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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1913
Page
4
One year contracts run 3 cents per inch. Six months to under a year cost 6 cents per inch. Contracts under six months are 16 cents per inch. Wet base electros 6 cents per inch. Local rate applies per insertion: 1 insertion at 0 cents per line. two or more insertions at 5 cents per line for each insertion.
A fresh squall persists along the Mexican coastline with strong winds and heavy showers reported in coastal towns. Officials warn mariners to seek shelter as gusts reach storm force and rainfall accumulates inland.
The report offers no specifics beyond a non breakable price for eggs, with all other details unreadable or missing. No units, dates, or context are provided, leaving the price as the sole discernible fact from the fragment.
Secretary of State W. J. Bryan vows to exert influence wherever he travels and the PrestpEXT faces accusations of shaping the public reading habit.
The year 1913 nears its close with a mix of strange sad and happy events. Readers are urged to remember the sweeter hours and look back with tempered sentiment and hope for the year ahead.
The legal department advises that the party call a midyear convention to potentially alter campaign rules, though the Committee itself cannot unilaterally change rules. This aligns with longstanding Republican party principles.
The Indiana Y M C A annual convention reports great work by the Fort Wayne branch with a state membership over seventeen thousand men boys and young men. LaFayette requests the next gathering be held in December 1914.
The article lauds V. P. Marshall's legislative Constitution, noting the Supreme Court dismissed it as lacking legal merit and a usurpation of the people's rights. It mentions some doubt his sincerity and ability, while praising his advocacy for popular voice.
PaorBE Couzins, noted author lecturer and foe of Prohibition, died at age seventy three at her brother s home in St Louis. She was the first woman graduate of Washington University and the first woman lawyer in America and the first woman United States Marshal.
The text notes she was a most remarkable woman and that for many months past she had been in declining health.
The Crawfordsville Journal notes that after meeting requirements the city has a right to expect a handsome new interurban station and western extension. It predicts the company will proceed without delay and emphasizes mutual interests between city and company for harmonious development of interurbans.
The merits and constitutionality of Indiana Vocational Law were debated before Judge Schoonover in a friendly suit. County commissioners seek to avoid a court mandate to enforce the law in the county. The piece argues the law is unnecessary and burdens education, urging vocational training be offered without hampering existing school workloads.
The pastor’s themes for next Sunday at the Methodist church are The Loneliness of Jesus and Belief and Practice Special music will accompany each service Sunday school meets at 9 45 Junior League at 2 pm and Epworth League at 6 pm There is preaching at the Bend next Sunday afternoon at 2 30 with special music by the young people.
On Saturday December 13 Taylor Bros Danville Illinois will auction 30 head of mulch cows and heifers along with a pair of Shetland ponies and 200 Rhode Island red chickens sold in dozens. Bring your wife for a Christmas present.
Notice calls all lot owners in Prescott cemetery to meet in the city council chamber on Saturday December 27 1913 at 2 30 pm for the election of trustees. By order of Secretary A Lemp. Read all the new ads.
Republican campaign plans proceed with Washington headquarters directed by John Eversman. National committee will set strategy for close states, targeting 166 districts with early education efforts and later organized campaigns to aid strong candidates, including a push in Fountain County.
A real estate notice offers 80 acres on a public road six miles from a town, with a two story, six room house, large porches, barn, two wells, fencing, hog tight, 25 acres cleared and the rest timber. Priced at 45 dollars per acre with 800 dollars down and balance due in 3, 6, and 9 years at five percent interest. Located in a strictly white settlement in Stoddard County Missouri. W R Massey and Son represent the seller.
For Sale a fine bull of Jersey and Hereford breeds. Inquiries invited to Dana Morris.
Covington girls square off with Veedersburg at the H S gym in a fast Friday evening game following a season opener where Hillsboro defeated their opponents. Sophomore and junior boys pair as curtain raiser. New editors chosen Blanche Richardson Paul Streckes Reid Marlatt Winifred Graham prepare weekly notes. Rev Evans Calif evangelist visits. Agriculture class reports progress on difficult experiments.
Physicians warn kidneys work hard in cold indoor months and need support from a mineral free herbal remedy. Dr Kilmer's Swamp Root touted as a successful kidney and bladder treatment with free sample offers via parcels post from Dr Kilmer & Co.
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