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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1907
Page
6
The piece recalls the legendary magic bass with its surface lure and elusive habitat from streams to lakes, promising a lifelong spell of fishing dreams. It shares lore from Outing Magazine and notes the Me da Mon nu bshe gan as the Indian name for the prized fish.
A quotation from Phillips Brooks on how literature should bow to life and the greatness of past ages and their men, warning that literary conceit weakens when not recognizing primordial life and enduring human achievement.
In a quip from Uncle Eben, the speaker mocks how society credits luck over sense. He asserts that prosperity invites envy and judgment, while misfortune invites criticism of both talent and fortune.
The article notes more than 900 patents earn owners over 500000 yearly and over 10000 patents yield 50000 to 100000 annually, highlighting strong financial value in durable rights. It emphasizes the wealth potential from securing patent protection across industries.
The piece argues that great leaders prove their value by stepping back from the system. It suggests that removing the indispensable figure reveals how smoothly operations run in their absence and underscores the importance of steady, durable processes.
A reflective aphorism on perception and truth. The text argues that reality depends on interpretation and that a dispute with many sides yields both correctness and error for each participant. It emphasizes subjectivity in conflict.
The article notes languages vary widely to be incomprehensible without study and estimates the number surpasses one thousand. It emphasizes the vast diversity of linguistic systems and the need for focused study to understand them.
A healthy adult breathes 14 to 24 times per minute. The pulse rate equals four times the respiration rate, indicating a simple relation between breathing and heartbeats in normal adults.
Miscellaneous quote fragment notes that opportunity knocks but once with a line about “Once Often Enough” and “Oth er Knockers” attributed to Hapgood. The readable text presents a playful aphorism rather than a news item. The fragmentary wording signals a quotation collection or adage page.
A German proverb notes some prefer guessing at much rather than learning a little through effort. It highlights a tendency to avoid thorough study in favor of quick conclusions.
A cautionary note warns that excessive cleverness may backfire turning wit into foolishness, illustrating the peril of overthinking or bragging.
A columnist argues that the typical reader overestimates their standing, insisting the average person is slightly higher than common belief. The piece challenges pride and invites humility without direct confrontation.
A German proverb lauds the housewife whose fingers do more than a yoke of oxen, highlighting value of domestic work and skill in daily tasks.
An effusive vicar praises a conductor after a brilliant programme noting the music did not affect sales. Punch presents the Fool and His Laughs with Burne Jones quotes on the fool who laughs at what is good bad and the unknown. A jab about graceful lines and curling women is also noted.
Dialogue from Life magazine notes a couple joking about a last book success and poor reviews. The woman suggests temptation to read it despite negative notices.
Pall Mall Gazette declares that physical or mental attraction holds no weight in determining a race outcome. The commentary dismisses abstract admiration as irrelevant to athletic performance, emphasizing merit and effort over intangible charm or allure.
In a witty exchange from Puck, Marjorie notes she wrote to a famed writer for an autograph that never arrived. Madge teases about the writer's public stature and the mystery surrounding his response.
A brief moral urging sunny-hearted, sweet-tempered people to value friends and avoid bitterness or gloom that drives others away. The piece emphasizes kindness and steady friendship as a social asset.
The larger West Indian fire fly emits a light so bright that printed matter can be read from a distance of two or three inches. This remarkable glow highlights its unusually vivid luminescence among fireflies observed.
A fragment reflecting on the weariness of modern life. The phrase stresses the pressure to remain brilliantly vibrant at all times as an ongoing social demand. It discusses the taxing expectation placed on individuals in contemporary society.
A brief aphorism contrasts waste and want attributed to Spurgeon, urging contemplation on material excess and moral economy. The line stands as an isolated quotation rather than a connected news item.
An earnest call echoes to take decisive self help without excuses. The saying by a Lowell quotation urges men to stop patching fig leaves for the naked and act with purpose.
A compact remark contrasts belief in a claimed sixth sense with practical horse sense. It notes that intuition or extrasensory perception may not align with practical, grounded reasoning.
Oysters at Merryman's will be served by The W O T U with Mrs Barrett next Monday evening December 9. Mrs Alfred Linn of Attica visits daughter Mrs Geo Smith in this city. Curiosity Box Supper at Mead School Friday night December 13. John Ammerman of Lafayette was guest of G W Salts and wife. he is Mrs Salts’s brother. Lost pocketbook with 26.40 between this city and county farm. reward offered. Ava Law. Ladies Aid Society Presbyterian church meets at Mrs Kaufman’s home next Thursday afternoon December 12. all members requested. Will Rice of Richland township with attorney John F Davidson of Hillsboro. Rice appointed administrator of his father’s estate. You get results when you advertise in this paper.
The Mayer family thanks friends and neighbors for support during the illness and death of our husband and father.
The family of Harry Wilson and Son Jerome Mariio express heartfelt gratitude for the many acts of sympathy and words of comfort during the illness and death of their beloved wife and daughter.
A local notice extols varied gift options at The Leader including shoes slippers dress wash linen and silk handkerchiefs cloaks overcoats and suits. An item about repairs from an expert at Wayne is also noted as completed and back in good order.
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