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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 21, 1912
Page
7
In a Globe museum and family theater office Tam Enoch the egg king offers to perform as a freak in the curio hall. He vows to eat dozens of eggs and goose eyes per sitting while agreeing to the venue’s policy of multiple daily shows. He insists on time for regular meals at the hotel.
A French paper reports Maurice Maeterlinck the Belgian dramatist boxed several rounds with Carpention Europa s heavyweight champion, a charity event in Paris. The piece recalls Byron and Shelley boxing bravely and Keats defending himself against a butcher in a bold street encounter.
The National Association for the Study and Prevention of Tuberculosis urges churches schools unions and fraternal orders to join a nationwide effort for the fourth national tuberculosis day on Dec 7. Over 1000 anti tuberculosis societies will propagate the drive with lectures by clergymen principals and leaders. Estimates show more than 1 million Americans are consumptive with one third unable to self care and many require hospital care.
The article argues that half of men survive to sixty five, but eight ninths of pauperism occurs among those who reach that age. It offers survival tips: avoid wasteful habits, thrift, living within means, continual study, and building earning power to stay among the 200 who are not in want.
A man visiting a small town post office asked to see the postmaster while the clerk said he was away. He returned later and again sought the postmaster, noting he is in a hurry to check for mail and wishing the postmaster were present.
A chaotic scene at a Taree home erupts as a baldheaded man bursts in and confronts a dainty girl asking what she has been doing. He quips he was only putting out the light of her life as a heated exchange unfolds.
Captain Amundsen’s 1903 to 1907 voyage in the Gjea led to a report of a people named Nechilli described as primitive and unaware of iron. They fished with reindeer horn spears and used fire by rubbing two woods. The tribe, isolated, imagined they were alone in the world and marveled at ships and wood on deck. The London Standard notes their moonlike origin belief and astonishment at distant lands.
The article details a memory pad made from a silk covered cardboard base eight and a half by six inches. A matching silk cover lines the pad with a silk cord edge and ribbon ties to secure it. Papers are attached by ribbon threaded through holes and torn off as used, with a dark cloth back and a pencil loop on the right.
Quote from Yonkers state mui on courtship and heartbeats as a measure of a proposal a witty remark about a young man's chances in love suggesting romantic advances are tied to vitality and timing Apt phrasing mirrors a humorous aside from a local column.
A Birmingham Age-Herald comment mocks a physician for keeping a wealthy man alive, noting the man’s reputed skill and describing the doctor as a "dead game" card player rather than a fine clinician.
A quoted line from the St. Louis Globe-Democrat notes a young writer claiming literature offers a fine field. He cites 24 000 periodicals in the United States and argues that earning a dollar from each could make him a millionaire.
A Philadelphia Ledger excerpt depicts a dinner table remark about a darky servant Lily in Richmond and a postal card message. The mistress dismisses the mail while Lily defends her mother with wit.
A quote from the St. Louis Republic shows a man failing to propose to Mabel after a dozen attempts and slumping each time, with a companion remark that he is courting the wrong girl. The exchange highlights social norms around romance and courtship in the period.
The article lists current world population around 1.6 billion with Asia at 850 million Africa 127 million North America 120 million South America 45 million Australia 5 million Europe 380 million and polar regions 300 thousand. It notes lack of reliable growth estimates but predicts acceleration due to scientific advances.
A Baltimore American quote notes neighbor Jinks fears microbes and takes every precaution to avoid infection. The quip suggests he won’t read any book or article if it might contain germs of thought.
Chicago News reports a humorous exchange about a wife who uses a hammer to drive a tack, illustrating an odd domestic habit through dialogue between Miles and Giles.
The passage recalls a troubled marriage with Mrs Brown and notes a single outing tied to a gas explosion as a dated anecdote. The dialoge highlights neglect and a dramatic incident without detailing further events.
A Buffalo Express item quotes dialogue on money management with a line about wives and spending, noting that none of the money has ever come back to the speaker. The exchange hints at domestic finances and skepticism about returns.
The dialogue notes a surprise that New York sold its garbage to a Buffalo contractor. A Cleveland figure comments on a supposed use of waste for a stage related project. The exchange reveals uncertainty about disposal arrangements and regional involvement.
A fragmented dialogue suggests a judge and a title guarantee man being involved in a builder dispute or romance case. The garbled OCR hints at shifts from abstract concepts to concrete actions and possible legal proceedings.
Parasol styles this year fit with small rakish hats and large shade hats. Steep sided and large parasols vary in size with hat type. Black and white stripes pair with any outfit while the square light handle and rose edge add flair. Seashore wear favors the practical sunshade for hatless heads.
A Philadelphia Telegraph critique outlines how efforts to keep hair blonde and fluffy damage texture. It argues hair darkens with age and coloring dries the scalp, noting hats accelerate baldness in men and that heated styling harms women’s hair.
The article describes new rib bons with rich coloring and large bold patterns. Designs feature large flowers such as poppies orchids and roses with dark floral velour ribbons and moire brocaded backgrounds for millinery use.
High and tight stocks of lace silk and satin showcase trimness and smartness compared with flat collars. They stay popular while days stay cool but mid summer they will likely be replaced by flat open collars.
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