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Newspaper

Covington Republican

Location

Covington, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Aug 29, 1912

Page

3

Woman's University of New York State Campaign Unveiled

Mrs. James Lees Laidlaw launches a form of women’s political education with a three year course, diploma a ballot, and a nationwide 1915 campaign. The movement aims to extend classes to every town and county in New York with “Victory 1915” as a rallying cry.

Worms University New York State Woman’s University of New York State James Lees Laidlaw Woman's ‘University East Thirty-fourth Street New York City Woman Suffrage Party Fifth Avenue New York Cy Miller

Woman Food Expert Heads Pure Food Lab In Philadelphia

Dr. Mary E. Pennington, chief of the government food research laboratory in Philadelphia, is among the highest paid civil service women. She earns 3000 dollars annually and leads a team of fifteen assistants while advancing egg and poultry preservation methods.

Mary E. Pennington Philadelphia

First English Woman Licentiate in Dental Surgery

Miss Lily Fannie Pain becomes the first English woman admitted by the Royal College of Surgeons of London as a licentiate in dental surgery marking a historic milestone for women in medicine.

Royal College of Surgeons London Lily Fannie Pain

Judges at Indiana State Fair Name Diverse Horse and Cattle Authorities

The Indiana state fair will award prizes Sept 8 with judges from across the country. Notables include Dr. Carl W. Gay of Philadelphia for draft horses, F C Giltner of Eminence Ky for coach and show horses, and Prof. E A Trowbridge of Missouri for saddle horses. Additional experts cover mules, cattle, beef cattle, sheep, swine, and poultry, led by figures such as Senator T. J. Wornall, Thomas Mortimer, C J Martin, and H L Compton among others.

Indiana University of Missouri John E. Vestal Plainfield Ind T. J. Wornall Liberty Missouri Kansas City Thomas Mortimer Nebraska C. J. Martin Chardan Iowa Hugh G. van Pelt Waterloo O 1 Thomas Mortimore H. L. Compton Kyle Ohio U. C. Browse Kendallville Uriah Privett Greensburg G. W. Jessup Rockville Kh. E. Coler Dayton R. C. Wait Cedarville L. MM. Huff Newcastle F. A. Campbell Tipton Tom Vinnedge Columbus Coler Poland China Record Co O. L. McCord Danville Ill American Poultry Association W. C. Pierce Carmel William J. Ritterskamp Princeton J. H. Gwaltney Poseyville

Garden Tales From a Brown Boy

Poem describes contrasting gardens Far from the town and near the city with soot in the air. A brown boy invites a visitor to see his plants including a rose tree daisies mignonette pansies hollyhocks ferns stonecrop and lavender and promises to send a bouquet to town. The visitor learns the boy’s pride in his blossoms and memory of the meeting.

The Fairy Queen Rescues Daisy in Sunny Land

In Sunny Land the fairy Love searches for Daisy after an absence of three days. She learns elves are imprisoned in the moon by a witch and wizard. The queen uses her wand to summon the moon elves, frees Daisy, and punishes the witch and wizard, restoring peace.

Sunny Land Daisy Love Daisy Meadow Witch Wizard

Print deadlines for news items stressed

Notice urges timely submission to ensure print. It warns Wednesday and Thursday are busiest days and that items must be in before Thursday afternoon press time to appear. Delays risk missing publication.

Hall's Catarrh Cure claimed as universal remedy

The advertisement asserts Hall's Catarrh Cure cures catarrh in all stages as a constitutional disease, taken internally to affect blood and mucous surfaces. Proponents offer 100 dollars to any case not cured and urge sending testimonials to C F Cheney & Co in Toledo. Available from all druggists at 75 cents. Also promotes Hall's Family Pills for constipation.

Hali Hall C.F. Cheney & Co Toledo

State fair trotting and pacing meet opens September 8

Indiana Hoosier fair grounds at Indianapolis prepare for a major trotting and pacing show with 26,200 in purses. Stars from leading stables converge for daily races from September 8 to 12 under a point system starting at 1:30 p.m. Special interurban and city streetcar services will run to the gates. Children and teachers ride free on September 9.

Indiana Fair Grounds Indianapolis Hoosier Fair W. L. Talbott Pontiac, N Western Horseman Stake Western Horseman Stake No Ion Miseausas Indiana

What the Birds Say

The excerpt describes how many birds utter distinct calls that resemble human words. It notes the robin, bobwhite, bobolink, thrush, bluejay, cedar bird, and song sparrow each have unique sounds that hint at a language-like bird chatter in the neighborhood.

Bob-olee Bob-O-Link Bobolink Olit

Origin of Cocoanut Spelling Traced to Proofreader Error

Sir Edward Ian Thurn explains at the Royal Horticultural Society in London that the nut now called the cocoanut resembled a monkey face and the Spanish Portuguese coco meaning grin was attached. He notes Johnson’s dictionary had a coconut entry misprinted as cocoanut by a careless proofreader, a spelling kept ever since.

Royal Horticultural Society London Edward Ian Thurn Fiji Johnson

Norwegian Goat Girls and Their Goats

In Norway, a farmer's daughter tends a large goat flock. She watches them as they graze, milks and salts them. A final task involves a salt bag that draws the goats to lick her hand after each dip, and she thus saves and tames the young kids.

Norway

An Undressed Cow

Pollie, aged about two and a half, was returning from grandma's with a family friend. She exclaimed upon passing a neighbor's cow tied to a fence that the cow "isn't dressed yet" and "hasn't any horns on."

Pollie

Flying Fishes Flight Across Water Like Birds

Some fishes possess a notably large side fin enabling brief aerial hops. They swim in groups from a dozen to over a hundred. They leap from water in the same direction and may land more than 200 yards away from where they rose.

The Eagle and the Arrow

Aesop tells of an eagle perched above a hare plotting prey. An archer hidden nearby fires a precise shot mortally wounding the eagle. In its last moment the eagle recognizes the arrow was forged from its own feathers. It laments dying by an arrow born from its own wings.

Aesop

Bucklen's Arnica Salve Promises Quick Pain Relief

An advertisement claims Bucklen's Arnica Salve instantly relieves pain from cat bruises sprains burns and skin injuries. A Clinton Maine resident endorses its soothing effects and claims it can ease fright and tears from injuries. Available for 25 cents at Irvin's drug store.

E. KE. Chamberlain Clinton Irvin Ady

Changes in Wabash Time Adjusts Morning Rail Schedule

A new time card goes into effect Monday for Wabash No. 84 east bound from 7:52 to 7:48 a m No 2 east bound from 1:40 to 1 28 eastbound from 6:20 to 6:02 a m and No 3 west bound from 1:22 to 1:42 a m No 9 west bound from 9:07 to 7:48 a m Towpath morning train departs Attica reaches Covington then Attica with times 89 o clock and 8:56 10:50 and 11:40 am Afternoon service departs Attica 4:05 arrives Covington 4:45 departs Covington 4:50 returns to Attica 5:45.

Attica Covington

Suffered Eczema Fifty Years- Well Now

Mrs. D L Kenney credits Dr Hobson's Eczema Ointment with curing tetter after over fifty years of suffering. The ad urges purchases through druggists or by mail for 50c from Pfeifler Chemical Co St Louis MO Philadelphia PA Adv.

Pfeifler Chemical CO St. Louis Philadelphia

Blow to the Intellect

A Women’s Journal quote portrays a wife discussing her husband’s worn mental state. The speaker notes his mind bears the weight of many original ideas, implying intellectual strain or fatigue. The conversation highlights affectionate concern and humor about mental activity.

Office Promises Ready Bills for Any Kind Requested

A concise note asserts this office can supply any bill type requested, signaling broad legislative support and swift preparation for client needs.

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