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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 1912
Page
3
A witty quotation about caution and certainty urges verification before action. It contrasts Crockett's caution with the claim that success comes from being right, then cheekily adds asking a spouse for clarity, as printed in the Chicago Daily News.
In a fragment from a Philadelphia Press item a mother praises a new governess while the boy Johnnie jokes she cares only if pa pays her. A New York Evening Journal vignette shows a stern matriarch dismissing a rude suitor with a cold glance and a wry moral about costly concessions.
A judge questions a witness about the case while Mr. Rastus Pink Jey confirms he is an expert defense witness. The exchange features dialect rich banter and a light procedural tone from the Washington Star.
A servant girl Mary laments a terrible earache as the housekeeper notes the drafty keyholes. The exchange from the Weekly Telegraph captures a humorous domestic moment about ailments and drafty rooms.
They met on the street and greeted each other with a hearty handshake. The practical one asks about Europe and hotels, noting he hired a cab during travel.
A New York Sun quip notes money tightness with mortgage limits. The speaker could borrow only enough to purchase a 1913 car instead of a 1914 model, illustrating inflation and credit strain.
Mushroom poisoning is not infrequent where these fungi are used and misidentified. A violent colic with vomiting and diarrhea follows ingestion of poisonous mushrooms, may progress to unconsciousness with slow pulse. Emptied stomach with an emetic, then twenty drops of belladonna in water after active symptoms lessen, plus castor oil to clear bowels. If collapse or heart failure looms, stimulants, warmth, and poultices to the abdomen are advised.
Frank W. Mscoughtry, Democratic county chairman and notable figure in Fountain County, will marry Miss Frances Petit in Port Huron on October 22. Petit, a former Attica teacher, is described as cultured and charming and will join Attica society. Blankets and comforters featured at J. Loeb's Store.
The Veedersburg street fair will run in the last week of the month with many attractions secured. Organizers anticipate another successful carnival after twelve to fifteen years of strong performances. Committees work to ensure it is one of the best ever held. New Sterling shirts and collars are available at M Scheyley the Hatter.
In police court Saturday Magistrate Heath dismissed the case of Canan and Roseberry against Joseph Wilson who had bought the Danville Film exchange from R H Canan and William Roseberry of Muncie Ind. The matter was settled out of court with the former proprietors buying it back from Wilson at the original price of $800.
The New Dairy in Jas Nebeker announces readiness to respond to all calls for milk and cream, signaling abundant supply and prompt service for customers.
Saturday morning Charles Bethel well known Towpath brakeman was caught between bumpers while coupling at Fountain. He was taken to his home in Attica for examination by Dr. T W Kelsey but remained in severe pain. No bones or tissue crushing expected. no limb paralysis observed. recovery hoped for Charley’s speedy return.
W. R. Massey & Son advertise affordable land in the show me state. The lots promise potential yields of 30 bushels of wheat and 70 bushels of corn per acre, priced per acre from 30 to 60 dollars with rental options from 5 to 7 dollars per acre.
Charles H. Dochterman county assessor was named by Judge Schoonover as appraiser of Margaret Rice estate in Attica under the new inheritance tax law. It marks the first such appointment in the county as the state urges county assessors statewide. Other estates fall under the same provisions. Buy Hull Bros detachable umbrellas at M. Shesley’s. J Loz offers savings on remaining stock.
The article notes Princess August Wilhelm, wife of the Kaiser's fourth son, famed for beauty, was saved by Crown Princess Frederick when a horse bolt drove a carriage pole into a royal automobile at Posen during the opening of the restored Rathshaus.
Senator Jones of Washington introduces a measure to dedicate parts of the capitol grounds to female achievement. The plan names the tract by Union Station the Acropolis and reserves space nearer the Capitol for women, citing Euripides and urging chivalry in voting.
The girdle foundation bending becomes popular as amateurs can fashion girdles using the new foundation sold in two widths four and six inches. It is bowed at three and a half inch intervals and touted as useful though not highly profitable to make. The four inch width promises about 18 content yard benefits and the six inch width about 2d.
The text profiles various figures: Jota Dz Rockefeller noted for disdain of an umbrella. Italian composer Chattoe Grimaldi newly noted as a professor for the blind in Rome. Queen Dowager Margherita shows personal interest in his works. Burleson described as an early riser in Washington. Rev R H Charles D D highlighted as Westminster canon and Oxford biblical lecturer. James Wilson cited for retirement from agriculture secretary role and honorary LLD from Edinburgh. Scottish origin with early move to the U S.
The article compares global rail mileage to the United States and corrects myths about the Panama railroad. It notes 140000 ties used during construction and 7000 laborers employed over five years. It estimates about 1600 miles of U S single track converted from steam to electric and about 1500 miles likely to be converted in coming years.
Philadelphia plans a $3,000,000 art museum on the former Fairmount park reservoir site. Los Angeles reported 34,561 arrests last year, about four per hour, with stolen property valued at $115,742 recovered and city costs of $651,915. New York City spent $11,000,000 on hospitals in 1912, about $2 per resident. Tokyo population at year end was 2,099,181 with 511,894 households, up 102,709 people and 23,369 families from the prior year.
The report cites 17,238 students at the University of Paris last year with 3,267 foreigners. It notes citizenship studies in France Denmark and Finland. It estimates six of seven English children do not attend school after age fifteen. Correspondents in 26 foreign countries sent letters to New York school children via a district exchange.
The record notes over 1,000,000 autos registered in the United States and 85,941 motorcars in London, with motorcycles numbering 22,110. It cites 1913 figures from the Bureau of Foreign and Domestic Commerce, comparing export values to about $1,000 in 1908.
The note states Uranus is 1,781,680,000 miles from the sun and Earth is about 92,882,000 miles away. It explains planetary motions as moving from west to east relative to the equator and mentions Professor Barnard using the Yerkes 40 inch refractor for ongoing astronomical work in recent years.
A household note advises using minimal bluing in facial washing because lace absorbs blue. It recommends an asbestos pad as a flatiron rest to prevent scorching. It also suggests bleaching handkerchiefs by washing and overnight soaking in water with dissolved cream of tartar when outside line drying isn't convenient.
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