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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 29, 1911
Page
7
A fragmented editorial reflection on the burdens of ironing and domestic chores. It contrasts women who must handle their own laundry with those who rely on others, noting the frustration and potential satisfaction in avoiding hard work. The text hints at social expectations and the tedium of household tasks.
An old advertisement touts Asbestos Sad Irons with a detachable hood that supposedly keeps the heat away from the handle. It claims the iron retains heat, forms a smooth bottom, and provides a clean top and sizes with a genuine guarantee and other touted features.
Hillsboro schools opened on Wednesday with a full staff for the term led by Guy Ludlow as high school superintendent. Bertha Hormell is principal, Witla Gray assistant principal, with J. R. Carlson handling grades six and seven, Kathryn Pendergast grades four and five, Lena Shade grades two and three, Joy Miller primary, and Elsie Martin in charge of music and drawing. Delays occurred due to unfinished heating and plumbing, but the school will not be hindered. rooms were cleaned, walls calcimined, furniture varnished, and the building is in excellent shape.
A testimonial from J A Maple of Steubenville extols Foley Kidney Pills for kidney and bladder relief. He says long term backache disappeared, kidneys became normal, and work resumed with ease. Sold by all druggists.
Transactions filed for record by O S Louglass abstractor show numerous transfers across Fountain county. People like Cronk Pearson Gooding Thomas Hesler Campbell Shoaf Purnell Babb Foxworthy Lewis Lindley Elmore Attica residents and others appear in deeds for parcels from 1 to 50 acres including lots in Attica and nearby areas with prices ranging from 1 to 12000 dollars.
A Manchester family recounts severe croup attacks on four children and praises Dr. King’s New Discovery for croup and lung troubles. The ad claims many others use it for asthma hay fever la grippe and whooping cough with trial bottles available free and priced at 50 cents to $1.00.
Earl Thomas resigns to attend college creating vacancies in the city carriers list. Edgar Willits, the substitute, will assume Earl’s duties. E. E. Orr will replace Wilhite as rural route 7 carrier. Harry Wilbur may move to assistant postmaster. Hun Orr prefers indoor work and seeks his former position.
Ad claims by a patent medicine tone that Dr King’s New Life Pills can prevent appendicitis by stimulating the stomach and liver and easing related symptoms. The copy markets the pills as a preventive remedy priced at 25¢ at all druggists.
Mrs James Ireland of this city lost her handbag while visiting her son Wil at Covington and attending the fair. It contained a fine gold watch and money. A thorough search failed to recover it until this morning when a Moody of four miles west of Covington wrote that she found the bag. Ownership proves the claim.
An old style drug advertisement touts Foley Kidney Pills as quickly curative for backache nervousness rheumatism and kidney bladder and urinary troubles. Sold by all druggists promising positive results.
The Omaha News summary claims Kansas prohibition reduced prison and pauper counts, cut insane admissions, and boosted bank deposits from 70 million to 190 billion while literacy remains high. It attributes these gains to strict enforcement and notes low death rates and economic benefits from banks, autos, and schools.
A report notes the severe assault on Sylvania Grais district principal Chas B Allen. He claims three years of chronic pain from rheumatism stomach liver and kidney issues were cured by Electric Bitters after four bottles. He asserts the remedy treats stomach trouble female complaints kidney disorders biliousness and general vigor.
Lamm and Co representative Mr. Radcliff will be pleased to measure you at J. Loeb's Store on September 28 29 and 30. The notice invites customers to receive measurements during the event.
The advertisement touts Seven Barks as a harmless tonic for stomach liver and kidney disorders and inactive bowels. It claims to purify blood clear the system and brain and improve vitality for 50 cents a bottle with address to Lyman Brown in New York.
Hillsboro lodge I O O F won the banner at the Sovereign Lodge meeting in Indianapolis last week, with Fountain County lodge placing second as the New Town band accompanied Covington delegation. Sixty Covington members attended but they did not reach the percent threshold.
A New Orleans Times-Democrat item explains birth and growth weights, noting the energy and surface area limits of the stomach and intestines. It cites that growth slows as internal absorption cannot keep pace and as daily life demands increase. It compares human growth to lower animals and mentions thyroid glands as a factor.
A famed English physician advocates extreme rest for exhaustion urging a two round the clock sleep plan. He suggests 24 hours in bed as a cure and provides a strict routine of light meals and constant eye rest before theater nights and naps.
A Geographical Journal note describes Indians in Bolivia using milk from the manaña tree to paralyze fish in a lagoon. The substance spreads across water paralyzing fish without killing them, allowing selective food picks and lasting days. It also mentions medicinal uses and cautions about its painful effects as a poison.
New York activists report capturing 686 cats in one night as part of a humane society drive. Most animals were suffering from mange or parasitic disease. many were maimed or starved. Destruction is justified by the society as humane and in the interest of public safety.
France reports gifts to public bodies and charities in 1913 totaling 9.346 million dollars, down from 20.272 million in 1909. The 214 million-dollar shortfall versus the ten year average is blamed on higher taxes and legacy duties. M. Chauchard leads with art gifts valued at 1.42 million dollars to the public.
A terse courtroom jab follows a widow's remark after a man asks why she wed so quickly after her husband’s death. The widow replies that her late husband urged not to delay what could be done today, highlighting a blunt punchline in a legal opinion.
A terse exchange hints at a chain maker who excels at golf despite never playing before. The remark implies skill and a surprising aptitude tied to the craftsman’s reputation and familiarity with metalwork. The line captures a playful public image within a period tone.
An advertisement touts Swamp Root as a great kidney and bladder remedy. It claims weak kidneys affect the whole body, promises quick relief, and offers a sample bottle and pamphlet. Addressed to readers, it urges mentioning the paper when contacting Dr. Kikner & Co.
An advertisement touts Jericho Leaves as a natural laxative from the Holy Land, claiming rapid, gentle relief and complete system cleansing. It urges readers to mail 25 cents for a cloth packet, guarantees satisfaction, and notes delivery from the Jericho Leaves Importing Co in Buffalo New York.
A London County Council education committee report describes a near 15 year old Peckham schoolboy who has learned little, unable to write or calculate and seems to have forgotten basic letters. The committee notes his continued poor progress and considers expulsion as the action.
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