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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 06, 1922
Page
7
Designers say men kneel to fashion and must wear tight fitting clothes. A sage remark that everyone will be at work soon except chaperones overlooks their extinction since the flapper era. Missionaries in the Orient despair as American life films undo efforts, yet show movie fans are worldwide.
Community observers doubt unanimous success for National Laugh Week as some worry notes and fines may affect participation that week. Officials urge participation to boost morale and highlight planned events nationwide.
A rumor suggests Russia contemplates a platinum coin program but warns that any such currency could be quickly devalued if seized or repurposed, implying potential reliance on symbolic lavallieres as collateral or ceremonial use.
A humorous remark extols a supposed Webel prize for the inventor of the little spiked utensil used to handle a buttered cob of green corn. The quip highlights the fun of a humble kitchen implement.
An advertisement touts Diamond Dyes as simple enough for any woman to color or tint clothing and home textiles. It claims no streaking or fading, works on wool silk linen cotton or blends, and assures perfect results even for first time users.
The article surveys fall fashion with new lingerie in fine materials like nainsook and batiste, detailing untrimmed modes, tailored sets, and sheer cottons. It highlights colonial and strap slippers, suede and satin shoes, varied straps and buckles, high heels trending away from street wear, and the rise of elegant negligees and bed jackets.
An ad copy from the Boston Transcript highlights sun comfort at the beach and warns of blisters after hours. It promotes Cuticura products with claims of exquisite skin benefits and all-in-one beauty use, featuring Loap Ointment and Talcum at 25e each everywhere.
Col Thomas Powell of Columbus Ohio a Civil War veteran and brother of Gen Eugene Powell owns Lawn mower the sole living descendant of Marys little lamb Mary Sawyer of Sterling Mass was eight in 1814 and John Roulston wrote the celebrated verses from the Argonaut
A vintage advertisement claims baby dresses will dazzle when washed with Red Cross Ball Blue and urges readers to try it themselves, noting availability at all good grocers.
A young writer sent a story with an odd line where he calls his son a spendthrift and then, unlike before, cast his recently bought 160 horsepower touring motorcar in his teeth. The Exchange notes the unusual metaphor and revision tendencies.
A reflective note from the Atchison County Missouri publication contrasts childhood happiness with adult weight and mood, observing that growing up brings more pounds and less joy.
A collage of humorous quotes cites a Birmingham Age-Herald line about gathering friends to hear Blithersby speak of his vacation. The snippets mix playful slang and light social observations on gas prices and a Mars radar gag.
In Washington a boy shovels snow for two hours and then sobs when a tramp steals the shovel next door. A neighbor comforts him but the boy laments the thief did not steal his own shovel as well.
A primary teacher seeks the word definition for blessing. Johnny explains that their Papa says a blessing every time they have company, clarifying the family usage.
A playful exchange in Life magazine features Alfays quipping on when her husband will return, replying that she teases to make the wait seem brief.
A plea for Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound targets ailing housewives facing chronic female troubles. Letters from Mrs Jus Reearick Horatio Arkansas and other women recount nervous spells, fatigue, and regained strength after using the remedy. Anecdotes from Reading and New Orleans residents accompany mention of related Blood Medicine.
Senator Sorghum offers a sharp quip on political life saying a statesman is a politician during a campaign and a politician becomes a statesman after the campaign. The remark highlights the fluid boundary between political ambition and statesmanship.
London Tit-Bits reports Jodkins a longtime dissatisfied worker who threatened to quit. When questioned, the boss did not see it as a threat, claiming the employee was doing the firm a favor.
Mrs. Johnson scolds a dirty child with strong language while telling him to wash up. The boy wonders what is happening as onlookers react with disbelief and humor in a Kansas City Star excerpt.
A terse note describes a man as the silent partner in his wife’s troubles, with limited readable details on involvement or context and no explicit events or dates provided.
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