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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1908
Page
4
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The document shows candidates for state offices led by Governor James Be. Watson and Lieutenant Governor Fremont Goodw E. It lists Fred $18 for Secretary of State, Johns C. Billheimer for Auditor, Oscar Hadley for Treasurer, James Bingham for Attorney General, and Gegege W. Belf as Reporter of the Supreme Court.
The passage voices populist themes praising government guarantees for bank deposits and calls for direct popular rule. It contrasts with Republican control over thirty years and references Bryan as a guide to salvation through financial reform.
The speaker notes Mr. Tarr avoids pledging to actions he has not yet taken and questions whether Mr. Bryan could perform better under Rooseveltian policies. The exchange hints at political strategy and policy alignment without concrete commitments.
Some moral democrats praised county unit profits as a strong temperance measure for the GOP. The state convention grafted the measure into the platform, prompting questions about whether these democrats will now back county local option in a life changing vote.
The excerpt argues that Tar Tom Taggart and allies prefer a ward or township dry or wet decision rather than a countywide vote. They claim a unit is easier to control and warn voters not to be fooled by the push for broader county action.
The piece contrasts Republican county local option with Democratic ward and township local option. It argues that under Republican rule counties would become dry, while under Democratic rule many wards could remain wet or be packed to stay wet. It links the temperance fight to Brewers and saloon interests backing the Democratic ticket.
The Fowler Republican denounces Democratic nominees as loyal party men and urges Republicans to resist so democracy may prove true independence. It argues Democrats favor only Democrats and challenges Republicans to oppose their ticket, claiming equal alternatives exist in every race.
The Cory school reunion is planned for early September at the old place near Yedda. Many locals attended the Crawfordaville fair while the morning train out was loaded.
Prank Faust and his family along with T H McGeorge and family are spending the week in a camp near Portland Arch enjoying outdoor recreation.
A cake presented through Mrs. C. M. Cronkhite from the Marshfield Pocahontas lodge honored powwow day. The notice advertises a special excursion rate via Wabash to Toledo for the 42nd annual encampment of the Grand Army of the Republic from Aug 31 to Sept 5, 1908 with sales Aug 28 to 31 and final return Sept 15. Ticket price is eight dollars eighty five cents. E. W. Richeson, Ticket Agent.
An advertisement promotes Pineules as a kidney remedy priced at one dollar. It claims direct action on the kidneys and relief from backache weak kidneys and related pains. Seld by various outlets.
In Fountain County Indiana Republicans and Democrats move to adopt a mutual agreement barring money or illegal means in the 1904 election. A special Democratic committee proposes a binding written pledge with explicit forfeiture terms, while the Republican Central Committee authorizes a three member subcommittee to draft the accord for both parties and allied groups.
A Fountain County Indiana agreement, signed by members of the Republican and Democratic central committees and candidates, pledges fair elections on November 3 1908. It bars candidates from offering money or gifts to influence votes and sets penalties for violations, including $100 liquidated damages.
Elizabeth H. Martin of 383 Bowen Avenue Chicago writes Peruna has blessed her family for years and relieved her catarrh headaches and throat drops. She notes her head cleared quickly and catarrh disappeared after using Peruna. She endorses Peruna tablets and Manalin laxative.
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