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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 29, 1912
Page
7
A lone firefighter saved a crowd at a blaze then displayed Boeklen's Arava Salve in a small round box, shouting its benefits for burns boils ulcers pimples eczema sprains and bruises. The remedy claims to subdue inflammation and kill pain, priced at 23 cents at druggists.
Hon. Frank Buchanan of Silipois defends his conduct as a new member addressing the House noting the right to the floor equal to veterans and explaining two prior unsuccessful attempts. The record captures a moment of tension and laughter during his May 23 remarks.
A St. Louis physician claims to have tested a skull fracture theory 275 times. He says tickling the ankle a half inch above the sole indicates fracture if the big toe turns upward and other toes outward, while downward toes and a tightly drawn foot indicate an intact skull.
If you are sensitive about shoe size this foot powder helps wearers go a size smaller. Useful for patent feather shoes and breaking in new footwear. Sold everywhere for 25 cents. Free sample. Address Allen 8 Olmsted Le Roy NY.
The safe deposit vault originated in Civil War times as banks faced frequent robberies. A porter offered to guard customers' valuables for a fee, growing wealthy and shaping the modern safe deposit. In Britain the idea met slow uptake, taking about 25 years to gain wide use in London.
Rival town Bunkville attracts national glare as residents vote in a Presidential preference primary. The scene hints at broader political interest while poking fun at local media hype in the rival locale.
An 1890s style advertisement urges using Fletcher's Castoria for children's digestion and Dr King’s New Life Pills to tone the stomach and regulate kidneys. It also quotes Daniel Webster praising education to elevate the masses and self governance as America proves.
A jumble of exclamations and names including Singh Well Known Expressione Vm wise Sojon Prodigal Son Polyphemus Delilah Circe Noah William Pena Krupp Hamag Kepier Cincinnatus appears as a playful collage. The Boston Transcript is cited as the source of the caption style.
Barceloneta resident Remon T Marchan reports Dr King’s New Discovery cured multiple coughs and chest illnesses in Porto Rico. He notes over 20 others improved after following his advice and urges wider sale in drug stores. Trial bottle free, 50 cents and 1 dollar. Guaranteed by druggists. Take the Republican for local news.
Professor Perry G. Holden leaves Iowa State College of Agriculture to join the IHC Service Bureau in Chicago. The move aims to spread agricultural education and cooperative farming across the United States and Canada, expanding service to farmers, their families, and communities. Holden is noted as father of the demonstration train and county demonstration farms.
A humorous panel from Illustrated Bits shows a wife teasing her husband after a costly dress purchase. He jokes about her jolly mood as she admits the expense but stands by her choice to please him. The exchange highlights domestic dynamics and women’s fashion costs.
A humorous exchange centers on attire and status. Cholly Sap head complains that clothes define a man, while Mrs. Peppery counters the idea. The dialogue satirizes vanity and social signaling through dress.
A discussion centers on Jagges claiming he was held up recently. A witness counters with certainty, saying they saw the incident and Jagges' associates struggled to keep him up during the event.
A humorous exchange notes a doctor’s advice of warm baths and a plan to travel to Europe to follow it. The speaker recalls the subject’s lifelong habit of delaying baths since boyhood, highlighting his habit of delaying ordinary tasks.
Jess claims he did not tell Tess he loved her yet. Tess recalls only a hug that hints at deeper feelings. The conversation suggests unspoken romance and ambiguous signals between the two.
A light exchange questions Mrs Gribbet’s gambling, clarifying she does not gamble. The speaker notes she has been married three times, revealing a cautious comic tone about reputations and social signals.
In a heated exchange, the discussion shifts from scents to history as references claim garlic from Asia has been used since ancient times and formed part of the Israelites diet in Egypt. The remark links culinary origins to the Israelites eventual exodus, prompting a skeptical response about causation.
Workman replies in brusque fashion claiming many bricks remain and offers more as a judge presides. The exchange centers on a near-miss when a brick drops toward a passerby, prompting a pointed reminder from the passerby and a casual dismissal from the worker.
Quote pair shows a bold, restless man and a brave, bad man in a tense exchange. Dialogue hints at moral conflict and personal confrontation between two unnamed speakers. The fragment reveals character tension without a clear narrative outcome or setting.
A witty exchange references suffragists planning coordinated attire with 30 cent hats and a dramatic 50 dollar confection as a publicity conceit. The remark hints at a staged display aimed at drawing attention to women's rights advocacy.
An Ohio man leapt to action, tearing his shirt off to flag a train and avert a wreck, while H T Alston of Raleigh credits Electric Bitters with averting a grave illness. He reports severe stomach, head, back, and liver troubles improved after four bottles. Trial promised at 50 cents in druggists.
A sad scene unfolds as a young boy stands alone on the street clutching a cent and wondering where the ice cream vendor has gone on a scorching day. The vignette captures a child's quiet longing amid heat and absence.
A quaint proposal scene ends in hesitation as Ole asks Mary to marry him on a quiet evening. She says yes and he struggles to respond, finally blaming the crowd for his silence with a humorous line about money.
Indianapolis reports Pastor Russell delivering a discourse on future punishment, Sheol and Hades meanings, and the coming purgatorial fires. He argues against torment theories, cites Bible prophecies, and portrays a new age ushered in by tribulation ending in a purified church and rebuilt society.
The Chicago Tribune notes a British coast storm of extreme force, damaging Hastings harbor. Waves battered the sea wall, tore up concrete and iron railing at Caroline Place, flooded basements, and wrecked deck structures. It discusses ideas to harness ocean energy and the high potential if wave power were developed.
In October 1883 Paris Lady A reported a theft of 3500 francs. An earnest young valet named le Petit, trusted and well regarded, was suspected but never named as thief. A clairvoyant named Demoiselle E. predicted the culprit would be guillotined within two years. Weeks later Marchandon, the servant, disappeared and two years hence was executed as the assassin.
The crested rat in East Africa is notable for its long black and white dorsal hairs and short brownish gray side hairs. Its skull shows a bony roof resembling turtle shells and a granular texture like certain fishes. Arboreal by habit, its dentition suggests at least partial insectivory.
A school letter requests absence relief for Willie after a fall says he nearly died but escaped serious harm. The doctor reports only superficial epidermal bruising and a hip injury, with no internal damage.
A Kansas City Star item notes a mad dog in a scene with an innocent bystander fearing danger. The police officer aims but the revolver misses fire, allowing the bystander to escape.
Dialogue suggests tension as a character questions propriety and provokes anger with a terse reply about parental authority. The exchange centers on a perceived offense and a paternal admonition, reflecting social norms and reputation concerns of the scene.
A brief humorous dialogue contrasts belief in heredity with domestic law. Powell quips he married a judge’s daughter who keeps issuing rulings at home, while Howell questions heredity. The joke highlights intergenerational authority and marital dynamics.
Franklin quote on self improvement and civic harmony encourages yearly progress toward betterment and steadier habits in community life.
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