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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 22, 1922
Page
7
John Blake argues energy distinguishes doers from wishers, claiming energy is the main driver of achievement. He urges cultivating physical health and mental discipline, warning against misused energy and the danger of passive waiting.
A child’s rhyming sketch titled Writing It At Home by Will M Maupin, recalling brothers Ahtrad Hoof fenr and others. It describes busy minds at work then quiet night, ending with the sandman and a writer unable to think.
Mistress at arms becomes official title for chaperons added to all United States lines vessels. Their duty is to oversee the welfare and comfort of girls traveling alone aboard ships.
A reflective piece warns that gifted youths delay action chasing grand future fame and wealth. It contrasts their dreamy optimism with a nagging fear as years pass, noting peers advance while tomorrows turn into missed chances and dwindling opportunities.
The text describes a bread crumb nut loaf with nuts, bread crumbs, hot water melted butter an egg mushroom catsup onion juice salt and pepper baked for an hour with butter basting and a brown sauce. It then gives a sugar butter cake method with flour baking powder cream nutmeg eggs and citron baked in a round cake tin for about an hour and a quarter.
A brief item notes a quip about a new employee too busy being efficient to accomplish much, reflecting office humor about productivity and time use. The remark appears framed as a Life section aside and captures workplace tone of the era.
A jumble of testimonial letters from women in Youngstown New Orleans and beyond describe nervousness exhaustion cramps and blue moods followed by reported improvements after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. The letters urge others to request the companys private text book and credit the remedy with renewed energy and better daily function.
A Fiji traveler recalls old cricket fever in remote villages with weeks long matches and odd fashion, including pads on bare legs. The tale references a hair style joke and a clergyman who avoids swearing but tells lies, illustrating humor in rural life.
A city troop of girl scouts in downtown Indianapolis raises funds with a candy sale. A newsboy offers 15 cents for a dime's worth of fudge, claiming it as a tip and keeps the candy as he darts away.
A concise reflection on communication highlights tact and discretion as essential talents in everyday life. The piece emphasizes careful listening, thoughtful response, and respect for others in dialogue.
A compact moral note contrasts the diligent voice saying today with the sluggard delaying until tomorrow. The line captures urgency and procrastination in everyday work.
A Belgian buyer who purchased a bond in 1903 visited the Antwerp offices of the Caisse Communale to check if his number had won in the 1907 state lotteries. After a delay the cashier confirmed his number was drawn and he is entitled to a 200,000 francs bonus.
A huspand vows a call tonight but demands the ecards in hand first. The wife agrees and stresses the need for electronic cards before any contact.
A compact aphorism warns against retaliatory anger and urges restraint by recognizing offense as a choice rather than a reflex. It emphasizes calm judgment over heated reaction to provocation.
W. S. Inglis, a coal operator, told a Scranton rail workers banquet a story about a 12 mile branch line famed for its rough conditions. A traveler jokes his journey ends with a punchline about going to Hong Kong, China.
Grandfather and Betty visit a strawberry patch. He picks small berries and feeds the little girl. He finds larger ones for himself. Betty watches and says gravely she can eat the large ones too.
Every day more than 600000 packages depart New York by parcel post. A major clothing manufacturer ships up to 30000 daily while a large department store sends 1000 to 2000 or more.
A reflective note on grief urging expression to heal a burdened heart, where silence deepens sorrow and sharing words may ease the ache. The passage frames sorrow as an internal burden ready to crack the heart when left unspoken.
Peggy asks if the tree toad sings and Glory replies that such a marvel would be nature’s gift to her. The dialogue evokes a lyrical exchange on natural wonders and personal delight.
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