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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1907
Page
2
A catalog of Sicilian love charms outlines practices used to bind affection. It describes dropping blood in beverages, a ritual involving a tied bundle placed on the head, and ribbon spells purchased from shops then bound to the target with a witch’s incantation.
John Stow a celebrated English antiquary rose from a poor tailor’s apprentice to collector and chronicler. He walked barefoot journeying to search colleges and monasteries, copying and connecting old manuscripts. At eighty, he received royal permission to wear beggar’s garb and died two years later in obscurity.
The passage traces plant origins and cultural influences across regions from the east to Italy. It notes many crops like the lemon and orange arriving from Semites via India, and outlines how olive fig vine and palm were cultivated by Semites early, with laurel myrtle ceremonial use coming from the east. It also locates the cypress in the Greek archipelago and parts of the Near East.
A short joke explains the contrast with a father and son exchange. The punchline notes one is married and the other isn’t, reflecting a humor column tone from Slarper's Weekly.
A man explains his happiness is the birth of twins. When urged to celebrate, he shifts praise to Evans, the father he secretly dislikes, turning a moment of joy into a sly dig at another man. The exchange highlights humor and hidden rivalries in a light column item.
A fragment from the Cleveland Leader features a satirical conversation with Tattered Timothy and Tiepass Thomas lamenting doctors and past cures. One speaker recalls being cured of fits in childhood and mentions the idea of rallying sympathy with a right now.
A dialogue snippet recalls a widow’s sudden marriage proposal exchange. Miss Willing is praised for both beauty and virtue as the widower proposes, and the couple discusses acceptance in a terse newspaper-style moment.
A Nashville Democrat notes that when money talks too little it may be called a modest sum, reflecting a cautious view on financial influence in politics.
The article describes sacred thread practices among Brahmans Parsees and North American Indians. It notes temple caste distinctions based on thread material, ritual investiture for children, and specific knot rituals. It cites Monier Williams and Mr. Rourke in detailing Parsee girdles and Apache medicine cords with symbolic attachments.
The London Saturday Review explains how Paris club elections are conducted with strict scrutiny of candidates. Proposers must know antecedents and forebears, solicit support, and personally greet members at the ballot. Newly elected members endure a week of formal introductions and socializing to become accepted.
Daudet accepted advance sheets from an American religious publisher for Sappho. The firm refused to publish, cables read Sappho will not do. Daudet sought advice and learned English uses two p s, replying Spell it with two p s. The publishers were shocked by his reply.
In Lady Dorothy Nevill's reminiscences a tale recalls two aged cousins Miss Panty and Miss Walpole. On a hot day one sister joins late in the sight room and a rival below jokes about apoplexy. Mrs Fanny swiftly dashes to save her sister from a burning cap, and she succeeds.
People have danced for thousands of years and will continue for ages. The Curetes first danced as a rejoicing mark in 1548 B C. Greeks joined dance with drama and pantomimic forms appeared on Roman stages. Upon America's discovery American Indians held religious martial and social dances.
The piece extols daily duties as the best part of life. It argues higher motives are worthless if they fail to strengthen a person for better performance of ordinary, devolved tasks.
In a dialogue captured by the New York Press, a reader questions a woman's stated age after noting a sister born earlier. The exchange hinges on who is older and how ages are tracked within families.
A Spanish proverb notes that a harsh or harmful action is detected earlier than a crippled outcome, highlighting caution in behavior. The fragment reflects old saying structure and curious spacing in OCR.
The passage discusses historical credulity in mythical beasts such as basilisks unicorns and dragons, noting how works by dramatists and naturalists fed popular superstition. It cites The Winter’s Tale and The Tempest and references salamanders newts and White’s Selborne to show enduring beliefs among educated and uneducated alike.
The text argues that a watch reveals deliberate design through the interrelation of its mainspring wheels and gears. Disassembly shows each part fits with others, proving the whole is guided by one intelligence and not produced by chance.
The passage notes French farmers travel long distances in wet weather to reach markets for hay. They cover forty to fifty miles with tarps, waterproofs, and horse coverings, often choosing rain for transport as roads remain passable, unlike in the United States where such trips are rare.
The article notes conservative historians arguing Chinese history spans at least two thousand years while fringe views extend to forty million years. Official records cite the empire foundation around 2200 to 2100 BC and attribute establishment to a figure echoed as Noah in biblical texts.
A minister remarks on how servants once bore the head of John the Baptist on a salver while Mrs. De Style laments modern help forgetful of the salver. The Louisville Courier Journal quotes the exchange, hinting at contrasts in service and training.
First Author laments existence and wishes to vanish for a time. Second Author suggests marrying a famous woman as a counterpoint to despair, followed by a judge’s interjection.
In a witty exchange Maud notices a woman across the street always in brick and asks if she mourns for someone. Bess explains she mourns for a husband, clarifying the widow is not recently married but grieving a lost spouse.
A humorous exchange from Fliegende Blatter features a distracted professor greeting a student and asking about his wife. The student replies he is not married, prompting the professor to quip that the wife remains single, highlighting playful wordplay.
In this excerpt from a political essay, William Everett argues the House of Lords remains a strong representative of property and wealth. He notes entail and primogeniture preserve landed estates, while new peers emerge rich. The text cites a Lincolnshire farmer as emblematic of many Englishmen who support the Lords as protectors of property.
Describes New Zealand as a dangerous yet picturesque region where Maori women wash and boil coffee by rivers. Warns travelers to hire guides due to rugged terrain and frequent hazards in the Volenmie region. Cites New York Tribune as source.
A backstage scene during a benefit for Edwin Booth ends in scandal as a character actor’s impersonations ruin the performance. The actor’s self imitation and a vaudeville style hack spoil the tragedy, with newspapers calling the impersonation vile.
The London Chronicle notes Windsor Castle cost Britain heavily. George V planned it as a family residence and Parliament granted £300 for reconstruction. Work progressed with fresh crafts and private apartments, but costs rose. By William IV’s time the estate had consumed nearly two million pounds.
A 18th century tale recalls Alexander Pope's skull allegedly obtained by a phrenologist. Bribery of church officials secured the skull for a collector, with restitution and reshuffling of the skulls discovered at dawn. The total cost, including bribe, was fifty pounds.
An excerpt shows a parent questioning a boy about a dispute with a friend while the boy insists no argument occurred. The dialogue suggests Pam is presenting Jimmie with facts, but Jimmie remains stubborn and unwilling to understand.
Fragmentary note cites London Punch urging residents to avoid street music near dentists or practitioners who can stop trespassers from lingering. The quirky line hints at satire on urban nuisance and authority in a periodical voice.
A terse aphorism notes a niggardly rich man is owned by his estate rather than owning it, illustrating power dynamics between wealth and property. The claim frames wealth as a master rather than a possession, reflecting a classic caution about material greed.
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