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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 03, 1912
Page
7
A child asks what grows in a garden and contrasts city soot with blooming flowers. The brown boy invites to see his garden filled with a rose tree daisies mignonette pansies hollyhocks ferns lavender and stonecrop, promising a lovely view to share.
The fairies fear a witch and wizard have trapped elves in the moon. Daisy searches with a butterfly to rescue them. The fairy queen uses a wand to summon all elves, freeing them and punishing the witch and wizard so peace returns.
The passage catalogs bird calls as if speaking English, listing robin bobwhite bobolink thrush bluejay cedar bird and song sparrow notes. Each bird visits the area and seems to converse in a language that resembles English, though its true meaning differs in birdland.
Sir Edward Ian Thurn recounts the origin of the cocoanut spelling. He explains that the nut resembles a monkey’s face and the Spanish Portuguese coco meaning grin was attached. An error in Johnson’s dictionary long ago changed coconut to cocoanut and the form stayed.
Some fishes have a side fin so large they can take short flights in the air. They swim in numbers from a dozen to a hundred or more and often leave water at once darting in the same direction and dropping into the water many yards away.
A fragmentary notice discusses the German physician Joseph Gall and his phrenology theory. It notes Gall’s Vienna practice, belief that skull shape reveals talent and disposition, and that his lectures sparked broad European interest and controversy among scholars.
An article notes rats and mice spreading plague and destroying belongings. It cites cases of rats stealing towels, cloths, undergarments, and food while describing the rats as driven by hunger and capable of causing death. It warns of bubonic plague linked to rat populations.
In a Glasgow lawn tennis tie the match between players A and B swung drastically after a bird briefly disrupted play. B mistook the bird for the ball and struck, allowing A to rally and win the set.
Lord Palmerston questioned the long grass in Sir John Watson Gordon's scene Summer in the Lowlands. The artist replied the sheep were only placed in the field last night. Lord Walmerston later purchased the picture at a high price.
Six year old Maurice cried that he bought two warts from Vincent for a penny and never received the warts or a penny return. His mother asked how the loss happened as the boy sobbed in distress in Indianapolis.
The Washington Star notes a tension between polished phrasing and a solid square deal in diplomacy. The exchange argues that a well rounded sentence should not substitute for a firm, straightforward agreement.
In a playful clash, two confident experts spar with instructions to one another. The banter showcases sharp wit, quick retorts, and mutual teasing as each attempts to teach the other a lesson.
A. Ioral contemplates manners and insult, noting a sensible well bred man would not insult me and that no other man could. The reflection echoes Cowper’s moral emphasis on civility and character.
The article describes traditional gold beatery in Lirchingham where Band workers hammer 24 carat gold into thin ribbons sent from rolling mills. The ribbons are cut into small pieces then layered with ox skin membranes and beaten under heavy hammers to create ultra-thin gold leaf.
A legendary late play by Mike Kelly features a risky steal sequence with runners on second and third and one out. Kelly, on a fast break toward third, slides in as the catcher guards the plate and scores the winning run in a dramatic finish.
Cape Horn remains among the stormiest regions as icy Antarctic waters meet warm Pacific currents at Cape Vlorn. Northwest winds from warm zones create Cape Horn blankets that foreshadow storms, while low Tierra del Fuego glaciers and mixed air masses sustain relentless weather.
A Chicago Record-Herald snippet captures a playful dialogue about age and affection. The woman wonders why the world would be better twenty-five years ago, and the man quips that it is because she was not in it then. She notes she is nearly twenty-eight and he muses about age gaps with humorous charm.
An amateur gardener paid $2 for a weed removal recipe advertised in a farm paper. After receiving the reply two days later the recipe announced marrying a widow, a quip attributed to the Cincinnati Enquirer.
The head waiter suggests writing the name Genevieve on a boiled egg while noting Afr. Wopsey is romantic to distract him if the eggs are not fresh. The Louisville Courier Journal quotes a dining room exchange about egg quality and misdirection.
A Houston Post excerpt jokes that a desk boy is rarely present when needed and attributes the absence to heredity, noting his father was a policeman.
A guide describes a memorandum pad made from a cardboard base eight and a half by six inches. Silk covered cover matches pad size and secures with ribbon ties. Sheets tear off through holes and a cloth loop on the back holds a pencil.
Fashion notes describe parasols crafted to fit small hats and large sun hats. The steep parasol mirrors the hat size while the big shade protects hatless heads at the seashore, with black and white striped options pairing with most outfits.
The Philadelphia Telegraph argues daily heat and harsh styling harm hair. It notes blondes darken with time and coloring dries the scalp. Men’s hats allegedly accelerate baldness while women use heated methods like rats or coarse switches, leaving hair dry and brittle.
The article describes new rib bons featuring rich coloring and bold patterns. Large designs include poppies orchids and roses. Velour ribbons emphasize dark floral effects and moire brocaded backgrounds in rich tones for millinery use.
Lace and net and silk and satin high tight stocks show trimness and smartness, preferred in cool days. They may lose favor in midsummer as flat open collars become preferred.
The piece describes summer wraps with sleeves cut in one with the body and usually collar less. It notes the charm rests on the fabric and mentions Rew Bro cad ed worsteds and cottons being unfixed for such wraps.
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