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Newspaper

Covington Republican

Location

Covington, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Mar 08, 1912

Page

4

History repeats in politics and tragedy warns of risk

The article notes the Ninth District politics echoing past fights to unseat Taft and Landis, urging better party results in Fountain county. It also discusses the Bodine death from high voltage current, urging guards to protect lives though the loss brings little comfort to the bereaved.

Taft Landis Fountain County Bodine Mr. Bodine Grand Army of the Universe

Straw vote not a safe guide in politics

The author argues straw votes misrepresent public sentiment as they can be manipulated by opponents to influence nominations. They do not elect presidents, requiring real voter will. Moral questions differ in how they reflect public opinion.

Paper and Wallpaper at Lowest Prices

Advertisement by Charles C. Hull offering a fine line of wall paper samples and wallpapering and decorating services at low prices.

Charles C. Hull

Mattress sale and job ad appear in paper’s page eight

An ad promote a one week mattress sale at M Board’s Road. A wanted man to canvass the county with a horse and buggy is sought with dairy knowledge preferred. Big pay for suitable man. contact F. A. Amann at Tremont Hotel on March 18, 1919 between 9 am and 3 pm to learn about the Cream Separator.

M. Board’s Road Mar. Gall F. A. Amann Tremont Hotel Elma Bodine Thomas Bodine Foster Busness State Line Sikely

Layton & Bilstand Call for Immediate Settlement

All persons knowing themselves indebted to the firm are urged to call at the old stand and settle accounts at once. Having sold out, Layton & Bilstand seek to close all accounts at the earliest possible date.

Layton & Bilstand

Liveryman Seeks Return of Tarpaulin and Stack Cover

A liveryman requests the return of a tarpaulin or stack cover borrowed earlier. The note emphasizes urgency as this time of year increases need. It addresses the borrower as We and appeals for prompt settlement.

Play Ball lecture caps matinee musical Friday night

The Matinee Musicale will host Henry Clark, famed lecturer and lyceum manager, in his lecture Play Ball Friday evening March 15. The note invites attendance from start to finish and promises an engaging program amid a busy town schedule.

Matinee Musicale Lyceum Henry Clark

Free treatments for heart disease offered by Dr. Franklin Miles

The Great Specialist in treating weak and diseased hearts promotes personal heart remedies with free trial options. He advertises a Two-Pound Trial Treatment and a Free Book with cures, urging afflicted individuals to request the Free Book Exam chart and specify their disease. Address Indiana 871 to 881 Main Street.

Franklin Miles, M. D Miles Delys Franklin Miles Indiana Main Street

Bears for sale three quarter acre lots on East Jefferson

Four 75 ft lots with good house cellar cistern well and fertile ground for gardening. Includes fruit and berries. Located on East Jefferson Street. Contact G. W. Williams.

Jefferson Street G. W. Williams

We Never Forget Early Home Cures from Arnica Salvo

A nostalgic note on Bu'kien's Arnica Salvo touted as a family remedy used by mothers and grandmothers for burns sores eruptions and skin conditions. Claims forty years of cures prove its merit and notes a 25 cent price at Irvin and Willard.

Euphas Bu‘kien Irvin Willard

Public Sale Near Yeddo and Kingman Indiana

A public sale will be held at the seller's farm four miles south of Yeddo and three miles north of Kingman Indiana on Tuesday March 12 1912 starting at 10 a m. The listing includes horses mules cattle hogs farm implements and related items with terms: cash under five dollars credit nine months for larger sums with 8 percent interest on notes and a 6 percent cash discount over five dollars. No property moves until sale conditions are met.

Yeddo Kingman Ind Satley Rock Island

Public sale of farm stock and implements at Covington Indiana

Former farmer offers 400 bushels yellow corn and several mares including bay, brown, gray, and black ages from 7 to 12 years. Farm equipment includes wagons, plows, cultivators, harrows, a corn planter, wire, harness, and more. Sale at McMahon's feed yard on March 16 starting 10 a.m. Terms: cash for under five dollars. nine month credit on larger sums with note and security. interest after due. No removal until terms met. Auction by Bos CaLA and G Madden with H Mayer as clerk.

John Deere Gang John Deere Surkey Lister Cuba John F. Judy

Will B Coleman Heads To Arkansas For Ten Days

Will B Coleman plans a ten day stay in Arkansas leaving Monday. A note warns readers to avoid discarding cherished home comforts and to consider Chestnut coal from Henry Bros Lumber Co in Veedersburg Indiana.

Will B. Coleman Arkansas Henry Bros. Lumber Co Veedersburg Ind

Women Suffer Alike From Kidney and Bladder Trouble

An ad outlines kidney and bladder disease as causes of misery for both women and men. It touts Swamp Root from Dr Kilmer and Co as a remedy, claims quick relief, and offers free samples and a pamphlet by mail from Binghamton New York.

Notice to Contractors for Mill Creek School Alterations

Sealed proposals are invited by Henry Lawson trustee for Mill Creek Township Fountain County Indiana for alterations and additions to a Kingman school. Bids due by 1 PM read aloud by the trustee and advisory board at Yeddo. Each bid must include a $980 certified check and comply with plans by MIDE A chide Indiana.

Henry Lawson Mill Creek Township Fountain County State of Indiana Kingman Aaid Yeddo Mide A Chide Indhihdpows National Bank Mil Creek Township

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T. A. Clifton Meta Hase Electros Fletcher Calstoria Stanley Pavy Norman Johnson Richland Township Wedice Wm. Shuler Paris Fountain O. M. Gardner Covington, Ind John C. Fremont Pont A.R. Department of Indiana Covington John Young Pottsville Buck County Pennsylvania Divine Providence Colin Young Jehu Martino Philip B. Grubbs Oliver Board McMahon Bos Cala Madden H.& Mayer Gomer Sewell Romer Sewell Wseven Teres Lyman Brown Murray St New York N.Y Elsie M. Dprollinger Frederick D. Drollinger O. P. Lewis Newtown Haz] Guy J. K. Deeter Phelps’ Book Store FacSinle Signature of Castoria the Centaur Company New York City Bears Judy Third Street North West Corner Sqr John McDonald N. E. Corner Square
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