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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1909
Page
2
A Philadelphia Ledger report surveys how eligible youths dodge conscription across Europe. It outlines exemptions, substitutes, and evasive practices in Germany France and Eastern Europe, noting penalties and medical fraud, with Switzerland praised for lighter service.
Lionel recalls a chaotic Broadway car episode where a valuable dime sparked a loss. He details broken watch parts, a shattered crystal, a disappearing silver dollar, and a fountain pen incident, totaling $41 in damages before he escaped the scene with the dime intact.
A mischief making youth named Joey, famed for a bottle and an argument, breaks a bottle over an opponent during a picnic. Local inquiry cites a law book in Huron as authority, and the squire declares Joey unconfined after the commotion.
A mother learns of her bay’s misadventures from a London Globe letter. The boy recounts surviving a boat capsize, a fatality, head injury, a horse kick, and a plan to set a barn on fire. He asks for money for a doctor and promises unusual souvenirs for his return.
A visitor from England notes a Berkehire auction where a lighted candle marks bidding. The candle burns as bids rise and the final bid before it goes out wins the article. The practice is slow and distinctly different from faster modern methods.
In a tense matchup the Indy team sees its pitcher forced out after a rapid sequence, with onlookers noting the repeated blows within minutes. Officials confirm the shortened game altered momentum and left fans discussing the swift exit.
A humorous exchange from Chicago News where a local philosopher claims three problems remain unsolved. He cites perpetual motion the square of the trel and the heart of a woman as three legendary challenges, provoking a witty dialogue with a party guest.
The fragment discusses a planned magazine serialization with pictures, mentioning ongoing conversations and the Denver Republican as a source. No clear event or person details are provided beyond context of publishing plans and literary magazines.
A stormy ship scene blends drama and humor as the first mate urges life preservers while a passenger quips he makes them. The call and response move from fear to farce with a nautical cast and cheering cries. The oddly mixed lines recall a serialized newspaper teaser.
A compact reflection on gender and ambition quoting Puck as onlookers note opportunity knocks while a curt refrain suggests a woman's place to answer. The quip implies social expectations shaping behavior and choice.
In a concise Washington Star style sketch a statesman intends to hurry by wagon but realizes it is wiser to stop and keep his vehicle close to the ground, prioritizing practicality over speed.
A brief courtroom interlude features a judge and a beggar negotiating mercy. The undertaker persona declares his trade as a matter of life and death, prompting a stark exchange on fate and mercy within the legal setting.
A spoof verse recalls a youth named Clyde who joined a funeral procession as an onlooker. When asked who had died he grins and replies he does not know the deceased, he merely came for the ride.
In a light remark, Hank Stubbs and Amos Greep joke that extravagance pays off as they note Ame's chair bound most of the time, reflecting a snapshot of humorous banter from the Boston Herald.
A brief humor themed item mentions real humor as powerless to harm and contrasts it with grim notes from a columnist in Nangas City Times. The piece shifts to quips about cigars and graves, then a satirical mail carrier vignette about daily life, bills, and small payouts.
An advertisement extols Dr Kilmer Swamp Root as a universal remedy for rheumatism back pain kidney and urinary issues with claims of immediate relief. It offers sample bottles by mail and lists Binghamton New York as the address to order and mention of 50 cent and one dollar sizes.
A French doctor reports success scattering boils using flat inflamed areas with compresses soaked in equal parts tincture of amica iodine and camphor spirits. Drinking sulphur water or red clover tea aids healing. Foley's Honey and Tar is recommended for children’s cough at first symptoms to prevent croup bronchitis or throat issues. Sold by MAC VanDorn.
A judge recounts a quip framed as a greeting to a distressed recipient. The speaker asks what troubles her while noting roses and eyes, and she responds with a joking line about cucumbers or greens from dinner. The exchange blends melodrama and humor in a brief, casual turn.
A Cleveland Record-Herald item portrays Dinah crying as she recalls being struck by a Black person while standing on hard pavement. The courthouse voice casts a boastful claim about never failing, though a humorous aside hints at never having tried.
In Kansas City Times Social Progress, a light note contrasts a fine spring suit with a warning sign Fresh Paint. The Pilters, once employing a washerwoman, now use a laundress signaling_progress-minded changes in domestic labor.
A Culeago News column notes Johnny followed a lifelong plan to climb the ladder, and now as an adult he climbs a ladder each night, becoming a “second story” man.
A prosperous man at Liberty street cafe dice only himself to decide if he drinks at luncheon. The ritual, observed by the New York Press, shows a solitary habit of chance before meals. Foley’s Honey and Tar is advertised as a cough remedy, with claims of relief and mild laxative effects.
Tre M. Schesley introduces a new cutter designed for salt processing and overcutting tasks, boasting improved efficiency and reduced waste in industrial settings.
The undersigned has been appointed and qualified by the Fountain County Circuit Court as Administrator of the estate of Sasin Oldbach deceased. The estate is located in Fountain County. John A. Goldbaugh is administrator with A. Yount as attorney. 10-39-00, aw.
A note from the Baltimore American describes the escaped prisoner’s appearance in a cutaway coat and slouch hat. The dialogue suggests stress shown through clothing and demeanor in a period piece style.
A brief comic line from a Chicago Record-Herald piece recalls a actor shouting horse with disdain while a gallery figure retorts with curt scorn in a tersely observed scene.
A short exchange contrasts money and relationships as a Boston Herald note questions what is truly lasting, echoing the idea that easy come and easy go apply to both funds and ties. The quip highlights the tension between material gain and valued connections.
A collection of quips and poems reflecting attitudes toward taxation and social humor. The verses reference common themes like the tax system, marriage jokes, storage mishaps, and a humorous glance at daily life. Notable lines poke fun at the idea of tax burdens and the folly of both sides.
In Fountain Circuit Court November Term 1209 Sarah E. Martin Executrix filed final account for Luther Martin deceased The court will examine the account on December 27 1909 Heirs and creditors must appear show cause why the account should not be approved and prove heirship at the same time and place
Notice to heirs to appear at the specified time and place to prove their heirship. William B. Coffing, Administrator with Will Annexed, Locat Nebeker, Attorney. 11-36-093¢.
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