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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1923
Page
3
Thomas McConville of Washington is described as a model Boy Scout. He earned 54 of 62 possible badges through designated accomplishments and holds the rank of Eagle Scout, showcased as a standout national example.
Mrs. F W Fitzsimmons, wife of the Port Elizabeth museum director, faced a 14 foot python in a trunk room at her house after the door locked. The snake reeled to strike as helpers arrived and the Kaffir keeper subdued the constrictor, with Mrs. Fitzsimmons guiding the dangerous rescue and freeing him from the coils.
Howard L. Davis of New Egypt New Jersey seeks a nurse for a pedigreed fox terrier pup. He hints at matrimony if the right applicant loves the dog, offers big wages, and requires care for the pup, meals for the owner, bed making, and keeping the house clean.
Alvey C. Harshman of Hagerstown Maryland killed a pet dog that attacked his wife Mrs. Harshman. The dog leaped at her throat when her husband struck it with a club.
A religious lesson on Elijah confronting Ahab and the people at Mount Carmel. Elijah challenges Israel to choose between Baal and the Lord, demonstrates God’s power with fire from heaven, and leads to the execution of Baal’s prophets and rain upon Israel, proving Elijah’s prophetic mission.
A compact reflective line on perception and the gap between vision and creation. The quote contrasts painting with the eyes and the long path from sight through the arm to the pencil, noting what is lost in translation.
A terse reflection on self denial and desire as a remedy for need. It argues that trimming wants to match scarce resources is like cutting off feet to fit shoes, a critique of extreme frugality in pursuit of sufficiency.
A compact quotation contrasts trust with self awareness, noting that a person who deserves trust may not be a privy counselor to himself. The line reflects themes of judgment and personal insight attributed to Ford.
A string of light anecdotes notes a dentist’s habit of looking down in the mouth and a private eye marrying his subject. Jokes touch on juries, chases, car drivers versus pedestrians, Einstein, trade outlooks, and a world voyage promised to take 16 days.
The country refuses to recognize Russia until Moscow shows self recovery. The United States is seen as increasingly diverse in religion and may influence neighbors about garden boundaries and chicken restrictions.
A playful exchange compares labor scaling to ship crossing. If one man builds a house in twelve days, six men in two days shows faster work. The corollary asks if six ships can cross an area in one day, highlighting proportional reasoning in a humorous London answer.
An eminent medical authority warns laxatives cause permanent injury and promotes Nujol as a natural lubricant that keeps waste soft and moving. Doctors prescribe Nujol for regular bowel movements by nature, noting it is not a medicine and does not gripe. It is used in leading hospitals and available from druggists.
Maj. Gen. James G. Harbord deputy chief of staff retires after 34 years in the U S Army. From back private to second in command he earned two Distinguished Service Medals and was decorated by Great Britain France Belgium Italy Montenegro and Panama.
Catarrh is described as influenced by constitutional conditions. The product combines an ointment for quick local relief and an internal tonic that works through the blood on mucous surfaces to rid the system of catarrh. Sold by druggists for over 40 years B J Cheney & Co Toledo Ohio.
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