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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1910
Page
5
A medical notice warns kidney disease as the hidden cause behind many deaths. It describes symptoms such as bladder trouble, sediment in urine, backache, sleeplessness, and nervousness. The Swamp Root remedy by Dr Kilmer & Co is touted as a safe, pleasant treatment with free sample and booklet offer.
Unique 2843 the imported French coach stallion will stand for 1910 at T C Webber's farm five miles southeast of Covington on Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday and Friday and at Covington on Saturday. Brown bred by M Jean Viel Breurille La Manche France Sired by Government Stallion Naples foaled by Eably Esbly foaled by Vanikoro foaled by Quality by Ventaure out of a daughter of Wanderer Terms 1000 to insure a colt to stand and suck Money due when mare is parted with or bred to other stock A lien on mare and foal for service money Webber owner and keeper.
The Board of School Trustees of Covington Indiana invites bids for a brick public school building on lots 117 115 119 and 120 in 10 Vances addition. Plans and specs are available from Secretary E J Martin or Foltz Parker architects. Bids due by 3 pm with 2 percent certified check. contract conditioned with 1/2 bid sum. completion by Sept 1 1910.
The Ringling animals stampede Wednesday led to the execution of Satan, a female elephant, seven miles southwest of the city near Lyons yards. Dr Keeley supervised the operation with nearly 100 workers. the animal was strangled with ropes and a block and tackle, then buried beside the right of way. Satan, valued at up to 15 000 dollars, had been with Ringling about nine years, tracing back to the Lockhart troupe.
A reflective piece on entering a new year, the old year's memories shaping the self, and the promise of future adventures. The narrator contemplates time as annual units, with stars above and earth as a friend, ready to meet fellow travelers on the path ahead.
A reader urges loving the young to shape the future as adults. The piece contrasts a child’s need for affection with a world that would be desolate without their presence, citing Bobby, Paul Dombey, and the value of kindness in childhood.
Miss Yvonne Townsend daughter of Lawrence Townsend of Washington, who once played with young Manuel when his father was minister to Portugal, met King Manuel at Windsor. Rumors of him relinquishing the throne to wed an American girl are unfounded and without basis.
Miss Genevieve Shaffer and Miss Margaret Miller took part in the Portola balloon races at San Francisco. Shaffer rode the Queen of the Pacific with Capt. Ivy Baldwin for the San Francisco Aero Club, while Miller flew the City of Oakland representing Oakland. The balloons started together and the race was described as inspiring.
Seven year old Gertrude Gahrmann pulled the cord to unveil the monument to Gioanni de Verazzano, the Italian explorer honored in Meckbudagnagiver. She delivered a brief speech and signaled the cheering as the veil rose.
In Bradley Beach New Jersey a school election produced more female than male voters and approved 85 000 in school bonds. The men oppose the result and plan to seek judicial review in court.
A Cleveland businessman relates a humorous episode where a wet hungry dog persistently trailed him while he saved a valuable cut glass piece. He interprets this as a belief in good luck to be followed by a strange dog, and underscores a moral about kindness to animals and the link to humane behavior toward people.
A writer notes society undersleeps and infants sleep most, while children gradually reduce daily rest. By age 20, ten hours are needed for youth, and eight hours of sound nightly sleep are essential for a healthy adult. Restful sleep reflects overall health and work capacity.
The piece notes that Ani mal Friends estimates 30 million skins used in England yearly, 150 million in Europe, and 50 million in America. It argues feather merchants and plume hunters fuel fashion for women, pressuring them to follow trends with little recourse, citing Who Killed Cock Robin from Everybody's Magazine.
Fragmentary OCR shows unclear dialogue involving a person named Gertie and a mentioned in law. The excerpt indicates a brief coughing remark and a casual departure or loss of track. No verifiable events or context provided.
The Houston Chronicle notes a quoted exchange where a girl explains a hand squeeze in a conservatory last night, and a cheeky reply about blushing in a dark setting. The dialogue hints at social flirtation and stage conversation.
Z T Sweeney, State Fish and Game Commissioner, resigns after 3 generations of public service under Mount and Marshall. He cites pressure of business as reason and will depart upon appointment of his successor. He stocked 200 game preserves with Mongolian pheasants and other birds and runs a Columbus church ministry.
A group of wealthiest farmers and landowners in Veedersburg advance a plan to organize a farmer elevator company. After organizing and subscribing capital, the firm may be incorporated for 10 000 to 15 000 dollars and a new elevator building will be erected near the Spencell on the east side of the Clover Leaf railroad. William Spencer, owner of the local mill, is expected to manage the elevator for the company.
Mrs Lapsling reports Pearley Winter Green seeks divorce after discovering she and her husband were not truly wed. She claims the marriage was a mistake and that he is not her real infin itre, prompting a serious questioning of their union.
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