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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1897
Page
6
Fragmentary town items report typhoid recovery for Kenneth Moody and infant illness in Jobe Holycross’s family. Revival attendance, ongoing illnesses, travels, and a frontier life tale are tied with local names, places, and odd anecdotes across Foster and nearby communities.
The article outlines debate over building the Nicaragua canal and U S government control versus private company involvement. It notes American desire for direct national construction, concerns about Credit Mobilier style scandals, and possible treaties with Nicaragua and Costa Rica under McKinley. It discusses Britain's wary stance and temperance pressures influencing public life in Washington and New York journalism.
Monday marks the first day of the final period of the term with eighty two students enrolled. Students enjoy a sleigh ride on Friday and a pleasant Monday morning seat moving recreation. Senior bakers and a near future weaning exercise are noted. A dramatic debate on stage versus novel depiction features Miss Hanes and Mr Froyd arguing the drama as a truer portrayal. Visitors include Mrs Diffenterfer, Helen Allen, Stella Keefer, and Maud Baker.
A garbled mix of poetic lines about dreams and freedom contrasts with short jokes about New York, Sherry not being good, a dress and an Indiana barber seeking a tuxedo. Whiskers and Flo are mentioned in a humorous, disjointed fashion.
Fragmentary notes suggest hope that a stalemate in South Dakota and among Claire Ptah and Washington might hold until July to secure a Republican Senate majority, with implications for national policy.
A Kansas City Times note speculates on grand jury action before two legislative committees probing gagblings and scandals, suggesting truth may leak out through the investigations.
Sam Jones claims Boston harbors 200 sinners, provoking controversy and sharp critique of his stance. The Philadelphia Inquirer notes Jones also mocks the English language in his remarks.
The Kansas City Journal notes that Mr. Thurber’s official responsibilities will end in a few weeks and praises the solemn duty completed, reflecting on the period of service.
A Kansas City Journal note praises a milk ing machine capable of milking seventy five cows daily. The piece also jokes about safety valves and legislative efficiency. An advertisement claims Bucklen SardicaSate a top skin remedy, guaranteed to cure various conditions with a money back offer.
Young man or woman seeks office work with salary in most southern countries. No experience needed, prefer a beginner. Initial pay around Shen per month with promotion chances. Requires bank deposit and one investment. Endorsed by bankers. Respond to PLC Box 458 Nashville Tenn.
The Wabash Railway with the A T & S BF Railway plans a new vestibuled sleeping car service between St Louis and Los Angeles without change. Trains depart St Louis on Wednesdays and Saturdays at 1150 PM after arriving from Chicago Toledo and Detroit, and reach Los Angeles on Saturdays and Wednesdays around 05 PM. For details contact Wabash ticket agent or J Crane G P A T A St Louis.
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