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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1923
Page
6
Nine Midwestern colleges plan twenty six geological expeditions this summer to study oil prospects and earth history. The piece notes quirky science ambitions and contrasts with modern pop culture and salaries in sports and entertainment.
The Save-a-Life league, founded seven years ago in New York, urges talking over crises to prevent suicide. It notes that proper equipment could save thousands yearly and cites Salvation Army's London branch as similar outreach. In the US last year women accounted for about one third of crisis reports, with 1839 suicides in New York City alone.
President Warren G Harding died suddenly at 7 30 p m in San Francisco from a cerebral stroke. A special train carries his body to Washington for state funeral as crowds across the nation bow heads in grief and officials announce the death.
Timeline of Warren G. Harding from birth in 1865 at Blooming Grove Ohio to his 1923 death includes early work as a newspaper publisher 1884 state senate election 1898 lieutenant governor 1903 failed governor bid 1910 US Senate 1914 presidential nomination 1920 election and 1921 inauguration.
Jud Tunkins says his wife believes every man should work long hours at his regular job and not interfere with house cleaning. He advocates men do their share without idling at home.
A West African native of giant stature was invited to sing into a phonograph to record native tunes. His powerful voice wrecked the machine, preventing recording.
The Columbia berry, claimed as the largest yet found, reaches up to 2% inches long and 1% inches thick and was introduced in 1921 from its Andean homeland.
In dialect humor Charcoal Eph proclaims he has no more religion than he needs yet plans to contribute before shouting Amen and drowning the organ, declaring he will give without changing a nickel.
Calvin Coolidge was sworn in as the thirtieth president at Plymouth Notch at 2 47 a m after the death of Warren G Harding. He pledged to carry out Harding policies with broad cooperation and noted God would guide the nation. The heart of the capitol move followed the telegrams from San Francisco.
The world’s most valuable carriage, built for Charles X of France, is preserved at the palace of Trianon in Versailles. From pole to hind wheel it is heavily gilded and its cost exceeded $200,000.
A compact wisdom saying urges mastering one’s craft and materials, taking responsibility, and avoiding fear as the path to true work mastery. It frames work as mastery over tools and process rather than servitude to tasks.
A study suggests a U.S. senator delivering a normally modulated speech could filibuster an entire day with energy equivalent to less than a foot of sound, prompting questions about speaker stamina and legislative procedure.
A reflective line about courage and resilience. It asserts the world rewards bravery, adapting to bold actions and confronting fear rather than avoiding it. This compact aphorism emphasizes taking a stand to shape one’s path and experiences.
Spiritualistic Sunday schools in England show progress with about 15 000 attendees, sparking efforts to convert some to mediums as powerful figures back the backlash. A separate note mentions messy laundry with handkerchiefs, suggesting wash tips using Red Cross Ball Blue after good soap.
A Wayside restaurant keeper explains a roadside mint patch is used as a decoy to attract patrons. He notes customers smell it and inquire, then feel obligated to order buttermilk or similar items. The exchange suggests the mint lures diners to the restaurant.
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