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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1898
Page
9
Fragmentary column references Bob Miller friends Lindsay Cole and Pom Perdue. The piece praises a candidate named Spining as honest treasurer material in Fountain County and hints at local reputation and public scrutiny amidst a jumble of names and garbled phrases.
Partially garbled notes describe a Republican candidate for representative. The readable bits mention farming, law and farmers interests, and opposition. Vague references to a speech or debate and perceived stance on farmer issues appear amid unclear wording.
The text urges support for a Republican campaign in Wisconsin, stressing personal reward tied to the great need of electing a Republican Senate candidate. It appeals to thousands of patriots loyal to the party and emphasizes campaign success as essential.
Nenopy lauds Jia Drissey as a fearless prosecutor and predicts continued service. The county ticket is praised, with a call for straight Republican votes. Sheriff Scherer is praised for saving county funds by consolidating tramp feeding charges, contrasting with prior methods.
The snippet criticizes voters in favor of a candidate clerk and questions Republican candidate Ben Wilber's record. It notes confusion over party names and suggests distrust of campaign messaging while urging the community to scrutinize public affairs and incumbents.
In the record dated to an internal FW Cap meeting, Mr. Stein posted a note criticizing lapses by coaching staff and players that allowed a dab to wet into the wrong lane. Elweil drew the order, urging caution and accountability to prevent further mishaps and fence-related carelessness.
Nonsense garble about local commissioners and a treasury watch, with scattered mentions of a governor, a board, a collector, and a TV sale. The fragmentary text hints at political maneuvering and public notices but offers no clear events or names.
The letter argues that critics flip from condemning the sheriff for not feeding tramps to complaining about his feeding them, calling both sides campaign talk. It lauds Sheriff Scherer as the most efficient Fountain county sheriff and predicts his re election this fall.
An article notes the Royal Baking Powder Company as the largest advertiser in the country. It argues that both high quality and aggressive advertising drive success and that newspapers are the best channel to reach households nationwide.
A disputed case centers on orders totaling 65 and 73 dollars marked allowed by county commissioners and paid through the treasurer. Acting auditor Elwell testifies he wrote the orders and turned money to Mr Bever, admitting the facts. He disputes the third order’s issue, claiming no direct sight of approval but that it bore proper stamp. Officials including Mr Lake and Mr Hine defend the process as standard while awaiting further inquiry.
A sensational but contested document accuses medical officers and witnesses of malfeasance during a state or national inquiry. The report’s inconsistencies are highlighted as it criticizes official conduct and management, drawing sharp partisan reactions.
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