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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 10, 1922
Page
4
Advertisement notice indicates continued prayer for readers and states that second insertion rates apply. Regular agents commission on foreign advertising. Ads continue until forbidden and must be ordered by Tuesday noon or they will appear in the following week's issue and charged accordingly.
The county shows no signs of a Beveridge sentiment forming but praises Mr Bevridge for capability statesmanship and dedication to the people's interests endearing him to all Republican party factions.
The speaker argues railroads must adjust their rate schedules to postwar prices and conditions to stimulate business. He condemns current demands for war rates on all lines, calling them double what they should be and urging a return to normal pricing.
The piece calls on every citizen to support a larger, better plan for Covington. It argues religion politics or prejudice must not block progress as the city faces significant issues.
A Republican call urges a new deal at the Primary to end factional divides. It criticizes current officers and county leadership for fostering splits and pledges committed men to the party’s good, proposing a reorganization with broad, cooperative leadership.
The text argues public resentment of unfair official action at all government levels. It notes how slogans like He Kept Us Out Of War shaped elections and warns Beveridge support in Fountain County will affect a Republican victory, urging the people to demand a square deal.
The County Auditor and Assessor plan a circular to taxpayers claiming township management, not county expenses, largely drives high taxes. The motive appears to shift responsibility away from official acts and onto local leadership.
A fragmented passage accuses a ring rule organization of preconcerted boycott plans and warns taxpayers and the public not to be deceived by deceptive tactics. It stresses accountability and opposition to arranged financial manipulation.
An individual announces a new employment agency to secure jobs for men and women of all ages with a nominal service fee. The notice also lists a 48 acre farm for sale priced at 1300 dollars with fruit and coal on the property.
Edward P. Miller of Abbotts touts Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as effective for coughs and colds. He notes that those who use it seldom switch to other products and urges others to try it.
A vintage prompt asks readers to identify a prominent Covington figure from about 36 years ago. It invites readers to cut out the article and fill in the name, presenting the image caption as a mystery item for the public.
The 500 club and the sewing club members, including Mrs C C Clifton, hosted a birthday surprise for her last Friday evening. They arrived with lunch baskets and presented a beautiful gift to Mrs Clifton.
Covington Indiana a growing county seat of Fountain County sits on the Wabash River at the Dixie Highway. It features a prominent light and water plant a cement walks system a paved town square and a modern library. The city boasts strong Banks a Theater a Building and Loan six churches a high school and grade school. It is surrounded by vast agricultural coal mining and gravel interests and offers good business opportunities and attractive homes.
City government page lists Mayor C Wertee and Clerk Treasurer A Baldwin. Also named are City Attorney Claud B Philpott and Chief of Police Charles Lyons with night police noted.
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