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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1911
Page
3
Farmers learn to shift fowls from summer to winter rations gradually at cold onset. Provide succulent feed like alfalfa and beef scraps to mimic summer intake. begin before Christmas and avoid abrupt changes. Wet mash details mix ratios and feeding practices to prevent scour, with daily limits and midday feeding.
A 1910 farming guide outlines feeding methods for hens including wet and dry mash combinations, green bone rations, and seasonal roughage. It stresses balanced rations, proper litter management, and constant access to grit, oyster shell, and clean water to optimize egg production.
In Indianapolis the Indiana senate split along party lines over the local option bill transferring decision units from counties to cities and townships. Democrats backed passage with Durre dissenting. Republicans mostly opposed, Durre supporting city option. House approved amended form. committee visits to reformatories noted.
Republicans lost a clash over printing amended bills while Democrats prevailed on the single print. The senate passed a railroads liability bill for fires along right of way. The House introduced 21 bills including monuments for soldiers and woman suffrage and killed many others. Representative Askern proposes interexchange requirements for city phone companies at no extra cost. A bill seeks publication of campaign contributions by parties and organizations.
Visiting committee of the general assembly presents its report on state department and institution needs for 1911 13, proposing total appropriations of 6590345. The panel notes higher costs and urges nearly one million dollars more for maintenance, with savings versus 1909 and requests by departments. Representatives Cravens Furnas and Senator Netterville authored the document, filed ahead of schedule after touring all agencies.
Senator McCarty questions whether the caucus will consider the Democratic platform pledge on liquor. Mr Proctor states the platform will be considered. McCarty confirms he will not attend the caucus, and Proctor notes the same.
Indiana University economist Prof A G Weatherly has seen his child labor bill endorsed by the state board of education though not yet before the general assembly. The board questioned a July 1909 rule allowing high school license holders to teach lower grades without a common school license and asked Attorney General Thomas M Honan for a legality ruling. The board also set new exam subjects for high school license hopefuls and ruled future exams will focus on science of education using high school topics. In the house judiciary committee, 22 bills were reviewed but only three passed. two measures were indefinitely postponed, including a proposal to restrict warrants in criminal cases to those signed by a prosecuting attorney and a repeal of the libel law in criminal and civil cases.
Several civil procedure bills prepared by the Indianapolis Bar association were introduced by Marion county representatives. Maas proposes a $4000 salary for the Marion county surveyor, Seidensticker backs nursing registration, and another bill creates probate commissioners for counties with 75 000 to 150 000 population.
In Indianapolis on January 24 speakers Veneman and others face busy sessions as petitions flood the house and senate urging no change to the county option law. Bills noted include a state highway commission, school tax increases, and a public utilities measure.
Four barges of coal two government flats and a pumping boat owned by O'Neil and Rose were cut adrift from their Spring Street landing by drift ice. They drifted toward the falls but were caught by harbor tents near the dam. Valued at eight thousand dollars.
A patient recalls two doctors giving opposing treatment advice during a late consultation. One suggested a course, the other proposed an alternative, leaving the patient at a standstill until they finally advised to "mig 'em."
He complains that she has given every reason to believe she cares for him. She admits caring for George but refuses to marry, saying she won’t be bound to his judgmental mother and sisters who deem her unworthy.
An economical man asks about clothing the B family. Sirius Barker notes his only daughter is a barefoot dancer and his only son a marathon runner, implying minimal personal expense.
An old advertisement claims prejudice misleads people and swindles themselves. A reader touts Grape-Nuts as a lasting remedy after years of stomach gas bitterness and weight loss, noting restored appetite and weight gain. The piece promotes "There’s a Reason" and references The Read to Wellville.
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