The Republican Covington Newspaper Note
The Republican established 1874 published in Covington Indiana records its post office classification and ownership details for archival context.
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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1920
Page
2
Classified Listing Rates Displayed in Fractured Text
Fragments show pricing terms such as per year in advance six months three months and a price of 40 cents. The excerpt reads like a rate card with unclear application or publication interval and no clear organization or dates.
Advertising rate notice for locals and public sales
Display advertising per inch 15 and 20e Locals per line each insertion. Locals on front page per line each insertion. 20¢ Blackface locals on any page but front page per line. Card of Thanks 50c Public Sales per line first insertion. Other rates on application. Regular adverts commission on foreign advertising. Advertisements continued until forbidden. Ordered out by Tuesday noon or included in the week’s issue and charged.
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Ij. Jedntti No
A Merry Christmas to Our Patrons and Friends
The notice extends season's greetings to patrons readers and others and reflects on Christmas as the joy brought by the Gavior and urged peace on earth. It notes potential value in getting a day's work and mentions Manila independence propaganda alongside reports of rioting in the province.
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Manila
Harding Plans League of Nations Draws Public Support
The article states President-elect Harding intends to pursue a League of Nations approach aimed at keeping the United States out of war, likely to gain favorable reaction from the American public.
One sided legislature risks swift action in new session
The piece argues that with a strong party majority the coming session presents opportunities for design by various interests. It warns Republicans must proceed carefully as the legislature bears amplified responsibility.
Potatoes Fetch Wide Freight Rates in Michigan Dakota Markets
Market notes show potato prices ranging from sixty-five to eighty-five cents in Michigan and Dakota regions, while prices reach about $3.00 in the local market, illustrating a sizable freight rate and commission disparity.
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Michigan
Dakota
Tolerated vice and law violations among youth prompt action
A civic speaker argues that parental tolerance of vice and surrounding influences fosters crime among young men and calls for assertive law enforcement rather than passive inaction. The message stresses fathers as key influencers in preventing youth ruin.
Public works opposed in wartime economy
The text warns that war times and the immediate postwar period are unsuitable for new or large public improvements due to high prices and uncertain business conditions expected for years. It argues officials should resist such projects and the public should not support them, as they raise taxes and mortgages for future generations, threatening political defeat for any involved group.
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Mortiaes
Economic Administration and Honest Debate in County Politics
The article argues that the 1910 county campaign misled voters with deceptive figures, corrected by 1912 and 1914, and warns the current local party repeats the pattern. It urges the people to demand truthful economic management to avoid self-damaging outcomes against the in power party.
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S.d
Wake up call on education tax fund graft in Indiana
The piece denounces educational interests draining state funds through a 7 cent tax and warns of a powerful lobby seeking more and larger appropriations under the banner of better education. It questions constitutionality and urges public awakening against perceived graft disguised as education aid.
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Indiana
Conservation and taxation in the new administration
The piece argues the main goal is conservation and tax relief for the public. It claims the party meeting this call will win voter support, stressing economic administration, reduced graft, controlled prices, fewer public employees, and lighter tax burdens. It states officials are servants of the people, not dictators.
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O. K
Coming Legislature and Congress Will Define Party Supremacy
The speaker stresses swift obedience to party will for tenure safety and urges facing facts without deception. He warns that party interests will no longer govern the country and anticipates the upcoming Legislature and Congress session as pivotal in history.
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Congress
Theie
Reverend J V Coombs Dies at 72 in Danville Indiana
Rev J V Coombs died at his home in Danville Indiana from apoplexy at age 72. Funeral services were held Tuesday at 10 a m conducted by Rev S S Lappin of Bedford Christian church. He evangelized for over 30 years and helped found the Indiana Normal College in Covington in 1886. He married Alta Marlatte. a daughter survives him.
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J. V. Coombs
Danville
Ind
S. S. Lappin
Bedford Christian Church
Coombs
Christian Church
United States
Covington
Indiana Normal College
Collee
Alta Marlatte
Thamas Marlatte
Renewal notice to subscribers over due accounts
The notice requests subscribers to check their papers for payment status as the paper incurs costs and urges renewal and cash payments. It emphasizes monthly bills and asks readers to advertise renewal in the Republican.
Christmas at the Churches
The Baptist Sunday School hosts an old fashioned Christmas program Friday at 7 30 PM at the church. Children and all guests are invited to bring and place presents on the Christmas tree for a communal celebration.
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the Baptist Sunday School
Christmas Tree and Tots Program At Methodist Church
The Methodist Sunday School hosts a Christmas tree and children's program at the church Friday at 7 30 p m. A Santa Claus and tree with a treat will be ready, followed by a tots program. Everyone is invited to attend for a good time.
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Methodist Sunday School
Christmas Eve Festivities At Presbyterian Church Tonight
The Presbyterian Sunday School hosts a Christmas Eve program at 7 30 with a tree and Santa. A literary program by the school precedes the event and invites all to attend with their presents.
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Presbyterian Sunday School
Christmas tree and party at Fifth Street church
The First Christian church Sunday School hosts a tree and Christmas party at the Fifth Street church Thursday at 7 30 p m. Children of the Sunday school may receive and distribute presents from the tree, aiming to please all especially the youngsters. St Josephs church services Christmas morning at 5 30 and 8 feature children in the choral services. all are invited.
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First Christian Church
Fifth Street
St. Joseph’s Church
Father Shea
O E S Party at Armory Hall December 29
The O E S Chapter hosts a party and social evening at Armory Hall next Wednesday December 29. Public invited with twenty five cent admission. Doors open 7 p.m. Enjoy varied entertainment and refreshments.
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Armory Hall
Christmas Hunger Drive For Europe's Starving Children
Hoover urges a Christmas fund to save 3.5 million European children from starvation. A $53.9 million appeal funds food, medicines, and hospital supplies, with $23 million for food to provide one meal daily until the next harvest. Eight organizations join, promising two dollars in kind for every dollar raised, and all campaign costs covered.
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Herbert Hoover
No Man’s Land
European Relief Council
Europe
Mr. Hoover
Roumania
Servia
France
Friends America
American Relief Administration
Ted Cross
American Friends Service Committee
Quakers
Federal Council of Churches of Christ In America
Jewish Joint Distribution Committee
Knights of Columbus
Young Men’s Christian Association
Young Women’s Christian Association
Harding Plans World Peace Association and Court
The Marion AP reports President-elect Harding envisions scrapping the league of nations and declaring formal peace with Germany. He proposes a new world association with an international court and frequent meetings to tackle issues beyond the court’s jurisdiction. Negotiations with Germany over sunken ships and American property would follow, aiming for progress within months of his inauguration.
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League of Nations
Germany
Association of Nations
Harding
Association For Conference
Organization of the Nations
International Court
International Forum
Hiram Johnson
United States
Subscribing for The Republican This Season
The note promotes subscribing to The Republican during a favorable period, urging readers to secure a subscription to receive timely news and commentary. It emphasizes seasonal relevance and ongoing availability.
Public Sale at Billy Williams Farm Sells Personal Property
Public sale at the Billy Williams farm near Perrysville and Cates on Saturday January 8 1921 beginning 10 a m lists 2 head horses 4 head of cattle 4 shorts weighing about 150 pounds each farm implements and miscellaneous items. Terms: cash under 10 notes on larger sums with 6 percent interest and 2 percent cash discount above 10. Lunch served by Coal Creek Ladies Aid.
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Billy Williams
Perrysville
Cates
Snoddy
Grover C. Mullins
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T. A. Clifton
Covington, Ind
Merry Christmas
Morgan’s Grocery
Wong
Republican
O. E. S. Party
Sol S. Kiser
Meyer-Kiser Bank
E. Washington Street
Indianapolis
European Relief Committee
Central
America
Castoria
Chamberlain’s
Charoberlain
Tik
Associated Press
Marion
Jersey
A. G. Madden
Jos. Starkey
Coal Creek Ladies Aid
Clara Jewel
Veedersburg
Joseph Wilkey
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