Reminiscence and Community Notes From Covington
A nostalgic reminiscence recalls childhood scenes by a river and meadow, then shifts to local notices. James Menefee of Indianapolis visits for the 63rd Regimental reunion. Farmers' Mutual Insurance meeting draws a large crowd. Obituaries note William Ricketts’s death from cancer. Local items include political nominations, a Covington journalist's career, and a nursery company seeking canvassing agents.
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James Menefee
Indianapolis
James
Farmers’ Mutual Insurance Company
Covington Bank Statement of August 26 1907
Covington Indiana bank statement shows assets liabilities and official stamp of notary public. W W Layton cashier certifies the figures as true to the best knowledge of the bank’s condition. Notary E D Long dated May 22 1910 verifies the oath.
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Covington Bank
Covington
Indiana
W. W. Layton
Echel D. Losg
J Loeb's Stores Features The Best of All Overalls
The Best of All, The Sweet, Orr and Company's overalls and pants are available at J Loeb's Stores. This notice highlights quality workwear likely aimed at labor and tradesmen seeking durable apparel.
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Sweet, Orr & Company
J. Loeb
Ice Cream Social Set By Junior Endeavors
The Junior Christian Endeavors host an ice cream social on the court house lawn next Saturday week September 7. The Veedersburg Girl's Mandolin Club will provide music for attendees. Everyone is invited and urged to attend.
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Court House
Veedersburg
Trade offer for horses from Teamsters
Two large blind horses suitable for any heavy work offered in trade for a smaller team. Will trade two for one. Telephone contact provided.
By the Candlelight The Fad For Hand Embroidery Extends
The article notes a revival of hand embroidery and empire designs in home decor including lamp shades and beaded fringes. It compares current tastes to historic styles like Chippendale and Sheraton, highlighting reproductions of candle tables and card tables as models for modern furnishing trends.
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Chippendale and Sheraton
Candle Shade Trends Shape Decor With Soft Light and Embroidery
The article notes a shift to shaded candles for decorative lighting, favoring softer diffusion over clear glass. It highlights empire influence, embroidered silk shades, pale green octagonal paper shades with gold wreaths, beaded fringes, lace quillings, and chiffon flower accents.
Sea View Lodger Swindled by Painting Claim
A London gentleman advertised for apartments at a fashionable watering place and declined to inspect them before paying a substantial deposit. He complained when no sea view could be seen from the windows, but the landlady pointed to a painting of the sea and claimed the advertisement promised a splendid sea view from the drawing room.
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London
Wing Shooting Tips From Recreation on Field Etiquette
James W. Dixon discusses practical wing shooting advice from Recreation. He notes beginners often get rattled at the flush and blame tools or dogs, while the best shooters avoid closing both eyes and focus on controlled aim to improve accuracy.
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James W. Dixon
Wagner's Childlike Happiness in Regent's Park
In 1855 Wagner walked daily in Regent's Park London feeding ducks with rolls bought for the purpose. A swan near the bridge drew his affection as a regal, Lohengrin-worthy creature. Praeger praises the master as a natural, affectionate, gentle, and mirthful figure.
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Wagner
London
Regent's Park
Ferdinand Praeger
Huxleys Larger View
James Hannay, former Pall Mall Gazette staffer, reflects on Charles Huxley and Andy Huxley. They discuss viewing man as a historical tradition and as a mixture of gas and water, and urge mutual respect among distinct studies.
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James Hannay
Pall Mall Gazette
Andy Huxley
Hannay
Huxley
British Museum
Mrs Everson Keeps Baptismal Cards as Her Identity
In a Cleveland Leader excerpt a reader questions why Mrs. Everson uses her own baptismal names on her card rather than her husband’s. The reply notes she once had cards printed as Mrs William Edgar Everson, which goes to show how one person’s vanity can affect a family dynamic.
If you do not take care of your money said the ant
A Washington Star quotation contrasts caution and risk in money management. The ant warns the grasshopper to save. the grasshopper counters that wealth may invite sneers about its source if earned through investment. The piece frames financial prudence versus perceived fortune.
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Washington Star
Wrinkles Question Baffles Clever Child in Inquirer
A Philadelphia Inquirer note recounts a small boy’s earnest question about wrinkles and his father’s odd answer calling them fretwork, reflecting a humorous household exchange.
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The
Philadelphia Inquirer
Pastor Charles F Abed Takes Charge of Fifth Avenue Church
Dr Charles F Abed the new pastor of Fifth Avenue Baptist Church in New York hails from Pembroke Chapel Liverpool the second largest Protestant congregation in Britain Known as Rockefeller's church his family aligns with John D Rockefeller Sr Abed aged forty two was born in Nottingham England educated at Midland Baptist College and University College He once served as an auctioneer to the Derbyshire sheriff and later studied for the ministry He authored religious works and visited the United States several times A notable incident in his youth involved rescuing a drowning man during a 3 am fishing trip at Pembroke chapel leading to a full house at his first Liverpool sermon and sparking public interest in his calling
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Rockefeller
Charles F. Abed
Fifth Avenue Baptist Church
New York
Pembroke Chapel
Liverpool
British Empire
John D. Rockefeller
Abed
Nottingham
England
Midland Baptist College
Writer Described and Beekman Winthrop Appointed
Aurfhe of the Council Grove Guard quotes a Topeka Capital writer on Deacon House and notes Beekman Winthrop’s appointment as assistant secretary of the treasury. Winthrop, a Harvard Law graduate from New Jersey, has long experience in Puerto Rico governance and Philippine service.
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Topeka
Aurfhe
Council Grove
Kansas
Flo
Elouse
Kansas City Post
the Treasury
Beekman Winthrop
Porto Rico
Winthrop
Revenue Cutter Service
Marine Hospital Service
John HA. Edwards
Treasury Department
Bureau of the Mint
Bureau of Engraving and Printing
New Jersey
Harvard Law School
New York
Philippines
Taft
Court of First Instance of the Philippines
The Wedding Debate on Women and Domestic Skill
A prominent educator argues that intellect does not disqualify a woman from domestic life. She cites couples choosing educated partners yet expecting traditional roles, noting that cooking skill alone does not ensure good housekeeping. She highlights intelligent housekeepers and women authors managing homes successfully.
Muskmelons Melba Style
Halved very sweet melons are filled with apricot icing and topped with pistachio or walnut pieces to resemble seeds. A light, decorative fruit dessert with bright flavors.
Novel Bureau Cushion for Toilet Decor
A decorative pincushion screen stands on the bureau with brass knob button feet. Three heavy cardboard sections are covered in white satin with embroidered blossoms and optional painting. Sections hinge with white ribbon and a white twist cord finishes the edge. Large headed pins fit along the edges.
The Shah's Kitchen A Regal Tehran Dining Room
The shah's kitchen and dining room are described as palatial with a lacquered ceiling, marble and onyx pillars, and silver stoves and implements. Copper gilt, solid gold plates and cutlery, and gem-set dishes are highlighted. A European traveler estimates the value of the kitchen and dining room as of substantial worth.
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Shah
Teheran
Pineapple Cream Desert Recipe From Summer Cookbook
A simple pineapple cream dessert method uses shredded pineapple and sugar boiled with gelatin then folded with egg whites and whipped cream. If using canned shredded pineapple the sugar can be omitted, the mix is poured into a mold and chilled until set.
Death of Colonel Will S. Hays in Kentucky
Colonel Will S. Hays veteran river editor of the Courier-Journal and noted poet dies at his Lousiville home at 72 after a stroke. He claimed authorship of Dixie's original words and arranged its music. His hit Molly Darling sold 2 million copies. other songs include Keep in de Middle oh de Road and The Old Log Cabin.
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Coronel Hays
Dixie
Dan Immett
Colonel Hays
Molly Darling
Europe
America
Denunciation Follows Orchard Murder Theory in Idaho Case
E F Richardson argued Orchard worked for Pinkerton and the killing was part of a plot to hang Haywood. He attacked McPayland, Pinkertons, and officials aiding the prosecution, accusing a Pinkerton plot to convict Haywood Moyer Pettibone to end the Western Federation of Miners. Clarence Darrow began his defense and may need two days to finish.
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Boise
Idaho
Orchard
Steunenberg
E. F. Richardson
Pinkerton Detective Agency
Haywood
James McPayland
Pinkertons
Gooding
Borah
Peabody
Colorado
Richardson
Moyer
Baseball scores from yesterday across leagues results
National League games in New York Chicago Boston Brooklyn Cincinnati with scores 1 0 5 8 2 0. American League Cleveland defeated Washington 3 1. American Association Kansas City beat Toledo 3 2 in game one and Toledo won 4 3 in game two. Milwaukee beat Louisville 4 2 and 3 5 in two games. St Paul topped Columbus 4 6 and Minneapolis edged Indianapolis 4 3.
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New York
Chicago
Boston
Pittsburg
Brooklyn
Cincinnati
Cleveland
Washington
Kansas City
Toledo
Milwaukee
Louisville
St. Paul
Columbus
Minneapolis
Indianapolis
American Autoist in Trouble
Emil Simon of New York is under arrest in Dresden on a charge of running over and killing a woman with his automobile near Luckenwalde.
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Dresden
Emil Simon
New York
Luckenwalde
Brief Dispatches From The Times
Five city blocks burned in Victoria causing 250000 dollars in losses. The Moulins mayor is suspended for placing a crucifix in a school. Japan imposes a positive coal export embargo. Florence Gray shot Frank Brown in a lovers quarrel at Michigan City. Mrs. Russell Sage donated 100000 dollars to Syracuse University teachers college. One hundred twenty five horses died from heat in Kansas City. Six heat deaths and fifteen prostrations reported in St. Louis in 24 hours. Evansville assessor accuses Standard Oil of evading 175000 dollars in taxes. A British officer says Japanese bound for Mexico via Hawaii are veterans and service men.
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Victoria
B. C
Moulins
France
Japan
Florence Gray
Frank Brown
Michigan City
Russell Sage
Teachers’ College
Syracuse University
St. Louis
Chicago
Evansville
Standard Oil Company
Vanderburg
Orient
Mexico
Hawaii
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Ereen
Ben Covington
Tom Glascock
Verna
William Ricketts
C. C. Cunningham
Lower Warren
Grange Chapel
D. H. Denman
Cleo, Okahoma, Journal
Democrats
Col. Denman
Bingham & McCabe
United States
Greening Nursery Co
Monroe
Michigan
de Witt
Hedges
PQAUB
Unéivides Profita Deposite
Caatier
Fice Cream Social
Teamsters
Charles F
AKED
Shah's
Wala
Nays
Lovieville
Will S. Hays
Mr. Richardson
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