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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1913
Page
2
A Baltimore meat concern claims a new method to smoke hams and frankfurters using a gas heated smokehouse. Uruguay earns note as the first country to appoint a woman to its diplomatic service and to train women telegraphers for government service.
A National Stockman piece notes 80 to 90 percent of English milk comes from dual type cattle, chiefly Shorthorns. It states many Shorthorns are kept for milk and significant beef also comes from this breed, while some White dairymen favor dairy cows. A Kansas farmer extols Shorthorn milk yield and profitability.
The 1912 English Dairy Shorthorn association annual lists 243 cows with an average in milk of 7518.89 pounds and 29444 days of lactation. Many cows were not yet through lactation and numerous animals were heifers. Progeny males grown on skim milk during milking mature into beef, with steers regarded as favorable for marbling and growth in the second year, while dam-raised calves often reach premature maturity with excess external fat.
A Farm Journal summary explains lumpy jaw in cattle caused by actinomyces. It outlines two treatments: surgical removal of the tumor with cauterization and. internal iodide of potash for actinomycosis of the tongue, with dosing and recovery timelines.
A Farm Journal correspondent asserts consistent livestock health, claiming never to have lost an animal to disease among thousands of cattle and sheep. He notes minimal medicine use and that sheep have provided exceptional returns, claiming he can double his money more easily with sheep than any other stock.
A public notice urges readers to submit items early for print. It warns Wednesdays and Thursdays are busy, and late submissions risk not appearing in the current issue. It emphasizes avoiding last minute rush before Thursday press time.
A new time card took effect Monday for the Wabash lines with revised eastbound and westbound schedules. The Towpath morning train departs Attica at 8:00 and Covington at 10:50, reversing in the afternoon with arrivals at Attica by 5:45. Place your want ad in the Republican.
Tidal Lodge No 36 K of P Covington Ind will hold an election December 26 1913 to elect regular officers and one trustee for a three year term. C C David Wolfe Attest John Koebler K of R.
The Leader J Loeb W B Coleman John Ballis T EB Rainier M C VanDorn James Hastings M Schesley announce Red Cross seals available this month. Place the seals on the back of every letter and package mailed to support the drive.
To all whom it may concern all owners of lots in Prescott cemetery are invited to meet at the city council chamber Saturday December 27 1918 at 2 30 p m for the purpose of electing trustees on reorganization By order of Secretary A Lemp
County Clerk Roy Sanders issued licenses for Clarence A. Myers to Mary F. Gray of Jackson township and Benjamin H. Etnier to Nellie Davidson of Cain township. The item includes a quoted verse by Walt Mason and a final encouragement to read local news.
Notice is hereby given that the undersigned has been appointed and vacated by the Circuit Court of Fountain County Indiana as Administratrix with Will annexed of the estate of Starriett WK Price, late of Fountain County, deceased. Estate is supposed to be solvent. Will Deceased attorney M1218. Sw.
Notice from Fountain County Board of Commissioners states specifications for materials and supplies for the coming year are on file with the Auditor in Covington Indiana. Sealed proposals to furnish the listed items will be received at the Auditor's office until 1 oclock D th. Onn.
Friday December 26 1913 The Fountain County Board reserves right to reject oral bids and re advertise Bids must be submitted separately for each class of supplies Bidder must comply with the act concerning commerce business approved March 3 2800 subsequent acts By order of the Board of Commissioners Fountain County Indiana December 4 W I Gray Auditor of Fountain County Seal
Bids will be received at the Fountain County Auditor's office in Covington Indiana until 1 00 p m for three months beginning January 1 1900 to furnish supplies to the County Asylum The estimates are on file at the Auditor's office for review by bidders
Township Trustee Coggins to auction three school houses and grounds in Wabash Township Indiana after appraisal. Sale set in District 5 and other districts with minimum bid at one third of appraised value. Cash only. 12-19-13.
An aging Maryland church once attended by George Washington sits near the national capital. Built in 604, the nearly square brick structure retains an English import origin, with a now overgrown graveyard holding notable early settlers.
The excerpt notes Trouville as one of Europe's priciest spots with the Hotel des Roches Noires cited as exceptionally costly. It reports high bills for luxury stays and meals, including nectarines at 25 francs each, reflecting extravagant French leisure spending and comparisons to English attitudes toward expensive hotels.
The New York World reports Professor Soddy asserts converting lead to gold hinges on applying higher voltages. He claims current limits at Peauvoltsite bound progress, but once tenfold voltages are achieved the method could enable alchemists' long sought transformation.
In a heated exchange overheard in the negro ward a man derides a rival candidate as a novice in politics claiming the opponent is a neophyte. A second speaker reacts with enthusiasm exclaiming the new party is just formed and calling the candidate a Publican. The colorful slang scene captures local political tensions.
A description from the Christian Herald notes Yezidis in Turkey live in huts or black tents similar to Arab tribes. The piece claims they revere Satan as a powerful figure and avoid naming him, reflecting their reputation as a peculiar or misunderstood group.
In a Washington Star quip a woman jokes that her husband will stay awake and watch the baby after she feeds him a Welsh rabbit for dinner. The punchline rests on a playfully literal effect of the dish.
A historical note recalls an eighteenth century French law granting any woman with a beard the right to dress as a man. The quote attributes Bearded women to luck and industry as a Franklinian remark.
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