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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1920
Page
2
Publication notice for The Republican of Covington Indiana lists pricing: annual subscription $1.50, six months 75 cents, three months 40 cents. Advertising and postal terms reflect 1874 rates and second class status.
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The piece argues that Wilsonism raises not only taxes but also the prices of meat sugar and other essentials, affecting common households and daily living costs. It emphasizes broader economic impact on families through higher consumer prices.
The piece notes a warm political season through November with Indiana and Ohio in focus. It touts making each hometown first in all things as a civic asset, and emphasizes business leader involvement, public cooperation, and enterprise driving town improvement.
A playful jumble of words in Mr. Cox’s acceptance contrasts with Senator Harding who speaks clearly and stays on point throughout. The remarks emphasize differing communication approaches in political discourse.
The adopted raise in railroad employee wages triggers a 40 percent jump in freight and express rates and in passenger fares. This adds to production costs and living expenses, threatening the working man’s progress under the current rate increases.
The passage argues Western wool growers favor the Republican ticket while blaming a Democratic administration for harming the wool industry. It notes the collapse of wool business and criticizes high prices for wool clothing, flagging dissatisfaction with economic policy.
In Dover, readers are urged to back Cox and Democratic candidates to sustain Wilsonian policy amid fears of oneman rule. The column criticizes Woman Suffrage as a threat to home life, warns about the Dixie Highway crossing hazards, and recalls the Rogers crossing tragedy.
The text argues for respecting others perspectives and granting each person freedom to act. It warns that judging others harshly from one’s own surroundings is unsafe and that majority rule provides safety. It emphasizes avoiding humbling labels and seizing the chance others may be right.
The speaker argues against blaming Governor Goodrich for enforcing party platform measures. He asserts voters endorsed the platform with his election and asks opponents to assess laws by their merits through trial rather than punishing the governor. He calls for accountability and a united, honest approach to governance.
H D F Parmenter of Cridersville Ohio says he has used Chamberlains Tablets for stomach trouble biliousness and constipation over ten years and finds no equal they strengthen digestion relieve headaches and have a mild pleasant bowel action he recommends them
The author argues few Americans favor an association of nations based on peace and international law, opposing the Wilson League and Treaty as a super government. They contend Congress should not approve the treaty, to avoid sending American troops to Europe and compromising American sovereignty.
A five year old boy Harold visiting his aunt in the city dismisses a girl neighbor as not appropriate after she wears pink rompers. He tells her to go home and dress as a girl.
A humorous Whitman era quip from the Lewiston Post about churchgoers preferring easy heaven and treating the church collection as a trolley ride. It notes most congregants think heaven is seven squires away and heaven’s costs are standard rates.
The passage argues that political parties are mere groups of individuals and their value comes from the people’s control. It insists the right to govern is inherent, derived from the people, and exercised by delegating power. It warns against monoplization of power by relinquishing control. It references the state context.
The text argues that rising public spending requires higher taxes borne by ordinary citizens. It stresses that while salvation is claimed free, someone must pay the costs of public improvement and governance.
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