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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 29, 1907
Page
2
A Kentucky river journey yields tales of a traveling peddler who bought and sold playing cards and Bibles as a queer stock in trade. The man recalls auction pastimes, selling cards for two dollars and giving away Bibles with beards, as recounted by a Detroit Free Press excerpt.
A French painter visits a Paris salon with a friend on the selection committee. Upon seeing his work displayed, he exclaims the painting is upside down. The friend hushes him, noting the committee had refused it the other way.
A Washington business man tours the capital with his country cousin pointing out key locations. He notes the British minister’s home among other embassies, prompting a puzzled reply about denomination from the cousin.
A dialogue from Cath olic Standard and Times records a disagreement between Farmer Korntop and Farmer Rich about sending their son to college. Korntop insists the boy should attend, while Rich argues it is unnecessary as the boy has learned to smoke cigarettes.
Mrs Oldcastle remarks that Mr Wappileson has a heart of gold while the hostess notes his army injury and a silver plate in his jaw. The light exchange appears in a Chicago Record Herald tastemaker snippet.
A Pittsburg Post note describes a young doctor new to town who is very friendly and builds acquaintances hoping they will reciprocate. The item emphasizes his social approach and local perception.
In a playful exchange from Fliegende Blatter the Mistress asks Anna if her new hut makes her look younger. Anna answers yes and notes market gossip that several ladies mistook the mistress for Anna’s daughter.
A playful exchange on packing a bushel of ki into a tiny envelope as cited from the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. The dialogue contrasts how much fits in a compact space with a light humorous tone.
Countess Antoinette faces two suitors Camill von Leeringen and Ernst von Prinzthal. She hints with a red or white rose which will win her hand at the ball. Decades later a widow recalls the faded memory of a white rose and a lost love.
A Pittsburg reader quips about value with the line What do you expect for 50 cents half dollar's worth in a brief exchange reflecting everyday humor.
The article argues no nation controls Spitzbergen causing rampant killing of wildlife including reindeer bears geese and seals. It urges annexation or joint governance to enforce laws protect mining claims and regulate resources while noting climate and exploration prospects.
A railroad worker recalls a man killed on the Albany to Troy belt line. He notes the left shoe was removed with its string intact, a detail he calls mysterious and seeks reader explanations for, citing numerous observed cases in his twenty seven years on the job.
A enterprising woman in West Philadelphia prints business cards as Solicitor for Dr. dentist and visits homes to arrange dental appointments. She earns commissions on bookings, a practice described as a profitable wrinkle in the quiet neighborhood.
Public health notice promoting Dr. Kilmer's Swamp Root as a kidney remedy. Claims kidney trouble underlies most diseases and urges readers to doctor kidneys first. Offers free sample bottle and pamphlet from Kilmer & Co., Binghamton, N Y.
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