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Newspaper

Covington Republican

Location

Covington, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 19, 1913

Page

7

Simple Remedy For Stomach Trouble Promises Cure

An advertisement urges avoidance of careless eating and promotion ofVinol a cod liver tonic as a cure for stomach ailments. It features Mrs H J Smith of Thomasville Ga praising Vinol and notes a money back guarantee if no benefit, along with Saxo Salve claim and local druggist Covington.

Vinci H. J. Smith Thomasville Bays P.S Epferd Vinkerr Chamlee& CO Harford West Randolph Street Chicago Ill

Confidence and goodwill in advertising and quality

The passage explains that consumer confidence in a manufacturer is an asset called goodwill. Manufacturers spend to attract and retain customers, needing honest goods at honest prices. Advertising signals quality, and trust is built by products that pass rigid tests and prove their value.

Oregon Journal offers introductory six month Semi-Weekly Journal deal

Western Information Bureau invites readers to send 50 cents for six months of the Semi-Weekly Journal and a 144 page illustrated booklet detailing Oregon resources and opportunities. Address Oregon Journal Portland Oregon.

Western Information Bureau Oregon Journal Western Informaton Oregon Portland

Defensive Line In The World Of Sport

A compact look at defensive line play across sports, highlighting strategies, key players, and recent trends shaping line strength and team performance. Insights compare formations, technique, and impact on games from football to basketball and beyond.

Yale Princeton Harvard Rivalry Sets Strong Line Play

Yale, Princeton and Harvard renew a blue ribbon football battle with Yale’s line praised as among the best in the country. Right tackle Warren is highlighted for stout defense and breaking up interference as Yale aims to stop Harvard backs and Princeton’s speedy backfield.

Yale Princeton Harvard Warren

Odd ruling settles disputed Portland New Bedford game

President Tim Murnane of the New England league overturned the on field decision in a Portland versus New Bedford game. He ruled that a runner could leave base when the ball touched the fielder’s hands and awarded the game to Portland, avoiding an extra inning.

Tim Murnane New England League Portland New Bedford Murnane

Brown Fades Against Ridge in New York Fight

K O Brown returned to action against Danny Ridge at Atlantic Garden New York City but looked far from his former rapid style, misjudged distance and lacked his earlier aggression. Ridge matched him with a brisk start and finish, earning an even break in the bout.

K. O. Brown Brown Danny Ridge Atlantic Garden New York City Ridge Johnny St. Paul Pioneer Press

Princeton Determination to Study Athletes Impacts Boland Ineligibility

The Princeton faculty showed no partiality to athletes by declaring L. H. Boland ineligible for this year’s football eleven. Boland, a quarterback and field general with high repute, entered Princeton last fall and was a key hope for Tiger supporters.

Princeton L. H. Boland Boland Tiger

Wefers Predicts Faster Furlong Record Time

Bernie Wefers, holder of the world record 21 15 seconds for the furlong dash, believes the distance can be run in under 21 seconds. He asserts the improvement is possible with current training and technique.

How to Make Soap Cure All for Plants

Recipe guides a homemade plant wash using white soap dissolved in boiling water and mixed with cold water to create a cleaning solution. Apply to rose plants carnations violet leaves and similar. rinse after half an hour. For begonias fuchsias ferns and tender bulbs add more water for a weaker mix and rinse after half an hour. Ensure both leaf surfaces are covered.

Halloween Party Tricks for a 1913 Hostess

A retrospective account of a 1913 Halloween party with a chamber of horrors setup, green glow lights, life sized paper witches and cats, a ghost hand display, a pumpkin coach scene, and a crape paper decorative menu. The piece notes festive, informal spirit and practical party ideas.

Cate Irips

How to Lessen Tire Trouble on Tours

The article advises careful pretrip tire preparation to avoid delays. Check casings and tubes, carry extras, use a reliable air pump and tire gauge, and have tire repair devices on hand. Such precautions reduce blowouts and punctures, making tours safer and more enjoyable for travelers.

How to Make Lemonade Sirup

A simple guide for households to make lemonade sirup at home. Boil one cup sugar with one pint water for about ten minutes. Add strained lemon or other juice, bottle, and dilute to taste as needed.

How to Wake a Pretty Brassiers

A guide describes a decorative brassier made from alternate lace strips and a wide ribbon threaded through. Adjustable straps are used for evening wear, enhancing fit and appearance.

Clemenceau Outsmarts Persistent Senator

A tale recalls M. Clemenceau dispatching a servant with a two line card asking Coussol to rid of a pushy senator in five minutes. The servant finds Coussol absent, delivers the reply, and the incident ends with Clemenceau gaining a supporter in the upper chamber.

M. Clemenceau Clemenceau M. Coussol Coussol Jess

Quotes on storms and solutions by W. R. Alger

The text presents a reflective adage about storms and sunshine. It asserts that every problem has a solution and echoes W. R. Alger's view that the soul's duty is to maintain good cheer.

W. R. Alger

Echo Reveal in Spain In Clever Paper Trick

The late Sir John Long tested a so called wonderful echo in Spain. He spoke the phrase Dundee Ad ver tiser and the echo returned Dundee Courier and Argus, his paper’s rival, as the joke played by companions.

Sir John Long Globe Spain Sir John Dundee Courier and Argus

I Dare Say and Strauss Roar in Opera Mischief

A humorous exchange recalls Dr Richard Strauss during a rehearsal of Elektra in Dresden. He pushes for louder orchestral effects as Mme Schumann-Heink battles a top note while the furious conductor shouts for more volume. A second anecdote recalls a child’s taunting refrain about a neighbor’s talkativeness.

Richard Strauss Wile Dresden Mme. Schumann-Heink Clytemnestra Dr. Strauss London

Dawn Lesson From a Greek Passage Gone Astray

A humorous anecdote recalls Professor Jebb asking a student to translate a Greek passage. The unprepared student repeats a garbled line the dawn the dawn until the professor interrupts with a sharp rebuke urging the student to stay seated until daylight.

Jebb Saffl

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