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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 09, 1909
Page
2
A local price notice outlines advertising costs with a single insertion priced at 8 cents per line and a reduced rate of 5 cents per line for two or more insertions. The notice emphasizes line-based pricing and compact billing for small businesses and individuals.
James Slim, editor and Republican, states he will seek the mayoral nomination at the upcoming Democratic city convention, subject to the party's will. He signs as sincerely yours.
The text describes a figure who explains flight mechanics and aims to build a machine modeled on a bird to rise into space, applying the same laws of mechanics. It shows a pursuit of understanding flight and space travel through natural inspiration.
The McMahon feed yard advertises good coal suitable for fuel and threshing needs. It emphasizes available supplies and prices for farmers and laborers seeking dependable coal.
The oldest established barber shop in the city is offered for sale with a good location and solid business. Call or address Mrs. Harry Gwonup.
Notice states that wife Lelia D. Alburn left home and that after July 8 1909 the husband Guy A. Alburn of Marshfield Indiana will not be responsible for any debts she may incur.
A historical overview credits Leonardo da Vinci with early aviation ideas and designs. It notes his experiments with lighter than air devices, including waxed animal skins and a parachute, and his shift from airlift to study of natural principles guiding flight.
From July 17 to August 1 The Shades hosts a Chautauqua in Indiana with top acts including Hon. W. J. Bryan Mrs Florence Maybrick Cale Younger Chicago Ladies Orchestra and Masons Jubilee Singers. Camping boating and meals in a screened dining room are offered at low prices with a goal of the lowest cost yet. For details contact W D Higdin Waveland Ind.
Real estate transfers filed for record in Fountain County over the past week list numerous parcels and amounts. Transactions show transfers in Troy, Veedersburg, Attica, Stringtown and Stringtown fractional lots, with prices ranging from one dollar to several thousand dollars.
For the week ending July 7 1909 church events are listed including Sunday School at 10 to 10 30 a m and preaching times at Bend and Methodist churches. Meetings include Epworth League Ladies Aid W F M S and choir rehearsals with a fourth quarterly meeting July 18 19.
Ladies are invited to request a free No-Drip Capon privilege by sending name and address to Dr. Shoop of Racine Wisconsin. He also offers a free small book about Dr Shoop Health Coffee which imitates real coffee but contains no actual coffee. The product is made from toasted grains malt and nuts and promises quick preparation.
The term unspeakable Turk entered English during the Bulgarian insurrection of 1876. It originated with Thomas Carlyle who used it in a published letter urging the country be left to honest European guidance.
Vladivostok, Russia, is described as the principal far eastern port with a well protected land locked harbor. Water depths range from thirty to ninety feet over a broad area.
A Racine Wisconsin physician promotes a booklet on rheumatism by Dr Shoop and offers a free trial treatment of his Rheumatic Remedy for disheartened sufferers in the vicinity. The appeal asks readers to help a discouraged friend and be a grateful neighbor through this test.
The stamp first appeared in 1839 credited to James Chalmers of Dundee who died in 1863. England issued public stamps May 6 1840 after a December 21 1839 decree. The United States Switzerland and others followed within a year.
The speaker notes a modern era dominated by microbes and disease fears, tracing humanity through paleolithic and red sandstone ages to a proposed bacillus and tubercle age. Ribblesdale in the House of Lords is cited in the discussion.
An ad claims Foley's Kidney Remedy relieves symptoms of kidney or bladder trouble, stops pain and irregularities, and strengthens these organs with no danger of Brights disease or serious disorders. Sold by M. C. VanDora.
A brief explanation notes that flame colors arise from burning elements in fuel. It mentions blue light from hydrogen as part of the combustion process and alludes to the influence of other elements on flame coloration.
A McClure's Magazine piece argues horses appear to count when trained through repetitive signals. The horse repeats pawing stopping and rubbing, but the animal does not understand numbers, only blindly follows trained cues as spectators infer meaning from the actions.
Uncle Abner Jarvis recalls at a corner grocery that a fortuneteller at a county fair predicted a large party followed by calamity within a month. Two weeks later his wife's 287 pound Aunt Jane visited, breaking their spare bed on the first night.
Vollon the painter lived as a quintessential bohemian in Paris. To avoid unwanted visitors he created a network of about forty furnished apartments scattered across the city. He shifted constantly between them to hide from acquaintances and ultimately died in Rue de Dunkerque, with three nearby flats within a short distance.
The stone houses of Easter Island are built against earthen backs or rock terraces using small stratified basalt slabs without cement. Most show irregular layouts with rooms about 4 ft 6 in high, walls 4 ft 10 in thick, rooms 4 ft 6 in wide and 12 ft 9 in long, doorways around 20 by 19 inches.
A farmer argues the Washington cherry tree tale is a myth while reflecting on human nature. He suggests if a boy chopped weeds of his own accord, society might reward him rather than scold him, highlighting enduring generational attitudes.
A fragment shows a man promising ten thousand kisses in a letter while a woman rejects it with a sharp retort about visiting terminal facilities in person. The exchange hints at romantic frustration amid technical talk and literary inset lines.
A suburban man endures the sun while mowing his lawn and quips he would rather eat grass than cut it. His wife remarks on the joke as they riff on biblical Nebuchadnezzar. The excerpt mirrors a Chicago News typographic joke panel.
In a KC Journal editorial tone the piece catalogs claims that famed figures Caesar Tell Nero and Nero could not perform well in battle music or shooting. It laments myths being debunked and warns readers that future legends like Mother Goose may be questioned or replaced.
Willie asks his mother if tooth extraction will hurt and fears a sudden fate as a quick turn ends it, while Mrs. Slimson reassures with calm inevitability.
An unfamiliar theme opens with a gentle dove of a lady poet who gave me a jar and wrote of pleasures. The speaker recalls his first cigar, lit in boyhood, a memory still vivid though it brought little joy and remains a defining moment in his early life. Washington Herald.
In a playful exchange Belinda questions a quiver in her lips while Billy jokes it belongs to Cupid's bow. The light moment appears in a Chicago News cartoon caption.
A Boston Post quotation pair contrasts campus pride with rural roots. The first lines praise graduates who remain in town and keep college vigor, while the second notes farmers who stay charmingly true to their roots. A physician quip highlights the secret of success as concealing ignorance.
A fragment describes a young wife in a invalid chair asking her husband Jack to pray for her recovery before her new hat goes out of style. The text reflects a domestic plea set amid a catalog of chattels and aging possessions.
A brief note from the Washington Star highlights a lightning bug as a beauteous wonder. It remarks on luck not needing many flashes to thunder and reflects on nature’s simple, luminous display.
A brief exchange features a Sunday school teacher and Johnny discussing the proverb the first shall be last. The dialogue centers on rank and affection with a humorous end seat hug.
A brief review praises a female performer described as the sweet summer sensation. Her voice is noted as weak yet charming, and her gown captivates, leaving a lasting impression according to the Cleveland Plain Dealer.
A Kansas City Times remark notes actresses may fall into bad company as many marry young millionaires, reflecting on social trends and morality in celebrity marriages.
A short feature from the Chicago News celebrates Miss May Wheat as the rising girl of the farmer's pride among local social standings.
Philadelphia Ledger notes a biblical motif describing guidance by day as a cloud of dust and by night as a pillar of fire. The line is attributed to a column about ancient exodus imagery.
Fragmentary dialogue from the New York Telegram and Denver News references a maid and a coal hatr phrase. The text is incomplete and mixed with stray words, offering no clear event, people, or location to summarize as a news item.
A quotable gloss from the Atchison Glove argues some women show surprise when a man admits he has not read the latest novel or heard the latest poem. The piece notes ignorance is not always the issue and criticizes a tendency to judge.
The White Mountains hotels are valued at about 5 million, Vermont at 5 million, Massachusetts at 10 million, the Catskills at 3 million, the Adirondacks at 7 million, Connecticut at 4 million, and New Jersey hotels exceed 50 million.
A promotional claim states Kodol will cure indigestion by digesting food, preventing heartburn belching and dull heaviness. It asserts one tablespoon digests 24 pounds of food and describes the product as a pleasant liquid blend of natural digestive juices and vegetable acids sold by Rogers Cade's Drug Co.
A vague OCR fragment hints at a local group seeking a penguin namesake event. The text lacks clear dates or participants, leaving the exact agenda and venue unspecified.
Sealed bids for new concrete Barnside’s Bridge Fulton Township an emergency project Horley Bridge Mill Creek Township and Bodine Arch in Wabash Township along with Cade Bridge repairs in Wabash Township must be filed by 1:30 p.m. with the Fountain County Auditor at Covington Court House. Plans and specifications are on file or bidders may file their own.
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