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Newspaper

Covington Republican

Location

Covington, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Nov 14, 1912

Page

3

A Message to Women About Vinci Cod Liver Remedy

Miss Lea Dumas of Malone New York says two bottles of Vinci put her on her feet after weeks of run-down condition. The ad claims Vinci is a wonderful strength creator and body-builder with a money-back guarantee, plus Saxo Salve for skin troubles, sold by Manford C VanDorne Druggist Covington.

Lea Dumas Malone N. Y Vinci Miss Dumas Vinel P. S Manford C. VanDorne Covingon

Confidence Merchants Build Trust Through Honest Goods

The article argues that confidence is a key asset for manufacturers. They spend on advertising to create trust and must provide honest goods at fair prices to retain customers. Quality sustains advertising and strengthens the brand's goodwill.

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Oregon Journal launches Western Information Bureau offer

The Oregon Journal announces a Western information bureau with a six month Semi-Weekly Journal subscription for 50 cents and a free 144 page illustrated booklet detailing Oregon resources and opportunities. Address Oregon Journal Portland Oregon.

Western Information Bureau Oregon Journal Bureau of Western Information Oregon Portland

Armorer’s shop hidden in New York museum basement

E A Saverkrop describes a complete armorer’s workshop in the Metropol itan Museum of Art basement. The 600 plus tools span centuries from Paris imports via Daniel Tachaux and cover stakes, hammers, swages, and more.

New York Art Museum E. A. Saverkrop Metropolitan Museum of Art Museem Daniel Tachaux Ce Museum Tuachaux Paris

Varicose Veins Remedies and Risks

Practical health notes describe mild varicose veins with leg heaviness and dull evening ache eased by elevating the leg. It warns of cramps, thrombosis, phlebitis, skin eczema, and possible ulcers, advising rest and bandaging for mild cases and surgical treatment for troublesome ones.

King Christian II Helps Actress During Yacht Crisis

King Christian of Denmark aboard the yacht Rita off Aarhus rushes to aid a distressed actress mid rescue. Amid a river of desperate boats a calm cinema cameraman films the scene. The king orders action then saves the actress, earning an odd fame for a king among his film.

Christian Denmark Rita Aarhus Jutland

Wisconsin's New Capitol Dome Stands Among World Heights

Popular Mechanics profile notes the Wisconsin state capitol dome rises 269 feet 8 inches to 287 with statue, ranking fourth globally behind St. Peter's Rome Florence and Washington. Dome spans over 104 feet at base, built of concrete reinforced with 2300 tons of steel and 8000 tons of white granite. Main girders weigh 23 tons each, requiring a movable center tower and derricks. Dome cost around 2.5 million, a large share of the 6 million building budget.

Wisconsin State Capitol St. Peter’s Cathedral Rome Duomo Florence Italy National Capitol Washington Wisconsin Capitol Popular Mechanics Magazine

Prize Crop Counties

Lancaster county Pennsylvania has been the richest farming county in the United States for fifty years. Mee Lean county Illinois now ranks second, followed by Los Angeles county California in third and Whitman county Washington in fourth according to the Argonaut.

United States Atlantic Pacific Lancaster County Mee- Lean County Lancaster Los Angeles County Cal Whitman County Wash Argonaut

Faithful Diary Keepers and Longstanding Pens

Henry Bullinger of Coeur d'Alene Idaho has kept a diary since Sept 18 1854. Laura Gwin nup of Vail NJ has diary since Nov 17 1854 without missing a day. R C Weaver of Findley Lake NY kept one since April 1 1854, six months longer than Mr Ballinger. Weaver is 87 and reads without glasses.

Henry Bullinger Coeur d'Alene Ida Laura Gwinnup Vail NX. J R. C. Weaver Findley Lake N. Y Ballinger Weaver Christian Herald

Modernizing Ben Nevis Seeks Peak Hotel and Railway

Plans propose a hotel on Ben Nevis peak replacing the old meteorological observatory and a nearly five mile railway to serve visitors. The project targets meeting tourist demand with an estimated 15 000 climbers in an ordinary season.

Ben Nevis Scotland

China Postal System Delivers Vast Mail Reach

The Chinese postal system carried over 350 million letters last year making it the most extensive and cheapest in the world. It can deliver a letter to any part of China for about a cent and a half regardless of method.

China Chinese Posta Post

Recession of Glaciers Weathers Northern Ice Fields Inland

The Victoria Colonist notes that glaciers along the Atlantic coast have receded over the last century and Muir glacier is breaking apart. It discusses uncertain causes for glacier retreat, suggesting warmer climate in the north Pacific region and possible reduced snowfall or higher temperatures at lower levels. Sir Charles Lyell referenced Greenland’s ice barrier break in 1846 as a notable event.

Atlantic Muir North Pacific Sir Charles Lyell Fee Barrier Greenland Victoria Colonist

Any path leads to the grave joke from Kansas City Star

A traveler arrives in severe pain and asks for a doctor. The messenger lists many kinds allopath, homeopath, hydropath, osteopath. The sufferer replies any path will do, as all paths lead to the grave.

Kansas City

Multilingual Quartet Dazzles In Kellogg's Martha

A reviewer recalls Clara Louise Kellogg leading a quartet in four languages during Martha. Kellogg sang English beside Brignoli in Italian a German soprano in German and a Frenchman in French. The audience did not notice the language mix as the performance flowed.

New York Sun Clara Louise Kellogg Miss Kellogg Brignoli

Beating the sword into a plow share remark

A tourist asks about turning a sword into a plow share. The blacksmith replies he manufactures war relics and explains he makes items from swords into plowshares. The exchange appears in the Louisville Courier Journal.

Louisville Courier-Journal

Opening Night Choirs Overcome The Stage

The Chicago Record-Herald notes a lively exchange after a performance where Bess praised the caller as witnessing a beautiful drama. She mentions gifting a season pass and hoping the play ends happily as Tess asks for details.

Bess Jack Tess Chicago Record-Herald

Unwedded Lesson Sparks Tiny Grammar Incident

A playful classroom exchange centers on a grammar question about a singular pronoun. Johnny humorously assigns the term unwedded to himself, prompting light laughter in the class.

Johnny Dudge

Reminder on submission timing for print

Officials urge timely submissions for newspaper print. Editors warn last minute entries risk missing Thursday press. Remember Wednesdays and Thursdays are especially busy with production.

Changes in Wabash Time Affect Morning and Towpath Trains

A new time card took effect Monday for Wabash trains. Eastbound No. 84 runs 7:52 to 8:48 a.m., No. 2 eastbound 1:40 to 6:02 a.m., Towpath morning and afternoon runs modify Attica Covington Attica timings with arrivals and departures at 8:56 10:50 11:40 in the morning and 4:05 4:45 4:50 5:45 in the afternoon.

Attica Covington

Bequeathed Land to God In Odd 1864 Deed

In Sullivan county Pennsylvania Marine Trust agents report a deed dated 1864 conveying nearly 700 acres to "God and his heirs in Jesus Messiah" by Peter E Armstrong and his wife. The deed aims to remove temptation from land sharks and neighbors amid local land disputes. Treasurer Joseph McNamee of Marine Trust displayed a copy, saying the find resolves a long standing mystery.

Sullivan County Marine Trust Company Atlantic City N. J Peter E. Armstrong Jesus Messiah Joseph McNamee the Marine Company

Immunization Claim By Dr Friedmann On Tuberculosis Culture

Berlin specialist Dr Friedrich Franz Friedmann argues his tuberculosis culture immunizes newborns against the white plague. He cites treating 350 babies in Berlin before age three days, over sixteen months ago, with no disease development or adverse effects since.

Friedrich Franz Friedmann New York Berlin

Solitary dice game guides luncheon choice in Liberty Street cafe

A prosperous man, a familiar Liberty Street cafe patron for two years, sits at the bar before lunch and rolls dice to decide whether to drink. He plays alone, never gambling with others, in a curious habit observed in New York.

Liberty Street New York Proca

Cheap One Way Fares to Western States and Canada

Travel offer for California Colorado Oregon and other Western points with daily tickets on sale from Sept 25 to Oct 10. Daily tourist car service from St Louis. Inquire at the Washab agent. G C Knickerbocker, Danville.

California Colorado Oregon St. Louie

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Holland Troy Township K. of P Charles Dicken Besina Ereneas King Moving Picture Man Wisconsin New Capitol New Jersey Dr. Friedmann Fletcher G. C. Knickerbocker, Aoe A Danville, Th OWL End Bears Castoria the Centaur Company New York City Jehu D. Martin Pearl and Eighth Streets Covington, Ind Detroit Buffalo Lehigh Wabah Wabash Lackawana Chicago St. Louis Wells Fargo Express H. S. Parkman Ind
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