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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 19, 1913
Page
2
Thousands of visitors travel to Knoxville Tennessee for a Fall National Conservation Exposition in the Appalachian region. Fort Sanders, a historic site near Knoxville, recalls the Civil War siege and the 1863 clash between Burnside and Longstreet as Longstreet failed to encircle Burnside’s forces.
The city of Knoxville maintains a loyal Union stance during the big expo visit. Officials report no increase in hotel rates for visitors while emphasizing sustained support for federal soldiers stationed in the area.
Knoxville hotel keepers and National Conservation Exposition leaders agree not to raise room prices during the event. Directors say city has ample accommodations and residents will open homes to visitors, ensuring travelers are not gouged by crowds.
The National Conservation Exposition in Knoxville hosts Miners Field Day on September 20 to demonstrate coal dust explosion safety with a steel tube from Pittsburgh. Tennessee Virginia West Virginia Kentucky Alabama miners train for first aid and rescue contests, travel from Chattanooga to Knoxville in under four hours. Eastern Tennessee’s Civil War history and local sites also noted for visitors from the North and G A R veterans.
Many special trains will run from Chattanooga to Knoxville for the Grand Army of the Republic reunion and the nearby exposition. Fifty years after the Chattanooga battle, veterans travel south to attend the reunion and enjoy the South's growing showcases.
Bible lecturer Pastor Russell argues creeds hinder truth and urges return to Scripture. He distinguishes scarlet sins from crimson ones, condemns wealth-driven church hypocrisy, and urges adherence to the Golden Rule and Biblical law.
The Kent County Alfalfa Growers Association launches the first nationwide alfalfa drive in Foot County Michigan with the Agricultural Extension Department of International Harvester guiding a farm-to-farm canvass. Leaders include J H Skinner and Perry Hidden as crowds pledge thousands of acres, with allegan and Ohio campaigns expanding amid nationwide interest.
Julia, ten, tells Sunday school tale of entertaining angels unawares after giving her mother’s half dollar to a man at the back door. Her mother questions the act as the coin disappears from the pin money cup.
An intimate dialogue unfolds with relatives and servants as Verona addresses Uncle Elijah and Mr. Spooner. Subtle humor arises over naps, manicure jokes, and cramped shoes while Mrs. Chucksley comments on Hobby’s face and Clarence’s facial growth.
A Upstate New York farmer visits a dentist for an ulcerated tooth. The dentist urges nitrous gas, claiming it costs 60 cents and will dull pain. The patient agrees but plans to count his money first, saying he wasn’t thinking of paying now, just counting his funds before sleep.
A woman questions a tramp who sought food about a promised steady job from a man in a large white house. The offer required four a.m. wake, milking 17 cows, feeding four horses, washing down stables, and wood chores before starting the day. pay was not discussed.
A girl asks how to tell yachts from sailboats. Capt Cleet jokes the difference lies in the pantry with yachts having plenty of refreshments and cigars while sailboats carry mostly plain victuals.
A quip on auto jargon shows Willie Pa Mr. Jones Mr. Smith and Mr. Robinson debating the meaning of H. P. Pa says high priced in his case Smith offers hit people and Robinson argues half paid for.
In a playful exchange, Senator Sorghum concedes he has explained free trade and protection at length, joking that he fears wandering into his own argument as the discussion proceeds. The light moment underscores ongoing tariff and trade policy debates.
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