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Newspaper

Covington Republican

Location

Covington, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Apr 06, 1923

Page

3

Arctic Coast Dispute Spurs British Move to Protect Fisheries

Washington reports a recent clash risk over Murman coast fishing rights between Britain and Russia. Britain sent a war vessel to the Arctic waters, where long Atlantic currents soften the ice, enabling year round fishing of cod, herring, and salmon despite Russian claims beyond the three mile limit.

Washington Murman Russia Waslington National Geographic Society Murmun Arctic Ocean Bulletin Gulf Stream Atlantic Europe Arctic Norway Baltic Murman Coast Black Seas V Petrograd Murimunx Murnmian Kola Peninsula Murnim

Dry hand terrapin found near Crozet two-headed reptile

In Charlottesville Virginia Albermarle county residents report a two headed terrapin from Diaecks farm near Crozet. The reptile’s two necks grow from a single shell and each head has a mouth and snapping mechanism. The animal cannot retract both heads and lifts its legs when alarmed.

Charlottesville Albermarle County Cl BR. Black Crozet Diaeck

British Build Giant Lifeboat For Mersey Station

London reports the Royal National Lifeboat Institution is constructing the world’s largest lifeboat for its Mersey station. The 60 foot motorized vessel will have a cabin two engines and a radius of action over 100 miles. The institute operates 258 vessels with 38 motorboats already in its fleet.

London Royal National Lifeboat Institution Mersey The Institute

Spoils Funeral Rises From Coffin in Milan

In Milan the coffin lid was fastened when Maria Battesini aged fifty six revived sat upright causing priests to flee and relatives to panic. Doctors were summoned and she is on the road to recovery.

Milan Italy Maria Battesini

Fountain-Warren Produce Market Hails Strong Attica Sale

The Attica Fountain Warren Produce Market held March 31 surpassed the previous week with sales over $100. Plans are made to continue the market on April 7. A circular letter outlined market rules to Farm Bureau members. Superintendent is William Calvert. managers are Grace Earl and Mrs. Frank Sims.

Fountain-Warren Attica Farm Bureau Wm. Calvert Grace Earl Frank Sims

Farm meetings held in Wales Troy townships discuss soybeans

Last week meetings in Wales and Troy townships attended by about 123 people. County Agent and Walter Rusk discussed soybeans at Wabash township and Waynetown near Fountain County. Livestock marketing topics covered by Mr. Busland. A program featured Miss Ruhama Clem Lois Wilkey the Glover sisters and Miss Mildred Hoagland from Troy township.

Wales Troy Townships Walter Rusk Waynetown Fountain County Troy Township Busland Ruhama Clem Lois Wilkey Covington Glover Mildred Hoagland

Crawfordsville Farm Bureau Meeting Receives Several Reports

The Crawfordsville District Farm Bureau met on Friday March 89 with Oscar Larm presiding as District Chairman. County reports were heard. M Sims Mr. Ear and the County Agent attended. Near East Relief was sanctioned and encouraged. Shutteworthy from Federated Marketing Service spoke on buying twine fertilizer feeds and tankage. Scott Meeks Secretary-Treasurer gave an informative talk on live stock marketing.

Crawfordsville

Lime shipments settle from Greencastle to Hillsboro

A telegram reports the first car of lime shipped from Greencastle will be unloaded at Hillsboro early this week. Further shipments are planned to Veedersburg and Covington.

Greencastle Hillsboro Veedersburg Covington

County township meetings on corn work and 5 acre program

Jackson township hosts a Tuesday evening meeting at Grimes Theatre. Wednesday features a joint Cain and Richland Township session on corn led by Purdue's Prof. R B Thomas. A soil demo near Hillsboro follows Daly Frazier's last year work, plus a soybean demo. Enroll now at the office for the 5 acre program.

Jackson Township

Horticulture Project with Prof Figgrott to Visit County

Prof Figgrott of Purdie will visit Thursday April 5 to demonstrate small fruit spraying at the Coffing Bros orchard and do landscaping work for Mr Lewis Samueils. About 10 landscaping projects can be handled this year. Interested parties should place their requests at the office as spring shrubbery orders are due. A J Hesler Co Agt

Figgrott Purdie Coffing Bros Lewis A. J. Hesler, Co. Agt

Farmer Cured of Rheumatism With Liniment

A man living near here suffered severe rheumatism and used Chamberlain's Liniment as advised by C. P. Rayder of Patience Mill New York. After a few days he walked in straight and paid for another bottle saying he wants it in a house at all times because it cured him.

Chamberlainn C. P. Rayder Patien Mill N. Y Adv

Dangerous Curve Ahead on Matrimony Tonight

Farmers grow impatient for spring work as weather holds back oats and early term tasks. Indications point to reduced sown acreage of cats due to uncertain conditions and the pace of matrimonial plans.

Big League Star Sought By Indianapolis Team

Lloyd Reid Christenbury a high batting threat from the Nationals circles joins Indianapolis infield plans. He will pair at second or short with Eddie Sicking while Jay Kirke covers first and Spud Campbell at third. Veteran Steve Yerkes may win a regular place. Christenbury trained at Davidson College and hit .324 with 26 steals in 137 Memphis games.

Lloyd Reid Christenbury Iwan Boston Nationals Indianapolis American Association Nationals Majors Indianapolis Smith Indians Indianapolis M Eddie Sicking Jay Kirke Spud Campbell Franklin College Steve Yerkes Christenburg Davidson College North Carolina Chattanooga Memphis

Doyle Skirmish Sparks Baseball League Hearing

Jack Doyle of the Cubs faced league officials on a charge tied to a confrontation with Indianapolis manager Jack Hendricks. Worthy of note, Doyle defended himself by recalling past umpire remarks and asserting restraint during exchanges.

Jack Doyle Cubs American Association League Jack Hendricks Indianapolis

Aldridge Joins Cubs As Pitching Ace

Vic Aldridge former Indianapolis star and Danville Normal pitcher signs with the Chicago Cubs. He is introduced to professional baseball by the Indianapolis team and now becomes one of the Cubs' pitching aces.

Aldridge Vic Aldridge Danvlle Indianapolis Cubs Vic

Kirke Bat Power Sparks Winning Run For Indianapolis

Jay Kirke, first baseman for Indianapolis in the American Association, draws $25 000 value for his bat. Baltimore passed on signing him to replace Bentley, boosting Indianapolis with his hard hitting. Kirke’s past outputs include helping Louisville win the 1921 world series and aiding Indianapolis in the 1917 inter league series with Toronto.

Jay Kirke Baltimore W. C. Smith Indians Kirke Bentley Giants American Association Indianapolis Louisville Tex Covington Orioles Colonels Toronto

Golf Declared Harmful to Diamond Stars by Magnates

Magnates of the American Association rule golf a taboo during the regular season. They argue morning golf drains energy and interferes with afternoon games, and they say the golf stroke misaligns the batting eye. Players contest that golf does not damage the batting eye.

American Association

Glasses Help This Pitcher In Major League Baseball

The article notes pitchers and players wearing glasses, including Carmen Hill of Indianapolis who gained attention when John McGraw sought him for the Giants. It mentions Lee Meadows, Pertica, and Greasy Neale wearing glasses, highlighting a trend of eye protection aiding performance.

Carmen Hill Indianapolis Hill John McGraw Smith Giants Lee Meadows Phillies Pertica St. Louis Cardinals Neale Cincinnati Reds Washington and Jefferson Virginia State

Armco Club Supt Gains 30 Pounds On Tanlac

J M Simpson superintendent of the Armco Club Zanesville Ohio reports a dramatic weight gain of thirty pounds after using Tanlac. He says he previously weighed 155 pounds and lacked energy but now weighs 285 pounds with a strong appetite and renewed vigor. Tanlac is marketed by druggists with over 35 million bottles sold.

J. M. Simpson Armco Club Zanesville Ohio Tanlac Ady

Real Estate Transfers Recorded by Recorder Compton

Real estate transfers list multiple deeds with names, lot numbers, plats and counties. Notable entries include Beasley to Wilson for lot 66 in Attica and Winer to Crane for lot 76 in Veedersburg with varying sums, plus several nominal or affection deeds in Covington and Kingman.

Recorder Compton David H. Beasley Porter C. Wilson City of Attica Alex Winer Anna Crane City of Veedersburg Francis A. Clawson Anna Clawson Covington Lafayette B. Wilson Alexander T. Sayers Tippecanoe County Albert S. Cleveland Veedersburg

Local Notes And Visitors In Elkhart Area

Dan Alkire returns for the summer in Elkhart. Arch gate keeper Mr. Al Board comes back to his post. Rev C G Winters will fill regular appointment Sunday morning and evening. Miss Lotta Robinson of Lafayette visits home folks. Mr and Mrs L D Reed spend Easter in Danville Illinois with James Marlatt family. A large crowd attends C and C Sunday school class supper raising a neat sum. James Zick and wife move to a farm near Attica. Mack Beymer guest in Covington.

Denny Dugan Attica C. G. Winters James Zick

Indigestion and Constipation Helped by Chamberlain's Tablets

Mrs. George Stroup of Solvay New York reports severe indigestion and unresponsive appetite prior to using Chamberlain's Tablets. She says the remedy aided digestion strengthened her health and cured her constipation in time.

Chamberlain George Stroup Solvay N. Y Adv

Our Leading Citizen at Lyric With Meighan Wilson and Roberts

A humorous big screen feature titled Our Leading Citizen plays at the Lyric on Wednesday with stars Thomas Meighan Lois Wilson and Theodore Roberts delivering a broad comedic performance for local audiences.

Thomas Meighan Lois Wilson Theodore Roberts

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