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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1909
Page
4
Advertising rates listed include display one year contracts at cents per inch six months or less at nine seats per inch contracts under six months at ten cents per inch Local rates set eight cents per line for one insertion five cents per line for each additional insertion Cards of thanks lodge resolutions and church function notices with at the door revenue are three cents per line.
James Slim issues a formal statement to citizens announcing his candidacy for mayor ahead of the upcoming Democratic city convention, asserting nomination is contingent on his party convention’s will. He signs off as a Republican editor.
The note invites readers to visit in a relocated storefront or office, promising a warmer reception and encouraging better acquaintance with the staff or offerings. It frames the move as a chance to improve relations with customers or patrons.
The Indiana state board of health report shows tuberculosis led all diseases causing deaths in May with 179 men and 205 women dying. The toll left 190 children orphaned.
The Indiana governor defends appointing Dr. Sharp to the reformatories board noting past ties as surgeon and resignation over differences with Superintendent Whittaker. He cites Sharp as impartial and capable to uncover truth amid Whittaker opposition, praising political prudence and Republican alignment.
A proverb from Uncle Eben warns that waiting to learn by experience risks wasted time and mule kicks, while using common sense helps get corn planted. The saying emphasizes practical guidance over waiting for mistakes.
A humorous note from Exchange remarks on the fashion of including a parrot in car parties, claiming it raises the intellectual level of the gathering. The quip notes the trend as a playful social aside.
The custom of bearing the bell originates from York England where a small golden bell was awarded as the prize to the winner of running matches in 1607.
A short, exhortatory passage urges brothers to love their country as a blessed home and to labor for it on righteous principles for humanity, attributed to Mazzini. The tone is fervent, centering national duty and moral uplift.
In a conversation, Dus tin Stax argues a high financier aims to get away with schemes, while an economist seeks practical arrangements. The exchange contrasts financial audacity with economic prudence.
The piece argues courts are slow due to crowded dockets and political influence. It cites unprofessional practices and delays harming poor litigants, especially against corporations, with Rev. J. P. Henson's damage suit as an example. It warns reform is needed or public pressure will rise.
In a quoted exchange, a kind speaker asks why the other yells at his mule and shows sympathy for animals. Mr. Erastus Pinkley replies that bees are the only animals truly deaf and dumb, implying a harsher view of the mule’s behavior.
A third magnitude star actress playing Juliet demanded limelight but a ship light caused a rocket fuse to ignite. The rocket exploded, flames swept balconies, sulfur smoke filled the theater, and the small audience fled. London Express notes the incident changed views of Romeo and Juliet in that town.
A bet over smashing an egg with a barrel led to a dispute when one man used a revolver to break the egg. The sporting paper decided the second man won since no barrel type had been specified. The case was left to the editor for final ruling.
A colonial era note explains how Mexicans labeled all Americans gringos, derived from misheard lyrics in a Bobby Burns song during the Mexican War era. The term, viewed as disrespectful, parallels greaser as a slur for Mexicans, with “gringo” condemned as a stereotype for U.S. soldiers and citizens.
George Augustus Sala described three cigar types from Havana origin. First, genuine Piavatuais grown, cured, and rolled in Cuba. Second, cigars made with import tobacco inside Cuba, wrapped with Havana leaf. Third, European made cigars exported via Havana, then sold as Llavanas after duty.
The London Telegraph recalls a celebrated novel praised eighty years ago for its vivid romance and dramatic swoon scene. It notes Lord St Orville’s deathlike swoon before Julia, highlighting the work’s beauty of expression.
A Philadelphia Ledger report notes a policeman orders arrest for beggars, accuses a man with an I Am Blind placard of faking blindness, the man retorts he can see as well as the officer, and the man avoids arrest amid embarrassment.
A quip from Golf Illustrated notes that a man’s golfing attire reveals nothing about his wealth or taste, while his clothing hints at his golfing ability rather than social position.
An excerpt notes that English immigrants abroad form "little Englands" preserving national customs, a Paris Opinion observation on diaspora behavior and cultural clusters.
A classical saying asserts that a patient mind is the best remedy for afflictions. The line reflects Stoic continuity in ancient drama and philosophy.
Mrs. Pike recalls her husband praising workers who perform well. She notes his habit of recognizing good work, even in sleep, murmuring “That’s good! That’s good” after long hours at the office, and confesses pride in his appreciation.
A reflective verse meditation on love sorrow ego and power. It contrasts lives driven by love gain fame and daily toil with the quiet rest of those seeking justice. Strong imagery hints at moral economies in human longing.
A fragmentary text describes a hare and a rabbit, noting their timid nature and the strange assertion that one may be English and the other feared. It references a manuscript tone and misheard lines from a Woman's Home Companion.
A London Globe item describes a man with a glissy eye and solemn air approaching the booking office at Charing Cross and demanding a ticket. The clerk asks for the station, and the traveler replies with their question about available stations, maintaining quiet dignity.
Quoted verse from the St. Louis Republic praises the joy of fishing the moment a fly touches a fish’s nose. The lines celebrate simple outdoor pleasure and imply a serene, almost sacred repose found by the water.
A humorous quip from Smart Set notes a daughter at boarding school has learned much, becoming expert in handling the chatting dish as a sign of progress and wit.
A fragment from Catholic Standard and Times explores time's speed when shared with a loved one. It likens time to flight and expresses contentment and affection in a concise verse.
A Washington Star quotation reflects on the persistently identical political voices and routines even after a new deal is proposed. It questions whether real change occurs when the same individuals continue the same patterns.
In Chicago a man who married Celeste is described as extremely rich and able to refrain from owning a car. The item notes his wealth and unconventional lifestyle in a brief society column tone.
A reflective piece on courage profiles a man who faces danger without fear until a pivotal moment reveals his limits. The narrative weighs bravery against fear and personal growth, hinting at a broader theme of resilience under pressure.
A fragment from Lippincott's Magazine invites a song of summer. It speaks of a speckled boy and a freckled rout with a light, playful tone.
Stocky Mountain News notes Raox boasts about his baby crying prowess yesterday. The fragment shows boastful tone and rivalry with Blox-Newpop.
A fragment notes a melodrama with a heroine claiming It sings to drive bull away and the villain quips about Bull care knowing how to runt. The line hints at playful stage banter from a Chicago News report.
A fragment from Lippincott's Magazine depicts a kitchen scene where a husband jokes about a wife instigating him, presenting a quip on love for the house or affection for the man. The odd remark reflects light domestic humor.
A clipped note from Boston Globe style chatter hints at space talk and financial concerns, imagining conversations with Mars and referencing pay bills as a recurring theme.
A brief quotation from Browning’s Magazine contrasts two motives for moving. A speaker asks about leaving to save credit. the reply claims the move is to gain new credit. The item reflects a humorous exchange on reputation and borrowing.
A brief poetic reflection noting that persistence drives genius more than innate greatness. The passages from Kansas City Time and Town Topics present witty lines about effort and self-made achievement.
A witty exchange from two papers notes barber skill and price. The Louisville Courier-Journal quotes humor in a barber shop while the Baltimore American adds a quip about resisting a haircut.
A fragmented line on perception and desire explores how love can ignore faults by metaphorically shutting eyes, suggesting selective sight and inner rationalization in relationships.
Practical guide to orchard spraying outlining equipment, mixture formulas, and a three-application schedule. Details include a 150 gallon can cart, pump with stirrer, hoses, and multiple nozzles. Formulas cover paris green blue vitriol and air slaked lime with step by step mixing and timing for pest control.
A new kitchen device combines a bread storage box with a cutting knife. The unit includes a wooden box for loaves and two pivoting drawers that swing outward to reveal a built in bread knife. The description notes its addition to existing household utensils.
A rotary cutting device with a curved knife slices bread evenly as a cist tread guides slices into a drawer. After enough slices accumulate, the drawer is closed. The mechanism prevents the knife from swerving and maintains uniform thickness unlike traditional hand slicing.
A. Barton Hepburn argues that the drive for wealth exacts a high price in time and energy from the American businessman. He contends the pursuit narrows personal pleasures and social life, questioning whether prominence justifies the cost.
A passage exhorts living with modest means and inner refinement. Seek elegance over luxury, worth over respectability, and wealth as a state of spirit rather than riches. Listen openly to stars, birds, children, and sages. study hard. think and act with candor. speak softly and wait for the right moments.
A suggestion to ease eye irritation from tears by applying a wet cloth over the lids. Ten minutes of heat reddens the face then the lids bleach with the surrounding skin as blood recedes.
The page lists church activities with times for Sunday School Epworth League Junior League and preaching services. It notes a Thursday prayer meeting with the theme Our Country and weeknight choir rehearsals. It also includes an advertisement for Kodol digestion product with claim of curing indigestion and a local drugstore seller.
Catalog line items show Mountain Brand K and Star 7 bara cans with Lenox or Jaxon names. Cider vinegar, coal oil per gallon, gasoline per gallon, and canned tomatoes listed amid a long pricing garble. Contains stray numbers and partial phrases from a shop sale.
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