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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1923
Page
7
Samuel mourns Saul and is rebuked for excessive grief then learns God directs him to Jesse's house to anoint David as the next king. David, a shepherd, is chosen over Eliab after examination of sons. anointing brings the Spirit of the Lord upon him.
A concise reflection on timing and prudence. The quote stresses that recognizing when not to act can be as crucial as knowing when to act. It frames discernment as key to wise choices and life balance.
A reflective note compares aging with indulgence, stating no fault is seen that the speaker has not also committed, implying self-acceptance as age advances. The excerpt frames maturity as a softened, forgiving stance toward personal failings.
A philosophical quotation attributed to Quesnel notes that life is spent in constant deliberation and that death arrives as a result of living by such hesitation. The saying reflects on human indecision and mortality.
Rev. O C Huston of Bonham disappeared during a hunting trip and later showed up at an Albuquerque army recruiting station seeking enlistment. He recalled the war and a nurse but had no memory of his wife or eight years as pastor or the events of his marriage. His wife and brother traveled to Albuquerque to verify him as the missing man.
Indianapol is resident Mrs Edna Eason says Tanlac restored her health after three years of stomach trouble weakness and headaches. She reports gaining fourteen pounds and improved sleep and strength. Tanlac is sold by druggists with over 37 million bottles sold.
The text reflects on ancient Egyptian perfumes lasting 8,000 years and ponders whether they had a face powder to keep a lady's nose shine away for more than twenty minutes. The tone blends admiration with curiosity about cosmetic durability.
In Easton Maryland a large eel fell from a clear sky hitting Rev C N Jones pastor of St Michaels Methodist Episcopal church on Talbot street. Witnesses say a fish hawk may have dropped the eel after failing to carry it away.
In Jersey City a giant rat attacked two people inside Mrs. Sadie Rogacki’s home. The rat disappeared after biting Mrs. Rogacki’s throat as she tried to save her eight year old daughter.
A collage of brief sports notes from 1921 to 1924. Kilbane trains after layoff, Criqui clash at Polo Grounds. Crufts in Islington reports 5766 entries. McGowan outfielder trial. Polo Grounds seats 5500. Ruth slimmed, Smoke Thomas eyed as a find. Also mentions Hoppe comeback, Lambert debut, Mack and Athletics, Harvard Japan trip potential, West Point basketball streak, Brennan vs Firpo, Geers tour plans, and Miss Virginia Whitenack aquatic star. O'Dowd loses first knockout after 117 fights.
A and B clash over ownership of a pawnshop bought umbrella with A insisting ownership and B admitting purchase. The exchange reveals dispute over possession.
An advertisement extols dyes and tints for old draperies and white clothes. It notes Red Cross Ball Blue as the product in grocery stores and presents a cheerful housewife scene with laundry, reflecting a promotional tone from a vintage newspaper page. A second item recounts a theater anecdote about Richard G. Herndon and a pass fiend, citing a French slogan and the phrase they shall not pass. A joke follows about a March Hare.
An old promotional notice explains Hall's Catarrh Medicine's dual action as an ointment and internal tonic. It claims relief from catarrhal inflammation and deafness caused by catarrh, with the product sold by druggists for over 40 years through Cheney Co. in Toledo Ohio.
In a late interview, William Rockefeller recalls a past era when rich men were vilified without proof. He notes muckrakers and claims shaped public opinion, comparing it to a schoolboy’s three proofs "say so" reasoning. He argues public respect has since returned to many wealthy individuals.
Petrograd dispatch reports Professor Bartsenko leading a Russian expedition that has returned with discoveries on the Kola peninsula between the Arctic Ocean and the White Sea. Pyramid tombs and traces of ancient dwellings and temples predate Tutankhamen by millennia.
A brief dialogue shows a character expressing a desire to ride in an airplane and another remark approving the sentiment. The snippet reflects themes of ambition and modern invention echoed in a Carnegie-era context.
The passage shows Helen, noted as left handed, being coached to switch to her right hand at table. Father worries the switch looks awkward but she responds with a clever line about remembering when she has a ring. She then receives the ring.
A citizen asserts that the town is full of idiots while noting that most residents voted for the rival candidate in the recent election. The remark highlights local resentment and political tensions following the vote.
The paper notes a rough statistic that about one in three marriages ends in divorce. The exchange argues that the imprecise phrasing causes confusion and trouble in understanding the issue.
A reflective saying notes that roughly half of a man’s life is spent correcting the errors of the other half, underscoring a lifelong effort toward moral repair.
An advertisement touts Cuticura Soap as doubling razor efficiency while promoting skin purity and health. It claims no mug soap germs or irritation even with shaving twice daily and that one soap serves shaving bathing and shampooing.
An old Atlanta woman returns her mistress' clothes after a three week delay. Liza explains the absence by saying her stephusband had the smallpox, a quip that ends with the mistaken term step husband and a pun about new spouses.
At a political gathering a man named Hay faced a hostile audience. They drowned his voice with tumult as the chairman struggled to restore order. He finally condemned the disturbance and derided the crowd saying this is the first known case of jackasses refusing hay.
An inventor introduces an electric appliance that connects to a light socket and sits over the faucet end to heat water as it flows out. The device aims to provide instant warm water without a separate heating system.
A compact editorial urges restraint on wealth disparity and cautions against glorifying wealth at the expense of proportionate opportunity. It argues economic fairness benefits society and calls for balanced policy debate.
Mrs. W. K. Midgett wife of a coast guard officer was flown by plane from her Norfolk home to a hospital after illness. She died in the hospital despite the aviation transfer.
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