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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1912
Page
4
At 7:80 o'clock organizers announce a meeting to reorganize for the coming city campaign. W. W. Laytor and Chinn are named in connection with the event.
The upcoming Tar Harry Thaw outing is forecast to become the season’s costliest event, with expenses expected to surpass prior gatherings and strain budgets for participants and organizers alike.
Crawfordsville reports its first interurban strike, a luxury not on the summer program, reflecting the city’s evolving labor and transit expectations during the season.
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The governor departs Mexico amid unresolved tensions and a lingering stalemate. Some observers suggest Henry Lane Wilson may have been closer to a viable approach.
The present battle over Governor Sulzer’s impeachment signals a Republican edge in the next election. It has been many months since a governor was impeached in any state and by members of his own party.
The Republicans issue a call for a city organization this week and invite all parties to join to form an effective city campaign. The move aims to nominate a strong city ticket and mobilize every effort to elect it.
A reflection on wealth, noting a man may hoard riches only to die and leave them to others who waste or curse them. The writer urges money be directed toward noble purposes rather than selfish accumulation for self alone.
Theodore Roosevelt comes back from New Mexico and Arizona and addresses the Chicago Progressive Club. He reiterates his campaign efforts and hints at reshaping democracy while challenging Republicans, though he stops short of claiming sole responsibility for political upheaval.
Senator J Hamilton Lewis urged a several week recess before currency laws are reviewed. Senators O Gorman and Hitchcock supported the idea while most senators favored action before adjournment. House passage appears contentious with Administration ally Simmons vowing a session until snow flies to push the tariff and currency program.
Regular services resume at the Methodist church next Sunday. Morning theme “In Tune with the Infinite” and evening sermon “Sacrificing to Divinity.” Epworth League meets 6:30 p.m. and Sunday school at 9:45 a.m. All are welcome. Fourth Quarterly Conference to be held in September.
William Russell Foster born October 18 1880 at the foster home near Covington Warren County lived a farming life and valued literature. He married Ellen Evelyn Bowman February 23 1862 and had two daughters and a son Mary died in infancy. Foster belonged to Benson Chapel Methodist Church and died August 25 1913 aged 82 years 10 months 12 days.
Miss Emma Miller of Anderson visited Mr and Mrs M Shesley over Sunday. She was a former Covington resident and a descendant of Joseph Miller, a well known early resident.
A man recounts a grippe infection that settled in kidneys and bladder causing dropsy. After failing remedies, he tried Dr Kilmer Swamp Root per an Almanac and recovered enough to work again. The testimonial is sworn by notary Ray C Longbotham on May 7 1912.
A letter to Dr. Kilmer Co. invites readers in Binghamton New York to request a sample bottle of Swamp Root. The ad promises to convince anyone and includes a booklet on kidneys and bladder. Regular fifty cent and one dollar bottles sold at drag stores. Covington Weekly Republican referenced.
A New York Mail report notes Japanese food boxes sold at major railroad stations cost 7 14 cents with teacup for 2 cents. The bento includes prawns chicken rice preserved ginger omelette mushrooms radish glazed beans and pickles in neat compartments. The telegraph of the era highlights vegetarian and meat eater difficulties without milk bread or fresh produce.
The east window at Yorkminster is the largest in England except Gloucester cathedral. It stands seventy five feet high and thirty five feet wide with 200 panes depicting sacred history. Each pane is three feet square with two foot four inch high figures. John Thornton of Coventry began the window in 1405 and carved the ancient glass himself, earning 4 shillings every two weeks for three years and £10 upon completion.
A photographer demanded immobility for a long wet plate exposure. The sitter left to glance at a passing drunk van, causing motion blur. The photographer blamed the blur, while the sitter laughed and sat again for another eight to nine minute exposure.
Dr Guelpa of Paris cites baldness in men due to heavy hats short hair cutting and dietary excess. He likens the scalp to soil and hair to vegetation, warning neglect harms roots and that tight hats constrict scalp circulation and expose roots to cold and dust.
A Scottish farmer’s son loves two young women and seeks counsel. The father quips that farming uses much machinery thus a large wife isn’t needed, recommending the smaller, thrifty partner who will eat less. The tale ends with a practical, humorous barb on domestic life.
A London Bystander piece recounts a dealer praising a parrot that supposedly converts others with its language. The bird is described as saintly and capable of singing verses without swearing, sparking amusement and disbelief.
A Dundee Advertiser excerpt quotes a man declaring he is conscientious and did not put money in the Sunday plate, noting the smallest coin he had was sixpence and he did not think the salmon was worth it.
A small boy asks what an epigram is and Mr. Growcher explains it as a brief but commonplace remark made by someone who has been well advertised. The exchange captures sharp wit and a media age tone.
A Judge notes the folly of judging men by attire and cites a self made millionaire who dresses as well as clerks, illustrating bias in appearance versus wealth. The exchange highlights perception versus reality in social status.
The Greeley and Cole report uncover land patents stored in a courthouse closet for years. County Clerk J J Snook rediscovered papers issued to Jeremiah Williams from 1867 signed by Andrew Jackson, Elizabeth Cochran in 1874, James Russell, Samuel Roberts in 1879, and patents to Michael Carey and John Benson signed by Chester A Arthur.
William Horton and his family face daily danger as blue racer snakes invade their Glendale dwelling. The reptiles swarm from the well supplying drinking water and have entered the house, prompting a cistern install and ongoing killings.
Irene Burnes daughter of Mr and Mrs James C Burnes of Hillyard has improved after seven and a half months in Sacred Heart hospital with hysteria that kept her from speaking. She is expected to leave in about two months and may visit Lewiston. She occasionally speaks in mornings when rested.
James Burns of Homestead, age sixty, vagrant, was sentenced to thirty days in the workhouse by Magistrate Justus Schroeder after a mishap in a police cell. A fellow prisoner shattered Burns wooden leg, and an officer later nailed the leg back together to allow him to reach the workhouse.
A dozen chickens in a Kansas City market coop were drenched by a broken whisky jug. The birds sipped the liquor as it seeped through the slats, then crowed and flapped in a clearly drunken scene.
Heirs of Charles Taegee discover a safety deposit box after his death nine years ago. A will found inside deprives them of the $50,000 estate they expected to inherit. Taegee left his property to his widow, who died in March, leaving hire relatives with nothing.
Miss Effie Brown visited friends in Danville last week at First Presbyterian Church. The pastor will return from vacation in time for Sunday services. Morning worship at 11 o clock will be on Who is Waster. Evening topic is The Spoiled Children of Civil ization. All cordially invited. H K K Fox Ph D Minister.
Mrs. D L Kenney reports long suffering from eczema lasting over fifty years is relieved by Dr Hobson's Eczema Ointment. Advertisement asserts perfect cure and urges purchase from druggists or by mail 50c PFELFFER CHEMICAL CO St Louis MO Philadelphia PA.
The Hillsboro district announces the coming year’s faculty across Cain Township. New posts include W. Guy Ludlow as superintendent and Helen Connor as principal, with Howard Rockhill and Velma Hesler among others. Added are domestic science, agriculture and manual training, plus high school uniform texts adopted by the state board.
Advert says Bali's Catarrh Cure cures catarrh in all stages, claims it is the only positive cure, and offers 100 dollars for any case it fails to cure. Mentions internal use and blood mucous action, with testimonials available by mail from C F Cheney Co. Also promotes Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
The Sunday school class of Mrs. Warren Fuller staged a surprise at her Hillsboro home Saturday evening to honor her moving to Columbus with Mr. Fuller. The Merchants and Farmers Telephone Co of Hillsboro installs a new switchboard boosting service with Carl Bowling of Hoopeston assisting. The Epworth League gathered at John and Mrs. Frazier’s Friday night for games with about twenty attendees.
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