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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 09, 1915
Page
2
Ardent reminders appear about Arbor Day on April 16 and local civic chatter in Covington Indiana. Notices urge library book donations and public engagement while light commentary comments on Jitney Busses and political talk surrounding Charles Warren Fairbanks.
A street stroll reveals abundant trash in Covington and council is urged to set a clean up week for late April or early May. Rubbish removal at small city cost could improve appearance and inspire civic pride.
The Good Government League organizes civic affairs activity in Vedersburg. The paper urges countywide expansion to force parties to nominate capable leaders and ensure governance quality. It endorses a temperance stance and supports prohibition.
O A Charles of Muncie pressed civic unity at the Attica Commercial Club banquet stressing farmers from neighboring areas should be included. He cites Ada Ohio’s Town and Country League as a model for strengthening town and country mutual interests and revenue, noting the farmer’s stake in local schools and amusements.
A column argues the Republican Party should adopt a statewide prohibition plank in the next platform. It contends Indiana is ripe for prohibition, cites local option limits, and urges curbing breweries and distilleries across parties to ensure lasting political power.
The tale recounts Captain Graham swept overboard near Mauritius and washing ashore on a deserted island. He finds treasure boxes with about 86 000 in gold and spends months on the island before escaping by raft. A year later searches fail to locate the island or treasure as a volcanic new island rises nearby.
A discussion stresses systematic street cleaning with early morning operations and coordinated crews. It urges training, proper machinery, and keeping sidewalks clear to reduce dust and health risks, noting carcases removal as a key duty and police cooperation.
From Covington issue dated April 8, 1898, notes include Dave Plaut in Indianapolis, Grace Neecker back from Chicago, Dr. Geo Rowland at a Silver meeting, and plans for a telephone line from Attica to Stone Bluff. Mort Steely and friends prep Klondike drum beat. a pretty local girl nicknamed Jennie the Wisser draws attention. Julian Martin praised as mayor. Company G drill with 21 new members and future Indianapolis inspection to ready the unit for possible Spanish conflict.
An editorial warns of the danger posed by houseflies linking them to intestinal diseases and infant paralysis. It cites statistics from a city and references scientific authority to urge readers to take fly control seriously for household hygiene.
Health experts say improving sanitary conditions at every premises can starve flies of food. If citizens maintain clean premises, the pest will not migrate in search of food, will starve by the millions, and ultimately disappear.
The article argues flies spread typhoid and tuberculosis, noting carriers can transfer contagion to others. It warns the insect transmits spinal meningitis and pneumonia and is responsible for many known diseases.
Notice is given that Charles Kepheus will apply to the Fountain County Board of License Commissioners for a license to sell intoxicating beverages at a premises in Covington Indiana. The location fronts Liberty Street in the first ward and is described as a two story frame building lot No. 3 in the old plat with specific frontage and depth measurements. Public notice period and terms are stated as required by law.
An advertisement warns against mercury containing catarrh ointments and promotes Hall’s Catarrh Cure from Cheney & Co Toledo Ohio. The remedy is taken internally and claims to affect the blood and mucous surfaces. Also mentions Hall’s Family Pills for constipation and price of 50 cents per bottle.
Mrs H J Price of Portsmouth Ohio testifies after ten weeks in bed she recovered using Swamp Root. She credits Dr Kilmer’s Swamp Root with curing her long standing kidney and liver troubles and urges others to try it. Notary R A Calvert verifies the sworn statement dated September 13, 190%.
Send ten cents to Dr. Kilmer & Co. for a sample size bottle and booklet about kidneys and bladder. The Covington Weekly Republican notes regular 50c and one-dollar bottles available at drug stores.
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