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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 13, 1908
Page
4
A health minded essay argues bodily waste and renewal can balance to yield physical immortality. It cites Hammond and Allen on self renewing bodies, links aging to impure diet and mental state, and asserts matter is indestructible with life continuing beyond death in a divine, spiritual form.
A New York Tribune account describes a perilous annual rite near a cliff in India. A performer rides a 2,500 foot rope over a ravine in a wooden saddle, with sand bags on his legs and carpet at the rope end to slow descent. The risky act is believed to dictate will of the gods for crops and requires strict precautions by a small caste.
A Medford Maine legend tells of a phantom ship laden with rum gold and silver bars that perished from thirst and starvation after being becalmed. A buccaneer chased the derelict but was tethered to it, the rope snapped, and he found himself aboard a floating coffin. The pirate went mad steering the skeletal crew’s vessel, condemned to wander the seas, seen off Medford as a omen of storm and disaster.
A Nelson Auckland jury, locked up for three nights after failing to reach a murder verdict, were allowed to attend a living picture show at the Theater Revral. They requested to attend as a reef and the judge granted permission.
A sharp exchange from London humor shows the term work maker as a mock tag. The quip notes Bink’s weak finances yet acknowledges his hiring of many men using a twist on bill collectors.
The piece recounts Louis de Berquem’s claim to cutting diamonds, his tale with Charles the Timid’s great gem, and the Sancy’s storied history. It notes pre Berquem cutting in India and Europe, the 1477 discovery of the cut diamond after Nancy, and the Sancy’s journey through Europe to Russia, with fortunes and legends surrounding diamond cutting.
A cartoon tale from Harper’s Weekly tells of Mike who places a warning sign at the bottom of a steep hill for motorists. His boss discovers the misplacement and scolds him, prompting the quip that accidents mainly happen at the bottom. The joke ends with Mike’s witty reply about residents.
An old-time ad notes Braisee, scratches and sores needing cure with De Witts Carbolized Witch Balm. It claims rapid healing and is advertised as especially good for piles. Sold by Hedges Drug Co.
Rioting in Hong Kong on November 4 aimed at forcing merchants to continue boycotting Japanese goods was subdued by soldiers patrolling business districts. One Chinese attacker was shot. Riots were led by students and suspected to be widespread. Similar unrest and traitor branding reported in Singapore and Canton with violence and alleged secret leagues offering rewards for killings.
At Morris Park the first annual Aeronautic Society tournament saw two serious accidents. Montreal airman Lawrence J. fracturing his right leg after a 40 foot drop and eight year old Fred Young badly lacerated after being struck by a motorcycle. Only Prof. John Mack of Bridgeport reached 3000 feet in a hot air balloon amid failing airships. The motorcycle races provided many finishes.
For sale 60 acre farm a mile from court house with 4 acre rural home brick business room and two story frame house with barn running water and other improvements. Includes two lots on East Washington street and a two story brick business room at northwest corner square. Terms right.
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