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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1913
Page
6
Capt Caldwell led a Delaware regiment in the revolution and earned the nickname Caldwell s game cocks for his drilling. He believed a cock must come from a blue hen to be truly game, which led to the nickname Blue Hen s Chickens for his men. After the war the term spread to all Delawareans.
The king, queen, and royal retinue plan a midnight escape as attackers close on the palace. De Witz and Tawthorne urge immediate flight, noting only a thin guard line at the gates. The king consents to exile to avoid dethronement and calls for swift departure.
Hawthorne confronts the king and advisers as a mob gathers at the gates. He argues staying is salvation while planning to use the crowd to force a royal gambit. The scene ends with Hawthorne inviting the mob in and preparing to confront the insurgents.
A letter to the Iowa Homestead shares early milking experience and practical advice. Maintain short nails to avoid hurting cows, keep hands flat against the teat, avoid jerking, and never wet hands with milk. Emphasizes steady pressure and rhythm, cleanliness, and kindness for humane milking.
A Hoard's Dairy man extols practical farming over theory urging farmers to live close to plants and animals. He notes that scientific deductions come from observation and experience and advises making friends with these deductions.
Instructions from Iowa Circular describe a simple soil acidity test using blue litmus paper and water. Soak soil in water, insert litmus strips, wait, then compare color. red indicates acidity and potential benefit from liming. Litmus papers available at most drug stores.
A Missouri experiment station circular advises thoroughly seasoned posts last longer than green ones. Charring the ends six inches above ground helps prevent splitting, and dipping in tar creosote or petroleum preserves moisture and blocks fungi.
Farm Journal advises loosening earth around each mortised post. Insert a lever through the mortise and use a wheel or wheelbarrow dashboard as a fulcrum to ease removal. The method emphasizes a two-step lever approach for efficiency.
The Oregon Journal announces a Western Information Bureau style offer urging readers to send 50 cents for six months of Semni Weekly Journal and a 144 page illustrated descriptive booklet detailing Oregon resources and opportunities.
Jos. Starkey trustee announces weekly sessions at his residence in Cates Lod for township business each Saturday. The notice states the trustee will handle all township matters during these weekly office hours.
Trustees Charles Dickens announces weekly Wednesday and Saturday office hours at the K of P building to conduct Towhininh business in Troy Township.
The article highlights white wicker double wardrobes with six drawers for babies, four pullout trays and two stationary ones, plus a dressing table top. It also describes palm nursery hampers shaped like tiny trunks with a side tray, two brass handles, and a lockable front for secure storage.
Advice on light window decor noting white cotton crepe curtains and fleece lined pique covers for dressers. Recommends hemming or trimming with ball fringe and scalloped edges, plus keeping two sets ready for guests.
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