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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1913
Page
8
A brief reflection likens marriage motives to reasons people enter politics, suggesting choices driven by boredom loss of head love obligation or necessity mirror political engagement with varying intents and outcomes.
The writer argues that office seekers believe they can do better than rivals. Voters must awaken to their own interests beyond party lines. With many candidates for county and local nominations, leaders fear a walkaway in the coming election. People’s judgment, not party loyalty, should decide.
Democrats expect Frank Macoughtry to be postmaster in At tica while George P. Schwin is named in the city. Veedersburg’s choice remains unsettled but will go to an original Morrison ally. County leaders note the Congressman will influence the selection, and Morrison hints Schwin’s appointment to succeed Boyd, prompting others to seek entry into the band wagon. The editor supports the Schwin appointment for many reasons.
Republicans and Progressives observe a party realignment as old guards clash with new leaders led by Copeland and Col. Sanders. The piece likens the struggle to a Gettysburg battle, with preparations, alliances, and strategic maneuvers shaping the forthcoming campaign.
Ercell Maiden and Mabel Gleason of Danville traveled from the West to the county clerk’s office. After answering questions they were found eligible to marry and Mayor McGeorge officiated a prompt, secure ceremony with the bride in braided white satin.
A buyer states readiness to take orders for both hard and soft coal in any quantities. The message frames the offer as flexible and ready for confirmation or negotiation.
An advertorial claim promotes Kickapoo Worm Killer as a candy lozenge that expels worms and steadies bowels. It features a testimonial from Mrs. J. A. Brisben of Elgin Illinois and notes availability from druggists or by mail at 25 cents from Kickapoo Indian Medicine Co. Philadelphia and St Louis.
Real estate transfers filed for record in Fountain County 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 Fountain City at 500 dollars. C M McCabe and wife to J Frankenberger for lots 14-17 McCadd Covington at 260 dollars. Elizabeth A Wiles et al to Thos Rowell for lot 18 G N Co at 10 dollars. F E Livengood to C L Kistler for lots 71-72 McCadd Covington at 500 dollars. J I Rederon and wife to E J Myers for lot 18 Edmo p Fountainville at 1200 dollars. C M McCabe and wife to Warren Myers for lot 5 McCadd Covington at 100 dollars. C McCabe and wife to M Board for lots 10-11-13-44-45-46 add Covington.
Notice of a special meeting of the Fountain County Council at the Auditor's office in Covington Indiana. Meeting begins at 10 o'clock in the morning at the courthouse.
Fountain County Board of Commissioners orders appropriation of 1500 dollars to pay the salary of a County Agent as authorized by the last General Assembly act on Vocational Education. William B. Gray, Auditor, signs the document.
An economical method for cleaning a soiled silk coat lining involves washing the lining after marking seams with white thread. Rinse well, press on the wrong side under cheesecloth, and resew edges neatly to restore an immaculate look without costly cleaning.
Instructions describe tests to identify wool silk and linen contents in fabrics. Boiling wool in caustic soda dissolves wool, silk dissolves in concentrated hydrochloric acid, linen with clear water then nitrate of potash ether and alcohol dissolves cotton. Use a small stick for quick checks.
A gray and black checked silk gown features an accordion plaited skirt with plain panels on front and back. It is complemented by a lace collar and jabot.
A new suffragette mesh bag model emphasizes lightness practicality and durability. When opened it reveals two separate compartments offering organized storage.
Mrs. Charles Bertram recounts a Holi festival in India with the maharaja. Guests ride in procession to the palace then endure a riot of colored powder battles, water drenches, and a final dunk in a tank, leaving the narrator dyed vivid scarlet for weeks.
The Saturday Evening Post notes the star comes yearly or biannually for engagements. A middle aged, serious, yet courteous admirer is among her fans here. In a New York hotel she teases two newspaper men with tea as a ringing phone prompts her to dismiss a caller and pretend a headache to keep them at bay.
Fronting the imperial palace at Peking two huge halls carved in gold stand as symbols of imperial unity. Historical reports claim they were gray during the 1860 English French advance to deter melting, vanished during the Japanese war, then returned to their original position.
The state board of pardons recommended parole for W. E. Hinshaw, jailed 16 years for his wife’s murder. Two members supported the parole, Judge A D Thomas of Crawfordsville opposed it. Hinshaw previously was paroled, then returned to prison after a new entanglement. Public sentiment and Judge Thomas’s protest weigh against gubernatorial action.
The Rebekah judge of this city elected new officers on Wednesday evening led by N G Jessie DeHaven and V G Louise McComas. Secretary Nellie Galbreath and line officers Delia Board Armanda Gray to N G and Cora Allen Martha McComas to V G. Chaplain Jennie Murray Conductor Viola Burnett Warden Nellie Phillips O G Fannie Stevenson IN Ora LaTourette.
Ercell Maiden age 21 with Mabel Greas on age 19. Henry D. Bennett with Hazel F. Campbell age 20. Fred R. Putman with Helen A. Shockley age 14. Joshua Jiewby with Rosa Straight age 24.
The church’s morning sermon uses heroism as its theme preached by the pastor. In the evening the Young Ladies' Choir performs a service of song titled Winona Evening Song. The plan makes a beautiful seasonable service for evening worship and invites all not worshiping elsewhere.
The pastor will preach on The Odor of the Oint went in the morning and begin Christ in Art in the evening at the M FE church next Sunday. The Meas Chorus continues July but rests in August. A communion service will be held at the Bend next Sunday afternoon.
The science of algebra traces to Mohammed of Buziana about 850 A D. It spread to Spain with the Moors. Luca Pacoli’s 1494 treaties are among the first in Europe, and Robert Recorde’s English algebra around 1557 introduced the equals sign.
The article recalls November as a peak period in colonial life when livestock fattened for winter were slaughtered at dawn. Meat was prepared for preservation with pickling, and sausage, roliches, head cheese, lard, and tallow were produced for winter use.
Quote from Detroit Free Press about a father reflecting on his two daughters. He recalls wondering what he was doing at their birth and now questions what they will make of him as they enter society.
A concise meditation on happiness and fulfillment, attributed to Dickens, noting contentment as the heart of a satisfying life.
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