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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1920
Page
4
Rural communities receive guidance from the American Red Cross to improve public health education, recreation, and social life. Programs include libraries, home nursing schools, first aid, and community organizing to elevate village standards.
American youth through the Junior Red Cross funds ships thousands of meals and supplies to Europe. They establish orphans homes in France and schools in Belgium Montenegro Albania and Italy while sending Syrians Montenegrins and Albanians to American colleges in Constantinople and Beirut. Thousands of Belgians receive hot lunches and Red Cross campaigns in China fight blindness and cholera.
The American Red Cross aided 20 million Balkan residents last year with six million dollars in food clothing and medical supplies. Hospitals orphanages dispensaries and mobile units were established as aid supported farming implements and reconstruction. By year end all Red Cross agencies expected to withdraw as locals resume normal living and self sufficiency.
The sixtieth Covington Fair opens Monday September 6 and runs five days with a new night fair feature. Veal Brothers Shows bring five riding devices and bands, traveling by a twenty car train with daily parades. Grounds glow with thousands of lights and a new cattle barn entrance debuts. Racing and harness events offer $1900 in prizes. Governors Day Friday features speeches by Dr. McCullough and Warren T. McCray and an annual automobile giveaway. Admission is free Tuesday and 40 cents for adults 12 and under 12 on Wednesday Thursday and Friday with twenty acres of free parking.
A short aphorism notes that skilled advertising in the Republican will drive sales, implying that effective promotion yields strong results for sellers.
The Indiana Federation of Farmers Association sent a list of state counties and districts. Fountain county is connected with the Fifth district along with Warren Vermillion Parke Putnam Morgan Hendricks Boone and Montgomery counties. District director is Oscar Larm of Williamsport.
The Boord family reunion will be held at the Fair Grounds in this city on Thursday August 26. Attendees are urged to enjoy the occasion and renew subscriptions before prices increase.
Union service Sunday evening at the Christian church features Rev Edgar Al Walker of Loveland Ohio as visiting preacher at the Presbyterian manse delivering the sermon.
An Ice Cream Supper will be held at West Liberty church on Thursday August 26. Attendees can win one of two comforts by holding lucky numbers and enjoy a pleasant evening.
Hon James Hunter of Warren county seeks Joint Senator. Rumor links a Fountain county woman to the race. The district and Fountain county should lead by sending a woman to the state Senate. We are for her.
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