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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 05, 1904
Page
5
Auctioneer announces terms of sale for all lots 85 dollars or less cash in hand. For sums over 100 dollars a one year credit is offered with purchaser giving a note bearing interest from date and secured by freehold security. No property is removed until terms are complied with. Names: Thomas H. Zeigler and J. B. Leizhty.
The program lists events at East Liberty on Sunday February 14 1004 starting 1 45 PM with a song service devotional led by A P Burnside opening address by Maggie Holman and talks by Scuiller Cates Emma Whitford Miss Rosea Richardson and Mrs Peter Brown. Miscellaneous business report of schools and a congregation song conclude with benediction. The day includes marriage news for Miss Panne G Oi Moss and notes about heavy snow and travel disruptions in town.
Charles Palin Everett Oglee Dr Evans and other Richland township citizens attended court on Wednesday. Tra L Parrot arrived from Fountainette to visit relatives. He remains very lame from wounds sustained in an attempted life attack, and friends commend his narrow escape.
Clover Leaf Line announces an excursion fare from New Orleans and Mobile Alabama from February 4 to 15 1904. The offer provides one first class fare plus 200 for a round trip with stopovers and extended travel limits. Tickets go on sale February 9 through 15 with details at local ticket agents or the Clover Route office of Co D Whitney General Traffic Manager Toledo Ohio.
The Married Folks Cinch Club enjoyed a pleasant evening at Mr. and Mrs. N G Harlow on East Liberty Street. After a popular game, refreshments were served and guests had a general good time.
A witty exchange from the Chicago Record-Herald contrasts two views on luck and folly. The sentimental woman speaks of fate, while the experienced man notes the danger of betting on a sure thing and losing. The line underscores human vanity and the cost of overconfidence.
The monthly agriculture report details crop conditions on September 1 across corn oats barley rye potatoes tobacco and wheat. It compares current ratings to August 1 1908 and September 1 1902 along with ten year averages and prior year figures.
W A Vandiver reports in the Swine Breeders Journal four years of crossing Poland-China sows with pure Large Yorkshire boars. He notes more pigs, hardier growth, better feed efficiency, and higher profits, with fewer disease losses compared with native hogs. He cites examples of large litter sizes, thrifty crosses, and rising interest in large Yorkshire stock for corn belt farming.
The text notes heavy oil meal use softens flesh in cattle and pork, an undesirable effect. W A Henry warns limited oil meal should not harm purebred sows but can help prevent constipation around farrowing. He recommends oil meal with wheat bran as corrective, valuable for proper digestion.
Travel deals listed for multiple cities with one and one third fare round trips. Tickets on sale dates range February to May 1904. Organizations include National Educational Association Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite American Bowling Congress and more with Clover Leaf Route guidance.
The undersigned court-appointed administrator, Danet Gross, is named to probate the estate of Soho L. Soyder in Fountain County. The estate is declared solvent. Rali N. Vandier and J.B. Martin are named as attorneys for the heirs.
Advertisement claims a cure for indigestion with statements that it has cured thousands and is curing people daily. The message urges readers to try the product for personal benefit.
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