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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 19, 1912
Page
2
Uruguay, the first country to appoint a woman to its diplomatic service, now provides for the instruction of women telegraphers for government service.
Thousands of northern visitors arrive in Knoxville for the National Conservation Exposition and tour Fort Sanders praised as a famed Civil War site. The fortress marks a long battle where Union forces under Burnside clashed with Confederate troops led by Longstreet during the Knoxville siege fifty years prior.
Knoxville officials pledge no hotel rate increases during the big exposition. The city stresses support for visitors and the event, while federal soldiers outnumber registered voters in a notable wartime context.
Knoxville hotels pledge not to raise prices for visitors during the exposition. Directors and managers back the decision, ensuring travelers won’t be gouged. Local residents also open homes to accommodate guests, keeping Knoxville affordable and welcoming.
Visitors to the National Conservation Exposition in Knoxville will witness a major event on September 20 as the Bureau of Mines conducts a record explosion of a steel experimental tube from Pittsburg to demonstrate coal dust explosibility. The day will include first aid and rescue contests with miners from Tennessee Virginia West Virginia Kentucky and Alabama.
Fifty years after the Chattanooga battle the Boys in Blue head south for a reunion. Special trains and excursions will run to Knoxville to let visitors enjoy the G A R gathering and the citys exposition amid pageantry and southern hospitality.
Richmond April 6 Bible students heard Pastor Russell argue for returning to the Bible over creeds. He contrasted scarlet and crimson sins, warned against wealth hypocrisy, and urged Christians to seek truth via the Holy Spirit and scripture.
The Kent County Alfalfa Growers Association led an Automobile Special campaign to promote alfalfa in Michigan and beyond. Federal agent J H Skinner and Iowa expert Perry Holden spoke to farmers, with schools and communities joining Alfalfa Day. Prospects show expanding acreage in Kent County and neighboring states as campaigns spread.
A Kansas City Star item recounts Julia, a ten year old who, after a Sunday school lesson on entertaining angels, gave a half dollar from her home pin money to a man at the back door believing him to be God. The incident ends with the mother’s confrontation and Julia’s tears.
Dialog fragments reveal a household scene with family members named Verena Uncle Elijah Mr Plimmins Mr Spooner Mrs Chucksley Bobby and Clarence. Lines hint at chores jokes and small annoyances as guests stay late and discuss grooming napkins and visits. The tone is light and observational.
A New York farmer visits an upstate dentist for an ulcerated tooth. The dentist explains gas relief will cost 50 cents and show how the machine works, promising a brief sleep and pain relief. The patient plans to pay later, but quips he’d rather count his money first before sleeping.
A tramp asks for food at a back door and mentions a job offer from a man in a big white house. The proposed work begins at four in the morning milking 17 cows feeding and brushing four horses, cleaning stables, chopping wood, before starting the day.
A girl asks how to tell an expensive vessel from a sailboat. Capt. Cleet jokes that the difference lies in the pantry, noting yachts carry plentiful refreshments and cigars while sailboats carry mainly plain victuals.
A satirical quip on auto jargon where Willie Pa and three men claim H. P. stands for different phrases. Pa says high priced, Jones says high priced, Smith says hit people, Robinson says half paid for. The joke plays on hearing and interpretation.
The dialogue features Senator Sorghum debating free trade and protection withRemark language about Thom Istill believing in starting water stand it. The fragment hints at evolving positions and rhetorical defense of economic policy.
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