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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 26, 1923
Page
6
Rt. Rev. William T. Manning bishop of the Protestant Episcopal Diocese of New York stands on the Cathedral steps with a gold crosier gifted by Canon Carnegie of Westminster Abbey in London in the name of London’s bishop and laity.
Remains of a 12 story tower in a Tokyo amusement park collapsed during an earthquake, killing about 700 people. Rescue efforts continued as officials assessed the disaster and its aftermath.
A baseball manager notes a key difference between educated and uneducated minds. He says college graduates seek to find and fix faults, while unskilled individuals tend to hide them. He asserts the educated mind advances more quickly as a result.
A newspaper blurb promotes dyeing or tinting services for worn or faded garments and drapery at a price of 15 cents. The ad highlights simple renewal of fabrics and home laundering options.
Ad copy notes guaranteed home dyeing with Diamond Dyes and mentions druggists carrying colors. A scene hints at a dinner invitation during a storm with dialogue. Red Cross Ball Blue claim proclaims it the finest product of its kind, with women’s endorsement.
In a clipped exchange a woman laments missing an opera and a mother, while a man counters about time. She responds with emotion and he declares ownership, ending as she embraces him in a sudden, intimate gesture.
A vintage advertisement urges mothers to give sick babies California Fig Syrup saying it relieves constipation without narcotics. It touts gentle stomach soothing, liver and bowels action, and urges asking druggists for genuine California Fig Syrup with proper directions.
Jerome Bonaparte married Elizabeth Patterson of Baltimore, a match opposed by Napoleon. Napoleon sought a papal annulment from Pope Pius VII, who found no grounds. Napoleon ordered his council to nullify the marriage, Jerome and Elizabeth traveled to Europe, and Jerome eventually deserted her.
A town reflects on its baseball club after a promising first week, followed by dwindling fan support and uncertainty about whether the team sits in fourth or sixth place. The remark highlights waning enthusiasm and unclear standings.
A note reveals disharmony in the household of a noted Muslim composer, detailing tensions and a strained domestic environment that affected artistic work. The report highlights personal conflicts and their impact on creativity and family relations.
The column reviews trades and moves across teams from Oakland to Philadelphia and San Francisco to New Orleans. It notes Buckley sent to San Francisco, Taiwan–style bottles questioned, Tigers’ struggles blamed on injuries, and Athletes collapse. It highlights alibis, manager denials, and possible bids while citing Midwest and West Coast clubs. It mentions college players rising to majors and new signings in various leagues.
Reports that Japan forbids heavy roofing after the quake and explores copper roofing as a light, fireproof option. Government inquiries to Copper and Brass Research Association are said to come from sources connected to the Japanese government as it seeks safer rebuilding materials for devastated cities.
A remark from the Pleasant Hill Times notes a restless traveler with no place to go and time to get there often seeks speed in motorcars, a folly tied to wandering.
A motor driver testified that he sounded his hooter after a stall was knocked over by a stallholder. The judge questioned the claimed damages and remarked there was no advantage to hooting at a stall.
A brief aphorism warns against attempting to fully comprehend women as a path to success, suggesting caution and humility in gender dynamics rather than analysis.
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