Illness of Fred Bell and local social notes
Fred Bell remains very ill with rheumatic fever. Local youths will stay home today or tomorrow for the holidays. The Durham case went to the jury yesterday afternoon and, at press time, the jury was still out. Several city ladies attended a reception at Mrs Hanly's home in Indianapolis on Thursday afternoon from 2 to 4 in honor of Mrs J M Rabb and Mrs James Bingham.
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Fred Bell
Durham
Hanly
Indianapolis
J. M. Rabb
James Bingham
Leader's Display Ad Promises Covington Christmas Goods
The Leader features a large display advertising Covingtons premier store with a promise of a wide array of Christmas gifts and merchandise at unmatched prices, inviting readers to visit for value and variety.
Merry Xmas and A Happy New Year this season
The Republican extends season greetings to its 1600 subscribers and readers asking fond wishes for a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Also notes a trade ad offering to exchange a piano for a young horse and mentions jewelry and medicinal products offered by local merchants.
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the Republican
Teacher Who Went Into the Ark
A playful exchange referencing a teacher who joined a whimsical ark while noting that everyone without umbrellas would have sought shelter. The dialogue, from Brooklyn slang, evokes a lighthearted street vignette.
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The
Ark
Bobby
Brooklyn
Photographer’s Bluff Delivers Thirty Day Illusion
A Houston Post excerpt shows a sitter accusing a photographer of promising thirty days’ time to customers, who reply that the delay is only to keep clients content. The exchange reveals a practiced tactic used by photographers to manage expectations.
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Houston Post
Greek Coins and Early Tests of Metal Purity
Oliver S. Tonks explains how ancient Greek coins dating to Croesus era carried sovereign marks to guarantee weight and authenticity. Tests included the Lydian stone, breath on polished surfaces, and red hot iron exposure to reveal alloys, showing early methods of detecting impurity in currency.
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Croesus
Oliver S. Tonks
Christmas Services and Programs Invite All Faithful
Community welcomes all to Sabbath and Monday events. Bible school on Sabbath at 9:30 AM. last Sabbath 166 attended the school. Sunday morning service at 10:45 explores The Magi and the Christ. Sunday evening at 7 adds Christmas influence on civilization with special music by a male quartet. Monday at 7:30 PM features a Christmas tree program and children's activities.
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Jesus Christ
New Covington power plant rises after fire disruption
Monday afternoon the Covington Light and Water Company tested a new fire whistle after last summer’s blaze that destroyed the power house and machinery. The plant is nearly rebuilt with modern, higher capacity equipment and will be turned over to the city in a few years, benefiting residents with improved light and water services. J Loeb's Store advertises neckwear for ladies and gentlemen.
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Covington Light and Water Company
Bishop McCabe Dies After Illness in New York
The Reverend Bishop McCabe, formerly Chaplain McCabe of Philadelphia, suffered apoplexy in New York last Friday, was hospitalized and rallied, then relapsed and died Wednesday. A prominent public figure, he was a powerful force for good in the era.
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Bishop McCabe
M. E. Church
McCabe
Philadephia
New York
Piles Relief Ointment Ad From Dr Shoop
Quick relief promised for itching and painful piles with Dr Shoop's Magic Ointment. Advertises relief for protruding or blind piles and claims high satisfaction. Sold by all dealers.
Wabash Bargains for West and Southwest Excursions
One fare plus 200 dollars for round trips from Mexico City and return via Wabash. Sales run Nov 22 to 28 with a 30 day limit. Dates set for the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays monthly. Second class colonist rates to the West and Southwest are half the one way rate plus 200 dollars. For details see agent K W Richecon, agent, Wabash Ry.
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Wabash By
Mexico City
Mex
Wabash
K. W. Richecon
Agt
Wabash Ry
Bears the The Kind You Have Always Bought
The text appears as a fragmented OCR line lacking coherent news content. It does not present identifiable persons, organizations, places, or events to form a meaningful card. No clear summary can be derived beyond noting the fragmentary nature of the source.
Merryman Bro's Oyster and Apparel Ad in Baltimore
Fresh Baltimore oysters in any quantity always on hand at Merryman Bro's. Go to M. Board for Xmas presents. We also offer Goodyear Glove rubbers in all sizes and Coleman Reeves Coleman suits. Buy your nobby all wool suits.
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Baltimore
Merryman Bro’s
Goodyear
Coleman, Reeves & Coleman
J. Loeb’s
Covington Ordinance Regulates Slaughterhouses and Meat Shops
An ordinance from Covington Indiana prescribes sanitary conditions for slaughterhouses and meat shops, empowers officers to enforce, and imposes penalties. It bans selling uninspected animal flesh and allows seizure and kerosene drenching of unprepared carcases. Violators face fines upon conviction.
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Covington
Fountain County
State
Indiana
Meat and shop sanitation ordinance for Covington Indiana
City ordinances set strict sanitation rules for meat markets and slaughterhouses in Covington Indiana. Requirements include water tight floors ample lighting ventilation whitewashed surfaces clean tools and proper disposal of byproducts with separate rooms for rendering lard and tallow. Violations carry fines up to one hundred dollars and the ordinance takes effect January 1 1907 following two weeks notice.
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Spe
Upyit
Geagoet
Covington
Fountain County
Indiana
Public Highway Notice in Fulton County Indiana 1907
Petition filed by John M Dotson et al seeks construction of a 1.5 mile 18 foot wide public highway in Fulton Township Fountain County Indiana. It requests paving drainage and graveling to connect with existing gravel roads and sets January 7 1907 for presentation to the Board of County Commissioners.
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Fulton Township
Fountain County
Indiana
John M. Dotson
Board of Commissioners
State of Indiana
Said County
Weat
Élzhteen
Ranzeeisht
Cate
Board of County Commissioners
Lutte
A. T. Livengood
James T. Bell
Four Tut County
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