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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 1923
Page
2
The County Seat Republican publishes subscription costs and advertising rates. It notes front page locals and blackface locals priced per line, and card of thanks public sales. Ads run until forbidden and must be ordered by Tuesday noon or they appear in the next issue.
The note contrasts men's viewpoints noting honesty yields hope while dishonesty reduces chance. It emphasizes end goals guiding actions and questions why people undertake endeavors. The piece underscores differing motivations and their impact on outcomes.
A humorous but sharp note about a poet who penned a playful couplet on winter lingering in spring and a woman urging retreat. The piece cites a Sage saying to err is human and to forgive divine, reflecting on error and forgiveness.
Fragmentary remark notes a winter Florida visit and anticipation of a return in March. The speaker doubts money or nerve to try it earlier, reflecting uncertain sentiment about travel.
A speaker notes how the designing citizen understands others’ business better than they know themselves. He condemns the Peace Maker and accuses the other of preferring to inject poison. He deems the target as highly despicable.
A cautionary note warns against trusting individuals who pretend friendship to advance their own gain, especially when money is involved. The passage urges vigilance against those who feign loyalty for profit.
A critical editorial argues that party supremacy corrupts government and harms the people. It condemns politicians for chasing spoils and partisan gains, urging vigilance to preserve patriotic, honest citizenship above party interests.
The piece argues that leeches and designers serving only themselves endanger governance when party standards slip and politicians favored by party majorities stay in power. It notes Gary and other municipal elections as examples and urges voters toward government aimed at public good rather than party dogma.
Volunteers from Washington theaters perform every Wednesday afternoon at Walter Reed hospital. Soldiers in wheelchairs crutches and bandages fill the Red Cross auditorium to see a 20 minute to well after seven o clock vaudeville show. Harry Stafford and Margaret Lower organize acts by interviewing performers at area theaters. Dinner is provided for the entertainers before they return to downtown stages.
Albert P. Burnside writes a tribute to Patrick Boner pioneer of Fulton township. The piece recalls Boners devout church life starting at Burnsole and Burnside churches, his music leadership, Sunday school work, community service, humor, and steadfast character. It ends with Easter morning death and a blessing of his memory.
The junior class held a birthday party April 11 for Miss Lois Trueblood at Newtown High School. Attendees included Edna Wildman Zola McKnight Myrtl Quick Olive Quick Opal Brown Isabel Kerr Frances Ray Dorothy Hanaford Nina Davidson Sylvia Bossner Mary Jane Shirley Edna Grady Encil Marlatt Everett Brown Warren Bates Ordin Coffing Lawrence Moser Forest Kay Lester Shultz Lester Wood Frank Bossner Austin Wildman and Orville Trueblood. The evening featured games music and refreshments and Lois received several gifts as friends wished her many more happy birthdays.
Mrs Lottie Turner has a new paper roof installed on her Third street residence. The lightweight, temporary covering replaces the old roof and signals a local home improvement effort.
A jury in St Clairsville Ohio awarded Antonio Markovich and Newton Crossley each one dollar in damages after a fight over a cow that wandered onto Crossley’s Blaine property. The incident left both men badly used up. The two hour deliberation marked a Solomon like verdict.
Mrs. Luftig of Ansonia Connecticut dreamed her husband Harry Luftig was dead in France. Her brother-in-law searched Chicago and found him alive, calling the police to report desertion. A fellow World War II veteran had claimed Luftig died in his arms with a last message to his wife.
The Fountain Circuit Court notices Ashla A McCullough Aquilla Davis McCullough Florence L McCullough Eugene Vincent McCullough and George A Denholm as defendants in an estate proceeding. The administrator seeks court permission to sell real estate to pay debts with a hearing set for May 24 in Covington.
The Board of School Trustees of Covington Indiana will offer 28 000 in 5 percent school bonds at 10 AM on May 5 1923 in the First National Bank Covington. Bonds dated June 30 1923 with interest semiannual June 30 and December 30. first interest December 30 1923. Bonds mature December 30 1944 in 500 denominations. bids at par plus accrued interest. proceeds for Fifth Street High School repairs and building an addition. Board reserves right to reject bids.
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