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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1902
Page
2
Classified notice notes a Savage Block installation at South Side Square and references Telephose 115 for long distance services. The brief item lists service details and contact cue within a compact public notice.
A local notice urges readers to renew 1902 subscriptions at $1 per year by January 1 1903 or the paper will be discontinued. It emphasizes support for the Commercial Club and warns against those who merely talk without taking action, referencing Lincoln Nebraska and Secretary Wilson.
A newspaper column surveys 1904 prospects from Indiana’s political and economic scene. It notes expected strong presidential timber, hints at factory sites in Covington, Y.M.C.A. gyms for youth, labor union issues, and a push for better rural mail routes amid upcoming Congress sessions.
The Marshfield Hustler edited by C. L. McElhany, a leading local businessman, debuts as a new candidate for public favor. Published by the West Lebanon Gazette, the venture is praised as a model publication and wishes for its success.
Ex-Speaker Tom Reed states that all tariff actions including legislation trade privileges swaps or tariff commissions threaten disaster and should be left alone as they are not beneficial.
The Washington Sunday recalls Thomas B. Reed as a prominent figure whose strong personal convictions and distinctive character left a lasting impact on national legislation and earned him many admirers.
The piece notes a county seat move dispute rooted in democracy. It cites public anger, a recent election, and quotes Secretary Shaw on preferring wages over idle labor while questioning the value of cheap beef and coal to unemployed workers in Massachusetts.
The experiences of several politicians in the District Judgeship fight show Roosevelt did what was least expected. He believed he was fence building for Indiana by appointing Mr. Anderson, and he was.
The sixty rump regular session of the Indiana General Assembly opens Thursday morning January 8, 1903. The piece notes public decorum and describes railroads and rail service taking a moral stance against liquor, stating a drinker loses trust and employment chances as education and elevation of the masses are prioritized.
The President emphasizes balancing corporate investment with individual rights to curb trust abuses while sustaining modern growth. Voting machines emerge as a key issue for Indiana's legislature, praised for accuracy, safety, and cost savings, with state welfare seen as not to fall behind national progress.
The article argues Covington lacks a moral conscience with many business men and fathers involved in questionable conduct, urging a societal awakening to address widespread ethical lapses.
A warning echoes against idleness as the night draws near when no man may work. The admonition contrasts active effort with a looming period of inability.
The Marion county grand jury hearins reveal escalating crime with Dr Alexander of the Indiana Medical College arraigned for trial. Repeated postponements spark calls for rigid enforcement as authorities pursue all suspects amid public alarm.
Tate notes that a large amount of unfinished business will command Congress attention. The Oklahoma and Indian Territory statehood bill has been reported to the Senate and will be unfinished business on the 15th. Two Washington lobbies push for passage as is or seek amendments to add Arizona and Mexico as states.
The newly organized Commercial Club in this city aims to develop industry and attract factories, arguing that well chosen factories will harness local raw materials, spur employment for laborers at good wages, and advance the city’s interests.
House members clash over the Ship Subsidy bill now in commerce committee with western opposition and leadership support. The Anti Anarchy bill moves from conference toward enactment as Fowler pushes his currency bill after last year’s committee stalemate.
Ad claims Scott's Emulsion nourishes sick blood and restores color and flesh. It touts cod liver oil as the best preparation, targets young women, and mentions samples and a label depiction from Scott & Bowne Chemists of New York.
The document is set for release with the annual report of Secretary Shaw currently in the printer’s hands and expected to reveal figures and policies shaping forthcoming discussions.
An experienced teacher argues that a father must model high standards at home. He notes that children imitate their parents and that a father’s own behavior determines the child’s development and character as they grow into men.
A concise aphorism reflecting on how men spend lifetimes seeking to change the world then adjust to it and later assess the past as better, noting the cycle of effort, adaptation, and nostalgia. It frames time allocation across three phases.
In the final hours before a funeral, the clock in the house strikes with a tone unlike any heard before, a sound that echoes only on similar occasions, as reported.
A speaker argues a wife may expect much from her husband but wonders if a widow’s motto sets unreal standards. A meek man concedes, noting that high expectations may exceed what an ordinary man can sustain.
A Washington Times critique notes a political claim about a candidate for a college presidency. The speaker calls the man an educator, while others label him an insurance agent with persuasive skills.
An exchange shows a desperate plan to remove a mother-in-law to a hospital, with one party fearing the procedure could be fatal, while another advocates attempting it. The Kansas City Independent cites the dialogue as part of a wartime or medical ethics discussion.
A witty exchange notes Mrs Chatson’s brilliance in conversation. The line imagines she can express more with fewer words than anyone else. The quip reflects a paradox of concise expression in social discourse.
The Washington Times quotes a remark on language noting that a noble brute can describe either a loyal St. Bernard or a questionable outsider seeking fortune, highlighting linguistic flexibility.
The fortieth anniversary and third annual reunion of the Stone River battle survivors will be held at Greencastle on December 31, 1902. Officers urge every survivor to attend. Holiday travel rates available on all railways.
Notice is given that Seward H Bash as Executor of Jonathan Bash deceased has filed a final settlement with vouchers. The Circuit Court Fountain Circt 1903 January Sun day. Heirs creditors and legatees must appear to show cause why the account should not be approved. Lewis Atty for Executor.
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