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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1905
Page
4
In discussing the price of peace the note recalls the cost of war. The piece jokes that if Miss Tarbell keeps digging into Roeckafeller's past he might become eligible for the United States Senate. It notes Indiana and Wisconsin lost chances at the peace conference by passing anti cigarette laws.
The text notes Hoch could not raise funds due to confinement preventing him from resuming his widow marriage trade. It claims Chicago is ejecting crooks, while grand jury reports say most offenders are settling in Milwaukee.
The Czar seeks a plan to prevent the election of representatives of the populace to a forthcoming popular assembly. The effort hinges on blocking certain candidates or groups from securing seats.
The Womer effort aims to strike the word obey from marriage ceremonies, a change they say reflects evolving roles. This echoes past debates on obedience in matrimony during earlier generations.
A remark on mutual praise between nations notes that truthfulness should prevail, suggesting America can acknowledge Russia’s merits as André M. Witte has praised this country while urging caution against unnecessary falsehoods.
The piece highlights Secretary Taft in the Philippines and Secretary Root in Alaska while Secretary Wilson travels, arguing against centralized power. It notes rapid changes in Manchuria and the difficulty of tracking officials via telegraph across states, including Traverse City.
New Orleans urged Mr. Rockafeller to offer a large donation of money or oil to aid the campaign against the fever carrying mosquitoes.
The text argues that while fair play should govern dealings with carriers, their view of public privileges coupled with supposed immunity from obligations may drive stricter regulations than fair play warrants. Such outcomes would fault the carriers for provoking tighter controls.
Local newspaper writers push the notion that Captain Gowdy is returning home soon. The clippings suggest anticipation among readers for his arrival and possible plans for a homecoming.
The piece argues Paris will provoke trouble within Indiana Republicans, but the author rejects the statement as unfounded. It questions whether “Oom Jack” would engage in such action and notes several reasons against any planned move.
Conrad Baker joined a Niagara Falls excursion on Thursday afternoon. Cooper Clifton made a business trip to Veedersburg Thursday morning between trains. M Schesley and wife visited relatives in LaFayette Wednesday. Prof. H S Kaufman spent several days last week at Winona returning home Saturday. Mrs S C Kaufman visits relatives in Mackinaw Illinois for two weeks. Ernest Ferguson injured knee at Schma s livery barn Wednesday. No Sunday excursion on the Big Four though a trip to Indianapolis is planned for the 27th. Prof S H Hall leaves for Rising Sun and Vevay for institute duties. Charley Baldwin Napper Bilsland John Cade and Red Nelson broke camp at Turkey Run Monday and returned after a week out.
A rainstorm struck the area Sunday night with effects on local farming and travel. Residents from Highland town ship sent about 60 people to Newport Monday over a liquor fight, with sides active. The notice also mentions absences, illnesses, fishing trips, a local ball score, and a basket meeting at Howard Chapel inviting all.
Notice is given that sealed bids will be received until 1 p m on Saturday September 9 1905 to install a plumbing system for the new school building in Newtown Richland township Fountain county Indiana Plans and specifications may be seen at the undersigned Newtown office The right is reserved to reject any and all bids Samuel Rice Trustee
Daniel Hayes of Canton Missouri endured twenty four hours trapped underwater while removing debris from a pipe serving Lima Lake and the Mississippi River. He was found unconscious after being held by a rock and an air tube, rescued by diver Harris and the steamer Cantonia with medical aid following.
Hayes, the diver once trapped under the Flying Eagle near Hannibal Missouri for 36 hours, describes his 24 hours underwater ordeal. He recalls air bubbles diverting, nearly suffocating, and calling it a living tomb while enduring extreme pain. Physicians predicted recovery though he vowed never to dive again.
A reader recalls a man failing to drive a nail through an inch and a half thick oak until grease was applied. The nail then went in smoothly and without bending, as described in National Magazine.
Col. Benj F Hawkes of Washington DC confirms his West Point ties to General Grant and praises Peruna saying it relief catarrh and lifts the depressing exhausted condition after trying other remedies. He declares no rival remedy or tonic matches Peruna.
Ex NC legislator Wm G Hunter writes from Washington DC praising Peruna as the greatest family medicine for colds and catarrh. Testimonials from Jas T Jakeman and Louis Byrens endorse Peruna's long lasting health benefits, with claims of renewed speech, appetite, and general wellness.
Attorney W N White conducted business in Indianapolis on Wednesday. Commissioner G A Law toured the east and north parts of the county to inspect bridges and oversee improvements and repairs. Several bridges require repairs.
The Trustee of Jackamtownemp Fountain county Indiana calls an advisory board meeting at the trustee's office on a Sunday in September 1905 to review estimates for yearly expenditures and taxes. Totals show expenditures 8730.00 with tax rates 13c, 30c, 25c, 30c, 19c and 2c per hundred for various items. the taxables include land and property valued at 697,230 with 187 polls.
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