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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 04, 1898
Page
3
The article praises the prosecuting attorney for upholding the law and serving the state, noting his diligent work in court. It also details subscription rates for The Berrelacas and advertising options, urging readers to place orders with Republican Covington.
The article lauds Fountain County officials over two years for integrity and efficient management. Clerk H C Wyand and deputies Fry Bryant Clyde Wyand receive praise for orderly office work. Treasurer Marty C Martin is commended for meticulous books. Auditor Charley Stewart and Wes Wells are noted for steady service. Recorder Jamies P Gell and Sheriff Gabe Scherer are highlighted for public regard and lawful conduct, with jail operations praised.
A Fountain County backed bid for Nebeker as Indiana State Republican chairman is endorsed across the party. Nebeker seen as best for the party, promising an honest campaign that revives the GOP statewide and counters the off year delusion. The Fountain County committee and leaders statewide express strong support.
The Loud bill to regulate second class mail is criticized as a backward move harming education. Critics say Lord would raise postage to fund self sustaining service and end sample copies, raising book prices and hurting the poor. Alternative plans include cheaper rail mail transport to aid the Postal Department.
The Crawfordsville region prints a stance denying fusion or combining interests with other political organizations. The general sentiment favors party independence and criticizes fusion as a temporary policy that rarely benefits either side.
A political statement argues against concessions to Populists or independents who align with the Democrats. It defends principles, rejects vote tracking schemes, and asserts the belief that voters will cast ballots wisely without fusion. The speaker hopes fusion is ended for good.
Frankfort resident Dave Allen plans a bid for the Democratic nomination in the district. Editor Stoll of the South Bend Times notes Allen, a longtime ally of Charley Lande’s, has contested past races and argues Democrats should grant him another chance after repeated defeats by Populists.
Governor Movint stated the central national issue in the coming state campaign will be the gold standard versus free coinage. He predicted Congress may shape issues, but the motor of public policy remains the money question, with tariff planks less decisive. He suggested Democrats lean toward free coinage and Republicans toward the gold standard.
The piece notes Republican unity with a few dissenters and lists Meaken of Pennsylvania EBett of South Carolina opposing in the Senate passage. It mentions North Carolina figures Linney and White and marks a party split over sound money and the free silver issue amid Populist pressures.
Government expenses, excluding the Post Office, run in the millions monthly. The text notes occasional years when annual costs exceeded $205,000 and asserts current revenues under the Dingrey law approach a million dollars per day, with peaks around twenty days at near that level.
A long lingering cough prompts advice for energetic and sensible treatment after twenty five years of cod liver oil remedies, reflecting a medical suggestion from the period.
An advertisement touts Scott's Emulsion as effective for throat and lung ailments. It credits partially digested cod liver oil for strength, hypophosphites for nerve tonic effect, and clo cerine for soothing irritation, urging readers to buy from druggists.
January notes highlight rising receipts under the new law and promise it will soon meet government needs. The Noblesville district meeting draws praise and sharp critique of Hamilton county delegates, with A A Philips regretting his vote and pledging support for General Wallace.
The Ninth district shows a political shift toward Landis with broad support from delegates and peers. Observers say his recent congressional work has gained him many friends and could lead to a nomination by acclimation.
Influential Republican leaders discuss appointing E. A. Nebeker as head of the State committee. Although not actively seeking the post, Nebeker would likely accept if offered, and allies view his leadership as a unifying move to harmonize party interests across the state.
The article notes Mr. Bryan’s insistence on being the chief spokesman for the Bryan Democracy drives many Democrats from coast to coast to seek a broader figure who can lead the next national campaign beyond a single focus.
John W Cronk of Veedersturg is chosen chairman of the county central committee and garners broad support from Mountain County Republicans. Cronk is described as loyal to sound money and expected to steer the party through the coming campaign.
In the Crawfordsville item Yne Crawfordsville Reven lists Chas Johnson as the Democratic candidate for Congress. The notice confirms his party affiliation and candidacy context in a local election briefing.
A quirky city brief notes unusual weather chatter tied to a Klondike fever motif. No clear events or names, but suggests entertainment or editorial tone around midweek conditions.
The text promotes blood cleansing with products like Cascarets and Candy Cathart to purify the body. It mentions a purported health expert Prof HB Brown and references Valparaiso Nortial School while noting a Last Resort claim of satisfaction with remedies for coughs colds and consumption.
A malformed medical advertisement warns of early disease symptoms and prescribes Carter's Coneh tyra as a remedy to arrest illness. It claims to restore appetite and energy, urging purchase from Lee Allen. Also promotes Universal Gathering Man's Tonic as a cure for tiredness and to stimulate appetite, sold by Lee Allen.
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