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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1906
Page
7
An advertisement emphasizes kidney function and risks from overwork. It claims kidneys purify blood and link kidney trouble to various pains and diseases. The text promotes Dr Kilmer's Swamp Root as a trusted remedy and offers sample bottles and a pamphlet by mail from Kilmer Co.
An ad invites readers to take a free Muskoka journey offered by the Grand Trunk Railway system. It promises views and a family trip lasting less than a day, with an illustrated publication available and requests readers to apply to W Robinson in Pittsburg Pennsylvania.
Now is the time to consult your nearest Big Four agent for routes and rates to Adirondacks Thousand Islands St Lawrence Michigan Canada and the northwest. Four cents in stamps brings the World's Playground, from H J Rheingold at Cincinnati Ohio.
A note outlines a sale schedule with rates and a payment plan. It mentions a monthly regular sale with occurrences on the first and third Tuesday of each month and references a west and southwest route.
Bargain listing for a fixed property in Covington Indiana featuring a five room house with good cellar cistern kitchen and orchard. All in good repair as advertised by N M Weems.
The article argues that fast trains are more likely to derail from small obstructions on straight tracks than slow trains. It cites experiences of a high speed engine hitting wild horses and derailments from light sheep crossings, noting higher speeds require greater forces to alter a moving object’s path.
Step by step method for chicken chop suey with onion mushrooms celery Chinese potatoes and rice. Chicken is sautéed in butter then combined with onion mushrooms celery potatoes and a light sauce using Chinese sauce and a flour slurry to thicken. Serve over hot separated rice.
The Navy’s hero Paul Jones is praised beyond his daring exploits for embodying high naval ideals. His belief that a sailor must be a capable mariner and a gentleman of liberal education, refined manners, and personal honor is hailed as a perpetual incentive for midshipmen to pursue these standards.
The article discusses ancient lifespans noting that during Vespasian’s reign a census recorded several individuals who appeared to live very long lives. It reflects on older eras and contrasts with modern life expectancy.
The text lists several individuals aged over two years across multiple locations. Ages include 125 in Parma twice, 125 in Brixelumia, 125 in Placentia WC, 150 in Paventia, 140 in Lerentius Kolowna, 140 for MM Apponius, 17 for Tertatla, and at Velejacium near Placentia six people aged 11, four aged 120, and one aged 140.
The article describes giant processions popular in Flemish regions of France and Belgium. Giants, towering figures of heroes, are built with light wood and papier mache, carried on vehicles in annual parades. Notable groups include the Gayon family with a 20 foot father and a 20 plus foot spear, and Mimeragon at 18 feet.
A garbled OCR fragment mentions Legkhing Ahead and Gerd Wild in a political context with references to New York and dress. The readable parts show no clear event date or outcome. Entities include New York and FP.
A poultry raiser debunks the belief that lo Une coa pple or roosts cause crooked breast bones in young birds. He cites goiter as a common disease affecting the throat and notes water with excessive lime and magnesia can trigger swelling, though other causes exist.
A concise aphorism notes that necessity may temper a prudent person but cannot render it worthy of praise, attributed to Joubert.
A farmer with many cheap horses proves less reliable than a smaller herd of quality stock. The piece argues for fewer but better horses to improve daily work efficiency and income. It also discusses silage costs per ton in Illinois and Michigan and notes advice on early pig marketing.
Fragmentary text discusses truth as a powerful driver of civilization, likening it to engine power that advances society beyond past errors and cautions against misuses. It mentions punishment or correction of those who distort or misuse truth.
Curxton D. Situ, trustee of Troy township, announces weekly office hours in the K of P building front office. He will be in the first front office room on Wednesdays and Saturdays to conduct township business.
In Fountain Circuit Court of the April 1906 term Alva N. Clark administrator of the Phebe G. Smith estate has filed an account and vouchers for settlement. The court fixes the examination for June 1 1906 requiring heirs and creditors to appear and show cause why the account should not be approved. Heirs must prove heirship at the same time and place.
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