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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1911
Page
7
A court scene features an elderly man seeking a marriage license to woo a younger provider who promises to support him. The judge notes the man’s odd motive and hints at social constraints in a humorous exchange. A second vignette recalls a former Ohio legislator flaunting cash, provoking a wary colleague.
Dialogues reveal a comical trot through a village trial with remarks about a postage stamp perfume face powder and a 56 pound ice chunk. Citizens, including Mr Hinker and Mr Crankley, weigh scales and enacting small town humor during a church treasury collection.
A friend, piloting an airplane, drops a heavy wrench to scare a man on a road. The wrench narrowly misses, prompting the flyer to joke that it is his country justice of the peace, who once fined him for speeding.
A narrator criticizes Briggins as the most careless fisherman seen. The tale cites his failure to learn what fish inhabit the waters he frequents and mocks his clumsy storytelling to friends.
The fragment shows a humorous exchange where Miss Gusher addresses a professor and asks about language mastery. Professor Wise responds with a quip about his wife.
A short excerpt wonders at a restless world as it waits for a story to unfold. The speaker notes ease and the lure of a good tale offered like a blessing or curse, inviting contemplation of narrative solace.
A joke turns dark as a man recalls waking to find his money gone and a shadowy intruder in the room. He asks why he did not shoot and answers that he would likely have created a tragedy and become a widower.
A series of short titles likely from a newspaper page includes notes such as One rap calls the house to order and a dramatic line about friendship. Other items mention medical and civic roles like Doctor of Laws and Smoke Inspector along with Debt of Honor.
Dialogue shows Deacon Jackson and Parson Johnson sparring over lifelong promises of milk and honey while claiming the stomach trouble is the real issue. The exchange hints at pastoral humor and local church dynamics in a rural setting.
Fragmentary verse compares preaching with actual conduct, noting a gap between grand words and small deeds. The speaker uses rhythmic satire to critique moral inconsistency.
Dialogue advises a cab driver to wait at crossings for a policeman signal and to drive slowly in slippery streets. It ends with a humorous note about which hospital to take an accident victim to, as recalled in Tit-Bits.
Practical tips titled Hints for the Busy Housewife present advice aimed at homemakers, focusing on laundry tasks. The anonymous publication shares simple methods for stain removal and garment care intended to streamline domestic chores.
An over the shoulder galvanized wire basket with straps lightens washing by letting users carry many clothes without bending. A side compartment holds clothespins, reducing back strain and saving time during large wash days.
A milk based pudding uses milk whites of three eggs cornstarch sugar and flavoring. Boil milk add sugar and cornstarch then fold in beaten egg whites and mold. Serve with a lemon flavored sauce made from milk sugar and beaten yolks thickened with heat with optional lemon vanilla or almond flavor.
A living writer defends his bias toward older authors. Mr Comrox explains he favors the previous generation to avoid the mother and daughters inviting rival authors to social events and appearing disdainful.
Instructions for Mahogany Cake with egg yolks cocoa milk sugar and frosting with stiff egg whites and sugar syrup, plus Cranberry Puffs with flour baking powder soda salt butter eggs milk and cranberries, steamed in a covered steamer and served with sauce or cream.
Pick the grapes from stems and simmer in preserving kettle with enough water to soften. Drain seeds through a colander. Add one and a half pounds sugar per quart of pulp and boil slowly until thick like jelly. Stir often to avoid burning. Fill stone or glass jars and seal with paraffin when cold. Preserve in a cool place.
To make preserve, wash and boil one half peck cranberries with water. Add two quarts molasses and cook till berries soften. Pare and core apples, cook until tender, then return berries to mix and let stand overnight. Reheat and seal next morning.
A notice urges prompt treatment with Bucklin's Arnica Salve for wounds from any cause including knife or gun, to prevent blood poisoning or gangrene. It claims quick healing for burns boils sores eczema chapped hands and piles with a 25 cent price at druggists.
Notice of an election in Coving on Lodge No 21 10 O F for one trustee to serve three years and five trustees for Mount Hope Cemetery Association to serve one year. By order of the Lodge Cras, P Lyons, N G J A Duncan, See y.
Public notice prohibits hunting or trespassing on all farms owned by Will B. Cofting. No person may enter for any purpose. Violations may be pursued under applicable laws and remedies.
A brief dialogue frames a mother and child exchanging a joke about a flamingo’s hearing. Trudi proposes an unkind comparison to Uncle Moritz, and the mother gently admonishes without harsh reaction.
A wry cartoonish exchange depicts a wife praising her father's generosity while a husband quips that his gift was his own departure, revealing a humorous take on in laws and matrimony. The brief vignette relies on sharp dialogue and social irony.
Readers are invited to visit the Republican office to obtain sale bills tailored to their preferences. The notice promises bills printed to suit individual requests and discusses availability at the party’s local headquarters.
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