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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 15, 1912
Page
7
A prosperous man who frequents a Liberty street cafe for two years plays solitaire with dice at the bar before lunch. He shakes the dice to decide whether to take a drink and never throws for any other person.
Ottawa reports Pastor Russell addressing large crowds on Foreign Missions. He promotes the International Bible Students Association seven member committee report on India and Japan, offering free copies via Brooklyn, NY. He contrasts postmillennial theory with premillennial teaching and calls for gospel preaching to reach all nations.
An Ohio man fights to save a train car while a Raleigh observer prevents a disaster with a device described as a life saving bice tric but the report mixes garbled phrases and product pitches for Electric Ditt ers. A second note asks why women seek center tables in dining rooms with a restaurant owner offering a cave man stance theory.
The collection notes Greece coal imports hotel wages Swiss lodging costs, Canada oil refinery, America money critique, Seoul growth from Japanese arrivals, Europe peasant dress decline, Filipino community in New York, city death statistics, Philadelphia heart treatment by electricity, Washington Wastebasket examiners, U.S. poultry leadership with 85 million birds and 6 billion eggs, and emigration from Hamburg and Bremen totaling 123000 in seven months.
Re lieves feverishness headache stomach trouble teething disorders and destroys worms. Sold at all druggists for 25 cents. Free sample mailed. Address Allen 3 Olmsted Le Roy NY.
A new German invention features shoes with toe partitions and soft interior pads. The design aims to distribute walking pressure at the base of the toes to reduce toe jam and prevent common foot deformities, promising more comfortable steps.
The French Academy of Immortals adds four new members M de Regnier poet General Langlois both pen and blade Henri Roujon former Beaux Arts director and Denis Cochin man of letters The academy remains under forty members after years of short supply.
A courtroom exchange shows the prisoner altered by drink, challenging the judge as to why he should not speak, while the judge cites the jurors verdict. The excerpt references a theft allegation and the absence of the boss in the crime.
A Buffalo Express clipping notes a quotation discussing applying for a gang leadership role and mentions prior experience with a boast about becoming boss after growing up. The fragment hints at a taunting interview response and a characterization of authority within a group.
A reflective Life magazine quote describes procrastination as a pensive, unlikely happiness. It suggests delaying action can bring quiet contentment and philosophical calm.
This guide outlines handling a silk umbrella with various handles from wood to ivory and how to furl, dry, clean, and mend it. It covers preventing wear, keeping it neat in use and storage, and repairing tears with black court plaster for a seamless finish.
The article suggests sleeping outdoors even without a regula tion porch. It describes a wooden cot elevated two feet with canvas sides and an adjustable frame, a couch hammock on eight ropes with wind breaks, and a folding silk hammock that packs into a small bag for weekend trips.
A charming jacket cut in Muguar style uses white spotted muslin trimmed with lace and beading. Ribbon threaded through a tied bow enhances the design. two tucks sit above a lace edged hem. Materials listed include 314 yards of 28 inch fabric, 3 yards lace, 15% yard insertion, and about 214 yards ribbon.
Two smart open-air outfits described for a social event feature a linen coat and skirt in cream and saxe blue stripes with a deep purple straw hat and a long quill. A white cashmere dress opens at the neck with crepe meteor collar, concealed button fastenings, side pockets, a white patent belt, and a white hat.
To prevent skin discoloration, rub hands with vinegar and let dry to form a protective coat. Pressing white soap into nails helps avoid stains. Unpleasant odors can be removed by washing hands in warm mustard water.
Doctors quote ancient adage that one fruit daily aids health. Fruit acids supply needed elements, especially in warm weather, while natural fruit alcohol acts as a germicide when part of fruit. Excess alcohol remains harmful, whereas fruit derived alcohol is beneficial.
A French naturalist in Algeria reports ants travel outward in a fixed direction and return along the same angle. Captured ants fail to locate their nest, while free explorers resume a straight, rapid return, suggesting the body acts as a compass needle guiding the outward journey.
Over the past year 164 brides received $50 each from Oliver Smith’s will, a benefaction tied to his 1845 Berkshire estate gift of $370,000 for charities. The will also awards $500 to a bridegroom upon finishing a trade and offers aid to widows in Northampton, Amherst, Hadley, Hadfield, Dearfield or Whately. To date, more than $2 million has been distributed to widows and to young men who completed trades.
The Egyptian government launches a major drainage and irrigation project to convert 1,000,000 acres of lower Delta land to cultivation. The program, expected to take four years, requires about 30 million dollars in total. Ninety percent of redeemed land will remain government owned, aiming to shift the region from cotton to productive farming.
A persuasive campaigner questions farmers about taxation. Farmer Cornfosgel hands over literature to show his main grievance, citing creculity as the key issue. The dialogue highlights rural concerns with tax burdens during a political contest.
A prominent Evansville resident recounts illness from five months of pulmonary trouble, credits Vinci with saving life, and endorses its efficacy. The ad claims Vinal soothes inflamed surfaces, eases coughing, improves appetite, strengthens digestion, and helps fight incipient pulmonary disease. Sold by Manford Doran in Covington with money-back guarantee.
An advertisement touts Jericho Leaves from the Holy Land as a superior gentle laxative that cleanses the system without irritating intestinal membranes. The product is offered by Jericho Leaves Importing Co in Buffalo, N Y for twenty five cents plus stamps or money order with a money back guarantee.
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