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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1911
Page
4
A call for Republican unity in Fountain County urges all members to align with party will and rank and file wishes. The writer blames factional bitterness for recent defeats, citing Chairman Lee’sState politics as an example of sore conduct after disappointments.
Six foreign nations plan not to renew contracts with U S packers. The move would push meat supplies back to the domestic market, boosting supply and pushing prices down for consumers and producers, reducing packer profits. The public is likely to welcome the shift.
The piece rails at House Democrats for rushing a 132 year old treaty abrogation with Russia on passports. It notes President Taft would veto without changes and warns against forceful tactics harming the cause. It argues patient, honest effort outlasts violent tactics.
Across states leaders expect Taft to be renominated with Ohio and New York Republican figures signaling unity while Progressive League criticism and Indiana feuds flare. The piece notes that most officials foresee Taft’s re election despite a minority dissenting.
Edward M. Lee’s re election chances waver after a Washington interview about the presidential picture in Indiana. National Committee man Harry S. New’s reply is welcomed by Indiana Republicans who say the party backs Taft and will field a solid delegation.
A dated fragment critiques corporations or individuals labeled by origin or affiliation as ineffective. The text notes these entities often yield negative results, suggesting skepticism toward organized groups and their influence.
Walter Hunter W P Hunter and Mrs Lyda Townsley extend gratitude to neighbors and friends for kindness during David Hunter's illness and after his death. Elias Waggoner of Richland, a Republican leader, was in the city. he supports harmony and cooperation within the party and recently returned from Florida.
Patrons are asked to return all milk bottles promptly and leave empties with tickets daily to ease handling and reduce trouble for the service.
Commissioners held a special session Wednesday to award the 1912 county stationery contract. Bidders Thorn ton Levy Co of Indianapolis The Viquesny Co of Terre Haute and George P Schwin of this city competed. Thornton Levy Co won the first class while Schwin took the other three classes.
Henry Peters advertises a stock of lump coal free from slate and without clinker for winter use. Special attention given to farmers and city trade. Phone 12s.
The social featured a two part program with a teachers play led by Aunt Susan Jones and a cast including Miss McComas as Lisap Arabella and Mr Frush as Mr Salderfrae. Music numbers followed and light refreshments cooled the crowd. Christmas break runs Dec 22 to Jan 2.
Many children are sickly. Mother Gray s Sweet Powders for children cure colds in 24 hours relieve feverishness headache stomach troubles teething disorders and destroy worms. Sold at all druggists for 25 cents Sample mailed free Address Allen Olmstead LeRoy N.
A new organization named the Book Lover's Club was perfected last week with eighteen charter members. The first meeting was held at Mrs. Tom Glascock's home on Third street. Officers include President LaVerne Glascock and Vice President Jessie Herzy. Members listed include Mesdames Buckner Glascock Schwin Board Dodson Livengood Wilkey Walker Townsley and Misses Glascoeck Board Grubbs Dennis. Meetings occur every alternate Wednesday with Shakespeare studies the program, starting with A Midsummer Night's Dream.
The third number of the course at the M. E Church Tuesday night featured music readings and impersonations praised as one of the best. Madge Lanus is improving after a serious Columbus Hospital operation. Allen Watts, long known, was admitted to Rockville hospital for tuberculosis treatment with hopes of benefit.
Dr Miles offers a free Two-Pound Trial Treatment and a free book detailing cures for heart disease and related ailments. The notice invites afflicted persons to request the book, examination chart, and advice, with the doctor’s Elkhart Indiana address for requests.
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