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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1898
Page
3
A jumble of Democratic taunts, military allusions, and local notes touches on Coroner Dr. Warick Prosecuting Attorney James Brisley county officials and commissioners. It mocks populism in Kansas, references Porto Rico and the Spanish arms failure, and comments on local governance like jail upgrades and taxation.
Editorial notes immediate sewer construction to drain water and protect the hill near the Wabash depot. Farmers rejoice at timely rain boosting grain and fur crops, while debates rise on good roads and tax costs for improved hauling. A county watchdog theme centers on Hildebrand and political favoritism in county decisions.
Frank A. Vanderlip discusses the Philippines in August Century noting why the islands are out of the direct ocean lane and the impact of the Nicaragua Canal opening. He warns of navigational risks through the Straits of Malacca and the China Sea and outlines implications for regional trade.
The article argues that Europe’s commerce seeks eastern routes via the Mediterranean Suez Indian Ocean and Cape route while a Philippines centric path could alter world ocean traffic. It envisions a Nicaragua Canal shift making Hong Kong a secondary warehouse and distributing hub for China trade routes in the changing Pacific framework.
Fragmentary report notes a consumer dispute over a product marketed as a cure that failed to work and led to requests for a refund of money. No official names or dates are clearly readable.
The advertisement promotes Scott's Emulsion of cod liver oil with hypo phosphides, claiming it benefits flesh, throat and lungs in all seasons. It asserts strong nerves and speedy healing in both July and January, priced at 60 cents and listed by Fletcher Bowne Chemists in New York.
Delegates meeting in Indianapolis approve a pro war platform praising American triumphs and heroes. They back McKinley’s peace efforts, advocate vigorous war prosecution, sound money, protection and reciprocity, tariff acts, Hawaii annexation, and a Nicaraguan canal under American control. Slount administration praised with reforms and calls for primary and county township law revisions.
An 1890s ad offers a math puzzle with a promise of cash prizes for correct solutions. It states a problem about Americans needed to kill Spaniards in given days and mentions a one dollar month subscription and future prize details. The ad urges readers to enclose two cent stamps and cites CM. Cr ton at Dearborn Street, Chicago. July 28.
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