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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1901
Page
2
Public notice item lists Covington Republican figure John F Judy and manager C M Hane at Glasscock Block South Third Street with telephone service details, signaling a local political or party-adjacent posting.
The Covington Republic editor pledges weekly talks to thousands of readers praising circulation, urging moral responsibility of press, pulpit, and schools. He recalls Coyington and Fountain county roots and asks for continued kindness from local residents as effort rather than guarantees guide future progress.
Reader ponders whether Kansas hosts Grasshopper Clubs like Crawfordville’s Belgian Hare Club. No formal club names or activities are listed in the material.
Old style phrases like Paint her Red and Carnation taste reflect shifting branding. The text notes that more than a third of Indiana’s legislature are lawyers, a pattern described as common in political and legal circles.
Critics say some lawmakers push for laws based on mutual favors rather than public good, arguing the Senate and House are drifting from the core purpose for which they were elected.
The piece notes Carrie Nation's rising reputation in Kansas following Mrs Lease as a prominent figure. It mocks public appetite for sensational figures, compares Nation to Lincoln and McKinley, and hints at enduring legends surrounding revered leaders.
The St. Louis Globe-Democrat highlights Missouri’s reputation as a celebrated symbol, noting a festive bray and the phrase Missouri’s destructive product as a musical advert adverting the state from Cape Town to Iloilo in the Philippines.
The passage mocks shallow adulation, arguing that while rulers are praised as royal, true worth lies in virtue. It contrasts crowns with the enduring value of a virtuous life, calling purity priceless beyond ceremonial honors.
The Republican party claims every manager it had contributed to growing readers. It states the Republican now holds the largest circulation ever and notes no finer local newspaper exists in the Indiana city of about 3,000 residents.
The writer muses about expanding brick streets in Covington while Attica already has a full paved street network. Attica’s paving is noted as surprising since it lies away from the county’s geographic centre and matches Covington in size.
The article notes many bills in the legislature fail to become law and argues that changes to textbooks should be funded to provide free books for all school age children, despite skepticism about the proposal.
Editors of The Funny lampoon Mr Bryan and his new paper. Critics joke about cash in advance terms and Mexican dollars at bullion value while stating Free silver is scorned. They quip the Commoner should be named the commonest.
A Memphis style sketch praises Indiana Ninth District congressman Landis as alert active and always right highlighting his clear public stance and devotion to constituents state and nation quoted as a standout figure among Indiana elected officials.
Washington reports place Fairbanks of Indiana ahead of Roosevelt for the 1904 nomination. Roosevelt is hindered by New York party organization, while Indiana plans to rally behind Fairbanks with strong state support and a push toward the national convention.
The Lafaytte Journal editorial asserts the name Democrat outranks issue and principle, arguing loyalty to the party name is essential and that party unity is vital to preserve the nation, even above financial or franchise theories. It laments weak Democrats but calls for winning at the polls.
An advertisement explains consumption as lung destruction by germs and suggests Scott's Emulsion as a nutritious aid to kill germs and restore strength. It claims the product acts as food, supports recovery, and invites readers to request a free sample with pricing at 50 cents and 1 dollar.
A grim death toll spreads desolation across communities as families suffer loss and neighborhoods mourn. Officials report widespread sorrow and calls for aid as victims seek comfort and recovery efforts begin.
Obituaries and death notices from Attica and nearby towns recount the passing of residents and community figures. Items include infant deaths in Cunningham households, William Spragen and Arden Arnold dying in Attica, Chelsie Clare in Mellott, Marshall Compton near Marshfield, Mrs. Augustine Whitmore in Attica, baby Mary Simmons in Newtown, Liliu Hoffman near Cates, W B McComas in Kingman, and William Foster in Covington and Lafayette histories.
Lew Foster of Attica died at 1:20 a.m. after a grippe and heart trouble. Born Jan 20 1901 in Shawnee township he was just past 25. Funeral held Friday at his parents home with Rev. H G Ogden officiating. burial Riverside cemetery. Attica Press and Leader section note.
On Tuesday afternoon residents departed for Oklahoma joined by a West Leabourn party led by Read Miles and wife and including W H Miles Al Shaff and Toni Sears. Also notes removal of Indiana institutions in Indianapolis with a bill for sale and relocation outside city limits backed by Governor Durbin and state officers.
James Sym proposes building a modern opera house in the city and asks citizens to support the venture. He argues the project would attract higher quality entertainment and be a profitable investment for a city currently lacking suitable venues.
St. Louis and Bay City residents report recovery from grip using Dr Miles Nervine and Pills and Foley’s Honey and Tar. Ads promote Grain-O as coffee substitute and warn against delaying cough cures while citing various testimonials and locations in Michigan, Iowa, and New York.
In Modelia Minnesota Mrs A E Lapeer uses Dr Miles Pain Pills and Nerve and Liver Pills and is well in a few days.
Chas Bender of Erie Pennsylvania lauds Foley's Honey and Tar cough medicine as the best he has used. Geo D. Cook adds his agreement noting nothing else is as good.
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