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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 25, 1898
Page
3
Published every Friday and entered at the Covington post office as second class mail matter. Subscriptions continue unless ordered discontinued. REPUBLICAN in Covington Indiana offers all kinds of job printing at reasonable rates with guaranteed quality. Special facilities for binding blank books and magazines. Address orders to REPUBLICAN Covington Ind.
The 9th district Republican plan a mass convention in Fountain County towns on Saturday March 12, 1808 at 2 pm to elect delegates to the Crawfordsville congressional meeting May 24, 1898. It lists township delegate counts and designated meeting places with named townships and school houses.
A historical theory notes that world gold production value in 1897 exceeded the total value of gold and silver mined worldwide in 1867, shocking observers by the rapid rise of gold's worth within two decades. The finding highlights shifting precious metal values and long term market changes.
Treasury figures show this month’s receipts averaging over a million dollars daily and prospects for improvement. Government expenditures run about a million dollars per day, suggesting the new law is nearly achieving its promised balance of income and outgo.
The Republican Congressional Committee has reorganized with Chairman Babcock to lead again. It stresses the aim to control the next House and predicts a Senate majority, enabling possible currency legislation during President McKinley's final term.
The piece argues Republicans will cooperate in economy and prompt actions in Congress, eyeing a low budget but a strong money policy. It notes divisions with Teller and silver supporters, praises 1896 victory ground, and urges unity to keep currency at a high standard.
The article notes a table comparing the amount of money in crealation at the start of the present month with that in circulation at the start of the month of Mr Bryan's nomination. It argues the data will aid reference during the upcoming campaign and suggests silver advocates will claim their plan is the only way to expand currency.
General Debility and Loss of Flesh Scott's Emulsion has been the standard remedy for nearly a quarter of a century and is praised by physicians for results unmatched by other flesh forming foods. The ad notes many market preparations claim similar benefits.
An advertisement touts Scott’s Emulsion as a powerful tonic blending Norwegian cod liver oil with hypophosphites to halt wasting and promote flesh gain. It claims rapid strength and beauty benefits and urges purchase from druggists.
The article discusses New England cotton and other industries under tariff laws, noting overtime production and dividends. It examines the 1897 agricultural trade balance, highlighting exports near 700 million dollars and a surplus of about 985 million, with large wool and sugar imports to dodge duties.
The piece notesDemocratic and Anti-Wallace Republicans weaponize Wallace anecdote claims about McClellan and a rebuttal by Oaks. It cites Indianapolis papers calling Oaks a pacifist and details his recent living situation with Elizabeth Reichardt at 226 West Terth Street.
The coming campaign features many announced contenders on both parties. Republicans list includes D. F. Coffin for Secretary of State, James R. Henry for Auditor, W. T. Durbin for Treasurer, W. L. Taylor for Attorney General, and several judges and officials. Democrats present Samuel Ralston for Secretary of State, Joseph Fanning and John Minor for Auditor, Hugh Dougherty for Treasurer, Arlen W. Clark for Clerk, Gilbert McNutt for Attorney General, with other names mentioned as possible candidates.
W 8 Sinclair, W A Nourse, Rocxport state statistician Omar H Downey and judges of the supreme court Mcabe Hackney and Howard are listed as officials and authorities in the public instruction context.
The article notes Dr Kings New Discovery as a proven remedy for coughs and consumption with testimonials from Ang Bogel a Shreveport druggist and J F Campbell a Safford Ariz merchant. It adds free trials at Lee Allens drug store and mentions Charles Saltauand a Africa boy rising in theater with Lon Brady in Philadelphia New York and San Francisco.
Advertisements promise guaranteed remedies from Dr Kings New Discovery to Bucklen remedies, sold at Lee Allen's drug store. A birthday surprise party for Mrs. James Gouty is recounted with guests and city visits in Veedersburg. Carter’s Cough Cure is recommended for throat and lung trouble. Veedersburg News notes county ticket changes and a Democratic race shake up in Crawfordsville. Dr. Kay's Renovator testimonials request free samples from Omaha. John McCardie withdraws from Democratic Congressional race.
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