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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1922
Page
4
The item notes that it is entered as second class matter at the post office in Covington Indiana indicating postal handling status for mailing.
A reflective line highlights that quitting for a year undoes five years of advertising while steady, modest effort persists. It emphasizes perseverance and consistent work as the key to eventual success.
The text urges focusing on gaining new business while retaining existing customers. It emphasizes using energy to attract clients rather than wasting resources on criticizing rivals and suggests practical, proactive approaches to expanding market reach.
The Rev. McCann of Indiansrolls preached at the Methodist church on Sunday morning. He urged the hungry world to return to the simple trusting faith of our fathers and seek the living water of the gospel to satisfy unrest and lead to rest and pleasure.
The piece argues that widespread traffic changes over the last year have crippled railroad activity. Strike related train suspensions and high carriage rates force shifts to trucks, causing large losses and stagnation in commerce. It urges cutting operating expenses and restoring core business principles to return traffic to normal channels.
The article emphasizes the captain's responsibilities and the precision required to safely guide the ship and protect passengers and cargo. It compares this to the operator behind the wheel on land, noting the high stakes in directing any vehicle.
A guidance piece argues drivers should be cautious farsighted and quick to think to avoid accidents. It stresses obeying traffic laws and keeping the car under perfect control regardless of the driver’s age, noting road conditions can be hazardous. Safety through discipline is urged.
A Covington community column argues readers should support their local newspaper as a community partner. It questions the habit of critics who stay silent until a stand is taken and urges citizens to back the press as it serves the public good.
Mrs. Mahzel Burrs of Savanna Missouri recalls using Chamberlain’s Colic and Diarrhoea Remedy about nine years ago to cure flux and again for a later attack and recommends it to many others as a quick positive cure for bowel troubles.
A list of fair dates across Indiana counties and towns includes Clinton County Frankfort August 22 to 25 Hendrix County Danville August 22 to 25 Montgomery County Crawfordsville August 28 to September 1 I and I Fair Danville Aug 28 to Sep 1 State Fair Indianapolis September 4 to 9 Covington Fair Covington September 4 to 9 Tippecanoe County Lafayette September 11 to 15.
When East meets West an explosion shakes both as Buck Jones stars in Rough Shod at the Lyric. The action promises thrills Saturday showtimes and the Western adventure draws crowds.
Old Kentuck notes list Sunday dinners visits and travel. Families including Granville Grubb Rex Marshall Edward Brown Wilbur Cartwright and others are described with relatives in Michigan Indianapolis Purdue Danville Attica Martinsville and Silverwood. Events include a Sunday school teachers conference funeral attendance and a Fountain County picnic at Purdue.
Advertisement extols appetite and digestion with Chamberlain's Tablets. It claims the tablets improve digestion, create a healthy appetite, and provoke gentle bowel movement. The copy promotes digestive health as the key to enjoying food.
Ice cream social and entertainment are planned for Friday night August 11. The Richardson reunion will be held near Tree Spring Sunday August 13. Various locals hosted meals and visits, with several families mentioned including Kelers Reed Slatey and Coggging. Regular church events noted and a family birthday celebration for Flo Martin.
The Fountain Trust Co announces J M Wilkey secretary named administrator of the estate of Mary A Hickman in Fountain County Indiana. The circuit court has appointed and qualified the administrator and the estate is stated as solvent.
The administrator of the Mary A. Hickman estate will hold a sale of household goods at 2 o clock PM. Details of location and items to be sold are to be announced by the administrator. Proceeds will benefit the estate and creditors as directed by law.
On August 11 1922 and daily thereafter until sold the estate's private sale offers household goods beds and bedding bureaus stoves dining room table ets tables and rocking chairs at the late residence West end of Crockett street Covington Indiana cash in hand Terms of sale published by The Fountains Trust Co J M Witkey secretary administrator and dated August 4 1922.
County Agent notes announce an all day soybean meeting on Friday August 21 with sessions at Gordon Sowers two miles west of Kingman at 10:00 a.m. Alf Livengood two miles north of Wallace at 1:00 p.m. and Preston Howard half a mile north of Mellott at 2:30 p.m. Prof Ostrander will discuss soybeans wheat and fertilizer.
One county poultry culling demonstration planned this year at the Fletcher Crane farm 214 miles west of Stone Bluff on Tuesday August 15 at 10 00 a m Prof Riley will lead Bring a crate of hens if you wish to participate Each township should be represented
Fountain County will hold the county horseshoe pitching contest with preliminaries at 10:00 a.m. and finals at 1:30 p.m. Township Farm Bureau Chairmen conduct the preliminaries. Winners advance to the State Fair Contest. Bring your shoes and participate.
Prof Gobble and Prof Shanklin visit Tuesday August 8 for judging contests. The County Judging team will travel to the State Fair. Next week full details. Hogs judged at Howerd and Helms Pure Bred Poland China producers. Dairy cattle at Wm Dice Beef Cattle at Charles Cotts near Steam Corner and sheep at Wm Shades.
Agent schedules weekly meetings with Farm Bureau committees in Davi Logan and Shawnee townships this week. Teams, dates, and venues are announced by the local office. Meetings cover local agricultural programs and community outreach updates.
The Fountain County Farm Bureau offers a $25 prize for the girl who grows the largest Farm Bureau membership in 1923. The winner will attend the State Fair School for 10 days during the State Fair. Open to county girls aged 16 to 25. entries close August 25.
Crawfordsville District Shropshire Association will hold its annual sale at the Sales pavilion Crawfordsville on August 16. Boys and girls this is a good chance to gain experience for future club work. A. J. Hesler Co. Agent.
Mr Vaughan, a farmer, recalls losing all his prize seed corn after mice and rats fed on it. He claims hanging the sacks and using RAT-SNAP killed five rats in the morning. Mayer Hardware Co. of Covington sold and guaranteed the product in three sizes.
Will Reed and other Attica citizens attended an extra session of the Board of Review Tuesday. James C. Claypool of Shawnee appeared before the County Board of Review to discuss proposed property valuation increases. Peter Cossey of North Vermillion transacted business Tuesday. Mrs Sailor, Miss Genevieve Sailor, and Ronald Wilkins of West Lafayette visited the Parrett family Sunday afternoon before the rain ended.
Rat Snap kills rats and mice and even scares away what it doesn t kill. It leaves no odor as killed rats dry up inside. Cakes require no mixing with other food and are safe for pets. Available in three sizes 35c 65c and 1 25 sold and guaranteed by Mayer Hardware Co. Adv.
Elizabeth Kelch of Deland Illinois was buried at Hicks cemetery August 3 at age 63 leaving two children and three grandchildren. May Sabern died Friday morning after eleven years illness and funeral services were held Sunday. Lee Bryant, son of Mr and Mrs James Bryant of Danville, fell from a forty foot scaffold injuring his shoulder and other injuries. Ruby Trimble of Coal Branch visiting Perrysville. Residents attended dollar day in Danville. Margaret Jones hosted a birthday party. C C Carpenter and family vacationing at Battle Ground. Victor Jones ill then home. Nellie Coleman visited Danville. Hail storm caused damage in the area. Leela Jones attended singing at West Liberty. James Spinnings of Danville visited. Mrs James Johnson visiting daughter Mrs James Morgan at Cryuga.
A brief advertisement urges protection during hot weather with Chamberlain's Colic and Diarrhoea Remedy. It claims the product is dependable and backed by testimonials as a safeguard for families in summer conditions.
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