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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1920
Page
2
The Covington Post delivers regional coverage from Covington Indiana under editor T A Clifton. This notice appears as a local masthead excerpt indicating paper mailing and second class status.
Judge Willet Parr of Lebanon and attorney Wood Unger of Frankfort announce as Democratic candidates for Congress in the district.
Attorney General Palmer sharply criticizes coal operators for not honoring the agreement after the strike, accusing them of raising coal prices despite the settlement. The dispute centers on promised price stability and compliance by operators.
A reader recalls the days when merchants included a necktie and suspenders with each suit. The note contrasts prices of shoelaces five and ten cents and suspenders from fifty cents to five dollars with the bygone promotional practice.
Vice-President Marshall states under no circumstances will he seek the United States Senate. The choice seems unlikely to provoke many tears, as Tom has often pursued political openings where a chance appeared. His pre convention remarks may be read as suggestive though, signaling caution about chances.
The passage argues that prosperity requires a collective spirit, not selfish entitlement. It warns that those who base all effort on self interest fail, as history shows the road is littered with lives ruined by the belief the world exists only for them.
The President names March 1 as the date to restore private ownership of railroads and express companies. After more than a year since the war ended, the public demands peace and a return to a peace basis, arguing the price has been too high.
A regional notice contrasts selfishness with love and unity while noting a newspaper price rise and historic inflation affecting crude oil, crops, eggs, and hay. It references a 1919 Troy Township trustee’s report with year disbursements totaling 1,840.91 and a small item of 6.00.
The records show year end balances and disbursements for Troy Township trust funds including dog tax and fowl losses, with a final balance of 5 600 44 dollars. Also Covington Indiana publishes a tax hearing notice requesting approval of a 4000 dollar temporary loan for water supply, hearing set January 20, 1920.
An old advertisement touts nicotine as a deadly drug and markets Nicotol tablets as a quick cure sold by druggists with a money back guarantee. It urges readers to read a forthcoming Doctor Connor announcement about nicotine dangers and poisoning prevention.
A reflective piece on family life as the center of life amid rising costs. It notes parents consulting at dusk about high prices from shoes to fuel, rent, taxes, and clothes, yet emphasizes enduring optimism, parental resilience, and the blessing of children and education.
The piece portrays children as comforts and stars of the home during tough times. Mable plays mother, John camps out, William acts as a soldier, Gertrude learns to cook, and little Jim rides his dad’s foot like a horse.
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