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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1909
Page
5
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Editor Republican transcribes James Slim stating he is a candidate for mayor prior to the upcoming Democratic city convention, seeking the party’s nomination subject to convention will. He signs as Very truly, James Slim.
A new quarter office invites visitors to tour the space and meet staff. The message promises improved service and closer contact, noting the location at the Market Plaza and welcoming all residents to stop in.
The Indiana state board of health report shows 179 males and 205 females died from tuberculosis in May, leaving 190 children orphaned. The data highlights tuberculosis as the leading killer among diseases that month.
The Indiana reformatory board appoints Dr. Sharp, former surgeon, after a resignation amid differences with Superintendent Whittaker. Marshall cites Sharp’s qualifications and lack of bias as a Republican to uncover any opposition basis, noting his prior ties to the institution will aid inquiry.
A rustic maxim from Uncle Eben advises against waiting for experience. He argues common sense helps avoid delays and misfortune, urging timely corn planting over timid trial and error. The saying captures practical, folk wisdom in a folksy voice.
A quirky fashion spreads as parrot joins an automobile party boosting morale and sparking conversation among attendees. The exchange notes the bird’s presence elevates the group’s intellectual energy.
A note explains the phrase bearing the bell from English running matches. A small golden bell was awarded to the victor at York in 1607, illustrating prize customs and symbolic value in early sport.
A poetic exhortation praising homeland and unity. The speaker urges brothers to love their country as a divine home and to labor for national good as a service to humanity, quoting Mazgini on principled labor for mankind.
A dialogue contrasts a high financier with an economist. Dus tt Stax argues the economist seeks practical gains, while the high financier aims to see what he can get away with, framing ethics and utility in economic roles.
The piece critiques court delays and proclaims the need for reform. It cites lobbying by lawyers and big interests, notes repeated postponements in civil and criminal cases, and points to Rev. J. P. Henson versus the Big Four railroad as an example of protracted litigation harming the poor. The author warns public outcry could drive legislative action if courts fail to act.
The tale recalls Mr. Erastus Pinkley defending his mule with blunt wit as he declares the animal is deaf and dumb when it takes a note, prompting a neighbor’s plea for mercy to dumb beasts.
A misdirected signal rocket intended as blue light for Juliet ignited a balcony fire during Romeo and Juliet at a seaport theatre. The prop rocket caused a match lighting the fuse, smoke filled the venue, and a small audience stampede ensued as the play unfolded under dangerous conditions.
A wager between two youths over breaking an egg with a barrel leads to a twist. The egg placed in a room corner could not be hit with an ordinary barrel, until the second man uses a revolver to crush it. The editor of a sporting paper rules that the second man wins since the type of barrel was not specified.
Urit ing Magazine notes that Mexicans commonly call Americans gringos. The word arose during the 1847 Mexican War when Burns songs on marches sounded like gringo to unfamiliar listeners. The term is described as disrespectful, akin to greaser for Mexicans, and applied to all Americans.
George Augustus Sala described Havana cigars as three kinds. First genuine Havanas are made entirely in Cuba. Second, cigars use foreign tobacco inside with Havana leaf outside. Third, ready made European cigars from Bremen or Switzerland exported via Havana and sold as Havanas.
The London Telegraph notes a romance line about Lord St Orville and Julia as a deathlike swoon. The quote reflects a style once popular eighty years ago, seen on many best seller tables in the brave days of 654.
A Ledger excerpt describes a policeman challenging a man with an I Am Blind placard who asserts his sight and calls the placard a fake. The officer, instructed to arrest blind beggars, lets the man go after a blithe exchange.
A quote from Golf Illustrated notes that clothing does not reflect a man's social status or wealth, nor his taste, when assessing golfing ability. The remark emphasizes the impartiality of skill over appearance in golf circles.
Peris Opinion comments on English settlers forming compact “little Englands” abroad where national customs persist and communities cluster even during temporary stays.
Mrs. Pike recalls her husband praising subordinates and praising their good work. She notes he voices support at work and even in sleep, murmuring that good work is good. The tale framed as a Puck quotation reflects a positive view of leadership praise.
A short moral verse from Lippincott's Magazine contrasts lovers of love, gain, power, and fame with those who toil as plain workers. It elevates contentment in steady, honest labor and rest.
A witty note contrasts hare and rabbit as timid yet game. It jokes a hare may be English and bold while a rabbit is Welsh and eaten at night, reflecting playful regional satire from Woman’s Home Companion.
A glissy traveler with a preternaturally solemn demeanor approaches the booking office at Charing Cross and insists on a ticket. The clerk asks for the destination, and the traveler calmly asks which stations are available, maintaining composure throughout.
A St. Louis Republic verse extols the joy of patiently coaxing a fly over a fish with a mossy coal ledge as the emblem of mortal happiness.
An elderly dialogue from the Smart Set notes a daughter at boarding school has learned much. The speaker remarks she is now expert in handling the chating dish, a whimsical reference in a social satire.
A brief newspaper item notes a playful verse from the Catholic Standard and Times about time flying when with a loved one. It presents a light, reflective line of poetry attributed to the periodical.
A Washington Star reader recalls a tearful plea about change in policy and leadership. The quote questions the effect of a new approach while criticizing persistent figures and repeated political rhetoric.
Alicia notes Celeste's husband is wealthy and can avoid owning an automobile. Felicia responds that wealth means he can live without a car, reflecting social satire in Chicago News.
A Washington Star reflection notes that a hero endures peril without shame, but risks fame and fear at the moment a man earns admiration. The piece contrasts courage with becoming lionized and explores the psyche of bold acts under scrutiny.
A brief excerpt evokes summer with a playful image of a speckled boy and freckled grout, reflecting a light literary mood from Lippincott's Magazine. The lines suggest a poetic fragment rather than a full feature, capturing seasonal whimsy.
A brief dialogue quotes Blox-Newpop boasting about his baby’s cry with Knox replying that boasting is loud. The Rocky Mountain News notes the exchange as a colorful local quip.
The heroine sings to drive dull care away while the villain quips that dull care knows how to run. The Chicago News captures a playful stage mood with theatrical wit and local flavor.
A short, humorous quip from Lippincott’s Magazine notes a wife entering the kitchen and making a pointed remark about household loyalty, framed as a witty roast about domestic authority.
Boston Globe reports a feature where a host chats with Mars themed guests and sheds light on financial pressures. The piece notes a playful tone amid budget concerns and public interest in space topics.
A Browning’s Magazine quip questions motives for moving and credit. It jokes that the purpose is to gain new credit rather than escape praise, reflecting satirical views on finance and reputation in light verse.
A compact celebration of persistence and self reliance as a stickler to perfection keeps pushing to spark genius in any heat. The piece contrasts with quotes about greatness and effort from The Lowly One and Town Topics.
A Baltimore American quips that barbering blends art and craft as barbers provide stylistic cuts and creative service. The remark underscores pride in barber artistry and long-standing craft tradition.
A fragmentary note hints at themes of deceit in relationships and perception. It mentions love not being blind and references phrases suggesting hidden motives and unclear loyalties. The text remains fragmented and ambiguous about concrete events or people.
A detailed guide describes a complete spraying outfit including a 150 gallon can, pump with auto stirrer, hoses, extension rods, and nozzles. It outlines a three spray per season regimen targeting cankerworms, bud moths, leaf feeders, and especially codling moth, with timing tied to blossom and petal drop stages.
A new kitchen device combines a bread cabinet with a cutting knife. It features a wooden storage box for loaves and two drawers that pivot to extend beyond the sides for easy access. The design aims to streamline bread preparation.
A historical note describes a curved bread slicing knife operated by windle fashion. Bread at the box edge is sliced by turning the knife, dropping slices into a drawer beneath. When enough slices are cut the drawer closes. The mechanism prevents skewing and yields uniform slices unlike a hand knife.
The text argues that the pursuit of wealth and prominence exacts a heavy, disproportionate cost in time and energy from the American businessman, questioning whether financial success justifies this price.
A quotation from W. HL Channing outlines a personal creed to live with small means, seek elegance over luxury, be worthy not merely respectable, and wealth of spirit over riches. It urges listening to stars and birds, babes and sages, with open heart, studying hard, thinking quietly, acting frankly, speaking gently, waiting for occasions, and letting the spiritual emerge through the common.
A 19th century tip suggests soaking eyelids in hot water to reduce eye inflammation from tears. A wet cloth laid over the eyes is refreshed as heat subsides. Ten minutes of this treatment reddens the face before the skin bleaches back to normal.
An advertisement proclaims Kodol as a cure for indigestion and promotes church events at Epworth League and Junior League with times for services, prayer meetings, choir and chorus rehearsals, and a mention of Rogers & Cade's Drug Co. selling the product. The copy emphasizes digestion and stomach relief and asserts one tablespoon digests 24 pounds of food.
A vintage ad lists Mountain Brand Krai cans Salmon and Star Lenox or Jaxon Soap bars, Pure Cider Vinegar, coal oil, and gasoline. It invites customers to inspect stock and promises low prices, with scattered prices like 25 and 20 cents and a few mis-typed lines.
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