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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1907
Page
8
F B Miller argues that catalogue houses destroy small towns by drawing trade to Chicago and other cities. He warns malls drain local shops, lower town property values, harm churches and schools, and undermine local economies through misbranding and inferior goods.
A Boston Herald writer notes Conductor Crowley known for six service stripes. On election day a passenger who had been drinking slept in his car near Dudley Street. The sleepy man suddenly wakes and exclaims John B Moran as the car nears its stop. Also announced is a new metric chart from the Bureau of Standards to teach the metric system.
In a remarkable roadside scene Ann Doideieday’s twin infants lie in a double-ended carriage with only their rounded heads exposed. A bowed observer gasps at the sight exclaiming there is a baby with a head on both ends. Ancestors by Auction recounts a witty art tale as a bidder notes an owner’s remark about being an ancestor if a higher bid had occurred.
H. K. Ferris of Chateau Montana notes 1500 acres now from 9800 previously and reports oats yielding about 52 dollars per acre. The Great Northern Bulletin 82 promises opportunities for small investors across Montana and the East. Free issue available from C. W. Pitt at 220 South Clark Street Chicago.
Clover Leaf announces excursion rates to multiple destinations with sale dates ranging from April to November. Cities include Atlanta New Jersey Norfolk Philadelphia Saratoga Seattle Spokane Los Angeles and more. Tickets available through May June July and August with agent contact W L Ross General Passenger Agent Toledo Ohio.
A humorous prison anecdote features a convict who says too many weddings caused his trouble. A prison visitor jokes that marriage led to drinking, but the convict clarifies the problem was being the groom too often, remarking in dialect about his role at many weddings.
In the Fountain Circuit Court April term 1907 John E Elliott as Administrator filed his account and vouchers for final settlement of Elizabeth Elliott deceased The examination and action will be on May 11 1907 at which time heirs creditors and legatees must appear to show cause if any the account should not be approved Heirs must prove heirship John B E Elliott Administrator
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