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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 04, 1912
Page
4
The notice outlines pricing for display and local rate ads by contract length. One year contracts cost 8 cents per inch, six months to under a year 6 cents, under six months 16 cents per inch. Base electros 6 cents per inch. Local rate applies 8 cents per line for one insertion and 5 cents per line for two or more insertions.
The notice records that the item is entered as a Second Class matter at the Covington post office in Indiana.
A reflective note on crowds returning to Gettysburg, suggesting fatigue compares to 1960s visits and the town’s draw remains strong despite weariness.
The Illinois Legislature passed a law prohibiting liquor sales within four miles of the University of Illinois, which sits between Champaign and Urbana, exposing both cities to potential death threats to the university community.
Former Illinois Governor Deneen told Aurora listeners that Republicans can win the next election by reconciling with Progressives. He argued tariff support unites factions and warned Democrats are divided, noting losses in the U S Senate and Illinois Senate.
The editorial argues public officers must serve the people, not personal interests. It supports one term tenure to prevent machine politics, keep candidates independent, and ensure equal recognition across parties.
Mrs Joseph Constance of Avoyelle Parish Marksville Louisiana testifies after a 1911 notarized oath that Dr Kilmer Swamp Root relieved her long term pain in the side once thought incurable. She endured morphine injections and a surgical operation in New Orleans before seeing lasting benefit.
Letter advertises a sample bottle of Swamp-Root from Kilmer & Co. to Dr. Binghamton readers. It promises a booklet on kidneys and bladder and urges mentioning Covington Weekly Republican. Bottles priced fifty cents and one dollar at drug stores.
Postmaster H. S. Starnes of Hillsboro confirms resignation effective August 1 or when a successor is qualified. About a dozen candidates, led by Pete Williams W G Bowers Herbert Harris and H M Clubb, compete with exams set for Crawfordsville on July 12. Starnes cites poor health and wants to retire to his farm while noting the change in administration favors the victors. The Times credits him with long service and good will from patrons.
A weekly list of Fountain county property transfers filed for record includes Henry Bros Lumber Co to I N Henry for lots 6 and 15 in Mellett, Ditto to Will Cline for lots 97 98 in Coyington, and multiple deeds in Wabash Veedersburg Hillsboro and Cain townships. Amounts range from 1 to 1600 dollars with many 1 dollar token rights of way and standard lot transfers.
The passage discusses whether offices should be filled by appointment or election. It argues that the chosen method should yield the best outcomes for both the people and the party, and promises to provide reasons over time.
The article accuses the Wilgon administration of intensifying racial segregation in federal jobs and demoting Black workers. It cites Albert Sidney Burleson as supporting racial hierarchy and notes replacements of Black messengers with white staff, signaling broader Southern influence in Washington and among Cabinet officials.
The U B D clearch of String town will host an all day basket meeting on the Fourth of July in the grove by Hubert Stall's. Rev. Potter P E is expected to attend. Everyone is invited to bring well filled baskets and spend the day together.
A notice warns readers that timely submissions are needed for the current issue. It emphasizes that Wednesdays and Thursdays are busy, and articles must be in by Thursday afternoon to print. Delays may prevent inclusion.
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