cite chinch bugs in wheat and spreading to cornfields causing damage. Farmers wonder about fall wheat sowing. advice favors sowing but urges cleanup of rubbish and weed material to remove overwintering protection for bugs.
Frederick K Burnham's Dixie IV hydroplane defending the Harmsworth cup crashed on a rock ridge between the Niagara River and Erie Canal during a Great Lakes championship race. The speedboat veered toward shore at 39 miles per hour, leaving Harold Bell, a 13 year old, with a fractured skull and other injuries as the craft wrecked.
Pittsburg report says David Steen paymaster of Steen Coal Co was killed during a drive to pay miners. He and his father William J Steen were armed with a bag containing $5,000 under a buggy seat. Father identifies a suspect. two Italians arrested on suspicion and one named as the shooter.
A fierce wind and hail storm battered Chicago causing widespread damage. Windows shattered as awnings chimneys and signs were torn free. Boats broke from moorings and were dashed or swept into the lake. The storm arrived with warning only by a display of lightning and heavy rain. casualties feared.
Kissimmee coroner to hold inquest into the death of Sister Sadie L Marchant, Shaker colony member, who was given chloroform by Sister Elizabeth Sears and Brother Hubert Gillette at her request as she faced final tuberculosis. The inquiry may replace grand jury involvement.
Milwaukee hosts the National Fire Chiefs association four day meeting with leading American fire fighters in attendance. Discussions cover education for firemen, fire prevention, electric and gasoline motor apparatus, and methods to determine fire stream caliber and value.
U S imports last fiscal year show China supplying over 9 million pounds of raw cotton worth more than 1 million dollars and India about 5.5 million pounds valued above 600 thousand dollars. In Leadville Colorado rescuers inch toward freeing three miners trapped in the Morning Star shaft as a pie line delivers food and coffee to the men.
A Smith Street trolley collided with a Franklin Avenue car injuring twenty one. Victims lay on the street for minutes while the crowd of uninjured passengers surged, prompting police reserves to respond to the scene.
Fire spreads in a Washington dwelling where suffragist leader Mrs. Belva A. Lockwood and eight others sleep. A roomer discovers the blaze and all nine occupants are helped to the street. In Bulgaria, betrothal of Prince Boris to Grand Duchess Olga is announced.
A cheery public school teacher known for guiding reluctant learners faced a difficult class. As exams neared the pupils grew tense and sulky until a pliable student voiced a bold grievance about Miss Blank, revealing frustration that she was not allowed to pass.
Two men named Hix and Dix debate a gun's range in a terse exchange. Hix claims the weapon is marked for 450 yards while insisting it could reach 900 yards. Dix acknowledges the mark but notes the gun has two barrels.
Mrs Freeman Craver recalls her eight month old’s eczema starting on face neck and back. Doctor blamed teething and recommended a topical ointment with no relief. After using Cuticura Soap and Ointment per the booklet, the child was fully cured by age one and remained free of eczema at age three. A free sample offer and 32 page booklet are provided by Cuticura Dept. 2 K Boston.
Excerpt recalls Larry O'Neil enforcing discipline during a parade step by step. The scene features muttered remarks and a defiant stance as he threatens fines to maintain order. The piece then shifts to a Radical advertisement praising Hewitt's Bagy Task Soap for cleaning old clothes.
Achilles laments vulnerability and home life humor about shoe etiquette and a casual line of remedies. Mentions Randesha Toothache and Bache with reference to Hamlins Wizard of is the res hold and liniment for everyday troubles.
An advertisement urges readers to carry Resinol Ointment for all skin troubles from pimples to eczema and to use Resinol Soap for prevention and scalp care. The products are sold by druggists with samples available if the article heading is mentioned. Resinol Chemical Co., Baltimore, Md.
National Railways of Mexico president in New York criticizes quick wit in workers saying repartee harms jobs and reputation. Includes a Schiller quote and a claim about what we deserve along with a dental soothe product note for teething gums at 25 cents.
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