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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1913
Page
2
In the realm of fashion a rose pink boudoir jacket of shell silk lines with rose trimming picot lace and rosebuds. A matching cap of net and lace with ribbon garnish accompanies the piece for a delicate intimate ensemble.
The article explains how hatpins should color match their hats. Ebony or jewel set pins suit black hats, while ivory crystal and pearl pins accessorize white ensembles. Amethyst, turquoise, garnet, emerald, and rare gems pair with orchid, blue, red, or green millinery, including exotic hues like lapis lazuli and aquamarine.
The Dry Goods Economist notes spring wraps use novel fabrics such as worsted, silk brocade, charmeuse, and faille. Coats feature draped silhouettes, kimono sleeves, deep yokes, and varied lengths from mid-30s to 40 inches. Cape wraps and hand openings appear, with plain colored chiffons and bordered Balkans also shown.
Afternoon house frocks and fancy blouses feature innovative sleeve designs. Many sleeves end at the elbow with a turned back cuff, while a second net sleeve extends to the wrist. Some gowns use two materials to simulate a single arm covering, with varied cuffs and textures creating a shortened arm effect.
The Lookout Mountain clash on November 24 1863 between Union forces under Hooker and Confederate troops atop the mountain is recounted with details on the cloud enveloping both sides and the first ascent by the Eighth Kentucky led by Captain John Wilson. The piece notes the rare cloud phenomenon and honors Wilson for planting the summit colors. It also briefly mentions Finnish runner Hannes Koiehmainen and his strict regimen.
Chattanooga readers are told the 47 National Encampment of the Grand Army of the Republic will span six days in September to give visitors time to tour the Knoxville National Conservation Exposition. The expo runs September 1 through October 31 and aims to interest those concerned with U S resource conservation.
Chattanooga prepares a large scale program for September 15 to 20 featuring a mock Civil War battle at Snodgrass Hill and demonstrations by U S regular troops. Visitors will enjoy boating on the Tennessee river and hydro aeroplane flights as free attractions during the week.
The Metz family from Barton Maryland fields a nine of brothers led by William J. Metz. Since youngest Charles R. could swing, they have dominated nearby towns, with Scary the pitcher drawing pro scouts but choosing to play for love of the game.
The piece notes fans split over which pitcher is superior with Joe Wood and Walter Johnson. Players who faced both say Johnson appears Wood’s master, while Wood concedes Johnson has advantages in height and reach and speed. Wood has not matched last season’s form this year and may miss time.
France may place sport under a new undersecretary of state in the labor ministry to oversee athletic affairs. The move reflects a progressive view that physical training for the rising generation is as essential as railways and arts.
Pitcher Leonard the Red Sox rookie faced wildness in a recent outing. He discarded his glove toward the bench and received a fresh one, a supposed new alibi for the pitching woes. The claim centers on the glove as the fault behind erratic pitches.
The youngest player, sixteen year old Acosta, signs with Clark Griff Sth manager of the Senators. He is an outfielder eyeing a big league career with Havana as his home base.
The American Bible Society adds the Ibanag New Testament in the Philippines and prepares Panayan Old Testament as well as Pamr Pangan and Cebuano Pentateuch for printing. Kurdish New Testament and revisions in Tagalog Portuguese Wenli and Mandarin also progress. In 1911 3.7 million volumes were issued, 400 thousand complete Bibles, totaling 94 million volumes over 96 years.
Kangaroo Island off Ade laide in South Australia hosts 175 square miles of fauna and flora reserve. Officials propose expanding the protected area to safeguard native species including the opossum. A bill will be prepared for early introduction to parliament to grant stronger protection for wild animals.
Over 3652 days the hour hand makes 7304 revolutions and the minute hand 87649. The second hand completes 6258880 revolutions, with its tip traveling about 123 miles. The escape wheel of 15 teeth contacts pallets 788823000 times. the balance vibrates 1577844000 times and rim points cover about 50000 miles, twice Earth's circumference.
A dozen or more steers jumped from a steamer into the Pacific near Santa Rosa Island California as a heavy swell hit the vessel. The crew controlled the remaining cattle, and after boats retrieved the leaps all animals were returned to pens ashore.
Buddy Johnson a colored man was fined twenty dollars in the United States police court for stealing a bathtub. The judge showed leniency until Johnson explained the tub was not for bathing but to be used for drinking. He admitted selling the tub to buy gin.
A passerby questions obtaining gasoline while an old man in a field jokes about cars ahead leaving behind ample fuel. The exchange, noted by the Judge, hints at fuel scarcity and roadside humor.
Trustee Jos. Starkey declares he will be in his residence at Cates Indiana each Saturday to transact township business. The Fulton Township trustee invites any residents to attend and discuss matters.
Charles Dickens trustee announces weekly office hours for township business at the K P building fire rent office on Wednesdays and Saturdays. Oregon Journal promotes a Western information bureau offer with a six month Semi Weekly Journal subscription and a 144 page illustrated booklet about Oregon resources.
In Fountain County Indiana a nonresident defendants list is alerted for quiet title action against real estate in Fountain County. The plaintiff Stansbury seeks appearance or demur by defendants including Emmitt Hollowey Hollowy Thomas Whitney Turman Beeks Robertson Mug Swigart Houts Potter Kiff Trullinger Scott and others. Court in Covington set for September 4 1913 with notice dated August 6 1913 by Clerk Leroy Sanders.
Fountain County Council of Fountain County Indiana will meet in regular session at the County Auditor's office in the Covington court house on Tuesday September 3 1913 to make appropriations for the counties general expenses for 1914 and for other business as presented Witness the seal of the Board of Commissioners August 11 1913 William B Gray Auditor Fountain County Indiana 22 12
The article notes that red and green side lights for vessels were first used on the Hudson River in 1862 and were introduced by General Benjamin F. Butler, who showed interest in a factory producing the lights.
Farmers and experiment stations push silos as conservation and profit drivers. They claim up to 40 percent of corn food elements are wasted and silos can save them, boosting national wealth by hundreds of millions. Silos cut feed costs, raise beef yield, and transform forage into versatile, low storage livestock rations.
The Gleaner advises farmers to contact the state experiment station to obtain the proper fertilizer formula for any crop and to mix plant food indoors on rainy days. It argues conservation saves money, noting every dollar paid to middlemen, wages, and freight reduces the soil’s bounty.
A fragment from Progressive Partner warns to strengthen farm bridges with wire and posts to resist high water. Instructions describe anchoring from upper sides to a tree and using planks and twenty penny wire to prevent bridges from washing away during floods.
Practical dairy guidance covers cow drinking water, tank heaters, and shelter for milking stock. It advises exercise for calves after a week, concrete floors for cheese rooms, careful beet feeding, and cautious feeding to prevent purging. It notes milk removal at milking can suppress milk secretion by Beard’s Fairyman reference.
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