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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1912
Page
3
A witty witty exchange from the Washington Times noting a man in disguise as a young woman and a husband’s reaction. The remark highlights perception based on appearance over attire and satire of crossdressing in a brief humorous moment.
The Indianapolis Military band directed by Harry C. Kraussman is Indiana’s largest concert band. It has performed at the Indiana State Fair for over twenty years and will feature more musicians than ever, with Miss Anna Woodward of Chicago as soprano soloist.
State board enforces no pass rule at Indiana State Fair with electric gate registration for all visitors. Admission remains 50 cents adults 25 cents children, vehicles free. Board members oversee departments and judges across livestock, cattle, swine, poultry, horticulture, and more with new fruit show trays reflecting market sorting advances.
The Washington Herald excerpt quotes a Seattle man recounting Alaska pioneer experience in temperatures down to 80 degrees below zero. He notes exposed ears and nose freeze after a quarter mile, children still attend school with proper protection, and breathing cold air risks pneumonia. He describes protective gear for humans and horses, including breathing bags and a parky hood, and cites Northwest Mounted Police practices in Canada.
Advertises Jericho Leaves as a natural laxative that relieves constipation without drugs. Claims they cleanse the system gently, soothe intestinal tissues, and stimulate organs. Available by mail from Jericho Leaves Importing Co. Buffalo, New York, with money-back guarantee and mention of the local paper.
Miss Dunfee will perform with Patrick Conway's New York band at the Indiana fair horse shows. The event spans afternoon and evening during the week of September 2.
The public is informed of Herman Miller Dry Cleaning and Dyeing Works at 105 N Walnut St Danville Illinois offering dry cleaning and dyeing of ladies and mens garments at low prices. Goods sent by express receive prompt attention. 28 years in business.
The Covington Common Council resolves toGrade and improve the north side of Pearl street from Third to Tenth and the south side from Third to Ninth, building a five foot cement sidewalk to the city grade. Public notice by two weekly Covington Republican publications. Meeting recorded August 1912 with Mayor approval.
The trustees of Troy Township propose at the annual meeting to set city expenditures and tax levies for 1913. Estimates include township expenditures 1 68 00 with 16 cents tax per hundred, local tuition 32460 00 with 8 cents tax, special school 1968 00 with 16 cents tax, road tax 83075 00 with 4 cents tax, and additional road tax 4404 00 with 4 cents tax. total recommended expenditures 9497 00 and total tax levy to be determined. Total taxables 1 230 000 and 167 polls. Charles A Brown, Trustee. Covington Indiana August 1913.
Trustee Starkey announces a meeting at Faltot Towerstip for September 3rd at 2 PM to review estimated township expenditures and various taxes. The proposal lists rates and totals including land and improvements valuation, personal property value, mortgage exemption credit, and net taxable property, with poll taxes and overall tax figures for the township.
The Trustee of Van Huren Township Fountain County proposes expenditures and tax levies for 1913 at the Advisory Board meeting in Veederaburg on September 2 with 2 o’clock pm. Items include township expenditures 2741 dollars local tuition publicity road and additional road taxes 1218 dollars library 913.67 dollars and other items 125000 dollars with respective tax rates per hundred dollars. Taxables show net property 1282070 dollars after mortgage exemptions 40010 dollars. polls total 2. Guy Haas Trustee dated August 2 1912.
In Fountain Circuit Court September Tern 1912 notice is given that Thomas A. Clifton as Executor has filed his final account for Permelia Crane deceased and it will be examined Sep 5, 1922. Heirs creditors orlegatees must appear and show cause why the account should not be approved and prove heirship. Robert N. Voliva attorney.
The Trustee of Richland School Township Fountain County Indiana invites bids for a direct indirect steam heating and ventilating system and repairs for a two story brick school building at Mellott Indiana. Bids due 8 PM at the Township Trustee’s office. Security bond or certified check of 500 dollars required with bid. Plans on file at the Township School Trustee’s office Mellott. The right to reject any or all bids reserved. Eli as S Waggoner Trustee.
Well known Rice Lake minister Rev. D Schneider credits Vinol with curing a severe year long stomach trouble after three months bedridden and four bottles, endorsing the tonic. The ad notes national endorsements, a twelve year money back plan, and local sale by Manford Doran, Druggist Ceviagtes.
The Indiana State Fair opens Labor Day with a premier horse show featuring a total prize pool of 7280 dollars, far ahead of nine other large state fairs. The Coliseum display and nightly concerts by Patrick Conway's Band and soprano Miss Josephine Dunfee highlight a grand program including parades, ribbon contests, and a vibrant midway with new attractions and illuminated buildings for all-day and night viewing.
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