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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1910
Page
5
An advertisement warns that overworked kidneys cause illness and promotes Kilmer's Swamp Root as the best remedy. It claims the kidney product provides mild, rapid relief and offers a free sample by mail along with a pamphlet. The text urges readers to insist on Swamp Root and to avoid imitations.
Mrs. Corntessel confronts the farmer over social visits. He explains his reluctance to host because he is a member of the S. P. Co. A. and worries about his chickens being killed. The exchange unveils a quirky slice of rural life.
The British Museum preserves the oldest dated pure glass, a lion head with an inscription naming an Egyptian king of the Eleventh Dynasty.
A Nelson quote notes life lacks joy without friendship and true friends are rare, worth cherishing as an exotic plant.
Unique 2843 the Imported French Coach Stallion stands at T. C. Webber's farm five miles south east of Covington and in Covington on Saturdays. Brown stallion bred in Breurille La Manche France by M. Jean Viel. Sired by Government Stallion Naples out of a Wanderer descendant. Terms $1000 to insure a colt to stand and suck with lien on mare and foal until service money is paid. Care not guaranteed against accidents. T. C. Webber owner and keeper.
The Fountain Circuit Court of Indiana announces an attachment and garnishment case against Hillman D Bow. Bowsher, a non resident, filed in April 1910. The defendant is ordered to appear on the first day of the September 1910 term at Covington Court House or face the suit in his absence.
In our office a beautiful Ormolu gold jewel box is on display as part of The Republican paper promotion. A Popular Girl Contest awards one box free to every girl or young lady who subscribes or renews for $10 or more by 6 pm on Saturday May 21.
Edward Moffitt of Williamsport Indiana reports a man posing as a horse buyer visited his farm Thursday evening. The man, who seemed unsteady and lacking a horse or wagon, asked to see horses and later slipped around the barn and disappeared after dark. Moffitt’s description matches Robert T. Green, a known horse thief.
The Indiana G A R may ask its Terre Haute encampment this week to consider replacing Memorial Day with Memorial Sunday the last Sunday in May. Veterans oppose the current use of the day for personal pleasure, arguing it strays from the original purpose. Indiana has made Memorial Day a legal holiday by statute.
Weekly Fountain County transfers filed by O S Douglass abstractor for five per cent mortgage loans list multiple deeds. Transactions include Ratcliff to Lindley 44 acres, Patterson to Coggins in Bik 6 Stringtown, Attica L and I Co transfers, and varios buyers to heirs with prices from 1 to 5000 dollars. Also notices of additions to Prospect Attica and Kingman parcels and a Cates to Lindley transfer. Advertising copy for pure bred Buff Plymouth Rock eggs noted.
A Philadelphia North American description recounts the Ulster steamship Hine emblem a red band with a dripping hand wash that a royal tale says crowned Neill by severing his brother s hand and planting it on shore. The story ties Ulster to victory in trade war sport and on ships through a fierce old sign.
Frank N. Hoffster, a Pittsburg businessman and leader in Iron City affairs, faces indictment for alleged bribery totaling 52500 to influence public bank deposits. He maintains homes in New York and leads several companies including Pressed Steel Car and Canada Car. He played a key role in the McKees Rocks strike and is linked to Cassie Chadwick loans.
A philosopher who quips that death comes to all encounters Death who reveals he is testing the man’s creed. The exchange probes fear and acceptance as Death insists the philosopher accompany him, promising the others will toast life philosophically while he departs with the speaker.
Senator Eugene Hale of Maine announces retirement at term end after forty years in Congress. As head of the appropriations committee he wields significant power, second only to Aldrich among Rhode Island senators, with growing opposition in Maine noted since 1899.
Senator Hale sought a fourth term amid opposition over his Spain war stance but won unanimous renomination in Republican caucus. In the legislature several house Republicans voted for Hale as the party nominee. Ex Associate Justice Frederick Powers of the Maine Supreme Court announced a challenge, ending a long period without a contest since 1876. Hale, a Maine native, is 74 and began in the lower house in 1830. His term ends March 3, 1911.
The Chicago News notes nurses curb sneezes during operations by pressing a finger under the nose and applying pressure to the palate to avoid disturbing a patient. It adds willpower can control a cough and recalls a French surgeon who withholds food from any patient who coughs first.
A young man teased a farmer about his crops then boasted of seed care. The farmer retorts that his lettuce and cabbage failed, but reveals his car rot seeds sprouted nothing. The punchline: Brown's donkey ate the lot, ending the exchange in Newark Star.
The turnip is native to Asia and Europe and has been cultivated for centuries. The wild East Indian turnip is said to be related to the edible root. It starts sweet but soon inflames the tongue with a hundred needles and triggers hours of coughing fits, a joke among locals on visiting youths.
A witty exchange traces worry versus work with a scientist declaring worry lethal to effort. The quote contrasts ease of worrying with doing work, paired with a Dante line about knowledge and grief.
Health official order requires all Covington property owners to abate nuisances and unsanitary conditions. Prohibits improper disposal of waste, mandates covered garbage receptacles, weed control, and trimming trees. authorizes surveys, penalties, and cost recovery through property taxes.
The Fountain County Board of Review Indiana will meet in annual session to review assessments and hear property tax related matters. Notice calls for attendance by property owners and interested parties at the designated meeting date and time.
On Monday June 6 1910 at the Auditor's office in the courthouse Covington Indiana the assessment review and equalization of tax assessments as returned by township assessors will be held.
The article states the postage stamp first appeared in 1839 with James Chalmers of Dundee credited for its invention who died in 1803. It notes England adopted adhesive stamps by decree on December 21 1839 and issued the first stamps for public use on May 6 1830.
Counterfeit five peseta pieces are being redeemed in Spain. Private manufacturers produced coins equal in fineness and weight to government issues, profiting from the seignorage between face value and bullion value.
Mrs Lapeling quotes shock as Pearley Winter Green seeks a divorce claiming the marriage was a misfit and that her husband is not her real spouse. The case centers on a contested union and questions of identity.
A prose blurb touts Lane's Tem as the most efficient aid to preserve beauty and prevent faded cheeks, urging women to be zealous in presenting their looks and to rely on the herb drink advertised by Lane's Family Medicine.
In Fountain Circuit Court April term 11 4 notice is given that Benjamin F Lindley administrator has filed accounts and vouchers for settlement of the estate of Aaron Lindler deceased. The May list day in the circuit court all heirs creditors or legatees must appear and show cause why the account should not be approved. Heirs must also prove heirship at the same time and place. Benjamin F Lindley administrator. White attorney for administrator.
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