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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1910
Page
4
Tariff Debate Notes Feed Farm Costs Drift
Hoes are off two dollars ninety cents and cattle priced at fifty cents per hundred. The shift is noted as unlikely to be fully charged to the tariff, suggesting broader cost pressures on farming inputs.
Will Local Option Question Dominate Indiana Campaign
The local option issue becomes the central concern in the Indiana State campaign with voters watching closely. No other question resonates as strongly with the public, shaping strategy and messages across parties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Republicans Poised for County Ticket Ambition
The piece suggests it will be worth a candidate's time to run on the Republican ticket in Fountain County as signs point to a courthouse filled with Republican office holders. The tone hints at broad party gains in upcoming local elections.
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Fountain County
Court House
Loyalty’s true compass guides conscience and self respect
A moral critique from The Outlook states that loyalty to a party does not require compromising conscience or self respect. True loyalty targets the core political principles the leader interprets, the organization promotes, and the platform embodies.
Roosevelt Returns Urges Republicans to Back Taft Policies
Ex President Roosevelt urges Republicans to support President Taft and the administration from the ground up. He questions the party’s direction and asks whether returning power to the opposition would improve conditions. He calls for Republicans to back reform pledges and retire dissenters.
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Roosevelt
United States
Taft
Republican Party
World's Largest Hothouse Erected for American Beauty Roses
A hothouse in North Wales Pennsylvania rises as the world’s largest glass structure devoted to growing American Beauty roses. It will house 100000 bushes under 700 by 172 feet, 36 feet high, with 12214 tons of glass and 65 tons of piping for steam heating. Temperature will stay near 60 degrees in winter. Roses sell from six to eighteen dollars per dozen during peak social season.
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North Wales
van Norden
Bequest Funds Scholarship for Women at International College
Myria VM McClure of Springfield Massachusetts died recently and left 36000 to the International college. The income is to be awarded to young women who complete the entire college course, establishing a scholarship fund once known as the Aneken college in her will.
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Myria VM. McClure
Springfield
Mass
International College
The
Pees Aneken College
Gulf Stream water reaches Norway coast in two years
It is estimated that the Gulf Stream water takes about two years to travel from Florida to the coast of Norway, outlining the long voyage of ocean currents across the Atlantic.
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Gulf Stream
Florida
Norway
A Lost Art inlaying Steel Blades Revealed
A historical note describes a steel secret once held by India showing inlaying with gold on steel blades. The craft aimed to strengthen the blade without impairing temper, preserving a technique revered for its unique artistry.
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India
Gould
Itv
Cactus Spin Spurs Mexico Toothpick Trade
The spines of a hed plant in Mexico are sold as toothpicks with one plant occasionally yielding up to fifty thousand spines, reflecting a niche agricultural byproduct and trade.
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Mexico
Pole Star shown to circle celestial pole for practicality
The pole star marks the celestial pole for practical use though not exactly on it. Like other stars it describes a small circuit around the mathematical pole, a circle too tight to be seen without aid.
Spools and manners in Swiss meals of 1580
Montaigne noted in 1580 Switzerland that every person at table had a spoon. The observation highlights customs around table setting and hospitality in that era.
The Bluefish a Fierce Sea Predator
The bluefish is described as an unmitigated sea butcher able to overwhelm other fish. It attacks menhbaden with ferocity, causing chaos on the coast and leaving casualties in its wake.
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Menhbaden
Bamboo Lighthouse Powers Against Waves in Japan
A bamboo lighthouse reportedly used in Japan is said to resist heavy seas and not rot like standard wood, indicating exceptional durability and strength in coastal beacon design.
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Japan
An Effect of Alcohol on the Drunkard’s Voice
The loud voice of a drunkard is not a wish to dominate but a consequence of alcohol dulling hearing nerves. The treatise explains how intoxication alters perception and vocal effort, producing a boisterous tone as sensory input diminishes and reflexes misfire.
A Nerve Test for Neurasthenia Courts Test
An English court describes a nerve test for neurasthenia requiring a man to stand with head erect eyes closed and whistle. The ruling states a neurasthenic subject cannot perform this task.
Ancient Roman Detention Methods Out on Ball Discussed
In ancient Rome four methods detained the accused: common jail, commitment to a military guard, guardians in the consuls homes, and security for appearance known as out on ball.
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Rome
The Old Headdress in Eighteenth Century England
Fashionable women kept their elaborate headdresses untouched for weeks, reflecting social ritual and prestige in 18th century England. The practice highlighted ongoing etiquette, beauty norms, and the care required to maintain intricate coiffures amid court and social obligations.
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England
Sing to Their Oxen in France Fields Tradition
In France oxen that work in the fields are regularly sung to as encouragement to exertion and no peasant doubts the animals listen with pleasure.
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France
Polished Steel Lacquer Recipe in 19th Century Finish
To prevent rust on polished steel dissolve one ounce of bleached shellac in one and one fifth pints of spirit of wine. Warm the steel and apply a flowing coat of this lacquer.
Walnut vs Mahogany in Fine Furnishings
The passage argues walnut surpasses mahogany for furniture and cabinet work, noting walnut's superior hardness warp resistance polishability grain variety and richer appearance as it ages.
Codfish Lines and Gear Costs Highlight Tradeoffs
The notes describe codfish lines typically eight miles long with 4,680 hooks able to catch about 2,500 cod. Such long lines carry a price around $2,000, illustrating the scale and expense of traditional fishing gear.
Gold Teeth Cleaner Advice for Dental Care
The article notes gold teeth are harder to clean than natural teeth or porcelain fakes because food causes gum buildup on them. Tepid water is the best cleanser, though soda or borax can be used on the brush for cleaning.
Silver coins and their weights described
The passage explains coin weights by comparing denominations. Two half dollars do not weigh as much as one silver dollar, two twenty five cent pieces are lighter than a half dollar, and thirteen dimes equal the weight of one silver dollar.
Radical remedy tale dates to Zalencus in 5th century BC
A radical cure for inebriety attributed to Zalencus who flourished about 500 B C. He ordered that any invalid who drank wine against his orders should be put to death. The piece contrasts ancient harsh views with modern attitudes toward alcohol.
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Zalencus
B. C
World Kite Record Flight From Mountain Peak
The Kite Record reports a world record flight reaching S111 feet above sea level from a mountain top. The ascent began at a 79 degree warm point and climbed to a peak of 54 degrees below zero.
Walking Fish Inhabits South Pacific Waters
Walking fish, or pentophthalmus, inhabits the south Pacific. At low tide it moves on land using fins as legs, gliding over shores and returning to water with the waves. Observations note its distinctive gait and sea cave habitats.
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South Pacific
Quieting the Democratic Carp Politics Theme
A terse note on political friction within the Democratic camp, highlighting tensions and the sense that calls for restraint are not yet gaining traction. The comment suggests ongoing struggles over messaging and unity amid a charged political landscape.
County Assessor Race Draws Subtle Contest
A field of candidates for County Assessor is described with doubts about Dochterman being an easy win. The note suggests a hypothetical scenario where Nelse White would practice law in the county seat while declaring legal residence in Van Buren township, framing local political strategy.
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Dochterman
Nelse White
van Buren Township
Billy Thompson Draws Interest for Republican Treasurer Race
No man has declared candidacy for Treas urer as yet. Billy Thompson, with his engaging smile, appears to have captured attention and drawn interest from potential supporters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Billy Thompson
Clerk's Race Narrowed to Sanders and Bryant
Roy Sanders and Fry Bryant are the two leading candidates with Bryant gaining momentum. Bryant has not yet been formally nominated but is widely known and considered a strong contender despite no formal opposition.
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Roy Sanders
Fry Bryant
Mr. Bryant
Ambitious Mortals Eye GOP Roles Amid Delayed Convention
The piece notes many ambitious figures on the Republican side may pursue key positions if the Democratic convention is postponed to serve as an after harvest event, predicting heated competition for top jobs.
Willett Presses Democratic Nomination in Attica Ledger
Will Willett of Rob Roy fought for the Democratic nomination for Representative this morning but says he was misrepresented and denies being the factional candidate. The Attica Ledger notes he should not turn on the friends who supported him.
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Will Willett
Rob Roy
Attica Ledger
Willet
Republican meeting postponed by chairman Marshall
Chairman Marshall after further conferences announced postponement of the general gathering of Republicans scheduled for next Saturday. The meeting is indefinitely postponed as the chairman believes delaying serves the party's interests.
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Marshall
Tom Clifton runs for Representative at Republican county convention
Tom Clifton announced his candidacy for Representative before the Republican county convention. The Covington Republican notes he would be active and useful, promising to take action from start to finish.
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Tom Clifton
The
Covington
Tom
County papers mock each other in partisan slur fight
The Attica Press and the Friend trade derogatory remarks about Clifton. each paper presents as rival party organs with the Press posing as Republican and the Friend as Democrat. Other papers ignore the squabble, while the public sees the animus as a visible, unsightly joke.
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Attica
Clifton
Politician Squibs Arrest Attention In County Papers
Local correspondent notes that Danville papers broadly copy squibs from parties to influence public sentiment at small cost. The latest claims to fix the date of the Republican county convention and warns readers not to be stampeded by such statements.
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Danville
For Sale By All Druggists Fiend Ic Ad
Advertisement states sale by all druggists for a beautiful Savings Hank and Childs Sketch H Book. Each bank contains a Good Luck Penny. Names Scott and Bowne at 499 Pearl Street New York.
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Hank
Child
Scott & Bowne
Pearl St
New York
Candidates For Representative Race Expand Before Convention
The coming Republican convention will feature a strong slate of contenders. Fred Palin and T A Clifton are announced, with Logan citing John T Nixon A S Peacock and I E B Newlin. Shawnee mentions Tom Purdue Thad Meeker. Richland lists C E McKinny joining Palin, aligned with a prior Wes Elwell race, while Lon Linley of Millcreek draws interest from supporters.
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Fred Palin
T. A. Clifton
Logan
John T. Nixon
A. S. Peacock
I. E B. Newlin
Shawnee
Tom Purdue
Thad Meeker
Richland
Palin
C. E. McKinny
Wes Elwell
Lon Linley
Millcreek
Scot Invented Postage Stamps And Their Rise
The article notes James Chalmers of Dundee as the inventor of the postage stamp in 1859 and his death in 1863. It traces England's 1839 decree approving adhesive stamps and the first public use on May 6, 1840, with adoption spreading to the United States, Switzerland, and then Latvia Belgium and France.
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Scot
James Chalmers
Dundee
England
United States
Switzerland
Lavaria
Belgium
France
River Traffic Through Dutch Waterways
The River Lek in Holland and its canal to Amsterdam handle over 60,000 vessels annually, tracing immense traffic across the region and highlighting the busy inland waterway network supporting commerce and transport.
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Lek
Holland
Amsterdam
England's First Windows Arrive in England in Eighth Century
Chronicle notes glass windows first appear in England during the eighth century while observers warn that some seek to separate people from their time as others do from their money, reflecting a mood of anxiety.
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England
Chicago News
Father’s Rights. Glove Box of Domestic Rules
A compact quotation from the Atchison Globe remarks on a father’s supposed rights within the home. It notes a critical view of disapproval when a daughter brings a new young man into the family, framing it as a cultural commentary on domestic authority.
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Atchison Globe
Horrible Disaster Survivor Mention Sparks Fearful Tone
A fragment from the Cleveland Leader quotes grim shock at a catastrophe with the line There was only one survivor and a remark about an impending bore, reflecting wartime era media rhetoric and public unease.
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Cleveland
Nature's Warning on Fatigue and Rest
The passage warns that weariness signals fatigue not illness and urges rest after fatigue. It states a few days of rest can restore health, while continued exertion may prolong recovery and strain both body and mind, urging heed to nature's alarm.
Why undertakers sit with feet up gazing into space
Questioning a common undertaker habit of clerks resting feet on desks and staring blankly. The writer humorously asks why funeral directors’ offices often show a man in a detached, reverent pose behind the rail. He invites readers to explain this peculiar professional demeanor.
Why He Was There Rider in Funeral Procession Provokes Gag
A playful verse from Chicago News depicts a young Clyde in a funeral procession. When asked who was dead he grins and says he came for the ryde. The lighthearted poem riffs on misplaced reasons for attendance at a somber event.
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Clyde
Chicago News
A Poor Traveler and Boston Herd Notes
A Poor Traveler features Hank Stubbs and Amos Green describing travel costs and payments. Bige Miller and Waal are noted with Ame’s chair bound most of the time in relation to the Boston Herd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hank Stubbs
Amos Green
Allus
Miller—Waal
Boston Herd
Not Enough to Hurt Humor Quip Noted by Times
A Kansas City Times brief captures a remark on humor with the line Real humor never hurts. The speaker and a friend trade quips about humor’s harmlessness, reflecting a lighthearted moment in the paper’s page.
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Kansas City Times
Deadly cigar debate echoed in city columns
A fragment from Chicago News riffs on danger and bravado with the line Deadly. Myer-Try one of these long cigars, old man. They measure four to the yard. Gyar-What yard-the graveyard. The quip underscores streetwise bravado and urban mortality in a noir tone.
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Myer
Gyar
Chicago News
Contents of the Mail. A Postman’s Daily Route
The Washington Star notes the daily mail brings mixed thoughts as some receive checks or friendly notes while most people end up with bills, capturing a universal frustration with daily correspondence.
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Washington Star
How was the escaped prisoner dressed
The Baltimore American notes the escaped prisoner wore a cutaway coat and slouch hat, a practical disguise for eluding pursuers. The remark frames the escape with a dry, observational tone characteristic of the period.
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Baltimore
Advice From the Gallery
A brief theatre quip from the Gallery section cites a dramatic actor cry and a witty retort from a gallery spectator about showy virtuosity. The line reflects the era’s sharp stage commentary and the newspaper’s habit of recording witty asides.
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Chicaszio Record-Herald
Gessie Wins First Ball Game As Telephonists Plan Link
Orval Simpson and wife visited Georgetown relatives over Sunday amid extreme cold that damaged fruit. Gessie organized a ball team and won its first game against Perrysville Sunday. Plans are underway to connect a trunk line between this place and Newport, which would link county lines. The Citizens' Telephone Company will hold an election Monday evening to elect officers for the year. James Holt, the current section foreman, will soon move to Terre Haute to manage yards there.
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Gessie
Newport
Citizens' Telephone Company
James Holt
Terre Haute
Not Always A Lesson From The Reading Habit
A brief quotation discusses attitudes toward reading and ignorance. It notes that some girls appear shocked when a man admits he has not read the latest novel or heard the latest poem. The piece highlights unfair judgments based on literary knowledge.
Lane's Family Medicine Promises Quick Relief for Digestive Ailments
An early 20th century advertisement touts Lane's Family Medicine as a remedy for indigestion, stomach issues, constipation, headaches, and general malaise. It claims rapid recovery and urges purchase at druggists for 25 cents, promising satisfaction.
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Lane
Les Almort
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