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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1912
Page
3
A horse notes the mule in a temper kicking boards from an urn. The remark, One of those fresh air cranks, echoes the scene as Buffalo Mixprese appears in the account.
In Gloucester New Jersey Daniel Miller and Harry Taylor hauled a five foot four inch aquatic beast from a shad net. The creature with four feet long teeth and a cone tail fought Miller for five minutes before landing in Miller’s boathouse. Smithsonian scientists will identify it after local authorities examine the odd fishlike monster.
The Viscountess Benoist l Azy wife of the French naval attache is noted as a versatile hostess in Washington society. She wrote and starred in a short French comedy performed in the playhouse with a special box for 32 guests and a supper for 55 afterward. Her young daughter is a noted favorite.
In Rising Sun Maryland physicians say scarlet fever germs remaining in a house for thirty years caused illness in Stanley McCardell son of Mr and Mrs Luther McCardell of New Valley. Several deaths occurred in the house and dust from old wallpaper revealed fever germs after interior alteration.
Central Village Connecticut reports a worker named Van Nessa exhibits sweating on only one side of the body while the opposite side remains dry. Doctors investigate this peculiar condition and the man jokes that his German heritage dried up the French part of him, attributing the odd symptom to ancestry.
A Senate report accompanying a bill to create a public health service warns preventable causes kill seven per thousand in the United States, costing 630000 lives and two trillion dollars in economic loss, with impacts on labor and pensions. It cites polluted water, adulterated food, foul air, poor ventilation, and disease.
In the Senate cloakroom Senator Bradley recounted paying with a $5 bill at a drug store for cough drops. The clerk reportedly provided change using a $2.50 gold piece, a $2 bill, a quarter and two dimes, solving the puzzle of making the exact amount.
Two Italian naval officers invented a wireless compass to determine bearings of ships in fog. The device points to the exact direction of wireless signals from each lighthouse, allowing precise identification of signaling stations and thus the ship’s position.
A humorous juristic joke contrasts a wife who gives the cold shoulder when her husband asks for food with the rejoinder that it’s acceptable if she understands his preference for cold shoulder. The exchange plays on dining and marital prerogatives in a light tone.
A fragmentary line features two speakers discussing a pony and brandy in a curious exchange. The text hints at slang or coded speech, with contrasts between a horse of spirit and a pony of liquor, leaving context unclear.
Readers are advised to send all periodical orders, especially for Pictorial Review, National Food Magazine, Today’s Magazine and Opportunity, to the Magazine Circulation Company at 327 333 So Learborn Street Chicago Illinois. They offer a magazine guide with prices and info on combining titles at the lowest cost.
Jericho Leaves touted as a natural laxative from the Holy Land, offering gentle cleansing without irritation. The ad promises palatable, harmless leaves sold in 25 cent cloth sacks by mail from The Jericho Leaves Importing Co., Buffalo, with money back if unsatisfied.
An official vote authorizes sidewalk reconstruction along Pearl and Third to Ninth streets in Covington. The five foot wide concrete sidewalk will follow city plans, with property owners notified to appear September 19 to object. Public notices to run in the Covington Republican twice weekly.
In the Fountain Circuit Court estate of Martha Cline deceased Will Cline administrator has filed final settlement vouchers for court approval on September 28 creditors heirs must appear to show cause and prove heirship at the stated time Lewis attorney.
In Fountain Circuit Court September Term 9h notice is given that Thomas A. Clifton as Executor has filed an account for formal settlement of Permelia Crane deceased. The examination will be Sept 6 191 at which heirs creditors or legatees must appear to show cause why the account should not be approved. Heirs must appear to prove heirship. Robert N. Voliva attorney for estate.
In a fragmentary notice contractors are urged to bid on a local public works project. The advertisement references a bidding process and the involved authority, but the exact items, dates, and contact details are not readable. Entities are unclear due to the damaged OCR text.
A 1912 notice outlines bids for heating and ventilation systems for Richdorte Township's Newtown school, with state standards, bond security, and plans on file in Mellott. Bid bonds of 500 dollars required, four costs listed, and right to reject bids reserved.
West Baden Indiana resident Misa Alta Abel describes being a wreck and tired. Vinci cod liver oil tonic is credited with restoring her health and strength. The ad promises a money back guarantee if no improvement and lists a local druggist.
This piece describes a bedroom wrapper style suitable for travel and home use. It notes belting options, soft Japanese fabrics, crepe with violet wistaria on cream, and affordable colorful prints. Also mentions plain lawns, shallie, china silk, and summer-weight flannel as suitable materials.
Malines and Chantilly fabrics with pleated and embroidered chiffon and tulle appear in dainty tunics and lace coordinated skirts. Dainty tunics of broderie Anglaise and silk muslin feature in muslin and lawn summer frocks, praised for coolness and charm for young girls. Tunics in muslin and lawn also drape over satin charmeuse for a refined look.
The article notes extensive use of very coarse lace as trimming on linen and casement cloth gowns. It describes insertion strips joined by herringbone and made up into overslips for plain silk waist attire.
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