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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1920
Page
2
Published by T. A. Clifton Covington Ind lists subscription prices in advance per year at 1.50 six months 0.40 for three months. The notice presents pricing details in a compact ad style typical of a local newspaper.
Display advertising per inch 15 and 20 cents Locals per line six cents per insertion front page Locals on front page per line each insertion 20 cents Public Sales per line first insertion 22a Regular agents commission on foreign advertising Ads continue until forbidden Ads must be ordered by Tuesday noon or published in the next week's issue and charged Entered as second class matter at Covington Indiana Post Office
Fragmentary OCR hints at a local humor piece or comic column with observational gags about glare and daily life. Names, dates, or concrete events are not clear.
A brisk turnout at the Chicken convention delivered results despite a rough commute for participants. Organizers reported strong engagement from local groups and several key decisions moving forward.
City administration pledges a clean water supply at the cost of a few thousand dollars, asserting public health and welfare justify the expense and urging citizens to back the move.
As a country saver, the work of the Chicago convention, whether done by the Proeressives or The Old Guard, will go on record as among the greatest in the history of Republican conventions. We are inclined to think that both elements of the party had a strong hand in it.
In a columnist’s take the so called Old Guard leadership at the Republican National Convention is dismissed as bosh. The piece concedes they could yield orderly results if they controlled the event amid past chaotic conditions.
The piece argues Harding and Coolidge nominations bring stability, economy, and justice for the country’s business interests. It asserts Harding, a distinctly American figure, will have a strong stabilizing effect on American interests and institutions.
An Indianapolis Star editorial titled Our House of Lords criticizes a crime against justice and condemns the publication. It argues the piece belongs in a different political category and accuses it of savoring the same harmful sentiment.
The piece accuses a newspaper of repeating old campaign lies to influence voters and to brand Senator Harding as a party nominee. It argues the motive is selfish and that the Star cannot sway public opinion with untrue allegations in the current political climate.
Opinion piece asserts pride in the United States amid political criticism. It highlights the nation’s great resources and prospects and argues every citizen benefits from being American despite detractors.
The article notes that this region, covering population and 7 percent of land, provides large portions of global resources including 20 percent of gold, 25 percent of wheat, 40 percent of iron and steel, lead, and silver, 50 percent of zinc, coal, cotton and aluminum, 60 percent of copper and oil, 75 percent of corn, and 85 percent of automobiles.
In January lumber manufacturers warned builders that demand would exceed supply in 1920. The Covington Indiana firm Ff D J Young & Co urges early orders to cover needs and notes a recent six room house package including cement, hardware and lumber sold for 1300 dollars.
Ohio the Mother of Presidents presents Warren Harding as a distinguished Republican candidate. From printer to editor to senator, his career is marked by vigorous defense of Lincoln era principles and long service in the U S Senate since 1914 with a large majority backing his renomination and unity of Republican factions.
A leading national business figure praises Warren G. Harding as inherently a business man with practical experience. He cites Harding's rise from nothing to a large personal enterprise and his involvement in major city enterprises, linking him to production transport and distribution issues.
The passage compares Harding to William McKinley, noting both are of Scottish descent and share demeanor, speech, judgment, and tact. It highlights Harding as a patriot who values America, its government, past, and future, and places primary obligation on domestic issues.
In Columbus on February 25 Senator Harding argued against compulsory military service. He urged building a stronger navy and air power while promoting voluntary military training through government support in camps, national guard, and schools to make service attractive as a privilege rather than a duty.
Sunday June 20 schedule includes Bible School at 10:00 a m and a 11:00 a m sermon by the pastor. At 7:30 p m the Annual Children's Day Service features the cantata Children s Day Chantels. Public invited. Arthur Harmon pastor.
Thos J Allen administrator articles filed for final settlement of John R Osborn estate in Fountain Circuit Court April Term 1920. A hearing is set for September 27 1920 requiring heirs creditors and levees to appear prove heirship and show cause why the account should not be approved. A. T. LIVENGOOD attorney.
An advertisement urges readers to buy Chamberlains Liniment to ease chronic or muscular rheumatism. It recommends massaging the affected parts twice daily and promises notable benefits or cure, urging readers to try the product.
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