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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1912
Page
7
The piece argues for simple straight hung curtains as most stylish and durable. It notes shifts away from lambrequins and bustles toward mission style, with plain net curtains edged simply or with modest medallions. Exterior view improves when white curtains hang, rings aid movement, and hems accommodate a brass rod.
A fashion note praises Maire ribbons for trimming gowns this season. Exotic picot edges, velvet borders, moire ribbons with gold cords, and chiffon velvet trims are highlighted. Red shades from pink to wine dominate brocaded designs, with amber and brown tones prevalent in current trends.
A hat described as one of the most charming examples of a ttuma style features a white velvet swath with black paradise plume atop it.
Pretty little umbrellas for the mall girl feature black or bie silk covers with natural wand handles and a sterling silver top.
National Geographic Magazine describes Mongolia's lamas in tents and temples. It notes two lamaseries, about 2000 lamas, and Lume as a major theological center with gold wheel prayer wheels turning in the wind.
A powerful peliznite blast in Nanaimo B C killed twelve workers. The force lifted a rail thirty feet, twisted it around a tree trunk like piano wire, and cut into the wood, illustrating one of the era s most potent explosive mixes of nitro glycerin nitro cotton sodium nitrate sodium carbonate and wood pulp.
A French corporal, twelve years ago, survived twenty eight days without food or drink after falling into a disused mine near Brest. He was rescued from a depth near 100 feet in a weakened state and later recovered. A parallel claim notes a pig entombed in chalk cliffs at Dover surviving 160 days but greatly reduced in weight.
The mousedeer or chevrotain is among the smallest hoofed animals, under twelve inches tall at the shoulder with brown fur speckled yellow. It walks on the tips of its hooves giving a knee-less impression, lacks horns or antlers, but males have large upper canine tusks. it is very timid and hides in the jungle, feeding at dawn and dusk.
The piece notes England's growing appreciation for open city spaces and the drive to preserve ancient landmarks. It references recurring Times articles warning of threats to historic sites and the funding typically mobilized to save such properties.
A girl asks if she should take a household economics course offered for 300 dollars. The father, a judge, says no and that she will get one for free after marriage.
In a Washington Star excerpt Gwendolin asks her father if Baron Fucash sought her hand in marriage. Mr. Cumrox clarifies the baron did not request his daughter's future but discussed a marriage settlement and the family pocketbook.
A witty exchange from the New York Globe questions Henry’s capitalization revealing a starchy dispute over proper noun treatment. The stenographer’s quip targets Mrs. Grimbattie while Mrs. Grimbattle corrects the capitalization of Henry.
A brief Chicago News quip notes that a girl famed for beauty should avoid an ugly frame of mind, reflecting fashionable wit of the era.
A reflection on belief guiding a journey, where faith in a map's acceptance propels the voyage forward. The message emphasizes trust in directions and the courage to embark despite uncertainty.
A Cincinnati Times-Star correspondent recalls a humorous episode where Jim Smith pursues a burglar carrying silver. The burglar flees, knocks into a patrolman, and both end up at the station. The burglar is discharged after the case hinges on imperfect identification while Smith is jailed for carrying a pistol without a license. The magistrate sets Smith to $1,000 bond to await the grand jury.
Edward Everett contrasts his love for the United States with respect for England as the cradle of liberty and the homeland of his forefathers. He honors England’s role in religious liberty and cultural legacy while urging warmth for one’s native land and the works of Shakespeare and Milton.
The 1911 anthracite industry in Pennsylvania is highly concentrated with about 75 percent of mines producing over 100000 tons and nearly all output from this group. Mines over 200000 tons each accounted for 87.2 percent of total production, averaging 444697 tons per mine, up from 419035 in 1910 and 286688 in 1909.
The Hohenzollern family lineage begins with Thassilo who built Hohenzollern Castle around 800. Frederick of Nuremberg became Elector of Brandenburg in 1417. The Prince of Hohenzollern abdicated in 1849 in favor of Prussia. Charles of Roumania was elected prince in 1866, and Leopold’s Spain throne bid in 1870 withdrew amid Franco Prussian tensions.
Dried and smoked abalone meat cured in southern California ports draws high prices from Oriental importers. Some sales reach 300 dollars per ton. Divers are sometimes used to harvest the mollusk with an experienced diver surfacing two tons of meat and shells.
The article suggests children may craft doll outfits for Christmas gifts. A pair of dolls in sweaters with a Teddy bear between them makes a charming, homemade present. It encourages personal, heartfelt creations to spread Christmas spirit.
A brief account states that in 1844 Mr. Dobson sketched a seasonal card which pleased a friend. He lithographed the design and sent it to twenty five friends, proving the idea’s appeal and popularizing the Christmas card as a season staple.
A Christmas activity describes a candle blowing game requiring mother’s permission and adult supervision. Children stand blindfolded before a lit tiny tree, take steps forward turn, walk, and blow to extinguish candles. the player who blows out the most candles wins a prize.
The article notes Christmas card playing as a surviving custom once forbidden by Henry VII. and later kept alive despite the statute’s obsolescence. It recalls Sir Roger de Coverley in the early eighteenth century sending hogs puddings and a pack of cards to every poor family in the parish.
Excerpt reflects Ebenezer Scrooge era scenes with Tiny Tim Fezziwig and festive lines. It evokes Christmas blessings and charitable spirit as Dickens notes Dickensian warmth and imagery with pudding cooling and revelry.
Christmas in France is described as primarily a religious festival rather than a time for family gatherings or merriment. The article emphasizes its spiritual significance over secular celebrations.
A playful verse describes hidden Christmas surprises in homes and the joy of secrecy. It parallels Jack Horner with Mrs Hubbard as gifts await discovery behind doors cushions and wrappings, urging children to avoid peeking on Christmas morning.
I W Rivers of Willamette plans a coast trip after a fortune teller told him he would find Captain Kidds treasure in a cave near Nestucca beach marked by a cross and horse shoe. He claims a log at the cave holds the fortune and says two trips are needed to retrieve it while seeking capital.
Dana Burbank of Barnard, aged 81, walked five miles to attend an old folk ball in White River Junction. He learned to dance at 76 and now enjoys dancing, saying it brings joy and keeps him from feeling aged, while noting he would like to try dances like the tango or bunny hug.
Philadelphia. Dr J E Sweet assistant professor of surgical research at University of Pennsylvania faced 400 bail on a cruelty charge from the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. Miss Henrietta Ford Ogden testified she entered kennels weekly for months to document the vivisection practices and described a device likened to a gallows used to break animal backs. Magistrate Haggerty condemned the alleged device while noting university needs for experiments. Samuel S Geyer said faculty ordered removal of cruelty evidence during vivisection bill debate but practices continued after the measure failed.
Ithaca N Y figures from Scroll and Spade show 1 069 Cornell undergraduates are partially self supporting with total yearly earnings of 184 906 dollars or 173 dollars per person This covers 32 percent of college expenses 573 794 dollars Only 123 students earn their room and board Individual earnings span 100 200 dollars for 380 men 200 300 dollars for 218 men 300 400 dollars for 51 men 400 500 dollars for 31 men and over 500 dollars for 42 men.
Mrs. Caroline McGregor aged eighty four of Brazil Indiana is reported cutting her third set of teeth. Eight teeth of the third set have already emerged preventing her from wearing her false set.
Secretary Wilson recounts a Washington story about a long headed farmer who hopes for a stiff breeze at an auction. The farmer explains that wind makes grain appear thicker by making heads look multiple times larger, fooling bidders.
At a dinner in Arden Upton Sinclair declares patriotism is dying while internationalism grows. He notes people love all countries, not just their own, capturing a moment of cross national sentiment.
Yale coach Clarence Alcott recalled a legendary 1910s Thanksgiving clash where two top teams played faultless football with no injuries. He noted it was magnificent yet not football as spectators sighed at the lack of roughness and contact.
Ty Congressman Henry voices cynicism about an international marriage of convenience in Washington. Two men discuss the earl and Miss Lotta Golde with jokes about finances and devotion, noting the earl's eagerness for bonds and allowances.
Justice Levenson in Baltimore raised alimony rates citing high living costs. He said women will thank him, while many men with marital troubles fear higher payments and cite cynical views akin to a proverb about the “next best thing to no write is to good write.”
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