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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 25, 1908
Page
4
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Rumors run through CABMNENT as authorities promise a redeemed pledge and a harvest completed. Citizens are urged to prepare for a forthcoming event with Troy in line amid a local sense of hope.
The piece argues that plain speech by a man is often misread as madness or ambition. It contends that the honest, earnest speaker is frequently labeled extreme, while blunt discourse can reveal steadiness and resolve.
A ranting column riffs on Castro, Prince de Sagan, Anna Gould and Vanderbilt, noting money pressures, social intrigues, and international chatter. It lampoons high society, politics, and fashion while musing on debts, travel, and the American public’s appetite for headlines.
A collage of social quips and observations. Notable mentions include Alexander E. Orr as a director in multiple companies, Rev D C Hughes preaching in Brooklyn, and implications of aristocratic marriages to American heiresses. Notes on Jersey City clock plans, Yale historic rooms, and sentiments on tobacco and frog legs frame this era’s public discourse.
The column surveys a New York baby in contempt of court humor, Anna Gould's ambitious social experiments, and praises a prolific author. It contrasts cruel temple rites in Telugu India with growing interest in newspaper cartoons and a proposed chalkboard pulpit aid for sermons.
The record notes that the Norwegian fir tops list for masts with spruce fir, American white pine, and Scottish pine following in order. It highlights species suitability for naval timber and shipbuilding applications.
Observations from twenty years in Dartmoor and North Devon show rain and wind increase consumption risk. Death rates are lower in sheltered areas than exposed locales.
Report notes hollow copper rods as superior lightning conductors. Experts argue their hollow design offers efficient current flow and durability for shielding structures from strikes.
Foster Items records several visits and events across towns. Babe Ricketts Hank Smith and Link Ricketts appear in Danville Crawfordsville and Covington reports. M H Beckett and family attend Covington meetings. Colonel Beckett sells cattle. Robert Moody family at Covington. Miss Dora Hughes Christmas shopping. Ethel Fields Danville Monday. Mr Ed Daller attends Mrs Jane Hunt funeral in Covington.
Uncle Jacob Nears will enter tein most all children on Christmas day. J. W. Phillips and family regret the closing of the big meetings. C. W Beckett will entertain all his children and grandchildren on Christmas day. Grandma Moody visited her son Robert Sunday. Rome Lape and Miss Lucy Howard were Foster callers. Joe Geuty and family visited Fountain county relatives Sunday. Kent Hannah was at Covington Ed Spencer will have a Xmas tree for his children and grandchildren. Uncle Jack Howell entertained Danville relatives over Sunday. Mrs. Harley Gouty visiting Sullivan Indiana this week. Dance at Woodman Hall not well attended due to Covington big meeting. Mr. Hunter made extra shipments this and last week.
Real estate transfers filed for record include John A. Dagger to Guy Kerr 40 a Richland Township for 1.00 and multiple parcels traded among residents and Executors, including Ellender Sowers lot 64 65 Yeddo and David Ennes in several blocks in Portland. Several large sums appear like J. Marlatt 39 1/2 a Wabash to 2650 and E. D. Graham to J. J. Rice 125 a Shawnee for 12000.
legal notices detail multiple deeds across Attica Troy Veedersburg and Covington including transfers from Latha Coen to Larkin Coffing and back, Jennie Lawson to Frank M. Lauman, and Attica L and I Co to several buyers with prices ranging from 1 to 8500 dollars. Listings show lots and sub divisions in Prospect additions and surrounding towns with amounts and grantees.
Ask your druggist for a free Perena Almanac for 1909. The pamphlet promotes medicinal tips and an overview of remedies available at local pharmacies with seasonal health guidance and period-appropriate home care suggestions.
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