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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1912
Page
8
A reflective note compares motives for marriage with reasons men enter politics, suggesting similar drives such as boredom love passion and duty. The tone implies casual commentary rather than a reported incident.
The text argues that aspiring candidates believe they can perform better than others. It stresses that county people must wake up to their own interests beyond party lines. It claims many good Democrats, Republicans, and others exist and will be elected once voters awaken to conditions.
The piece argues many candidates seek upcoming democratic nominations at county and local levels, suggesting potential party dominance. It cautions that voters decide changes, noting that people grow more influential while party loyalty alone becomes risky.
Local Democrats believe Frank Macoughtry will be PM in At tica and Geo. P. Schwin in this city with Morrison backing Schwin to succeed Boyd. Veedersburg unrest hints at a Morrison loyalist, but the overall mood favors Schwin as postmaster though the city remains uncertain about Veedersburg. The writer supports the Morrison influence and praises Schwin for the post.
The piece compares Republicans and Progressives to Democrats in internal power struggles. It recalls a earlier Attica confrontation two years prior when Dear Frank won county chairmanship. It foresees continued campaigns, training, and leadership from Copeland and Sanders as the fight intensifies toward a decisive outcome.
Stirs in Democratic camps divide the field with Republicans and Progressives on adjacent hills as the critical moment nears. The distant political clamour contrasts with the tense calm on the ground.
Ercell Maiden and Mabel Gleason both from Danville arrived in the city Wednesday morning to marry. The county clerk verified eligibility, Mayor McGeorge performed the ceremony, and the couple exchanged vows in formal attire.
A bold notice proclaims readiness to take orders for hard coal and soft coal in any quantity. The message urges customers to phony their orders and emphasizes preparedness for delivery.
Promote healthy children by ridding worms with Kickapoo Worm Killer candy lozenge. It claims to expel worms, regulate bowels, and restore happiness. Mrs J A Bris of Elgin Illinois testifies to years of use and cure. Guaranteed and sold by druggists or mail for 25 cents by Kickapoo Indian Medicine Co. Philadelphia and St. Louis.
A brief call to readers to place wants in the Republican for prompt results. The notice emphasizes concise listings and timely response through the paper’s advertising section. It targets job seekers and service requests, encouraging clear terms and contact details.
Real estate transfers filed for record in Fountain County over the past week include Katharine Fisher to F S Purnell for lot 8 in Resurvey Attica at 100 dollars. John Hysong and wife to Mary L Shultz for lots 38-39 in Fountain City at 800 dollars. C M McCabe and wife to J Frankenberger for lots 14-17 in McCadd Covington at 260 dollars. Elizabeth A Wiles et al to Hos Rowell for lot 13 in G N Co at 10 dollars. F E Livengood to C L Kistler for lots 71-72 in McCadd Covington at 500 dollars. J M Redman and wife to HK J Myers for lot 18 Ediv G Fountainville at 1200 dollars. C M McCabe and wife to Warren Myers for lot 6 in McCadd Covington at 100 dollars. C M McCabe and wife to M Board for lots 10-11-13-44-45-46 in add Covington.
Notice is hereby given a special meeting of the Fountain County Council will be held at the office of the Auditor in the courthouse Covington Indiana beginning at 10 o'clock a m on date to be announced.
A fragment notes a 1913 appropriation action involving five hundred dollars, but the readable portion offers limited context such as the period and general purpose without clear institutions or final outcome.
A detailed home remedy advises washing the silk lining of a coat to restore a neat look. The method includes carefully removing the lining, washing it in lukewarm soap suds, rinsing, pressing with a warm iron under cheesecloth, and reattaching precisely to avoid stiffness or misalignment.
Instructions describe chemical tests to identify wool cotton silk and linen fibers. Boil wool in caustic soda to dissolve wool if pure while cotton remains. test silk with concentrated hydrochloric acid. test linen with water boil and ether alcohol rinse to separate cotton. use a small stick and complete tests quickly.
Gray and black checked Pilk model features an accordion plaited skirt with plain panels at front and back. Lacé collar and jabot add a refined finish to the design.
Mrs Charles Bertram recalls a visit to Patiala during Holi with the maharaja. Guests ride elephants to the palace and are covered in colored powder and water, ending in a plunge into a private garden tank. The author emerges bright scarlet, colors lingering weeks.
A spiel of a recurring English actress who visits yearly for engagements is recalled by The Saturday Evening Post. An admirer, a middle aged serious theatre man, is described as courteous yet tiresome in conversation. At a New York hotel, the actress brews tea for two reporters and dismisses a caller due to a looming headache.
Two enormous carved lions guard the imperial palace in Peking. Supposedly solid gold, they hid beneath gray paint during the 1860 English French advance to fool invaders. They vanished during the Sino Japanese War and later returned to their posts, valued as priceless relics symbolizing imperial unity.
The science of algebra traces to Mohammed of Buziana about 850 A D The Moors carried it to Spain Luca Pacoli issued the first European algebra around 1494 Robert Recorde wrote the first English algebra about 1557 He introduced the equals sign in his work at Cambridge
The busiest season was November when livestock fattened for winter stock were slaughtered at dawn. Meat was cured or salted for the Pickle, with sausages, roches and head cheese made, lard pressed, and tallow saved.
A brief Detroit Free piece notes a father's reflection on his two daughters birth and growth, questioning what their futures hold as they mature into society and how they will shape him in return.
The state board of pardons last Friday recommended parole for W. E. Hinshaw, imprisoned 16 years for the murder of his wife. Two members voted yes while Judge A D Thom as opposed. Hinshaw previously was paroled but returned to prison after a separate incident. Many friends push for release, but Governor Ralston is not expected to grant parole amid opposition from Judge Thom and widespread belief of Hinshaw's guilt.
The Rebekah lodge in this city elected new officers on Wednesday evening. N. G. Jessie D Haven V. G. Louise McComas Secy Nellie Galbreath R. and L. S. to N. G. Delia Board Amanda Gray R. L. & S. to V. G. Cora Allen Martha McComas Chaplain Jennie Murray Cound actor Viola Burnett Warden Nelle Phillips O. G. Fannie Stevenson I. N. Ora LaTourette
Ercell Maiden age 21 Mavel Glea son 19 Henry D Bennett 22 Hazel F Campbell 20 Fred R Putman 23 Helen A Shockley 19 Joshua Fewby 34 Kosa Straight 24 appear in a brief public notice listing residents with ages in a damaged OCR snippet.
The pastor will speak on heroism as the morning theme at First Presbyterian Church. In the evening the Young Ladies Choir presents Winona Evening Song, a service of song. All not worshipping elsewhere are invited to attend these services.
The pastor at the M. KE. church will preach on The Odor of the Ointment Sunday morning and launch a Christ in Art series Sunday evening. The Mess Chorus resumes July performances and takes August off. A communion service will be held at the Bend Sunday afternoon.
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