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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1906
Page
8
A practical homemade cider press enables turning thousands of bushels into cider vinegar or boiled cider. The plan uses a carpenter’s iron screw, a 2 by 12 by 12 foot frame, two 4 foot and two 2 foot pieces, and cross-spiked joints. Hoops of heavy hoop iron form a cheese crib with staves packed inside and a false bottom to collect cider. A cover hole guides the screw to prevent slippage and breakage.
A discussion on expanding guinea fowl farming in the United States, noting improved varieties and comparable cost to beef and pork. It argues guinea fowl can be affordable for families and may rise in city markets due to stricter game laws, with price ranges from 90 cents to 1.25 or more per pair. It also includes farming advice from H. A. Gossard on destroying grasshopper eggs to protect crops, and methods like fall plowing, late fall harrowing, and early spring disking to prevent hatching.
An oddly phrased notice from the New York World notes a bizarre event involving an African ape's eldest son and a lonely wedding tale, concluding with the union of a young couple.
A portrait of University of Chicago president Harper described as energetic and demanding the eight hour day with a 5:30 am start. In a separate item a French senate gas head ache prompts a bird test, and London Chronicle reports the arrival of England’s second living hummingbird from Venezuela with syrup and beef extract as food.
The guidance emphasizes consistent good care and providing animals with preferred nutrition. It advises regular introduction of new bloodlines and warns against purchasing cheap rams. It notes breeding immature ewes harms vitality and suggests ewes should be at least two years old when lambing begins.
Richland and Newtown show growth as talks of an interurban line surface. Rev. C A Brown reports 25 accessions at Mellott Deciple church. GOP meeting draws politicians. locals complain parliamentary rules were ignored and county unorganized. Public sale planned near Newtown January 23. Farmers Institute and corn show set for January 20 with strong attendance expected.
Samuel J. Ludlow trustee of Van Buren Township presents the 1905 financial report of the special school fund. It itemizes receipts from sources including bonds, loans, and district funds, and lists disbursements for janitors, school repairs, supplies, transportation, and building maintenance. The report ends with a sworn affidavit by Ludlow and board confirmation.
Friday evening January 12 social neighbors gathered at Mr. and Mrs. Lincoln Gardner to celebrate twenty five years of marriage. Music by their daughter and son in law led the lively program. A long table for eighteen followed by a second for the younger guests, with supper prepared by Mrs. Bank Hendricks Mrs. Zimmerman Mrs. Smith and Mrs. Keifer. Attendees included Will and Mary Brant Hillsboro Bank Hendricks Will Thompson Clint Smith Emma and Liza Hill Schuyler Rhodes Will Atkins and many others. The verses praise the couple and their three children Nelie a son Lottie and a girl named Links heart reap joy. The piece jokes about families friends and farming neighbors and closes with best wishes and a note that Republ can offers printing services.
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