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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1912
Page
6
Democratic central committeemen met at the Denison hotel to reorganize for 1912. Bernard Korby of Indianapolis was chosen as state chairman with no opposition. They also declared Governor Marshall their man for president and scheduled an early state convention in Indianapolis on March 21.
Organizations are urged to send orders for periodicals to the Magazine Circulation Company in Chicago for a magazine guide with prices and combinations. Mrs. Harry Robinson of Perrysville is laid up with a broken arm after a fall while performing household duties. this caused significant pain in the initial days.
Col CG. W. Smith, an auctioneer from Newtown, appeared in Covington on Saturday. The company listed sixteen public sales during January and February and still has room for more. Mike, familiarly known as one of the county’s best auctioneers, is involved.
An advertisement touts Allen's Foot-Ease to ease tight shoes, especially patent leather and new pairs, with a 25 cent price and free sample. The page also notes a Fulton township trustee Starkey led a favorable financial report showing solid community business handling.
Covington basketball team traveled to Williamsport Friday, returning Saturday with a 41 to 9 defeat. Williamsport players were praised for their sportsmanship as they seemingly balanced the score. Also included is an ad for Hall's Catarrh Cure promising a $100 reward and testimonials from local druggists.
An itemized township financial report showing receipts from the county treasurer and various district funds, expenditures for trustees, roads, schools, and office costs, plus balance on hand and a public sale notice with assets listed for Covington area. Names include Chas A Brown, W Glover, M Herzog, and J B Schwin among others.
A 1912 advertisement touts Foley's Honey and Tar Compound as reliable for children and adults to prevent and treat colds, coughing, bronchitis, and pneumonia. The notice also records Covington Indiana Kilts of Pythias lodge Tidal No. 36 election of Trustees on January 12, 1912 and lists D. F. Smith and C. John Koebler among K of R.S. officials.
Eli Myers, representing Marble Land Co executive with banking mercantile and farming experience, operates a plantation in Jeann Parish Le. He appeals to farmers to invest, not as a fund agent.
A statement attributed to Eugene Falk, president of the National Core Growers Association, notes that in Louisista Delta country an average corn crop should reach 110 bushels per acre. Lower yields are blamed on slovenly farming methods even under favorable conditions.
A historic promotional tract in Louisiana touts rich alluvial Delta soil, vast timber, waterways, and diverse crops. It showcases multiple plantations with detailed acreage, improvements, and near-rail access, urging Northern buyers from Illinois to Indiana to invest now as land values are poised to rise with canal and rail projects.
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