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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1905
Page
2
In a concise secretary’s note the report notes a crop value rising to seven dollars per acre over the 100 benchmark, signaling improved earnings. The document highlights agricultural finance shifts and impacts on farm income for the period.
A regional note surveys agricultural stress, noting widespread crop issues tied to mounting mortgage burdens over recent years and signaling economic pressures on farmers. The reflection points to financial strain affecting production.
The remark warns that without votes for John W. Kern in a future gubernatorial race he would suffer a heavy defeat, reflecting political sentiment about Kern's electability and support dynamics.
Preliminary moves start for both old parties as they reorganize. The coming period is expected to be spirited throughout the state with renewed activity and potential shifts in strength.
To free oneself from shameful subserviency to party is one thing, but assuming city or county elections have no effect on the national organization is entirely different.
Secretary Rooks persists in pressing for improvements in the consular service and many aspirants can point to changes that ought to be made.
Senators Aldrich Kean and Foraker say railroad regulation is inevitable. They argue the bill deserves the utmost conscientious and intelligent consideration, suggesting no rush to railroad its passage.
A reflective note argues no single newspaper can satisfy every reader or the editor. It laments the difficulty of pleasing all and hints at the ideal of a universally satisfactory press.
A period piece notes a newspaper and a candidate clash over control and graft. It questions who corrupts more— the candidate seeking personal gain or the paper trying to market and label a man's character after failing to buy it.
A compact reflection notes a fact held as both significant and pleasant to ponder. The statement contrasts weighty meaning with a comforting sense, inviting contemplation and a measured response.
A B McAdams of Boswell announces his candidacy for Circuit Judge to succeed Judge Rabb in the 21st Judicial Circuit. Will Ishem of the same county and Ele Stansbury of Warren are named as candidates as well.
The piece argues graft is not a modern phenomenon but a longstanding vice. It dismisses the notion that grafters are strictly a twentieth century product and suggests widespread misconduct predates modern times.
A political note says Congressman Champ Clark aligns with Roosevelt to support his advocated program, aiming to avoid protracted controversy over the president’s current political leanings.
A man elected as United States Senator loses reelection and a writer claims he died soon after as a disappointed broken-hearted man. The passage argues that defeat alone would not have toppled his strength or citizenship, suggesting a deeper failure in his career and character.
Representative Cromer notes a strong pushback to raising rural carriers' compensation. He says passage is unlikely as the Rural Free Delivery program remains popular and many prefer the jobs, hindering reform efforts.
Democratic papers across the state editorially back George Shideler for Republican State Chairman. The move prompts Republican readers to consider supporting him, with strong criticism aimed at the opposing faction.
A historic discussion revived by the Friend argues the dangers of a bridge crossing near the old LB&L railroad, now Big 4, citing risk to life and property and urging careful consideration of public welfare and safety. The piece notes this is not a new issue and refers to persistent hazards facing the crossing.
A Richland township social evening ended with Richland RP and A M Lodge No 205 conferring the Master Mason degree on Sandy Bell, eldest son of Auditor Bell. Attendees from several lodges joined the ceremony and a city feast followed with social tributes and toasts.
Citizens weigh the need for a new bridge to remove daily danger and boost property values against the $2250 cost. The piece argues life safety and public benefit justify the expense, noting the railroad company would pay its share and urging action before debts grow and risks rise.
Spence Smith and Spencer advertise a large selection of ladies embroidered and fancy handkerchiefs priced from 56 to 65 cents.
A Beautiful assortment of the latest designs in fancy comics is noted at Spence Smith and Spence. M Board, a furniture dealer, rents the room adjoining his store on the North and is making a pret ty holiday display of choice furniture.
Mrs Eliza Layton aged about 72 wife of the late Peter M Layton died at her city home at 5 am Thursday after a long tuberculos is illness. Funeral services by Rev J P Henson will be at the family residence at 2 pm Sunday with interment in Mt Hope cemetery. An obituary notice will appear later. Spence Smith Spence.
A Danville excursion rotation sold 245 tickets to Covington for a regular train, with about 250 people traveling and an estimated average spend near 400 dollars each. The piece urges local merchants to advertise to keep shoppers from going elsewhere, noting Attica and other towns benefited from competitive ads. It also highlights Hardy Conover selling Sheer Handkerchiefs in Logansport and Nellie Rogers returning home for holidays.
Service offers low rates for travel to and from multiple points on the Big Four Route around December 23 to 31 and January 1. Tickets are valid between specified foval points within Central Passenger Association territory.
Fragmentary report references city Mexico and a route named The Hour Route. Mentions agents, a general position, and dates in February and December with vague notes on deporation and pardons. Details are unreadable, names and places obscured.
Congressmen J H Bankhead of Alabama extols Peruna as a tonic and catarrh cure in a Washington letter. The ad claims Peruna is a radical specific with a half century record and offers gratis medical advice from Dr Hartman and free 1906 almanac to readers.
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