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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1911
Page
6
In Harpers Weekly John Kendrick Bangs continues his humorous Table d Hata Talks lampooning piracy by Italian railroad workers. A Fat Little Englishman claims to recall a leaden nickel in American railway change and Boggs questions the memory and actions around the coin.
Dialogue depicts Mrs. McTurk and Mr. McDougall reacting to a fatal upstairs fall and a minister's mournful inquiry. The exchange reveals the man’s last words as he faced death, suggesting he met his end with resolve. The scene conveys somber reflection and community sorrow.
An elderly man in a New England town declines a charm offensive at a charity bazaar where a young woman pressures him to take a chance on a smeerschaum pipe for a quarter. He notes tobacco disagrees with him and rejects the offer despite her insistence.
A dialogue contrasts two men over belief change. One calls the other a fanatic, noting he discards old beliefs and adopts new ones, while the speaker insists his companion never accepts any of his own held convictions.
Romanse laments the failed event as poet Kappulis grows despondent over the lack of attendees at Hloe's bargain sale of his verses.
Mellis asks why sardine boxes are always made flat while Deshler argues consistency requires crowding like a flat. The exchange hints at design choices in packaging and storage.
A light quoted exchange from Illustrated Bits where a courtedmasquerade attendee asks if her costume suits her and is told she would be lovely in any disguise. The playful banter highlights social chatter about attire and charm.
A terse dialogue snippet shows a character asking about a hash and another refusing to inquire, replying that they like it, implying quiet defiance or curiosity within a cryptic exchange. The fragment focuses on motive and preference without further context.
The Paris Figaro reports on aerial postcards a new novelty for collectors. The card drops from an aeroplane with space to note altitude and aircraft position. A photo of the monoplane or biplane appears on the reverse and a request for a special stamp has been proposed.
Col Thomas Wentworth Higginson celebrated his eighty seventh birthday in Boston. He expressed that old age can be enjoyable and graciously replied to a young admirer with humor about living arrangements after she said her parents were in heaven and that she lived with her husband.
A Cardiff Western Mail item reports on Miriam's Oge, a 93 year old woman living in a cave on the Great Orme at Llandudno. She raised 13 children, one a Llanudno lifeboat bowman. Her husband once crafted feather wings for climbing the cliff, but his aviation effort ended in a serious accident.
A caller begs urgent aid for a small organ grinder who is assaulted by three men. The old gentleman questions the need for interference, while a bystander reports the danger and urges swift help.
A brief exchange shows Senator Sorghum denying credit for anecdotes while confirming his endorsements of the attributed lines. The dialogue highlights the tension between witty remarks and political support in public memory.
A sharp witticism about choosing the lesser evil appears in dialogue. A character jokes about personal compromises, recalling an engagement to a larger woman before meeting his wife. The exchange hinges on irony and social humor rather than action.
A humorous exchange from Harper's Bazar shows Mrs Givern asking for snow removal for a dollar and Weary Willie responding yes maam. The joke highlights a quaint method of prayer for rain as a simple, homespun remedy.
Beaten scene referenced with Sankler and Fortier discussing a new piano player. Thayiem notes the sheriff has the musician, while Fortier denies involvement. The terse exchange hints at ongoing tension and a possible investigation.
The Fountain county board of commissioners awarded nine bridge projects after competitive bidding. Notable bids show SHULER BRIDGE with Davidson at $995 and CATES BRIDGE with Attica Bridge Co at $1200. Other bidders include Lifayette Engineering Co and Fred Cunningham. Additional notes cover unbid Kraut Road and Ewell Road re-lettings with McKee winning the latter. The 1911 school census reports a county population decline in school age children from 1910.
Mr G B Luckett of Crawfordsville speaks at 10 Sunday morning in the council chamber under Presbyterian Brotherhood Bible Class. As chairman of the Electric Light Commission he shares experiences and invites all men to participate with questions and information on the issue.
A eagle perishes on a rock while a concealed archer wounds him. The eagle realizes the fatal arrow was feathered by his own wings, confessing it is a double grief to die by his own craft. The piece closes with a line echoed from Aesop.
The passage discusses the recurring burden of ironing for many women, noting the sweltering, back-breaking laundry duties and the risk of linens and faces being ironed carelessly by others. It presents a preference for saving hard work through better laundering solutions and consumer satisfaction with suitable care.
The detachable hood shields the handle and relieves effort while the iron remains hot and the bottom surface is ground smooth. Features include a secure lock, easy grip, clean top and sides, and an honest guarantee. Priced at 8 dollars or two for the Asb.s.08 method.
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