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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 27, 1912
Page
7
A rough man burst into a western city home and threatened a small boy named Willie. The boy directed him to a coat in the kitchen where cash was kept. The robber fled after Willie refused to reveal further. the man was left bruised in the gutter.
An observant person notes the thermometer overreads, while the owner admits buying it for heavy quicksilver content. The quip ends with the man aiming to maximize value despite the flaw.
In Fat Berth Towne No, Grafton doesn’t work now. Browne He doesn’t either. Why when I knew him he seemed to be a young man with push. Towne All that’s changed now. He’s a young man with pull and doesn’t have to work.
A remark by a self made heir highlights pride in his rise from poverty. He tells friends that his greatest satisfaction is that none of them can claim they knew him when he had no money. The exchange frames wealth as proof of personal achievement and social distance.
A brief social quip features Mr. Askitt asking if Miss Oldgirl gives thanks on Thanksgiving day. Miss Kidder quips that it is her birth day, prompting a humorous exchange in the noted column.
A compact line-poem urging swift swatting of a fly. The speaker balks at repeated efforts, preferring decisive action and efficiency in pest control.
A terse exchange over an engagement ends with demand for the gifts as one partner accuses the other of mean spirit while the other defends the decision not to marry.
A reflection on lasting impact notes that work continues to expand after an artist's death. It cites Rubens with about 2000 known paintings originally, while today roughly 10000 of his works circulate, illustrating prolific posthumous proliferation.
In a calm evening out, Ole musters courage to ask Mary to marry him. She says yes, but his silence grows awkward and she finally tells him to speak. He responds with a hesitant quip about “they” having spoken enough, ending the scene with tender humor.
A humorous caption from Illustrated Bits shows a wife telling her husband she is pleased with her costly dress because it pleases him. The exchange highlights a playful dynamic about spending for romance and style.
A satirical exchange contrasts values and appearances with a valet’s punchline about needing a man without fine clothes. Mrs Peppery adds a social twist as the dialogue critiques material display.
Jaggs claimed he was robbed on his way home and his friends assisted the hold up as well. An eyewitness confirmed seeing the incident and noted his friends were busy restraining him during the event.
A light anecdotal item notes a man’s fixations on baths. His doctor advised warm baths, so he plans a trip to Europe to pursue the treatment. The story recalls his lifelong habit of delaying baths since boyhood.
Jess asks Tess if he said he loved her. Tess replies he did not say it but hugged her, revealing a roundabout way of expressing affection.
A brief verse recalls a hot day tragedy as a young boy clutches a cent and paces the street seeking the ice cream seller who vanished, leaving him alone and wondering where the vendor went.
In a brisk exchange a character questions Mrs Gribbet's gambling, affirming she does not gamble with the sharp punch of a social quip. The other retorts that her marriages tell a different story, hinting at a scandalous gossip in a humorous local tone.
The dialogue notes garlic’s Asian origin and long history in diets, mentioning its presence among Israelites in Egypt. A question about whether this ties to their exodus is posed, reflecting a speculative connection between food and historical events.
A workman hands over bricks after a judge remarks he has plenty more. The pedestrian complains of a near miss as a brick nearly struck him on the head, prompting the exchange. The scene suggests a tense dispute over dropped materials in a public space.
A short quoted exchange shows a bold and restless man confronting another as they discuss facing truth and courage in a tense moment. The dialogue hints at moral conflict and bravado between two unnamed speakers in a dramatic late page script fragment.
A playful note describes a suffrage prank where a wife rallies other suffragettes with 30 cent bats and plans to appear in a 50 dollar confection while children cry for Fletcher's. The exchange hints at clever political theater and fundraising through novelty items.
A demure girl greets a grocer and asks for oranges. The grocer replies no yet, then a joking rustic quips we don’t keep them, we sell them. He doesn’t sell her any, so he did keep them in a brief Judge's Library style cartoon.
In dialogue a speaker praises a young McStab for earning college funds rather than relying on a wealthy aunt. The other observer condemns men who cling to self respect, noting how some pursue contrived schemes to preserve pride.
A fragment hints at concern over a bank employee named Holder. The line suggests distrust about a long-serving, trusted worker. A Browning's Magazine quote notes why retirement or departure to Canada may affect reliability perceptions.
An unidentified casual acquaintance notes the store burned last night but the merchant insists the fire did in fact burn up from a basement start. The exchange appears in the Catholic Standard and Times.
In a comic exchange, She-Hullo notes Lieutenant Schmidt's pallor and fatigue. He-Fact reveals he just left the colonel's with weak tea and strong music, implying a disjointed or humorous military scene.
A brief society sketch notes Mrs De Style being fond of her baby, while Mrs Smith Jones Fancy remarks she is almost like a mother to it. The item captures social commentary on maternal affection within the scene.
A reflective line notes that lacking ambition may keep one from lofty heights yet offers solace in meals and restful nights. The aphorism contrasts drive with comfort, suggesting contentment found in routine and nourishment over ascent.
A man exits a cab praising the taxometer as a marvel of mechanism. He distinguishes it from the automobile and asserts that skilled misdeeds are done by machinery. The exchange captures a witty, period-voice remark about invention and fraud.
The quote notes that in ancient Greece a divorced man could not marry a woman younger than his first wife. The user asks whether there were divorce cases in ancient Greece and how laws applied to remarriage.
Workmen unearthing Amberley road coins near South gate England called the coroner who impaneled a jury. Art expert numismatist labeled the “Long Cross” pennies from Henry VI era 1207 to 1272. Jury verdict deemed the coins ancient and their depositor unknown. The coroner then seized them as the king s treasure trove.
An old style ad touts Dr King’s New Life Pills as a quick safe and cheap remedy for constipation biliousness indigestion and liver derangement. It claims easy relief with a small dose and urges purchase at druggists for 25 cents.
An old time newspaper fragment promotes Hall’s Catarrh Cure by F J Cheney Co Toledo with testimonials from the National Bank of Commerce and a reward offer. The ad mentions 75 cents per bottle and urges readers to buy Hall’s Family Pills for constipation. The text shows informal phrases and a Toledo focus.
A public sale will be held at the seller's residence located one mile north and 343 miles west of Cates on Saturday September 28, 1912 starting at 9 o'clock a.m. Items include horses, cattle, sheep, hogs, hay, oats straw, corn, farming tools, and stock. Terms: cash under 5, over 500 with 12 month credit, 4 percent discount for cash, notes with security, removal required after terms fulfilled. Auctioneer A G Madden, Clerk Geo C Pavey, bidder A Richardson Col.
The London Hospital explains a botanical term named dichotomy has been borrowed by the U S medical press to describe a split of a surgeon or specialist fee with the recommending practitioner and the patient.
Fulton Township trustee Jos Starkey states he will be at his residence in Cates Indiana each Saturday to handle township business, inviting residents to bring matters for discussion and official action.
To the public of Covington Herman Miller's Dry Cleaning and Dyeing Works at 105 N Waltunt street Danville Illinois offers premier dry cleaning and dyeing for ladies and mens garments at low prices. Now is the time to clean and dye winter clothes before fall rush. Goods sent by express receive prompt attention. Address all packages to Dye House 105 N Walnut Danville Illinois. The only practical dryer and dyer in Danville with 28 years in the trade.
An advertisement touts Vinci cod liver oil iron tonic as a trusted remedy for frail children. It features a Canton Ohio testimonial from Mrs C W Stump and promises money back if expectations are not met. Sold by Manford Doran, Druggist Covington.
Advert reads Jericho Leaves from the Holy Land as a natural laxative cure. It claims high efficacy without irritation, offering a palatable vegetable leaf product grown near the Jordan River, with promised refunds and mail order from Jericho Leaves Importing Co. of Buffalo New York.
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