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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1913
Page
7
A brief, satirical sliver from a columnist in the Milwaukee Sentinel notes a romantic musings on a groom’s fate. The tone hints at humor and self awareness about obligations and openness to risk.
The source claims ancient Romans used a universal shorthand system taught in schools and notes Emperor Titus as an expert in it.
Druggist C Lower of Marion Ohio confirms Dr Kings New Discoveries cure for bronchial cold throat and lung troubles. He says it cured his wife after others failed and recommends keeping a bottle for family use. Price 50 cents and 1.09 dollars. Guaranteed by Irvin and Willard.
A collection of cartoonish misattributions including Solon proclaiming I'm wise and Noah shouting All aboard, with other figure quotes such as Delilah Nerxt and Polyphemus My eye. The Boston Transcript notes playful errors in familiar phrases from classic characters.
The Boot and Shoe Recorder notes rising demand for Oxford styles in straight lace, button, Blucher and six to seven button cuts, with lace boots featuring trimmed tops and varied eyelets. Cuban heels dominate pumps and new Cuban Louis blends appear, while fabrics favor glossy corded toppers and diagonal cloth harmonizing with Vamps. Leather choices include black calf, tan calf, kid uppers, patent, and white samples, with red and gray accents appearing for novelty buyers.
Bucklen's Arnica Salve is praised as the best remedy for skin problems including burns bruises and boils. J T Sossaman of News of Cornelius North Carolina says one box helped his serious skin ailment after other remedies failed. Only 25c. Recommended Irvin and Willard.
Washington. The Underwood tariff bill moves to the senate with leaders hopeful to pass it in nearly its house form. Democrats fear sugar and wool objections, while farmers unions press to keep products off the free list. Senator Burton cautions the plan is too drastic and cites a 9 percent goods price drop under the 1909 act.
In San Francisco on Thanksgiving Day 1865 a celebrated fighting goat defeated all rivals. The Associated Naval Veterans received Navy approval to erect a fifty foot goat statue atop Goat Island, with options for a pagan or ritual design. Native Daughters push Yerba Buena name restoration. a legislative resolution seeks federal name change.
Ogden Utah reports a mammoth cave with prehistoric hieroglyphics uncovered by rancher Thomas Whitaker. He will lead University of Utah professors on an investigation tour. the front chamber measures 75 by 150 yards and stands 41 feet high. Legends speak of a great tribal battle nearby with vanquished fighters vanishing in a curve.
Harrington residents uncovered a human skeleton in a cellar on Delver road after a dog whined and pawed at the ground. Dr. J S Strickland identified the remains as Mrs Ann Maloney missing ten years, noting a possible ax wound. A prior suspect, a Black man, was released when no body was found.
Mrs Fred C Cline longed for a home made pork pie from Retford England and received a parcel post package from Retford containing one pork pie and five mince pies. It cost 2s 3d postage and arrived in excellent condition.
Charles Miller, 42, of Pittsburgh, arrested for stealing two milk bottles and two loaves of bread, ate his way out of a Philadelphia police station. He devoured the bread and milk before the magistrate and walked away free, also accepting money from the magistrate.
A Madisonville woman details three acres of ground managed with hoe work and hired help to grow early potatoes peas corn tomatoes pumpkins and fodder. She nets 95.38 after expenses from market sales hay corn for chickens and pumpkins while keeping home table supplies and farm animals cared for. The piece praises perseverance and self-reliance despite neighbor ridicule.
In Fliegende Blatter an exchange shows a man and woman arguing over buying a gown. The woman insists on a fifty dollar debt while the man quips to go to a hundred to appear a gentleman.
An editorial notes women face daily worries but should not be burdened by heavy loads or stereotypes as they navigate life.
An old quotation attributed to George Hlijot dismisses arrogance and its self assured ease, warning against pity for those who carry their false comfort openly.
A veterinary bulletin from Oregon Agricultural College outlines key signs of illness in horses. It lists normal ranges for temperature 100.5 to 100.8 F and pulse 28 to 40 per minute, plus checks of heart, respiration, digestion, urinary function, mucous membranes, coat, and eye expression.
Workmen in Amberley road uncover ancient Long Cross pennies from Henry III era. A coroner impanels a jury, an expert testifies the coins are ancient, and the verdict finds concealment with unknown depositor. The coroner seizes the coins as king’s treasure trove.
An impresario is a manager or contractor of a troupe of singers. The term also sometimes refers to a teacher or trainer in the field.
Prof. R L Blanton of Virginia demonstrates electricity assisted incubation. From ten wild turkey eggs two hatched after being suspended over electric globes. Blanton, a known raiser of domesticated wild turkeys, promotes crossing wild with tame birds claiming immunity to blackhead disease for the progeny.
Raleigh readers hear a booster report for Vinci tonic claiming it strengthens sickly children fast. Mrs. W O Strother of Raleigh credits Vinci with restored appetite and vigor in her daughter Hazel after illness, praising its cod liver elements and iron and promising a money back guarantee if not satisfactory. Covington druggist Mantford VanDorn endorses the product as pleasant to take.
The Climbing American Beauty is bred by cross fertilization to keep the rose’s charm while gaining hardiness. It is noted for tolerating heat and drought nearly as well as other roses.
If you obtain an incubator, assign its operation to one person and grant them sole charge. This ensures clear responsibility and consistent management of the incubator’s use and maintenance.
D McWhinnie of Wearleigh Alberta discusses turning 100 acres with spring flood into pasture. Draining with open ditches or tile helps. wild grasses suit wet soil better. Red top and fowl meadow grass with als clover are favored while Timothy may work with simple sowing. Seed rates vary from two to three pounds per acre for red top to twelve to fifteen pounds for a mixed clover blend.
Foot care powder promises instant relief for corns bunions blisters and sore spots from ill fitting shoes. Free sample offer advertised with address Allen S Olmsted LeRoy N Y urging customers not to substitute.
A House speech by Hon. Frank Buchanan of Illinois on May 22 defending his new member status and right to address the floor. He notes two failed prior attempts and rejects apology as unnecessary, prompting audience laughter during his remarks.
A St. Louis physician says he tested a theory 275 times to diagnose skull fractures. He applies a tickle to the ankle half an inch above the foot sole. if the big toe turns up and others flare outward the skull is fractured, otherwise if toes turn down and close the foot remains intact.
Advert claims Electric Bitters revive tired nervous people boosting appetite and energy. Citing Mrs Rhinevault of Vestal Center New York and Irvin and Widard as endorsers, the home remedy is priced at 50 cents per bottle.
The Department of Agriculture highlights beet pulp as superior feed for milk cows and fattening cattle, sheep, and farm animals across the middle Western states. It remains effective wet or dried, supporting a beet pulp trade worth about two million dollars annually.
A brief quip from the Woman's Journal mocks a husband named Rhymer by noting his many original ideas have left his mind a mass of bruises. The dialogue features Mrs Rhymer and a speaker commenting on his overwork.
National Accident Society seeks agents to sell accident and health policies for men and women. offers 3000 death benefit and 15 weekly benefits, costs 5 a year. All occupations covered, exclusive territory, large commissions with renewals, permanent income. Located at 320 Broadway, New York. Kat 27 years.
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