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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 11, 1913
Page
4
One year contracts priced at 8 cents per inch and six months to under a year at 9 cents per inch. Contracts under six months at 10 cents per inch. Metabase electros 6 cents per inch. Local rate: one insertion 8 cents per line, two or more insertions cents per line each. Entered as Second Class matter at Covington Ind.
The recent floods highlight a great need for river improvement. Officials stress flood control and better waterways management to protect towns and farms downstream. Local authorities call for funding and urgent engineering plans to mitigate future inundations.
Ex Senator Beveridge writes a biography of Chief Justice Marshall, hailed as one of the greatest men of Colonial times, with publication expected soon.
President Wilson faces a diplomatic staffing dilemma as capable men refuse appointments and those willing to serve are not desired by him, leaving a peculiar cabinet-building stalemate.
A brief report notes that costly campaigns wear thin budgets as a Danville journey for liquor and fines costs about $11.45, signaling an overtaxed purse. The piece warns the pace won’t endure, hinting at financial strain from repeated excursions and penalties.
The article notes that thirty six states have ratified the Direct Election of U S Senators Amendment. It states that future Senate votes will be by the people, similar to Congressional elections, describing the move as a step forward given by a Republican Congress.
The present special session of the democratic congress is said to offer free wool and tariff reductions on sugar. This policy is unlikely to satisfy wool growers and sugar cane industries across the South, two major regional economic pillars.
Fowler Leader reports a sharp temperance critique linking Senator John W. Kern and Benjamin F. Shively to brewery influence and the Webb liquor bill. The piece mocks political loyalties and predicts reform symbolic of a church deacon future while naming local backers Crawford Fairbanks John E. Lamb and Don Roberts amid a statewide critique of vice.
Noblesville Ledger notes the president and his cabinet have taken a decided stand for the water wagon a move that could embarrass Vice President Marshall and Indiana’s former brewery governor Tommy. The piece suggests Wilson faces odd company among supporters of temperance policies.
The past fortnight has seen severe flooding in Ohio and Indiana with heavy suffering. While initial reports were dire, the situation improved as widespread contributions of supplies and cash arrived, and sympathy poured in from many places. The calamity prompts reflection on shared misfortune and global solidarity.
The text argues that free wool under the new tariff bill will destroy U S wool growing, noting Australian and Argentine grazing grounds give global competition. It alleges President Wilson pushes for eliminating protection on agricultural products to fulfill Taft era retirement votes, particularly farming anger over Canada reciprocity tariff cuts.
Suffering for years from kidney and liver trouble and nervous prostration, the writer found no relief from doctors until Dr. Kilmer’s Swamp-Root showed dramatic improvements. The letter, sworn July 18, 1909 by M. H. McCoy of Van Wert Ohio, promotes samples and a booklet, with notes on Covington Weekly Republican and availability of bottles at drug stores.
The country ordered a tariff law aligned with consumer interests and urged officials to deliver what the people voted for by rejecting policies that favored producers and harmed shoppers.
Vice President Marshall told a Springfield YMCA audience that gifts from wealthy benefactors like Andrew Carnegie provoke jealousy between classes. He praised cooperative contributions and questioned the value of Carnegie libraries, arguing large gifts have long-term benefits for education and communities in Attica and Covington, urging a shift from wealth-driven charity to broader public support.
Henry Peters promotes ready ice delivery using distilled water ice said to be 100 percent pure and invites customers to call 128 to place orders.
First Presbyterian Church schedules Illuminated Moments as the morning theme. Tao hosts an evening talk at 7:30 on The Man Whom God Calls a Fool.
Covington Indiana seeks sealed proposals for twenty eight bonds dated May 1 1913 to pay present city indebtedness. Bonds are $600 each 5 percent interest semi annual due 1914 and annually thereafter until paid. Bidder must include $100 certified check and offer amount. highest bid at par. Bid period ends April 16 1913.
The administrator of Malinda J Cunningham-Clem deceased gives notice of a sale by order of Warren Circuit Court. On April 19 1913 at 10 a m at the late residence near Foster in Mound township Warren County Indiana the undivided two thirds of 120 acres from the west end of the north half of section 31 township 20 range 9 will be offered at private sale. Terms: one third cash, one third in nine months, one third in twelve months with six percent interest. Sale subject to court approval and appraised value, with mortgage security and tax 1913. Attorneys: John B Martin.
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