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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1910
Page
4
Dr. Luther H. Gulick argues life’s joy comes from vitality and the congenial nature of work. When vigor is high the act of living itself brings happiness and power, regardless of the job.
A theory cited by the New York Herald suggests placing a bed in an open room with rubber under each caster or a rubber overshoe to remove electric contact with floor and walls. Proponents claim this eradicates insomnia and has cured stubborn sleep problems.
A historical note recalls Prince Bismarck boasting of drinking champagne from a puzzle goblet that prevented spilling. Diplomats of the era used such tricks to loosen guests and extract concessions, pairing wit with wine until agreements diverged from official instructions. Once sober, they puzzled over reasons for their actions.
Mayor Gaynor at a New York dinner recounted a campaign tale about candidates Smith and Brown. Two voters quarreled over opinions, and the second remarked that when he looked at them he was glad only one could be elected.
Jones-Well prods a wager with a call to find a stake holder. Smith replies the butcher is ready as he handles steaks, suggesting a practical tie to the bet.
A workman named Anton fell ninety feet while erecting a cooling tower at an electric power station in Birmingham England. His comrades feared fatal injuries but he sustained only a broken wrist a minor back injury and shock. He was taken to Central hospital for treatment.
Place an egg in a glass of water and observe its position. A fresh egg lies on the bottom, a less fresh egg stands with the big end raised, and as water evaporates from the white the air space grows, causing the egg to rise and eventually float.
A guide urges prudent home planning before money. Begin early with notebook notes on appealing houses and features. Seek architect names and costs, collect clippings, and build a large loose leaf scrap book to enjoy the process despite ultimate budget limits.
The Boston public school system plans to include outdoor games and gymnastics in the curriculum for girls on equal terms with boys once suitable play grounds are prepared. The Duchess of Fife promotes high neck evening dresses influencing London and American women. A German girl receives 20 000 marks from Baron Wiyoshi for dressing like a Japanese girl until fourteen. The German Empress funds the Central Association of German Actresses to provide affordable costumes, with society ladies selling garments to the charity.
The Lambs Club in New York hosts a one actor morality play set in a sick child’s bedroom. An atheist prays with a divine intermediate, the child recovers, and the curtain falls to loud applause. The Bowery crowd is praised as patriotic and religious.
Public remark questions whether Wellington has natural gifts, noting his artistic flattery of the boss as evidence he might possess talent.
Miss Warner recounts trying to sound British in London last summer and bungling phrases. She asks a police officer for the nearest station of the two penny tub while the table laughs, a Scottish guest raising the notion of a bath for tu'pence.
A Max Muller quote contrasts cut and dry study with living knowledge. It warns that quick facts fade, while enduring understanding arises from growth, beginnings, middles, and ends, allowing us to produce title deeds when called for. The message emphasizes lifelong relevance over instantaneous brilliance.
A dialogue mocks an aerialist, calling him an aero naught while a character asserts the man amounts to nothing. The exchange highlights themes of reputation and derision in a sharp wit exchange.
The Yale Record notes Mr Jones saying prayers before meals prompting curious exchanges between Willy and Nilly about his cook. The item captures campus humor and social observation in a brief dialogue, reflecting student slang and signals of daily routines on campus.
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