Covington Republican A. Clifton on the stork
The Covington Republican notes President A. Clifton treats the stork as a class of its own, signaling a playful political aside about childbearing or succession.
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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1907
Page
4
Jap War and City Republican Group Lose Shine
The article notes that the Japanese war effort and a new city Republican organization have both lost prominence, fading from public attention as other issues emerge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New City
Republican Organization
Crawfordsville Review Improves Under New Management
The Crawfordsville Review announces changes after a management shift, aiming to raise standards and restore steady publication cadence. Readers are invited to note subtle upgrades in layout and coverage as the paper plans broader community focus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crawfordsville Review
County board of review leaves mark as year ends
The county board of review is described as a thing of the past for this year yet its impact remains noted. The article reflects on changes and lingering effects tied to the board’s actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Board of Review
Fountain County Politics Promise Uncertain Campaign Hopes
Fountain County politics will present interesting features in the coming campaign as the schedule is set for a distant election, with observers noting several debated issues and potential candidates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fountain County
Man Refuses Ruling Party Nomination After Strong Win
An unnamed man who faced a tough race declines to vote against the opposition party after his own party nominated and elected him following a strenuous campaign.
City School Board Repeats Music and Drawing Mandate
The new school law compels maintenance of a department of music and drawing in public schools. The city school board is left with no choice but to restore the course, as opponents claim the prior policy must be relegated to the rear.
No Circus Left in Town as Election Wins Loom
The new school board member from the Democratic party secures the seat through a Republican city council, ending one phase only to begin the next. August 1 brings a major horse show followed by the county fair, with more entertainment promised in the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neck of the Woods
School Board Rehires Eighth Grade Teacher in City Schools
The school board responds to public demand by restoring the eighth grade teacher. The decision reflects sentiment influencing duties and calls for a superintendent who can lead, framed as a step toward delivering value to taxpayers, not a personal matter.
Corporations Ignore Returns as Sheriff Seizes Subpoenas
Forty two Marion county corporations failed to file returns with the board of review prompting swift subpoenas to the sheriff. The author notes this as a nationwide warning that all corporations will now heed such summonses more than before.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion County
Board of Review
Race for Republican governor draws many strong candidates
A large field of capable men vies for the Republican gubernatorial nomination, with opinion suggesting a conservative candidate will prevail. The emphasis is on choosing a safe, decisive leader for the state.
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Repub
Reform under the new pure food law praised statewide
The article states every family in the state is vitally interested in the reform under the new pure food law and notes similar assurance about other laws enacted by the legislature. It stresses public health and safety as a major achievement.
Socialism and Anarchism Distinctions Described
A few years ago socialists were viewed like anarchists as similar in method and aim. Today many see socialism as distinct from anarchism with written statutes guiding society. The text contrasts socialist rule by law with anarchist rejection of written laws.
Question of Dr Martin’s School Board Reelection
The piece challenges the claim that Dr Martin a Democrat was reelected to the school board by the City’s Republican bloc citing strong school finances. It urges a factual arithmetic demonstration from reports to substantiate the assertion.
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Dr. Martin
Health department faces food mislabeling with tainted potted turkey
A New York report exposes substandard canned meat as a health issue, noting a can of potted turkey contain hair like strands and other mismatches to its label. The piece argues such deceptive practices foreshadow broader concerns about food authenticity nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ayer
New York
Indiana Politician James E. Watson Aims for Governor
An Indianapolis correspondent reports rising interest in James E. Watson of Rushville as a Republican gubernatorial candidate. Despite calls from party leaders to seek the speakership of the house with Uncle Joe Cannon’s backing, Watson weighs a governor bid, with friends pressing him to run while he considers the powerful path to House leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianpolis
James E. Watson
Rushville
House
Congressman Watson
Cannon
Joe
Indiana
Watson
Sheridan Visits City Amid Congressional Run Talk
Hon Harry Sheridan of Frankfort visited the city for a few minutes Wednesday to handle legal interests with O B Ratcliff and discuss politics. He denied reports of being in the race to aid the Landis machine and said he seeks Congress in good faith and will stay in the contest until nominated or defeated. Sheridan, a prominent Clinton county attorney, has long been active in local and state politics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Sheridan
Frankfort
O. B. Ratcliff
Landis
Congress
Sheridan
Clinton County
Napoleon recalls Brienne memory in childhood walk
Bourrienne recounts a scene with the young Napoleon strolling in an avenue at Mal maison when the village bell rang. Napoleon paused and, voice trembling, declared that the sound recalls his first years at Brienne.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bourrienne
Napoleon
Malmaison
Brienne
Sunday Magazine
Thirty percent discount at J Loeb's Stores on ladies suits
A local advertisement states a thirty percent discount on tailor made ladies suits and colored skirts offered by J Loeb's Stores. The notice highlights sale pricing and store branding for women’s apparel.
Chizum Marries Davis In Evening Methodist Ceremony
Mary Jane Chizum of six miles east and EA Davis, a music teacher, wed at 7 30 p m Sunday evening at the Methodist parsonage with Rev A J Briggs officiating. The couple are well known in the surrounding country and are greeted by friends in the Ledger notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Jane Chizum
Here
EA. Davis
More Monuments in Demand for E M Board
E M Board, the home dealer, reports strong trade in granite and marble with five monuments en route from the east. He has secured mail orders from Frankfort Indiana and workers in Hoopeston, State Line City and Marshfield, urging interested customers to call phone 81 or write.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E M. Board
Frankfort
Ind
Hoopeston
State Line City
Marshfield
Poisoning at dinner amid sale ads and book depository note
Several families including the Harlows and Phelps were poisoned Tuesday night after eating cold boiled ham. Most cases are out of danger though some remained bedridden Wednesday. Burton's Great Sacrifice Sale continues with deep discounts. The Phelps Book Store is named county depository for school books under the new law shifting supplier accountability to dealers.
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Harlows
Tom Bodine
Wm. Bilsland
Phelps
Phelps’ Book Store
Wool dress goods sale at J. Loeb's Stores
William York of Los Angeles visits his brother Captain York and departs for Rossville Illinois. York is ten years older than Captain York and has spent years in the West, arriving here in early July. The article notes a splendid line of wool dress goods with 10 percent off starting Monday July 8th.
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Th. J. Loeb’s
William York
Los Angeles
California
Capt. York
Rossvlle
Mr. York
Captain York
West
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Enerry
Covington
Peoples Paper
A. Clifton
Venus Hose
J.C. C
America
J. Loeb’s Stores
Chizum-Davis
The
Indianapolis News
Mother Hubbard
Primrose Batiste
J. Loeb’s
Burton
J. L. Townsley
Spence, Smith & Spence
Covington, Indiana
Waite Goods
Towling
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