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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 24, 1912
Page
6
A Nebraska housewife devises a cooking utensil to prevent jars from tipping and spilling contents while boiling. The device uses two rings of different diameters and a perforated plate to lift and guard jars, allowing water to boil freely beneath.
The new fruit decorated crapes eta mines and epanges fulfill demand for vivid color combos and offer relief from common floral motifs and overused Balkan embroidery styles. The fruitists patterns suggest fruit without depicting real species, remaining intriguing in form and hue.
Practical household advice on boiling milk without scorching by using water first. A tip suggests adding soap to starch to improve ironing gloss. A home remedy advises tying hair high and applying hot sponge to the neck to relieve a nervous headache.
Recipe notes outline custard base with milk eggs sugar starch and chocolate, or banana/ coconut variation with meringue topping. Also includes butter sugar creaming, soda leavening, cinnamon oats and raisin cookies drop batter baked in moderate oven.
Sour cream may be made delicious for puddings by whisking in lemon juice and sugar until stiff. This method improves flavor and increases quantity.
A home remedy details making a wood cleaner from tea leaves steeped in water, strained, and rubbed on varnished surfaces to remove impurities. Also describes chicken croquettes with two pounds chicken, eggs, breadcrumbs, cream, butter, salt, and pepper formed into patties, dipped in eggs and cracker crumbs, then fried.
A dress shield may be cut in half and each half used as the lining for the baby's bib. Proposes a removable linen or lawn cover edged with lace and embroidery.
The article argues that confidence is an asset for reputable manufacturers. They spend to earn trust and endure costs to retain it. Honest goods at fair prices create goodwill, and advertising reinforces confidence, with quality products sustaining it for long-term customer loyalty.
Thousands swear by Dr. King's New Life Pills for constipation. Hugh Tall man of San Antonio writes they are the best pills his wife and he have taken. They never cause pain. Price 25c. Recommended by Irvin's drug store.
A tale tells of an eagle on a rock watching a hare. An archer hidden nearby fires and wounds the eagle mortally. As the eagle dies he notices the arrow’s feathers came from his own wings, and laments the noble grief of perishing by his own feathers.
Notice states Fountain County Indiana Board of Commissioners will receive bids at the Auditor's office in the Covington Court House Indiana up to 10:00 a.m. on hes.
The Fountain County Board of Commissioners invites bids Thursday November 6 1913 to furnish sixteen voting machines meeting Indiana statutes and approved by the Indiana voting machine commission. Machines must be delivered by September 1 1944 tested in a public exhibition in Covington and guaranteed for five years. Bids require a bond equal to the bid and a formal contract upon award with binding specifications on file in Covington.
Fountain Circuit Court notices Delila Sargeant and many heirs and unknown spouses must answer by December 12, 1913 in a real estate title quieting suit filed by Daniel C. Reed. The case lists numerous defendants and heirs and warns trial proceeds if no appearance. Court clerk Leroy Sanders signs. Licas Nebeker represents plaintiff.
Proposals are invited for furnishing five hundred bushels of good Irish potatoes to the County Asylum. Submissions must match Rural New York, be well matured and smooth, and be delivered on Nebeker Station cars at a time set by the Superintendent. Dated October 1 1913. By order of the Fountain County Board of Commissioners. W. O. Gray, Auditor. daw.
Mr and Mrs Frank Faust hosted about thirty friends on Fifth Street last Thursday for a euchre club meeting. The autumn decor brightened the home and a 6 o'clock dinner followed by card playing marked an enjoyable evening.
The Oregon Journal announces a Western Information Bureau with a start of the Western information service. Send 50 cents for a six month Semi-Weekly Journal plus a 144 page illustrated booklet detailing Oregon resources and opportunities. Address Portland Oregon.
Manager Charley Dooin of the Phillies claims he won the Dolan for Byrne and Camnitz trade with Pittsburgh. He calls Camnitz one of the NL’s sharpest twirlers and expects him to be a strong addition next season. Dooin believes Camnitz has several more productive years and Byrne will fit at third base.
Five younger players in the big leagues link back to prior Giants trials or signings. The discussion recalls John McGraw never letting embryonic stars slip away, with fans recounting players passed along. Examples include Dick Rudolph, George Pierce, Benny Meyer, Jack Johnston, and Hugh High in past springs or trials.
Long Bob Ewing a longtime star pitcher of the Cincinnati Reds has quit baseball after a Lima Ohio game. A physician found a small bone in his arm snapped causing loss of control. he plans to farm on his forty acres east of Lima.
George Van Haltren and Eddie Karger share the major league single game record with sixteen walks. Van Haltren, a pitcher turned outfielder, set his mark in 1887 for Chicago against Boston, while Karger achieved the feat with Cincinnati.
George Brickley, younger brother of a Harvard football star, signs with Connie Mack's Philadelphia Americans. Bricky played second base for Everett high in Boston, led his league with a .500 batting average and 12 home runs in 21 games last season.
Bobby Wallace, veteran Browns shortstop, will miss more games as his broken left hand bone fails to mend swiftly. Doctors required rebreaking and resetting the bone after he was struck by a Joe Bush fastball July 21 at Sportsman's Park.
Don Lippincott, praised as our best sprinter after Howard Drew, has not worn spikes all summer. There is no danger that the Olympic 100 meter record holder will be out of action. He will compete in Pennsylvania when rested.
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