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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 24, 1922
Page
2
Rates show regular agents commission on for eign advertising and state all ads continue until forbidden. Advertisements must be ordered out by Tuesday noon or they will be run in the weeks issue and charged for.
The columnist argues prudent public improvement and private business should stay conservative until production normalizes and costs stabilize. They warn that any other path could cause hardships for the public.
Theantique text notes Bev Eridge and Sextar New as earnest contenders for the Republican Senate nomination. Both have long political experience and broad support, promising a strong contest and lively campaign. The piece urges cordial conduct amid the rival candidacies.
The passage argues that early indiscretions of individuals and towns should remain unwritten to protect general reputation. Editors may withhold reminiscences to avoid wrong impressions, noting Covington and its people have suffered from such exposures. The tone urges prudent restraint in publishing personal histories.
The passage argues that subconscious links to Infinity drive high thoughts that lead to real deeds. It credits a planner who channels divine suggestions through humanity to influence others and asks how Godlike human conception can be.
The piece asks why few men attend Covington churches and why so few enter the ministry, noting both questions are linked to a historical answer that traces to dates long past and the church’s current line of inquiry.
A letter recalls Covington’s early life, its men, businesses, and organizations. It argues the period bred disrespect for moral ideals, urging a return to higher standards through consecrated motherhood and church involvement. It notes school metrics and a need to test how pupils and teachers would fare under scrutiny.
The nation bids farewell to Joseph G. Cannon at the close of this session. At eighty six and in his twenty third term he leaves a legacy of humor and steadiness, shaping American life and legislation beyond the moment's passion.
A 1922 survey of 1000 high school graduates finds widespread gaps in civic literacy. Forty failed to recognize President Harding, thirty did not know Pershing, six hundred thirty misinterpreted open shop, two hundred fifty missed Washington disarmament conference links, eight hundred forgot Budget Director Dawes, five hundred were unaware of Mellon as Treasury Secretary, and nine hundred ninety eight could not identify the picture.
An ad claims a restaurant lost patrons due to a rat infestation until using RAT-SNAP. It promotes three sizes priced 35c 65c and $1.25 and notes Mayer Hardware Co offers the product with a money back guarantee.
Deputy Collector Francis A. Stark will be at the Court House in the Auditor's office Covington Indiana on specified dates to aid residents in filing 1921 dividend income tax returns.
Public sale conducted by Henry Price and R E Smith lists horses mules cattle hogs and farm implements to be sold Monday February 27 1922 starting at 10 am at the old Tom Rinn farm three miles east one mile south of Covington four miles west of Veedersburg. Includes a big gray horse team black mare bay mare milk cows heifers bred sows and various John Deere plows harrows wagons and harness. Terms: cash for 10 and under. credit 10 months on sums over 10 with notes at 7 percent or 8 percent if unpaid at maturity. Lunch served.
Covington Indiana population 2000 capital of Fountain County sits on the Wabash River at the Dixie Highway and rail lines. It offers a municipally operated light and water plant, wide shaded streets, cement walks, a central square and courthouse, strong banks, a theatre, library, schools, churches, cemetery and modern utilities. The surrounding agricultural and coal regions, substantial building activity and friendly bankers mark Covington as a progressive appealing place to live.
The Keller family extends thanks to neighbors and all who sent flowers and aided during the illness in Covington. Andrew Jackson Keller and Family.
A brief music note hints at a Paris inspired blues piece with a calm tempo and nostalgic mood. The phrase Paris Green surfaces as a color cue in the lyric concept, suggesting a moody urban scene.
City leadership names mayor A Baldwin city clerk treasurer Claud B Philpott and city attorney Charles Lyons with Chief Police Allen Shaff heading night police operations.
M. Mayer serves as president John LaTourette is treasurer and H. Dieken holds the secretary role in the organization.
J. C. Shelton of Veedersburg Indiana announces candidacy for sheriff on the Republican ticket in the May primary. He appeals especially to ex-service men from the Philippine insurrection and World War and asks for county support.
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