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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1920
Page
2
Published by T. A. Clifton Covington Indiana. Transferred as second class matter at Covington Post Office. Subscription rates per year 1.50, six months, three months 40 cents.
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The piece lauds the council for pursuing a large water project and argues fiscal prudence. It praises Governor Cox for tackling broader national reform issues beyond campaign rhetoric and hints at shifts in prohibition and suffrage, suggesting a reformist period ahead.
The public prefers being paid to listen to speeches or reading politics in the press from home. People seek politics without paying for chautauqua events, valuing quiet judgement in a private setting over live presentations.
The piece argues that democratic candidates like Governor Cox advocate conservation of resources to aid people, cut prices, and boost welfare. It suggests applying the principle to trusts and associations to end monopolies, proposing penitentiary sentences and fines for those in combines, favoring honest competition.
The piece argues Democrats show little pep in campaigning. The Wilson load weighs heavy, with four years of burden. It asserts Governor Cox faced pressure after nomination, or the Cox-Wilson stance would differ, and that locals resist the Cox coated Wilson approach.
An editorial warns that weakening observance of the Sabbath by young people and adults endangers moral and political stability. It appeals to restore sacred regard, noting the Sabbath was made for man and stressing the need to uphold Christian principles as the foundation of character and government.
The article discusses a three county district where two counties lean narrowly Republican and one has a large majority. It notes potential defeat of the local ticket in two counties due to candidate dissatisfaction and highlights Fountain and Vermillion counties as most affected. Vermillion divides its vote between Fountain and Warren counties, each with candidates.
The two counties fail to agree on a good man and bitter fighting blocks progress. A renewed convention seems likely as the party stagnates. For harmony, the state should clear the field, select a fresh conference candidate, and remove personal claims from the process.
H. D. F. Parmenter of Cridersville Ohio praises Chamberlain's Tablets for ten years of use. He asserts the remedy improves digestion relieves headaches and provides mild pleasant bowel action. He wholeheartedly recommends them.
The church schedules Bible School at 10:00 a.m. and preaching at 11:00 a.m. A union service follows at 7:50 p.m. with Rev. Kiskaddon of the Presbyterian church delivering the sermon. On Sept 2–3 the Tippecanoe Baptist Association meets with morning afternoon and night sessions. Pastor Arthur Harmon invites all to attend.
Avs Mareinette Rinn of Gary arrives Monday for a brief visit. A Dark Lantern a tale of a strong woman who risks happiness by defying convention. Lyric Tuesday.
A five year old named Harold visits his aunt and tells a girl neighbor to dress as a girl before he accepts her as a sweetheart. A church joke muses that most members think heaven is seven squares away and the church a trolley car with saintly fares.
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