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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 09, 1900
Page
3
The article discusses Drexel Institute girls practicing gymnastics and basketball with emphasis on swordlike fencing drills and agility. It notes strong health equaling happiness, then shifts to bicycle prices for 1898 models with chain wheels, chainless wheels, truss frames, brakes, and coaster brakes, predicting stable prices and limited changes for 1899 machines.
An English observer predicts next year will require track redesigns for faster motor pacing. The Crystal Palace track, London’s highest bank, tops at 33 mph. exceeding this causes riders to struggle rounding curves, implying records would demand changes to tracks.
A baseball writer argues Anson should not take a lax post as chief of umpires, insisting the role would demand as much work as any past duties and require active reform. The piece notes Anson would tackle defects earnestly, unlike last season.
The Chicago Record notes Daubthick burned up his water colors after a water supply issue left works unsold. It quotes a puzzled "ae Way" remark as the incident hampers gallery sales and prompts discussion on preservation and cleanliness of art materials.
Sneak thieves struck Mellott Tuesday night visiting two homes. At H. B. Carpenter’s they cut a back window screen and prowled a pantry stealing a pie and other edibles while Ed’s large dog slept undisturbed. At BR. H. Gott’s they pried a west window with a stick from an apple tree and took cash and a pocket book from a minister’s pants with about three dollars in silver. two watches remained untouched. Local talent suspected due to familiarity with the area.
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