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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1908
Page
5
A patchwork of local items lists store ads at J Loeb's Stores and Merry market, Thanksgiving visits, livestock buying, theater and goods notes, and social notices. Names include Covington, Merryman Bros, Myrtle Monger, Ruth Miles, H.A. Lindley, Lula Ferris, G W Wilson, Elmore Arter, Redden, Harden, McMahon, and Barker. Events span shopping, fairs, and family visits in LaFayette and nearby towns.
Thank you note from First rate winter says no snow just bright cold. J Loeb's Stores promotes new cloaks and dresses while Merry man Bros. Meat Market advertises top hides prices. Public sale of Orin Hutson set for December 11 1908. Deputy Clerk Roy Sanders moves to Townsley property.
Five head of Duroc boats ready for service and eligible to register offered by James Yerkes at Covington Route, with sale at fair prices. Hedges Drug Co. advertises Micca tablets claiming cures for stomach troubles and a money back guarantee if dissatisfied after box use.
No new diphtheria case has developed. Careful work and rigid quarantine have placed the disease where there is no danger and the patients are all well.
Ross C. Kininghaw of Danville advertises Kimball pianos in the Republican and invites the public to view his two pianos on display at the Tabernacle exhibit parlors.
Mr. John A. Provines Jr. of Spencerville Indiana formerly filled the vacancy at Van Dorns Drug left by Cory. He is a registered pharmacist and Purdue School of Pharmacy graduate class of 07. He comes highly recommended and is well qualified for the role.
James Murdock a prominent Lafayette figure died at his home on Saturday morning from heart disease. born in Ireland he came to the United States as a boy. He held many roles including laborer grocer farmer politician postmaster warden and banker amassing millions. He was known for generous gifts to churches and institutions.
An offer from Hedges Drug Co promotes Hyomei as a risk free cure for catarrh. The ad promises a refund of 1.00 if the treatment does not work. Names and exact phrasing limited by readable text.
A description of small celluloid carrying cases for perfume bottles. The glass bottle nests inside a secured case with metal studs and decorative Dresden rose motifs tied with blue ribbons, noted as both practical and pretty gift items.
A nine year old invalid boy from a nearby town sent a handcrafted scrapbook to the Brockton Enterprise to aid the floating hospital charity. The child, confined to a board with a weight on one foot, worked for hours on the scrapbooking project as his contribution.
The Indian government weighs using motor transport wagons to move produce from distant districts to markets. Authorities see good plains roads making this feasible and believe it could solve a long standing logistical problem.
A woman recalls a new hat style born from a slip as she notes the accessory being worn with the front cut off. She jokes that a pretty girl once reversed it and wishes another might forget this fall for her benefit.
A satirical note on civilization growing in complexity where people neglect true perception. It imagines eyes used mainly for fashion and ears for habit rather than understanding, a sly forecast about social change and appearances.
A dinner in Hostivar near Prague to welcome a fiancee featured a man recounting a dream of a shot fired in the house. As his father moved a pistol from the wall, it discharged and killed the girl at the table.
The text notes a physician depicted as a duck in Egyptian hieroglyphs and mentions philologists disagreeing whether this implies quackery or popularity with women. It reflects debated symbolism in ancient medical iconography.
Prof. F A Forel reports Tham nium lemani moss thrives at 200 feet below the Lake Geneva surface. This marks the greatest known depth for a green freshwater plant.
A brief anecdote describes a mother hearing her four year old son say the rain stopped because someone turned it off up there. The lighthearted remark captures a child’s simple view of weather.
Burma remains under trust control with two transport lines holding 5 percent of the importer’s last six months’ business in reserve. That reserve is liable to forfeiture if an independent shipment arrives.
Women in Madagascar drape shawls in the manner of ancient Roman senators. The style mirrors the toga wrapped around the body and across one shoulder with the other shoulder uncovered, echoing classic garb in modern dress.
The Bengal forests yield bamboo sabal grass for paper making honey golpat ta thatching wax mica shells india rubber coal wax vomica limestone and silk cocoons according to state forest outputs.
Seid Back Jr son of Portland's wealthiest Chinese merchant has been admitted to practice at the bar of the federal district and circuit courts in Oregon highlighting a notable milestone for minority lawyers within the community.
A Washington Star quote features Uncle Eben cautioning that luck often hides a trap, comparing good luck to bait with a hook and suggesting appearances can mislead. The dialect-rich line emphasizes skepticism toward seemingly favorable outcomes.
European cities allocate public funds to maintain streets. Paris spends about 18 cents per square yard annually for street cleaning while Berlin allocates roughly 4 cents per square yard.
Byron notes that most men only become wiser after losing and learning from their errors, asserting they back their views with bold wagers until fate teaches prudence.
A brief aphorism attributed to Aristotle notes that the constant pursuit of usefulness is not the path to freedom or exaltation of the soul.
A science note reports diphtheria immunity findings from a several year period, noting antibody levels and potential protective duration. Researchers emphasize surveillance and public health implications for vaccination strategies.
The Indiana State Teachers Association plans its fifty fifth annual meeting in Indianapolis from December 29 to 31, 1908. All sections except history will meet on Dec 29 with programs announced. sessions at Caleb Mills Hall and Tomlinson Hall feature speeches by Dr. E. B. Bryan and George W. Benton. President L. D. Harvey will discuss youth education alongside Dr. Martin G. Brumbaugh on social and teaching topics.
Prosecutor White faces a setback in vote buying cases as Allen W. Adkins is discharged after a plea of abatement and the court overrules the demurrer. The ruling mirrors the George Crane case from last week, with similar dismissal after submissions via personal affidavits. The court accepts the affidavit interpretation that the affiant must be someone other than the attorney.
The International Live Stock Exposition runs from November 28 to December 10 in Chicago. It gathers 6000 to 10000 top animals across 600 classes competing for 2600 plus cash premiums totaling over 75000. The event educates producers, features horse fairs and premium stock displays, and aims to raise national livestock quality and profits.
The Friend published copies praising Gol Allen and his imagined election efforts and success against the Republican ticket. He presented himself as a host to reckon with and distributed the broadcast statewide.
A Delphi Journal urges readers to resist and curb chronic vilifiers who spread impropriety on harmless indiscretions. It asks individuals to act with moral courage and sting the false scandal monger when given the chance to defend others.
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