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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 17, 1905
Page
4
A proposed bill would greatly elevate the county superintendent's status and modestly raise salary. Supporters argue the office faces higher demands and the current pay leaves the officeholder financially strained after expenses.
A vivid note praises Roosevelt for independent ideas and strict enforcement, arguing he rises above partisan fights and earns public support for his principled stance.
The Hilis pokro Times is described as the hard hitter for creating Fountain county as a separate judicial district. The Times articles seem not written by editor Mr Shuler who is blamed for the style and opinions.
A fragment from an editorial contrasts weak coercion with confident free thought. It argues that attempts to force others through clubs or sprout have failed and that progress comes from individuals who think and act independently.
The Hillsboro Times criticized attorney Lucas Nebeker for opposing making Fountain County a separate judicial district, arguing his motives were misread. The piece urges bar members to respect differing positions and focuses on whether the change is needed and financially justified.
The article praises Warren County as one of the most honored counties in the present state legislature and lauds its exemplary bearing and contributions.
The piece lauds Freemont Goodwine from Fountain and Benton as a top state senator and Eli Stansbury as a leading representative from Warren and Tippecanoe. It emphasizes their integrity, energy, and impact on legislation, urging local residents to take pride in these two distinguished gentlemen and their home county.
The Kingman Agricultural Association will host a Farmers Institute in Kingman on February 25. The association works to advance local farmers and has helped make the region one of the county’s most prosperous.
The text stresses planning before planting and soil care to prevent wasteful outcomes. It argues timely action to prevent deep rooted illness, urging immediate treatment at first signs of tissue loss. It promotes Scott's Emulsion as a product that nourishes and rebuilds when ordinary foods fail, offering two free samples.
A London Academy note credits Japanese researchers with three key medical advances. Isi tasato develops the bacillus for tetanus and an effective antitoxin. Shiga identifies the bacillus linked to dysentery as a wartime threat. Pedataline from adrenal glands suggests a potent compound with potential health benefits.
The note records families planning to move to Wicasin to farm, with mentions of sickness and delays in spring work. It also covers land deals, a potential canning company manager update, a coal road spur to Clinton, and coal lands options.
A piece described as specially hardened crystal from a town factory resists breaking when hurled on a warehouse floor and survives boiling water and fire. It touts elastic, resilient glassware and china no longer deemed perishable, provoking casual praise and questions about domestic use.
The department of commerce and labor reports over 10.5 billion dollars held by 2.0 million depositors in savings banks worldwide. United States deposits total 83.06 million with per capita about 37.38 dollars, Japan’s per capita 0.90, Denmark 96.41, Italy 0.15, and Switzerland 62.20. Canada shows 12.14 million in deposits and per capita 10.99 dollars. Countries listed include United States, Germany, United Kingdom, Austria, France, Italy, Russia, Hungary, Denmark, Switzerland, Australia, and Canada with varied totals and per capita figures.
Andrew Sabel, 21, of the Keystone flour mill in Nanticoke, dreamed a device to separate foreign substances from grain. He built a model, secured a patent last month, and now has a $10,000 offer from a Massachusetts firm. The invention uses magnetism to remove contaminants and prevent damage to grinding machinery.
The London Globe reports a rising trend in absinthe use in France with a jump of 85 000 hectoliters from 1885 to 1882 followed by another 85 000 liters in four years. A test shows six drops of absinthe essence in water kill fish as effectively as six drops of prussic acid.
The Russian sculptor Prince Troubetzkoy, famed for extreme vegetarianism, visits Paris and declares meat eaters worse than cannibals. At his St Petersburg home he keeps a bear two wolves and nine dogs all fed only on vegetables boiled in oil salads fruits and bread.
Clem Bryre and J F Clem announce they now own a half interest in the feed barn and moving vans at the corner of Hazel and South streets in Danville. They invite Covington friends to use their horse feeding and household moving services.
The Traders Exchange offers a free distribution of its entire stock of second hand goods to both women and men. The giveaway begins Tuesday February 14 1905 at the new room in the southwest corner of the public square, announced by proprietor James Slim.
A reader from Ottawa testifies that Peruna cured a severe lung cold after other medicines failed. She notes rapid recovery in three weeks and advocates Peruna for winter colds and catarrh. Another letter from Crown Point praises Peruna for speeding cure after a cold, with mentions of giving to others.
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