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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 13, 1922
Page
2
The article praises the Supreme Court as guardian of the Constitution and warns against enlarging Congress power to render unconstitutional laws valid. It argues such move would make Congress sovereign and erase the people’s sovereign will embedded in the written Constitution.
The Better Pictures Association of the World seeks to discourage objectionable motion pictures, promote constructive criticism, and fight mis advertising. It advocates safeguarding the screen from undue regulation and backing worthy productions through pulpit press and schools. It also awards the Merit Seal and offers expert guidance to ensure family friendly cinema.
The text argues lovesickness is universal for men and women and lasts beyond disappointment. It portrays love as a powerful drive, describing stages from desire to gratification and suggesting substitutes enable continual affection rather than true fulfillment. The tone favors humor and paradox on romantic longing.
The piece warns that agricultural productivity has peaked and overpopulation threatens future hunger. It argues that average yields per acre cannot increase with modern methods and that food luxuries may disappear as population grows, urging economic living and marketable soil innovations.
A New York Times fashion expert outlines fall trends with long skirts featuring controlled exposure, dual fabric gowns such as velvet with silk or wool, minimal trims, and emphasize plain lines at the neckline. Sleeves stay wide and embroidered, while bold color on sleeve ends contrasts with plain bodies. Girdles and sashes gain prominence.
The jacket blouse arrives as a versatile new garment described as a long waistline blouse with a hip band and street worthy coat feel. Paris origin influences spring and summer wear with ideal fits for tall slender figures and colorful fabrics before heavier outer coats are needed.
The article notes that modern gowns, though often sombre, will feature colorful girdles to add vivid expression. These accessories are highlighted as a key fashion element enhancing overall outfit impact.
Ribbons of greater width are used for twisted girdles and side panels, resembling metal brocade. Some gowns feature a bodice of metallic or plain brocaded ribbon, with a draped bodice flowing into a sash and bow at the back, over a silver cloth under skirt. The piece suggests reviving old dresses with new ribbon to refresh wardrobes for the next season despite last winter gowns seeming scant.
Lesson overview of Luke 3 1 22 and Matthew 3 2 focusing on John the Baptist as fearless reformer The degenerate times the wilderness ministry and Johns proclamation call for repentance and preparation for the Messiah John denounces sin outlines judgment instructs various groups and testifies to Jesus ending with John Imprisonment and martyrdom themes.
A sailor hat is adapted for many occasions by sewing ribbon flowers to a detachable hat band. Velvet bands in black or Copenhagen can be added under a central bow, with colorful fabric flowers on the front that do not obstruct band removal. Daisy and rosebud accents suit the style, and silver or gold ribbon with grape-toned greens offers another transformation.
A new costume slip of knitted silk offers an alternative to silk or nainsook. The knitted silk slip comes in orange and pairs well with cocoa georgette gowns or ocean green under smoky gray outfits, ideal for cool days beneath sheer dresses.
Lace corsets and bras praised for strong mesh construction and loose fit. Lace sieres favored for hot weather with attractive styles suitable for warm climates.
Paris sends out hats featuring clever bats tucked under brim crepe and scarfs wrapped around crowns reaching below the shoulder, described in vivid detail.
Narrow colored leather belts will replace white belts as autumn fashion. The change follows the end of summer favorites and signals a new accessory trend for sweaters this season.
A Chaucer line warns that idleness leads to harm and doors to mischief are open when one is idle. The saying likens an idle person to a wallless house where devils can enter from every side.
A concise reflection quotes Cecil on endurance and exemption from certain ills guiding readers to endure present sufferings with quiet fortitude. The note echoes classic moral instruction typical of period essays and aphorisms.
A short quotation notes that those who wish to learn prayer should go to sea, attributed to Herbert. This compact thought contrasts spiritual practice with maritime life.
J F Rock reports from Kengtung Burma that a village of Miao, ancient Chinese in origin, exists in Yunnan and North Siam. He notes they do not eat rice but corn, clear forests to plant at 3500 to 4000 feet on Dot Chang mountain, living in dirt and with naked children near pigs. The people are natives of Kweichow who migrated into Yunnan and Siam.
A housewife smiles at a basket of clear white clothes and thanks Red Cross Ball Blue in an advertisement highlighting its use and availability at grocers.
A newly arrived American in London asks for two boiled eggs and a kind word. The waitress whispers a precaution: do not eat the eggs. The wry punchline lands on quiet humor about hospitality and misread signals.
A commentator claims the housefly is the sharpest insect surpassing the ant and bee in intellect. The expert says it can think 100 times faster than a human.
A brief, garbled Life magazine item presents a humorous exchange between an inexperienced young bride and a grocery clerk. The bride asks for “some lord” and exclaims she did not know it came in two shades, while the clerk offers a “pail” as a response.
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