22 Apr 1904
Page 5
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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 22, 1904
Page
5
Mr Coyete Bakers article presents a Japanese viewpoint on Korea and the tensions with Russia. He argues Japan seeks reform and uplift for Korea, not conquest, and highlights mutual cultural debt and progress. Baker, born in Japan, offers insider insight into Japanese attitudes and aims.
In 1868 General Sheridan organized Forsyth to lead a volunteer company of hunters and Civil War veterans to counter Indian unrest after the Kansas Pacific Railway expansion. They faced a superior Cheyenne force led by Roman Nose at Becher's Island, a dramatic frontier clash noted in Brady's May Pearson description.
We humbly thank neighbors and friends for sympathy and kindness during the illness and after the death of our husband and father.
Blackwood's Magazine describes early lighting practices including two substitutes for carpiles: the ancient oil lamp called the crousie a triangular metal saucer with an inner movable dish and a wick flame fed by pitch or rush cut at full moon. and the bog candle from resinous primeval fir logs dried by fireside.
AJapanese woman rejected by her lover enacts a ritual revenge by dressing in a dress and wooden sandals at night. She carries a mirror and a straw effigy, nails it to a sacred tree, and prays for the man’s death while promising to remove the nails if granted.
A fragmentary local note describes a flower undergoing a color shift from white to blue then pink and finally a deep red as sunlight and warmth affect petals. The text sketches a dramatic transformation of a lily white rose over time with changing hues.
A visitor describes a Chinese auction where the auctioneer presents wares and bidders silently signal price with a sleeve gesture. The top bidder quietly secures the item while only the buyer and seller know the exact amount. The scene shows no spoken exchange or visible bids.
The text urges kindness on a personal journey toward goals. It emphasizes leaving a trail of cheerful words and self sacrifice over mere physical or mental effort to achieve success.
A cryptic fragment describes protest and devotion using metaphorical language about love and water. The text appears as stream of consciousness with garbled phrases and missing context, lacking clear event, person, or place names. Further readable details are needed to form a complete record.
The fragment cites a Washington Star quote claiming the man in Angora would cause harm and referencing a governor of a soothing airup. The text is garbled and unclear, but centers on a direst composer and political intrigue with a political figure.
Dialogue shows wife asking if poison exists in the house and proposing to poison angel cake for mice. Husband confirms presence and agrees it would work. The exchange highlights a cold, practical approach to pest control.
A private citizen recalls a moment when three burglars crawled through a kitchen window as the clock chimed. The great detective asks which of the trio was struck by the time, underscoring a curious crossfire of wit and crime.
Local item list notes illnesses with measles in Foster and travel by residents including Louis Clem and Frank Craig. Social events include a State Line Epworth League entertainment and a silver wedding with sixty five guests. Fires destroy homes of Gabriel Cause and Wa Dixon brothers with minimal property saved.
May 5 and 6 event at J Loeb's Stores highlights mens best suits at lowest prices. Storewide discounts promote a Wimodaughsis fundraiser with special deals and limited stock.
Eighty third birthday celebrated at Lu cinda Fulton home. Seven children including three sons and four daughters joined by thirty seven grandchildren and eighteen visiting friends. Guests arrived with baskets and gifts as Grandma Fulton, lively and central, hosted a memorable dinner noted for pastries.
Commissioner G A Law traveled to Hossville Alabama for a family reunion celebrating the fiftieth wedding anniversary of P V Law. The Newtons family formerly resided there and several members are deceased while others are scattered. the gathering aimed to honor the couple and mark a cheerful reunion.
After the Festive Bass Don Patton and J G Evans fled Wednesday to Coal Creek for fishing. A hard day's work up and down the creek against a stiff breeze yielded one poor little deluded bass. It was even too early for the frog to chirch.
Logan Ward and Miss Marguerite Kelly were married by Father Tremmel at the Catholic parsonage in a quiet ceremony. The couple plans a small reception with close family and friends.
Local and persona items report on sales at J Loeb stores and Haas ads. Community notices include church supper April 29 and May Social May 5 6. Mentions of visitors doctors and farmers with brief city names and events.
Erasmus Vickery returns from Oklahoma and reports flourishing Territory. Trade: Danville Illinois property paying 12 percent for Covington Indiana property or farm. Address box 865 Covington Indiana. Elsewhere an ad for McCay East End Meat Market promises young cannerst meat and reliable delivery by phone.
Mr E A Stith and daughter Shiloh visit Mrs Smiths parents. Mr and Mrs W T Conner return to Terre Haute on Wednesday. In his absence Mrs Smith discovers her husband built a neat seven room home as a surprise.
Charles Naylor of Terre Haute, formerly with Klee man & Co., is now employed by the Leader and began work last Monday. He comes highly recommended and the Leader is fortunate to have secured him.
Report states work on the consolidated traction line from Indianapolis to Crawfordsville will begin soon and be pushed to rapid completion. Construction of the Crawfordsville power house is expected to be completed in a short time.
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