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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 24, 1922
Page
6
A Living Age summary of a London Times debate on social change in England. An Old Etonian laments loss of top hats and formal dress, while a reader argues modern youth mimic work and wealth. The piece notes shifts in manners, sports, and attitudes toward work among the young.
A Chicago Daily News report notes that despite beliefs, Russia has many servants in official residences. It describes cooks and housemaids in the Kremlin, high wages for cooks in Moscow’s leading cafe, and waiters who expect tips despite a decree against tipping.
A young Indiana Bell operator recounts a humorous call from an elderly woman who asked to speak to Mr Bell at once to fix her telephone. The operator notes such questions are common as part of daily chores in the exchange.
Fifty thousand women participate in public administrative affairs across states counties cities and the nation as officials. They serve as mayors judges inspectors school board members and on boards and commissions. Many occupy high offices and thousands hold elective positions, exercising leadership over large groups.
A judge recalls a quirky man who after a call would greet simply by name and wish to speak to Buck. The funeral was the neighborhood’s largest, drawing strong men to tears as they mourned a life not to be seen again.
Thousands across Indiana express support for Senator Harry S New for renomination in May. Endorsements come from former Progressives, farmers, business and working people citing his leadership and close ties to President Harding. Local supporters urge renomination for continued influence in national policy and recovery efforts.
The Detroit News notes Chief Joseph of the Nez Perces as a brilliant military mind during the Oregon and Idaho conflicts of 1877. War followed after protests against relocation, with Joseph guiding a retreat to the Lobo trail, clashes with General Miles, and eventual surrender terms. He and many tribespeople died at Fort Leavenworth and later on Colville Reservation, Washington. The narrative credits his strategic skill and restraint in battle, including sparing women and avoiding scalping.
A professor in Highland dress hosts learned Scots at his ruin visit with luncheon in a marquee. The housemaid Jane rushes out, returns with the professor’s trousers, and points to his bare knees, prompting embarrassment.
Curators of the Launceston and Tasmanian museums report a nearly complete skeleton of a gigantic extinct creature from Tasmanian pleistocene beds. The animal rivaled the largest rhinos in size and bore a skull suited to aggressive warfare with a horn on the snout. Evidence of battles appears in fractured and repaired collar bones and nose bones.
Pennsylvania has the highest passenger automobile registrations at 557,705, with California nearly matching at 557,231. New York estimates 505,642, while Ohio 547,000, Illinois 512,541, and Texas 412,832 follow. Nevada records 8,688 as the smallest total.
A 28 by 21 inch wood carving depicting the life of Christ created by five monks over 15 years is now on display in New York. The piece valued at $125,000 was brought to the United States by Father Germanos Ageltes from the monastery of the Brotherhood of Nicodemus at Mount Athos in Macedonia.
Oliver Wendell Holmes reflects on a man who saved to buy land for an apple orchard to enjoy flowering trees, ripe fruit, and cider. The tale follows the grandfather, father, and grandson as they confront delayed gratification. Holmes urges enduring hope to avoid regret in old age.
A humorous exchange from Wayside Tales features a father contemplating marriage with earnest doubt. The dialogue follows a son suggesting nuptial plans and a playful parental reply highlighting family dynamics.
Dialogue snippets feature Hewitt asking why not get his goat and Jewett replying as a vegetarian. Snuff contributions include playful mispronunciations such as Sneagie Snoteagle snowl Sneither snostrich in a Lehigh Burr style bit.
A casual exchange captures a playful moment as two patrons muse about holding each other. The banter mirrors a local drinking den’s intimate, humorous atmosphere.
Ned answered that he shared his own troubles when Ted spoke of his. The exchange hints at a mutual coping moment between friends.
In a concise explanation from the American Legion Weekly, a teacher and Johnny explore steam as water heated to gas form. Steam rises, expands, and can turn engines or power plants, illustrating basic physics in everyday terms.
A witty exchange notes Alice wearing loud clothing and remarks on her husband being deaf. The quip plays on taste and disability for humor within a social context.
A Quotation from the Boston Transcript presents a witty exchange about attempts to quit smoking and the pattern of stopping and starting alike.
In a cache of quotes a dispute arises over a film deemed too poor for screening. Advocates insist on labeling it educational while critics argue it should be withheld from public view.
Dixon believes in blotwing his own horn. Dubb says that’s why people dodge him.
A witty exchange questions exchange as a joke about marriage and divorce. The line frames the divorce court as a medium of exchange in a humorous contrast.
A discussion notes that her singing has improved after recent lessons but the overall ailment remains unresolved. The exchange remains cautious, acknowledging progress yet emphasizing the lingering issue.
Comedy exchange shows Fiubb asking why love feels like a lottery and Dubb replying prizes are scarce in a humorous dialogue about romance and chance.
A terse exchange questions how details of a workday were learned. The remark asserts six hours daily as enough, while another asks for the source of that information. The brief hints at labor standards discussions in the community.
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A Harvard Lampoon spoof centers on Smithers demanding ever finer liver slivers with a comic battle over mispronounced orders. The waiter apologizes while the character clings to a running gag of malapropisms and wordplay about slippers and slivers.
In a Milwaukee Journal report a girl with bobbed hair, tortoise shell glasses, music dress and green beads sits with a companion in a chop suey restaurant. A tall distinguished man, Professor Lay, enters. the girl exclaims in shock and hides her accessories as the cigarette holder is stowed away.
Eight year old Jack attends a party at which his ten year old brother Joe does not invite him. Joe orders Jack to take any cakes offered and to bring any he cannot eat. Jack returns home with a blouse full of cakes, admitting he took some even when not offered.
In Bingville the selectmen crafted auto laws the constable claims pinched a motorist for violating. The traveler questions which law he violated, while noting the patrol appears to have busted one along Main Street.
A long time street beggar with a blind placard is found with the word dumb on his money box. A. Hulinstierna asks if he is recovered from blindness. he replies he is not, but he has too many trouser buttons.
Among Disciples of Christ preachers nearly one hundred are women. The first woman minister was ordained 47 years ago and about two women a year have joined since then. Winds has 15 women preachers, Kansas follows with eight.
In a brief scene Mrs Wiggs is told by Bir Huggins that his proposal was relayed to her by his intended's daughter Sadie. Mrs Wiggs responds with humor and proposes a wedding date for next Thursday, signaling a playful but tense family negotiation.
Fragmentary text references a wife and husband with implied conflict over desires and authority. Context suggests a domestic dispute or discussion about independence and control within marriage. No clear names, dates, or places are identifiable from the readable fragments.
Henry Lane Wilson writes for this paper urging the renomination of Harry S. New for the U S Senate from Indiana. He extols New's wartime leadership, committee work on foreign relations and military affairs, and his support for economy, soldiers, farmers, and Indiana business interests.
The text argues Washington needs political unity behind President Hard ing to lighten burdens on business agriculture and labor. It blames the Democratic opposition for those burdens and praises Harry S. New as a reliable ally who can support the administration program for national improvement.
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