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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1906
Page
4
The notice lists editor Clifton as handling subscriptions with a yearly rate of 1.00 dollars. It notes a clear price for readers choosing annual delivery and specifies the handling of renewals.
Ex Governor Durbin and wife travel to Cuba around the new year for the winter as part of a broader plan to circle the world. They expect to settle in Indianapolis and the ex governor expresses interest in representing Indiana in the United States Senate.
The Commercial Club and Covington citizens are urged to boost construction of rental housing as demand outpaces supply. With a building rush next year, the market will fail to keep pace unless more suitable units are erected.
The people endorse a constitutional change to elect United States Senators by popular vote aiming to reduce political machine control and place selection of this office more directly under the governing power of the people.
Five weeks remain before the Indiana legislature assembles. Governor’s allies are expected to organize both chambers with Representative Branen poised to become Speaker of the House. A scramble for minor positions is anticipated.
The Fifty ninth congress began last Monday with expectations of sparse legislation beyond appropriation bills, likely totaling around a million dollars. Many bills will be proposed but die in committee, with topics such as the ship subsidy, tariff, banking, and the Smoot case as talking points.
Senator Linton Cox of Indianapolis Senator Kinrough of Muncie Representative Weaver of Indianapolis Representative Downey of Shelbyville and Representative Kaler of Noblesville will depart Sunday for Des Moines to join Governor Cummins in a conference to promote amending the federal constitution so U S Senators are elected by the people. A report to the legislature and a possible resolution on popular election of senators are anticipated.
State school teachers unite to represent their interests at the upcoming Indiana legislature session. They aim to secure a law granting higher pay for services amid expectations of extensive log rolling in the session.
Senator Fremont Goodwine of this district has served longer in the senate than any other member. Regarded as popular and conservative, he is seen as an excellent choice for pro tem and as a likely gubernatorial candidate in two years. Indiana Republicans could not nominate a better man for the office.
The secretary of the board of state charities reports to the governor that all state institutions except the state prison and the girls industrial school stayed within 1905 legislature appropriations. The prison drew $2,885.03 from the governor's contingent fund and the industrial school $7,025.29.
The legislative directory shows 22 lawyers in the senate of 50 and 28 lawyers among 100 representatives. It notes 11 senators are druggists and 11 representatives are grocers, with small numbers in other trades. Lawyers and farmers together form nearly half of both chambers.
An editorial extols liberalism as a civil virtue, praising charity and respect for others. It urges humility, tolerance in daily life, religion, and politics, and the belief that all people share in life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.
The passage extols a man who enjoys privileges without coercion or slander and urges readers to concede to others the privileges they seek. It stresses stepping aside in secular or religious matters and letting the world move forward, urging virtuous conduct for the sake of fellow men.
Prices listed for overcoats at J Loeb’s Store in Fountain County weathering local pride with Spellbinder Frank Nave’s steer winning best in world at the Chicago Fat Show. Charles C Campbell marries Miss Naomi L Reed on Thanksgiving Day at Capt. York’s home, Kansas link noted. Kujsh Rhodes, 71, suffered a stroke Monday last week. improving but recovery chances remain guarded.
Supreme lodge of Knights of Pythias orders lodges to adopt the name Pythian Sisters after April 1 1907. Ed Daller of Foster has been ill with lower bowel complications. Dr Spinning tends him as Mrs Daller recovers from a recent runaway accident. Mr and Mrs Stanly Pavey hosted relatives at dinner with Chas Carwile Lindia Boyd Myrtle Boyd Chas Tinstay Elwell Yeddo Fletcher Boyd and H C Yount among the guests.
The Covington Supply House advertises a large holiday goods line with items for all ages. Shoppers are invited to visit the store to view an immense display and find suitable presents at agreeable prices.
James Slim proprietor invites all boys and girls to receive a free Christmas present at the Traders' Exchange southwest corner Covington Ind. Cards entitle attendance. Also touts Dr Shoop's Preventics candy tablets 5 and 25 cents as cold prevention sold by all dealers.
Canadian endorsement highlights Peruna as a systemic tonic addressing catarrh and related respiratory ailments. Hospitals and organizations including Sisters of Good Shepherd and Hospital St. John report relief and satisfaction. Directions and further notes on acquiring Hartman’s Is of Life are provided.
For cracked hands, De Witt’s Witch Hazel Salve stands out. Apply at night, wear old gloves, and observe morning improvement. Sold by M. C. Van Vorn.
The Wabash Railway offers a Home Seekers Excursion to the West and Southwest at one fare plus 200 dollars for the round trip, with sales on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month and a two day limit. One way colonist rates are half the one way plus 200 dollars, with the same sale days. Mexico City round trip via Wabash advertised at 59.10 with sales Nov 22 to 28 and 30 day limit. Agent E W Richeson.
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