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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1922
Page
3
A Southbound group arrives to spring weather as Mr and Mrs Robin note the Wrens are late. Mrs Wren scolds her husband on a limb while planning a move to a new home after arguing about their old nest. They seek a hole in a tree with sticks and straw, delaying their arrival.
The article explains palmistry for travel forecasts using the voyage line on Luna and hair-lines. A long voyage line extending toward Jupiter suggests a lengthy journey, with duration proportional to line length, detailing methods and implications of fortune telling.
The passage shows dialogue among Mrs. Robin and Mr. Robin about Jennie Wren’s chatterbox behavior and a husband’s protective stance, ending with Mrs. Robin returning to her nest. No broader event or outcome is described in this fragment.
The passage discusses the proper response when workers arrive late for scheduled hours. It notes the conflict between enforcing punctuality and the difficulty of correcting tardiness without causing offense or harm to worker morale. It uses examples of a maid, a seamstress, and a typist to illustrate lost hours and perceived unfairness.
The text advises managing lateness by setting clear hours and optional hourly pay, stressing fairness to diligent workers and flexibility for delays beyond control. It warns against scolding over clocks, encourages reasonable leniency for rapid workers, and notes employers often doubt tardiness excuses like strikes, weather, or transport delays.
The article explores the name May from two theories. Some etymologists link it to Margaret meaning a pearl, while noting May's Scottish derivation from Maisie and Maidle. It discusses naming babies by month popularity and contrasts May with April and August in other languages.
Fragmentary passage mentions a 19 goat named springtime with blossoms and nesting birds, a unique place, no antecedents, and a limit of 1 inch. It mentions a lucky stone, charms from a former, intelligence and prophecy, Sunday as a lucky day, and five as a lucky number.
The article notes Labrador slowly lifting from the sea with raised beaches along most shorelines where slopes are gentle. Multiple elevated beach levels appear at various heights, indicating gradual land uplift supported by authority.
A brief dialogue shows a wife rebuffing her husband with a sharp claim of having married better, prompting his question and her calm confession. The exchange captures a domestic confrontation framed in terse, period-appropriate dialogue.
The fragment questions Japan's evacuation claim and notes a sensational headline about a fatal accident. It ponders society chasing danger in pairs and reflects on a boy’s loss of childhood as he shows romantic interest early.
A fragmented reminiscence traces Red Cloud Makpiya Luta, the Sioux chief who resisted forts on the Bozeman trail, led a war that killed 81 soldiers, later forced forts to withdraw, and died December 10, 1900, at age ninety one, still revered as the greatest Sioux war chief. It also notes contemporary quirks on radio interest and stray items about a meat market and Otto’s disputed rule.
The Ogallala Sioux head chief known as Old Man Afraid of His Horses bore the name Tashunka Kokipapi meaning He Whose Horse They Fear. His son Young Man Afraid of His Horses led the tribe through Ghost Dance troubles of 1890 91 and later hosted a Washington correspondent who, after dinner, attempted to tip the chief but faced cultural uncertainty.
Denver stamp collector August Lutteken holds an envelope mailed in 1851 with no stamps but postmasters stamps for 5 cents overseas postage and 5 cents delivery. It lacks a street address and required in person pickup at the post office. The practice ended around the Civil War, making the specimen possibly unique.
The Senar dam is rushed toward completion on the Blue Nile, 2000 miles south of Khartum. It aims to irrigate 3,000,000 acres of idle farmland and power a vast industrial complex. The piece contrasts ancient conquest with modern harnessing of nature and ends noting a Red Cross Ball Blue advertisement.
The Bride laments a messy expense account while her mother offers a practical tip. Start with the initial amount, subtract remembered items, and label the difference sundries. The exchange reflects dry household wisdom in a humorous tone.
A fragment notes that several men are loudly seeking justice and would be surprised if they achieved it, reflecting restless expectations and a charged mood.
A reflective aphorism notes that virtue holds value only when it yields tangible benefit or purpose beyond mere conduct. It argues for action and meaningful impact rather than virtue alone.
Jones and Smith discuss a stout old man in the corner who is described as a wonderful acrobat. The man confirms he is both an acrobat and a stock broker saying he hangs on from day to day keeping his nose above water by the skin of his teeth.
Cuticura Soothes Baby Rashes That itch and burn with hot baths using Cuticura Soap followed by Cuticura Ointment. A little fragrant Cuticura Talcum dusted on finishes the treatment. 25 cents each.
A Kansas City Star item describes a Northeast matron famed for bright entertaining chatter. Friends recall light moments while others groan they cannot get a word in edgewise as she hosts company, with Elmer nine at the door announcing visitors.
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