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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1913
Page
12
Advertising rates listed for display and local insertions including 1 year at 1.50 and 8 cents per inch for longer contracts. Six months or less use 6 to 10 cents per inch with Metabase electros at 6 cents per inch. Local rate 8 cents per line with discounts for multiple insertions. Entered as Second Class matter at Covington ind.
A reflective line notes Gettysburg as a fatigue laden destination for returning crowds, contrasting with the energy of the sixties and implying changing travel dynamics.
The Illinois Legislature passes a law banning liquor sales within four miles of the University of Illinois raising alarm in Champaign and Urbana as both cities fear economic and social consequences.
In Aurora Illinois former Governor Deneen urged unity between the Republican and Progressive factions. He predicted the GOP would regain power in the next election through reconciliation and a protective tariff. He argued Democrats are a minority party and unstable in Illinois, citing an unchosen speaker and a lost US senator.
The public officer must serve the people not personal interests. The office should suit the person to the job, not the contrary. A one term tenure is urged to prevent selfish motives, avoid machine politics, and ensure equal opportunity for all party workers. If terms differ, align them with salary and responsibility.
The text states a position favoring one-term limits for both large and small offices, appointive or elective. It argues this approach would yield the best results for the people and the party, citing reasons that will be provided over time.
The article asserts the present federal administration has deepened racial segregation. It notes black workers in Washington and other offices have been demoted or replaced by whites, especially in departments led by Southern Democrats. Albert Sidney Burleson, head of the Post Office, is cited as upholding a Southern gentleman stance toward African Americans.
A 1911 testimonial from Mrs Joseph Constance of Avoyelles Parish Marksville Louisiana describes long pain relief after using Kilmer Swamp Root. She notes prior morphine injections and a surgical operation in New Orleans, then reports passing a gravel stone and no pain after starting the remedy. The statement is sworn before Notary Wm Morrow on July 15 1911.
A direct mail pitch to Dr Kilmer Co Binghamton urges readers to request a free sample of SwampRoot and a booklet on kidneys and bladder. It mentions Covington Weekly Republican and notes regular fifty cent and one dollar bottle prices at drug stores.
The President and cabinet officials pursue policies aimed at racial exclusion, signaling a broader campaign against Black Americans. A longtime door keeper at the First Assistant Postmaster General office, a Negro known to Congress for two decades, has vanished and been replaced by a Caucasian, reflecting pervasive southern influence across departments.
H. I. Starnes resigns as Hillsboro postmaster effective August 1 or after successor is named. Civil service rules require a competitive exam at Crawfordsville on July 12 with about a dozen candidates led by Pete Williams W G Bowers Herbert Harris and H M Clubb. Starnes cites poor health and desire to retire to his farm, praising his service and noting a transfer of spoils era gains. The Times notes his departure with goodwill from patrons and public.
Transactions in Fountain county real estate show numerous title deeds filed for record. The list covers sales and property transfers across Attica Veedersburg Hillsboro and Cain townships with sizes from 6 to 80 acres and prices ranging from 1 to 2000 dollars. Notable names include O.8. Douglass Henry Bros Lumber Co Mary Workinger Frank Rusk J. F. Frazier and Geo W Heaser.
The U B A church of String town plans an all day basket meeting on July Fourth in the grove by Hubert Stul s. Rev Potter P E is expected to attend. Everyone is invited to bring well filled baskets and join the day.
The notice urges readers to send articles early for timely printing, warns that Wednesdays and Thursdays are busy, and presses run on Thursday afternoon. Delays beyond Wednesday afternoon may miss publication.
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