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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 26, 1909
Page
7
A collection of playful observations on days flowers and horses. The text puns on time size growth and reproduction while offering light humor about tolls and pistils. The oddities invite readers to ponder language and nature in a whimsical tone.
Monroe County Florida is described as a distinctive county formed of a cluster of islands or keys. Much of the county lies between the Atlantic and Gulf coasts, with most buildings visible from both sides.
A child recalls fear of the dark in childhood and how a grandfather said bravery would come. Now the speaker roams the dark alone, blows out their candle, and prays the dark is a loving nurse that keeps them safe until sleep.
A man with sparse whiskers asks a waiter if the place is pay as you enter. The waiter in a white apron says no, it is a dinner cooked while you wait restaurant. The man waits as the waiter resumes a dreamy attitude.
An English writer recalls Gladstone’s dismissive reaction to Faraday’s new scientific discovery at dinner. The premier questioned its usefulness, while Faraday quips that someday it may be taxed. The anecdote highlights skepticism of science and a sly prediction of future value.
A farmer declines acquaintance as a stranger in the region. The Boston Transcript reports a curt, dismissive exchange ending with the stranger being told to move along.
Horse breeding pays best when focusing on good colt types and draft breeds for sale at three years old. Emphasize finish for market value in draft and coach horses, and train only if suited. Keep salt in mangers, feed grain over hay, and provide clean bedding and a riding blanket to keep coats glossy.
A review of molasses feeds appearing in markets notes many brands contain weed seeds and inferior materials. Analysis of 1908 and current samples finds seeds, oat parts, straw, and mill wastes with unclear proportions. Brewery by-products also contribute weed seeds, prompting caution about feed quality and sourcing.
A Manhattan opinion notes it is better to incur debt for enjoyment than to miss out on any pleasure, arguing a life of experience outweighs financial caution. The piece channels a party mood and press voice of New York journalism culture.
Rev Joseph H Fesperman of Salisbury North Carolina and author of several books writes of severe kidney pain last winter confining him to bed eight days with thick white urine sediment. After taking Foley's Kidney Remedy the pain abated and urine returned to normal and he fully recommends the remedy.
A farmer notes heavy work harms draft horses when shoulders are chafed under ill fitting collars. Preventive steps include keeping shoulders clean with washing and rubbing after use, ensuring collars fit without cracks, and avoiding rough edges that injure the skin. The aim is to reduce sores and maintain the horse’s value and productivity.
A home made disinfectant recipe describes shaving laundry soap into soft water to form a paste, then mixing in cresol and dissolving, followed by adding kerosene. It warns cresol is caustic to skin and should not contact hands or face. to be used undiluted as a lice paint.
The article notes a shift toward intensive farming in the south and southwest with big ranches being divided into quarter section farms. It praises the small farmer who makes the most of a few acres and frames intensive cultivation as the era’s dominant agricultural approach.
The article urges humane care for cows and practical farm tips. It notes that cows and hens prevent starvation for many families and advises using milk pails solely for holding milk. It promotes cow tests, self care, and farm efficiency with twenty acres supporting thirty cows, plus horse dental care and veterinary filing to improve grinding.
A New England Homestead note states grain for a colt measured in oats. Up to one year old two to three pounds daily. One to two years four to five pounds. Two to three years seven to eight pounds.
In a split drum caper two men pry open a drum to feel inside and trap a hidden drummer. They rescue the ruse as the drummer returns, furious and declaring who the true master of the drum is.
A brief description of a two person game where one player spreads hands flat palms up and the other tries to strike them with a quick blow. Quick withdrawal is key to earning a turn. The game trains speed and eye focus on the opponent.
A group conducts a humorous game where each member imitates an imagined instrument choosing a leader who starts with a flute. Players must imitate both actions and sounds, switching when the leader changes. Those who fail to imitate must take the leader’s place and pay a forfeit.
A writer from the London Spectator recounts a six month old dog from Scotland kept at breakfast but barred from the dining room. The dog, guided by a girl’s absence, steals a bone and crunches it with evident satisfaction at the table edge.
A terse Greek saying about judgment is echoed in public debates as officials discuss fairness and accountability. The adage highlights how leaders weigh claims and act under scrutiny, shaping community trust and policy direction.
The excerpt traces how oriental pastry evolved from simple flour oil and honey mixtures to layered uses for meats creams and preserves. It notes early medieval shifts in mixing methods and mentions coffynes as pastry coatings, with small variations for tartlets and fish pastes, referencing Petruchio in The Taming of the Shrew and a London Saturning Review comparison.
A London Tit-Bits excerpt recounts a cab fare caper where a passenger’s sovereign is left with the cabman. The driver earns a tip by fleeing into the night, leaving the supposedly valuable coin to vanish with the shadows near a tavern and market bustle.
The article explains poisons act on blood and nerves, causing vascular destruction and internal hemorrhage. It details paralysis of the vaso motor system controlling respiration and notes death from respiratory failure as the outcome.
The London Standard notes the mighty surf on Chinco Teague and Assateague islands. The eastern sea side faces waves so powerful that the surf sweeps entirely over parts of both islands, offering the island residents a reversed pleasant experience in judging the sea’s force.
A humorous London Tit-Bits exchange features Mrs Homeseeker and a witty estate agent. The floors allegedly slope to keep peace in the family, and a joke about collar buttons rolling to a wall to help a husband locate them.
A conceited man admits a fault and claims it is minor. Knox counters with a sharp comparison, likening it to a small hole that renders a plugged nickel worthless, as reported by the Philadelphia Press.
A mother begs a doctor for Robbie to recover as she asks if the illness is curable. The doctor reassures and notes they have treated him with medicine for every possible ailment, confident they will hit the right remedy.
The quote notes that even simple actions grow hard when done unwillingly, underscoring the impact of mindset on effort and outcomes. It emphasizes that attitude shapes ease and effectiveness in completing tasks.
A brief ad style note extols Sloan’s ointment for sore throat and chest congestion. It claims rapid penetration to the seat of the pain with light rubbing, soothing throat discomfort and cough.
A missionary to the Surtes stages a magic lantern exhibition in Batha Land drawing Eskimos from Meta Incognita to Cockburn Land. The sealskin church fills with spectators in freezing air before hungry dogs tear the roof and consume much of the frozen skin.
A harsh critique notes a poor gentlewoman clinging to superstition for luck while an advertisement asks for a tiny mascot. The piece cites a recent lawsuit showing an astrologer profiting from astrology with a motorcar and a fine house, illustrating enduring superstitions.
A Judge notes Eve secured higher education for herself and descendants, contrasting with Adam’s focus on indulgence. M. A. Watson references the value of learning over appetite in this reflective toast.
The court appoints JOHN A. GOLDBACH as Administrator of the estate of Sasse Oldbach, deceased, Fountain County, Indiana. The administrator has qualified and the estate is expected to be solvent. attorney H. Yount, 130839, is listed. Sw Administrator.
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