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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1920
Page
2
The editor T A Clifton of Covington Indiana is noted as entering the Covington Post Office as second class mail matter.
Mr Hoover proposes reduced living costs while critics question the extra Indiana Legislature session in terms of Democratic expectations and results.
An observer notes that the cost of living keeps climbing and only waits for a moment to rise further, drawing a humorous parallel to an elevator always going up.
A political jab wagers four cents that when Republicans gain power Mr. Caranza will curb the long running entanglements with Uncle Sam, contrasting six years of dalliance with federal authority.
A coal merchant claims a combine exists between operator and miner to justify higher coal prices. Consumers are expected to accept the rise as justified.
The State General Assembly completed the aims of its recent special session, demonstrating that the Republican Party keeps its pledges by acting on the stated goals and doing nothing beyond them.
The death of Secretary of State William A. Roach removes a prominent figure in state Republican politics and leaves a vacancy in Governor Goodrich and party circles. Friends across the state mourn his untimely passing and the party faces a difficult succession after Air. Bonck's death.
Citizens discuss potential move if Governor Goodrich names Captain Ed Jackson to fill the unexpired term of the late Secretary of State W. A. Roach as of November.
The text questions an unpopular appointment and notes uncertainty about Mr. Jackson’s willingness to consider it. It also states the matter may be left to the Governor for decision.
The piece lauds Governor Goodrich as competent and conscientious in tough times. It credits his adherence to party pledges, wartime duties, and calls for an extra legislative session to uphold women’s rights, portraying him as humane, American, and loyal to better government.
A vintage public health notice by Doctor Coe promotes Nicotol tablets as a simple method to end tobacco use. The ad claims thousands suffer diseases but could be healthy if they quit, urging readers to obtain Nicotol from drug stores and follow the simple plan.
Mrs. Gerrude Genseal of 716 North Adams Street Peoria Illinois reports dramatic health turnaround after using Tanlac stomach troubles faded appetite returned and weight increased by twenty two pounds She credits Tanlac for restored energy sleep and cheerful health with local outlets listed Covington Kingman and Veedersburg where Tanlac is sold
Sunday school begins at 10:00 a m with preaching at 11:00 a m on the topic If Millions Prayed. An evening union service at the Christian church features The Chief Business of Men. Attendees are urged to join their own morning service and the union gathering at night.
An old diarized voice recalls guilt from night meetings. The speaker admits past thefts violence and drink but asserts he has never lost his religion. A quoted Ex. style reminiscence contrasts sin with faith.
The First National and Veedersburg State Banks plan to distribute a carload of Guernsey cows, fresh or near fresh, to area farmers on Saturday at the Hesler barn. A. C. Romseyer supplies the cows, Purdue dairy professor C. R. George will select final cows, and all cows are pure-bred.
A Newark father reports his five to six year old son recovered strength after a serious illness. He praises Father John’s Medicine for building flesh and endurance, noting it contains pure food elements and no alcohol or dangerous drugs and has been used for over sixty years.
Guardian Catherine C Nine of Hillsboro State Bank announces a public sale of Rosa C Nine estate an insane person. The undivided one sixth interest in 100 plus acres in Fountain County Indiana described as sections 22 township 19 north range 7 west. Sale February 20 1920 at ten o clock cash only and free of liens subject to court approval. Harvey McBroom attorney.
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