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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 28, 1902
Page
2
A vivid visit to Brittany describes peasants in zouave trousers and green waistcoats, women in red shirts and Medici collars, and children with curious eyes. Markets feature fish, vegetables, and goats while farmers in sabots carry blue umbrellas. Fishermen bustle about, taverns buzz with accordion music, and boats return with catch as the harbor awakens.
William S. Walsh argues that great works may lie neglected but hidden in time and that accidental rediscoveries have revived masterpieces. He cites Deuteronomy’s rediscovery by Hezekiah and Josiah, Addison’s neglect of Shakespeare, and later popu lar reawakenings of Omar Khayyam and Lorna Doone.
The piece recalls how Carlyle amused and unsettled English society with his behavior, and contrasts it with a bishop’s quip about him. It then offers cold water as first aid for acid or alkali burns and instructs to dilute acid with water, later making the water alkaline with soda.
A fern in a jardiniere and two sprouts in a can justify the use of the word fernery for the woman who owns them. The piece follows with a wry note: some men are the telescopes you draw out see through and then shut them.
Edward Lierkmian in Century notes prisoners and drunks in New York Police Court seek delays or admit little. They claim feigned innocence while awaiting fate, with clever yet farcical explanations. one painter by trade says he was painting a Garber pole and twisted until he felt dizzy.
A 19th century style ad promotes Dr Kilmer Swamp Root as a cure for kidney and urinary complaints. It claims sediment tests indicate kidney health and touts relief from back pain frequent urination and scalding during urination. The advertisement offers free sample bottle and an informational book by mail from Kilmer Co in Binghamton New York.
Advertisement claims Foley's Honey and Tar is reliable, dried and tested, safe and cures coughs and colds. Signed Geo. D. Cock.
Fragmentary OCR note cites Dr Hope's New Life Pills with dubious medical claims and local ad-like wording referencing Lee Allen's drug store.
A Paris merchant, dealing with Yokohama firms, sought a banker's aid to learn which Yokohama firm failed. The banker refused to name entries, so a list of ten firms was examined. Only one name was genuine, the rest fictitious, revealing the merchant’s own firm among the ten.
The ad describes indigestion and chronic stomach irritation with symptoms like heartburn sour rising and throat irritation. It promotes Kodol as a cure all for stomach troubles by cleansing and sweetening the stomach fluids and claims J P Buckner endorses or distributes it.
A Ashley Illinois reader praises Foley's Kidney Care while warnings appear about mercury in Hall's Catarrh Care and Mercury substitutes. Advertisements tout Foley's Honey and Tar as a reliable throat and lung remedy endorsed by physicians. worm syrups and cautions about unproven cures are noted.
Exchange of sharp jibes among composers Wagner Schumann and Hauslick reveals each man’s stubborn trait. Wagner calls Schumann impossible for silence while Schumann dismisses Wagner as rapid and hard to follow. A surveyor’s query about a railroad to Crimson Gulch ends with Broucho Bob’s decisive warning against risk.
An Oxford theater scene reports Alfred Lord Tennyson arriving to accept his D C L degree with disheveled hair and a negligent appearance provoking undergraduates to greet him with the quip about being called early by his mother.
A playful exchange unfolds as a discontent artist sighs for fortune and vows to quit painting, while a generous brother figure quips about gifting riches, sparking a humorous studio moment.
On Tuesday December 16 1902 at 10 o'clock the Hillsboro Bank will offer the southwest quarter of Section 8 Township 18 Range 8 six miles north and one mile east of Wallace at private sale. Terms: one third cash with balance in 12 and 18 months at six percent interest secured by mortgage. purchaser may pay all cash. Sold free from liens except next year taxes. For details contact John W Fra zier Hillsboro or Lucas Nebeker Coyington Attorney.
Notice warns hunters not to trespass on Stanly Graham’s property. Violators will be prosecuted.
Iowa Central Railway announces sale of tickets to landseekers at one fare plus 260 for travel to Homeseekers territory in Minnesota and North Dakota. Tickets valid for 21 days from Tuesday. For details contact Iowa Central Ticket Agents.
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