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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1920
Page
6
An entry discusses current carried by streams of water and the concept of measuring electric conductors. It notes the relation between water flow and electrical conductance and references experimental setups to gauge currents.
Ray Hickman and family entertained many friends Sunday at dinner with neighbors and relatives attending. The Shawnee Township Sunday School Convention is planned for next Sunday at 2 pm with county speakers. Also notes include local visits, farming plans, sales, and illnesses affecting residents such as Mrs. John Ennis of Attica.
Earl J. Stritmatter, a Pennsylvania Railroad boiler maker from Fort Wayne Indiana, claims Tanlac restored his health after a year of weight loss and stomach distress. He reports gaining twelve pounds, improved digestion, stronger nerves, and renewed energy. Tanlac is advertised as sold in Covington Kingman Veedersburg Hillsboro and Mellott by local dealers.
Arthur McCandish reported a touring car missing after the local dance. The vehicle was found two miles north of Wallace. Shirley Shoaf, 16, admitted driving it beyond his home and abandoning it. bound over to court, released on a $500 bond. Also noted are elderly Mrs. Eliza Cade gravely ill, and local residents visiting or returning from trips in Indiana and Illinois.
D. J. Young & Co. Covington Indiana warns prospective builders that lumber will be scarce in 1920 and urges early orders. They note a six room house package with cement hardware and all framing lumber recently sold for 1300 dollars and ask readers if that seems high.
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