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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 04, 1910
Page
5
Boys and girls are invited to own a first class bicycle free after school hours work. Readers must state age and write to Self-Help Club Box 106 4 West 28th Street New York City for details.
Notice is given that Winfield Palin as Executor has filed final settlement and vouchers in Fountain Circuit Court. The March session will examine the account. heirs and creditors must appear to show cause why approval should not be entered. Attorneys Voliva & Martin represent the estate.
Sealed bids for the construction and installation of laundry equipment at Fountain County Asylum are due 1:30 p.m. in Covington Indiana. Bidders must file bonds equal to bid amount and rely on plans and specs on file with the county auditor. The Board reserves the right to reject any or all bids. January 13, 1910.
The Fountain County Board of Commissioners invites sealed bids for constructing three new flat top concrete bridges in Davis Davis or Davia township and Davin township. Bid must include bond equal to proposal, bond payable to Indiana, plans may be filed with Auditor. Board may reject any or all bids. February 8, 1910.
The Ninth District Short Course of Agriculture and Domestic Science at Veedersburg drew 560 admissions with over 200 for the full six day course. Topics covered included corn growing, animal husbandry, dairy farming, soil improvement, and fruit growing. Led by Miss Mc Cheyne and instructors Christie, Frier, Rusk, Kiger, Crane, and Fred C. Palin, the event highlighted rural economy and urged crop rotation, fertilizer use, and alfalfa and silo discussions.
An Indianapolis barber college advert invites men to learn the trade with promising terms and a free catalogue. A health notice recommends Foley's Honey and Tar for children and warns of croup. A Chicago scientist comments on cooked germs, noting they may be palatable if cooked well.
The notice explains moving between post offices, keeping the printed payment date, and correcting errors with receipts. It warns against refusing papers, urges payment to receive the Republican, and asks readers to be friendly and cooperative while supporting the paper's costs.
A Northwest land agent touts vast regional riches as a writer in the Outlook notes a paradox The truth is so wonderful that it takes a whopper to express it The item references youths advertising that paid and a pen and jewelry lost then found through repeated ads in the paper from Dothan Alabama Eagle.
Foley's Kidney Remedy is praised as a safe tonic for kidney and bladder diseases in all ages. The ad asserts it aids acute and chronic issues and appeals to middle aged and elderly users.
Historic anecdote notes Ivan the Terrible smiling at a envoy's beard sent from Queen Mary of England. After dinner he reportedly played with the beard as a toy, a curious medieval court moment preserved in chronicles.
The largest single sale of ostrich feathers in London reached 105000 pounds at a recent auction. The auction drew wide attention as dealers and bidders competed for the massive lot, highlighting demand in the feather trade.
A brief attribution from the Scandinavian Edda counsels visiting friends often to prevent social drift. The maxim urges regular contact to keep friendships lively and connected, warning that neglect leads to drifting and neglect.
The excerpt compiles aphorisms and quotations on public opinion versus private opinion and personal fate. It includes references to Thoreau and Pepys and discusses sensitivity of hands and a remark on women preferring small feet to knowledge of classics.
A girl Miss May Carter drives a mule along a country road to fetch quinine for her ailing Uncle Hiram. The mule bolts and wrecks the buggy. Mr Crawford an insurance man from the city helps recover the pair, and romance flickers as Aunt Mary jokes about a rapid engagement.
A social description portrays a young English nobleman as a drawing-room ornament and a peer glass, highlighting society’s view of him as a stylish accessory rather than a substantive figure. The quote frames him as a fashionable, decorative presence among peers.
A quip notes the weather man’s post as desirable because it allows a man to always raise the wind despite fault finding. The remark frames the job as one of constant wind duties and public scrutiny.
A Kansas City Journal note describes a couple whose wedding is practical rather than romantic. The bride can cook and the groom holds a steady job, signaling a functional partnership over passion.
A nontone piece argues dog lovers favor soft sleeping places for pets including camping beds and warm neck nuzzles. The writer recalls a spaniel puppy resting on a shoulder as a source of comfort and security, contrasting human discomfort with canine contentment.
In Chicago a street car collision with a wagon injures two boys riding inside. Motorman Calvin Hoan races to stop the vehicle and frees a boy clinging to the trolley pole atop the car while the other boy lies under the wagon. Both youths escape serious injuries.
Berlin criminals invade the Koenigswusterhausen police office and a nearby house. They break doors, ransack presses and drawers, stealing money revolvers and carts. An iron safe remains untouched as they toast the police watcher before fleeing.
A wife chides her husband for a gentler approach in business. He retorts that gentleness failed before as people always sought to borrow money. The exchange highlights a strained domestic tale from Stray Stories.
A chambered nautilus laments its growth while observers criticize removing 12 story offices to erect 32 story skyscrapers. The image is presented as a mock complaint directed at Dr. Holmes regarding patents and adornment.
In a short exchange characters debate why common curses persist or feel outdated. One man questions if newer comparisons like automobile workers or pirates better capture the humor or sharpness of a swear. The dialogue hints at evolving language.
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