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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1909
Page
5
Instructions say apply alum water twice daily and use powdered rosin pressed into a fine powder and sift onto the wound. Cover with a soft cloth and occasionally wet with cold water to prevent inflammation and soreness.
A fragment notes hexamethylenetetramine as a recognized ingredient in Foley's Kidney Remedy alongside chemical terms and medical references. The text appears garbled with incomplete sentences and unclear attribution to sources or authorities.
A historical note explains shoe sizing origins and the French system fixing Europe and America's scale. It contrasts shoe sizing with hat sizing by describing a simple method to determine head circumference and suggesting dealers ask for old shoes from out of town customers to ensure fit.
A chunk of text discusses how burned paper money is treated at treasury windows, noting that two fifths of a bill must be presented for redemption and that destroyed paper represents a loss to the holder. It contrasts coin redemption with paper currency and cites the Chicago Tribune. It then shifts to Pope as a witness, recounting his reluctance to speak in public and a historic trial, with quotes about his honesty and blunders.
A ragged man seeks shelter and food, confessing hunger and loneliness. He explains he has not eaten for so long his shadow feels like company on the road, while the sharp faced woman opens the door and responds with skepticism and curiosity.
A terse, humorous remark about Muggins admitting his baby may not resemble him. He asks if the child looks like him and receives an affirmative reply. He then asks to tell his wife gently about the similarity, closing with a faded literary flourish.
A Washington observer notes voters and clerks face inducements to travel home and vote. Ads promise loans for election expenses and new clothes, with railways offering special rates to voters. The piece reflects on the lure of political spending and homeward voting pressures during campaigns.
A column recounts a clock contract dispute in a town where clocks failed to strike together and a watchmaker defends his methods. It shifts to quirks of old Nepal and India laws, noting cow murder as capital offense and arranged widowhood at birth. It ends with ancient sacrifices where Romans Greeks and Danes offered dogs and humans to propitiate rulers.
A witty exchange recalls election politics with a man who opposes voting under false consent while his wife laments about hats and social pressures in an amused Boston Transcript line.
A fragmentary dialogue line notes a man described as very particular, followed by a curt exchange about a doctor delivering information. The incomplete text hints at a medical context and a cautious appraisal of a person’s temperament.
The Stage of Indiana Fountain County Foantsinle Court issues non resident divorce notice for Anna Johnsop versus John W Johnson. Plaintiff’s attorney John B Martin files complaint and affidavit stating Johnson not an Indiana resident and a necessary party. appearance required January 3, 1909 at Fountain Circuit Court in Covington.
Notice of bids for furnishing meats groceries dry goods and other supplies for county asylum inmates for three months. Bids due by noon. inspected by auditor. commissioners reserve right to reject. B. Gray, Auditor.
Notice of a special Fountain County Council meeting at the County Auditor’s office Covington Indiana to begin at 10:00 AM for additional appropriations in 1908 including loans for the Wabash and White Levee Association county property insurance public printing quarantine sheriff insane prisoners care township poor and other items with potential tax rebates and related business. Dated Covington Indiana December 17 1909. WILLIAM B GRAY Auditor.
Notice in the Fountain Court November Term 1900 that Homer Sewell as administrator of the estate of Mustba A Sewell deceased has presented an account for final settlement and vouchers. The court will examine the account January 15 1901 and all heirs creditors and interested parties must appear to show cause why the account should not be approved. The heirs must appear and prove their claims. Somsa Sewell Administrator in the matter of Euseba A Sew Sewell deceased Leese Nebeker Attorney
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