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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 27, 1911
Page
7
At breakfast a family exchanges eccentric lines about summer, rag collar remarks, and muttered laughter. Father questions what is so funny while mother teases with the rag collar remark as the scene captures a playful domestic moment.
To the public of Covington Herman Miller s Dry Cleaning and Dyeing Works 105 N Walnut Danville IL offers ladies and men garments cleaning and dyeing at low prices Now is the time to clean and press winter clothes before fall rush Goods sent by express receive prompt attention Address all packages to Dye House 105 N Walnut Danville IL The only practical dry cleaner and dyer in Danville 28 years in business A humorous note about a train seating incident follows.
Mrs Laura Gaines of Avoca Louisiana says her family and friends expected her to die until her son urged Electric Bitters. She credits the tonic with restoring health and vigor, noting it helps fainting spells backache weakness and kidney and bowel issues. Guaranteed satisfaction or money back at 50 cents.
The note describes corkscrew gowns as a new fashion conceit for women and suggests they should appeal to Kentucky gentlemen.
The ad claims Hall's Catarrh Cure is the only positive cure for catarrh a constitutional disease and offers one hundred dollars to any case it fails to cure. It states the remedy is taken internally and works by affecting blood and mucous surfaces, with testimonials available.
The Netherlands built railways not for profit but to prevent industrial decline, operating loss to support waterways that handle about 90 percent of the traffic. Unlike Belgium and other nations, Holland protects rail against canal competition by state support, linking rail with Europe’s international lines.
The Crystal Palace drew praise from Queen Victoria in May 1851 as the greatest spectacle and beauty of the era. It impressed observers such as Herbert Spencer and Ruskin, who contrasted its grandeur with Dickens claims, calling the place a fairyland and a wonder beyond compare.
Starting at 10 o clock sharp this Bend sale features 11 horses including bays and drafts, Jersey cattle 8 milk cows 10 heifers and calves and a 4 year old registered bull plus 10 brood sows and 30 feeder pigs. Farming implements include multiple drills binders and wagons. Cash under 300 or credit over 5 with note and security. Lunch served by the Bend church Ladies Aid. Col. C W Smith A G Madden.
Notice states Monroe Hathaway appointed and qualified by Fountain County Circuit Court Indiana as Administrator of the estate of John Hathaway deceased. Estate alleged solvent.
The advertisement touts Lehigh Port land Cement as the best choice noting light color and strong durability. It claims the product remains the lowest priced and suitable for general construction. Covington Canning Co is mentioned with unrelated shorthand commentary and Roman history as a side note.
A humorous exchange features a youth replying with I run an elevator as a moral lesson about ambition and achievement. The line echoes a playful clash between a moralist’s guidance and a practical quip.
The text notes that red and green navigation lights were first used on the Hudson River in 1862 and credits Gen Benjamin F. Butler with introducing them due to his interest in a factory manufacturing the lights.
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