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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 22, 1911
Page
6
An article argues that dental cleanliness prevents disease, noting that decayed teeth permit swallowing harmful substances and hinder chewing. It cites high dental decay in children, with up to 85 percent affected, and warns that poor chewing weakens digestion and blood, increasing illness risk.
A treatise on a professional’s aspiration to earn respect by self improvement, embracing new knowledge, and serving patrons with ethical, diligent practice. It argues for continual growth, fraternal exchange, and dedication beyond monetary gain, urging the reader to refine craft and advance humanity.
A be nevolent old woman chats with a scarred cab driver who recounts injuries endured not in battles but from a day delivering newlyweds. He points to a dented nose, torn ear, jaw lump, and a back proof of misfortune in a country town. The tale closes as the woman wanders off.
The French aviator Garros reached 13,943 feet in an aircraft, soaring well above common birds and approaching two miles above the earth. The note compares his feat with Pike’s Peak height and a Chicago record, highlighting remarkable aviation progress at the time.
A Lycoming County man visiting Philadelphia recalls a theater night blindfolded by darkness and mistaking an empty opera glass for a drink. He jokes the glasses were empty as he lips the rim, prompting a lighthearted city anecdote in the Philadelphia News.
A brisk dialogue shows a merchant doubting the value of advertising while a hustling solicitor urges selling the venture. The exchange underscores the practical tension between self-promotion and selling a business in a bustling market.
A humorous quip from Life Magazine notes a summer boarder misidentifies a scarecrow as a man. The line frames a playful misunderstanding about a figure meant to deter birds. The exchange underscores lighthearted social humor of era periodical cartoon panels.
A witty exchange asks which house a boaster lives in, with the punch line pointing to the one boasting a “swell front.” The quip highlights playful gossip about a neighbor’s pride and appearance.
In a quizzical exchange a person asks to shave another’s beard provoking a humorous barberous remark about the unusual demand. The dialogue highlights playful tension and a light moment about personal grooming.
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