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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1912
Page
3
C I Rader of Lewistown West Virginia credits Electric Bitters with curing a ten year stomach upset and rheumatic pain. She praises the tonic for dyspepsia indigestion jaundice and kidney poison removal. Bottles priced at one cent and guaranteed to satisfy.
Alfred Nobel died in 1896 leaving about 9 million dollars to a foundation. The fund’s annual interest will be divided into five prizes honoring physics, chemistry, physiology or medicine, idealistic work, and peace advocacy.
A fragment quotes Biggs and Diggie praising a vocalist, recalling her holding an audience for hours. The exchange ends with Diggie telling someone to leave, then describing laying a baby in a cradle and rocking it to sleep.
In a brisk exchange a couple jokes about the Browns and a distinctive bat top as they watch the couple depart in a sleek monoplane. The banter hints at aviation interest and personal nicknames within a casual sky-view moment.
The safe deposit vault arose during the Civil War era as banks refused to guard valuables. A porter charged a small fee to guard client boxes, building the modern safe deposit system. The English slowly adopted public vaults, with broad use only after about 25 years.
Rival town Bunkville draws attention as it hosts a Presidential preference primary. The piece notes the town’s significance and the unexpected national focus despite its size.
An advertisement extols Bucklen’s Arnica Salve for skin eruptions eczema and salt rheum. It claims to beautify the face and cure sore lips chapped hands burns cuts and bruises with a price of 25 cents at druggists.
Workmen uncover Long Gross pennies from Henry VII era in Amberley road South gate. Coroner impanels jury. expert testifies coins ancient and concealed. Jury verdict declares treasure trove, depositor unknown. coroner to seize as king's treasure trove.
The Galveston News quotes a remark on gender roles about men bearing small worries and carrying a chamois skin and a title satchel as a symbol of burden. The line presents a satirical take on masculine duties and social expectations.
A fragmented OCR note quotes George Eliot about pity for concerted people and includes partial place name wording yielding a literary fragment without clear news value. The readable bits center on a literary quotation and an unclear locality.
The American Land and Irrigator Exposition Company offers a handsome trophy valued for the best ears of corn grown in the United States. Entries require shipping instructions and forms from Mr. Gilbert Nethirg, General Manager, Exposition, Singer Building, New York City.
C J Berger of Eudora Kansas seeks guidance on draining gumbo land. The Iowa experience shows open ditches and tile drains both work with spacing ten to twelve rods. Begin with good outlet and trial multiple tile lines to observe drainage. After drainage, plowing and surface tillage help prevent puddling and cracking. Stable manure improves soil texture and fertility. Cement tile and clay tile differ little in porosity. in severe alkali, clay tile may be preferred.
Speech by Hon. Frank Buchanan of Illinois asserts new members have floor rights equal to veterans and explains his two failed efforts to join. The exchange includes laughter as he defends presence and pace on the floor. A separate note cites a St. Louis doctor testing a skull fracture indicator through ankle reflexes with a diagnostic claim.
Edward D. Jones argues Frederick the Great ruled with intense will and personal control, directing all powers and keeping ministers and generals under strict discipline. He excelled in rapid maneuver and strategic insight but stifled subordinate growth and avoided experiments, delivering a badly organized system for his successor.
A historical note on defenestration showing how Prague used the town hall window for executions from eighty feet, with the method evolving from simple dropping to spear, dogs, or wild boars. The practice ended just before the Thirty Years’ War after imperial commissioners were cast out, sparking the conflict.
A son-in-law recounts his in-laws living with him and his wife. He reveals the father-in-law was forced from business, has no savings, and must be supported for life. He recalls the elder man’s prideful question about maintaining his daughter’s previous lifestyle.
In a conversation between Henrietta and Mr. Meek, the man concedes that wives possess greater persuasive power. He notes a man cannot buy costly silk hats and clothes to please his wife while claiming self-improvement.
A reflective excerpt defines hope as anticipation and a divine provision to sustain interest in life. It describes hope as a bright chord in the soul, offering sunshine, a rainbow after storms, and a guiding star amid clouds.
Outside Basel in Basel Campagne any person may practice as a dentist without the required preliminary exams. Of thirty six practicing dentists, only one holds a federal diploma. others include a former chimney sweep, a former butcher, and several tradesmen who failed in business.
A courtroom exchange ends with the juror Mr. Jones being excused after admitting his wife sits on the jury. The judge deems the question foolish and disqualifies the juror from the case.
In the Alps at the Alpine Resort cheerful chatter fills the day as a speaker boasts a splendid outing up the mountain and a witty exchange about English mothers and youthful daughters in Punch style humor.
In historical France a public executioner named Sauson influenced men in dress. Sirrtesosls, famed for his dignified office, wore lavish outfits on the scaffold. Protesting a ban on blue, he adopted green, inspiring court youths to copy his style and cuts before the revolution.
A concerned wife shares that her husband’s heart was affected by exciting sports news. The physician advised no thrilling reading, and the shopkeeper offers a soothing title titled Elsie’s School Days as a safe alternative.
The Advisory Bound of Patton Town shire Pouutain County met at the Township Trustee office and formed a Pinagnec Board. James M. Young was elected Presidente and Jeremimh Booe Secretary. The board announces weekly publication notices and a meeting at the Township Trustee's office.
December 27 1912 the township Banking Board invites proposals to receive public funds and deposits by law. The secretary was directed to publish the notices in two partisan papers and banking journals. The meeting adjourned to December 21 at 10 o clock a.m. James M Young President Jeremiah Bowe Secretary.
A brief exchange contrasts Mrs Henpeck's world as theater and Mr Henpeck's blunt view of life as stage work. He notes some men think they control the scene, while the others observe.
The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports Sir Aleck MaccRengie declares the fiddle Scotland’s national instrument and rejects bagpipes. Another expert claims bagpipes originated with the Seljuks, ancestors of Turks.
A playful exchange about a fish nearly caught before and a hook in its mouth. The second angler argues the fish should avoid hooks, while the first counters that humans aren’t more sensible than fish.
Two patients visited the clinic this morning. A beekeeper with hive exposure and a grass widow suffering hay fever were the unusual cases seen by the doctors.
A fragmentary exchange cites a prior loan of ten dollars as the catalyst for a changed opinion. The speaker recalls urging repayment on the street, signaling altered attitudes and a confrontation over debts. Detruit free ress.
Dialogue styled as a joke where a judge teases a newlywed couple about an omelet. The wife defends the meal claiming she ordered the best egg coat from the dealer. The exchange highlights humorous misunderstandings over breakfast.
The hero tells the heroine that his love will endure through darkness cold storm and despair. The implied meaning is a constant unwavering love that remains true after marriage and beyond.
A Lama Democrat excerpt shows a lawyer grilling a witness about how long the defendant stayed in a house. The exchange reveals uncertainty and opinion versus fact as the court suspends proceedings for lunch at 1:30 while jurors are told not to discuss testimony.
First musician reports he cannot play for a period due to illness. Second musician asks about the reason. first explains the man had typhoid fever and his head was shaved.
A dialogue centered on optimism about a baby’s growth and parental insight. The speakers discuss belief in a child’s future and a wife’s candid admission about resemblance and potential. The tone hints at intimate domestic reflection.
A primary student named Max, unsure of the spelling chicken, wrote I jiken is a small hen I can spell hen. The phrase stems from a Woman's Home Companion example about spelling errors.
A Roman citizen asks if Cincinnatus’s plowed stance will sway the agricultural vote. The other notes concern about alignment with the harvester trust, implying political leverage in farming circles.
Senator Sorghum warns that overthinking a speech can reveal arguments not on one side of the question. The dialogue highlights political caution and the balance between preparedness and open consideration.
In a quaint town a prominent stationer draws attention for his habit of watching every train. Neighbors discuss his seedy appearance while noting his fixation on transit, painting a portrait of a local character.
A playful dialogue reveals a couple recalling a night of sleep talking. The man notes the woman spoke at length in her sleep about abusing him, while she admits she was awake and listening. The exchange ends with a light humorous twist.
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