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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1912
Page
17
In a 1875 account the Rao's deposition led the council to select among three young princes from Baroda. The dowager queen allowed the decision after deliberation. Copat, Sampat, and Go Pai presented as candidates. Copat’s bold reply impressed the council, who chose the youth as future ruler.
A historical discussion favors gasoline powered fire apparatus over horses, arguing autos offer consistent speed, unlimited fatigue resistance, and rapid response for all alarms. It cites New York City trucks with seventy five horsepower and fuel capacity, claiming motor units reduce response time and improve efficiency.
A fragmentary text describes Gaby Artist, a three year old London boy, as the son of a Tenaya idea and a Royal Draw jon. The piece mentions his early drawing progress from eleven months to pencil and references Africa and controversial opinions on race and civilization attributed to a Bishop Coleaso in a broader, unsettled context.
The article recounts Admiral Vernon who inspired the term Old Grog by mixing water with rum and notes his influence on Washington’s Mount Vernon name. It mentions his naval career from Cartagena to parliament, his fall from favor, and his burial in Westminster Abbey.
The account describes the sun’s corona during a total eclipse inspiring awe even among scientists. Sir Francis Galton reportedly felt supreme exultation when his instrument broke and he was granted moments to savor the spectacle, forgetting the eclipse’s exact start.
Roman lamps varied in size but resembled modern sauce boats with a ring handle. Oil filled the body while a rag wick protruded from a tube at the end. When lit the smoke and odor of rancid fat offended attendees and poets alike noted the stench at feasts.
An ancient Nome custom punished poisoners by crucifixion regardless of rank, though usually for slaves. A Roman of good standing condemned for poisoning his ward faced crucifixion but objected. The emperor then ordered the corpse painted white and the exposure made more presentable. Unclear if the convict was appeased.
A fragment notes Rossini as indolent yet prolific writing The Barber of Seville in under a month. Donizetti retorts after learning of the feat saying it is very possible he is lazy.
A London Tit-Bits line describes a man in room No 23 instructing Roy to check room 96 for a moaning or singing woman. If moaning, he asks for a physician. if singing, to request a change of room from the clerk or tell the bell staff.
A garbled exchange notes a barber refusing service and customers debating which chains to patronize. The quirky dialogue hints at a conflict over patronage and respect in a barbershop setting.
A fragment notes a wedding breakfast described as delightful but with quirky details mentioning Mr. Boneymoon and a sight Tea, hinting at an unusual, humorous toast or moment within the ceremony.
A fragment from a historical page reflects cautious language about safety and cautionary attitudes. The text hints at concern for protection and anticipatory worry, possibly editorial in tone, with typographical errors indicating OCR origin.
An anecdote recalls Emperor Napoleon asking Edmund About speaking Spanish. Edmund About, eager for a post, replies he cannot then, but soon afterward learns Spanish and tells the Emperor he can. The note ends with a reflection on the playful exchange.
The ad states deafness cannot be cured by local apps and must be treated constitutionally. It attributes deafness to inflammation of the Eustachian tube, often from catarrh, and promises a $100 reward for any cure not solved by Hall's Catarrh Cure. Circulars offered free. pills for constipation also advertised.
Nonsense advertising copy claims a “shameful plot” between liver and bowels. It touts Dr Kings New Life Mine as a remedy to force “right action” in stomach, liver and bowels and promises restored health and good feelings.
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