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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1912
Page
4
The Democratic platform contends the federal government cannot impose tariff duties beyond revenue needs and denounces Republican tariffs as prohibitive and responsible for industrial and commercial faults. It portrays the tariff plank as highly vulnerable.
A public statement emphasizes every individual's right to think and vote as they please, provided it does not infringe on others. It asserts that questioning another's judgment is acceptable, while urging honesty and lawful conduct among all citizens.
The text draws a link between William L. Wilson, creator of the Wilson law two decades ago, a college professor born in Virginia, and Woodrow Wilson. It notes the coincidence of name, birthplace, profession, and political leanings as a sinister parallel for those who recall the era.
The piece argues Republicans should resist being swept by Rooseveltism and historic populist waves. It warns against a party built on a single issue and urges reform from within to maintain free American institutions and stable party structure.
The Elmira Advertiser notes the Roosevelt campaign expenditures are estimated at 1 250 000 dollars and suggests a sworn statement of actual figures would be instructive. It contends the effort could damage the Republican party while the party may still recover from the assault.
The speaker praises the Republican Party over the past fifteen years, claiming unparalleled progress and record. It argues the upcoming November election will decide whether to continue with the Republicans or revert to the Democrats as in the 1892 to 1896 period.
The passage argues that electing Wilson and a Democratic Congress would force economic conditions through higher imports and revenue. It warns of widespread mill closures or drastic wage cuts, forcing farm prices down and making farming unprofitable with land values dropping to 1896 levels.
The speaker argues that a pure free trade stance would open borders to all goods and omit duties, but to fund government revenue such duties would devastate industries and cause mass unemployment. He urges farmers and laborers to consider protecting both farm and factory interests protected for decades.
Covington Canning Co. urges farmers to secure threshing coal supplies from its factory. The notice promotes product availability and local agricultural support.
A 1911 testimonial recalls illness a man faced with kidney backache and dizziness. After consulting two doctors and a specialist with no relief, druggist M. C. Quigley recommended Kilmer's Swamp Root. Six bottles restored the man, John McNamara of Greencastle Indiana, who swore to the remedy’s effectiveness in a sworn statement dated October 12 1911.
At a Veedersburg meeting on July 27 the Republican Central Committee ordered a delegate county convention to be held in Covington on Monday August 26 at 4 20 a m. Delegates will be chosen in the townships.
A1960s style ad urging readers to bend to Dr Kilmer & Co of Binghamton New York for a free sample bottle of Swamp Root and a booklet on kidneys and bladder. The notice notes regular bottle sizes fifty cents and one dollar at drug stores.
Statewide GOP session details the representation basis one delegate per fifteen votes and a list of township meeting sites and times set for August 24 with Covington to host the August 26 delegate meeting to nominate county candidates for the November 1912 election.
The piece ponders a constitutional scenario where no presidential candidate gains a majority, triggering a House selection. It notes states vote individually, party unity could block a choice, and only a death or resignation could shift the outcome. It calls the possibility remote.
A fragment argues that merely the existence of a possibility reveals a flaw in the republican framework, suggesting concerns about the robustness of the system and its safeguards against hidden defects in governance.
In Pennsylvania primaries Roosevelt received 282,853 votes against 462,926 who did not vote for him or voted for others while Taft drew 191,179. If the general election mirrors the primary split, Roosevelt would have only 38 percent of the Republican base, raising questions about claiming a mandate from the November vote.
O M Gardner Covington Indiana advertises many sizes and prices for Farimsin fountain and adjoining counties.
An old advertisement touts Buckien's Amica Salve as a remedy for piles and skin ailments including burns boils ulcers and eczema. It claims fast soothing effects and invites joy while noting a 25 cent price and availability at druggists. A postscript notes Dr Longacre for horse or cow requests.
Orders for all periodicals including Pictorial Review National Food Magazine Today's Magazine and Opportunity should go to the Magazine Circulation Company 327 333 South Dearborn Street Chicago Illinois They will send a magazine guide on request with special prices and how to make up the lowest price combinations of magazines.
For sale farmland with 120 acres cleared tenanted tiled land on gravel road six room residence good barn orchard near two railroad towns C and E I Clover Leaf close to school R F D mail route coal vein underlay mine active within one mile price 150 per acre adjoining improved land extra 125 per acre W R Massey and Sons Covington Indiana
In a sensation filled ad the promoters assert Hall's Catarrh Cure cures catarrh as a constitutional disease. The notice pledges $100 to anyone who proves it fails and invites readers to request testimonials. Address F J Cheney Co Toledo O.
A brief notice invites readers to the south side pool room offering pool alongside a selection of tobaccos, cigars, cadies, and related items.
Dr Frank C Todd and his family formerly of Attica arrived Tuesday from Honadura Cuba for a several week visit with relatives and friends. The Doctor has practiced dentistry in Cuba for several years.
Herbert Campbell of Campbell Bros. of Newtown, a well known North Richland township citizen, spent Tuesday in the city attending to business interests.
Mrs Dick T Morgan of Oklahoma visits her father A R Heath and other relatives while Congressman Dick T Morgan travels home to tend to political duties and fences.
The cannon on the Court House lawn was wrapped in bunting and decorated by the G. A. R. artillery squad on Wednesday morning. Its days of usefulness, except as an ornament, are regarded as past. Try an ad. It will pay.
Miss Myre Lingley, who has been ill for several weeks, seems to be improving and her friends hope she will be out again soon.
Misses Fionia Bender and Jess DeHaven came back from Bloomington at week’s end after attending the six weeks summer term of a course at IU.
Mrs J A Smith and her daughter from Oklahoma City visited her parents Mr and Mrs Chal Spinning and other relatives for a few weeks, returning home at the end of their stay.
Henry Sangster of Columbus Indiana, a former business man and resident with relatives and many friends here, was in town visiting old friends the last of the week.
Will H. Craig and his wife, long residents of Illinois and current school teachers, plan to move back to Covington after several days in the area. The notice notes their prolonged stay and prior residence, highlighting their teaching roles.
County Treasurer Will A. Thompson departed Wednesday for West Baden to rest for a fort night and consult on Democratic campaign policies.
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