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Covington Republican

Location

Covington, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Mar 13, 1908

Page

4

Unity and Strength for Republicans in Af Fairs

The statement urges Republicans to unite across local, state, and national affairs. It asserts a clean majority vote is enough to settle controversy and emphasizes collective resolve within the party.

Primary Conventions urged to select best candidates

The piece condemns dirty campaigning in Williamsport and urges party rank and file to attend primaries to nominate worthy candidates. It notes the Ninth district convention at Frankfort approved tariff plank revisions and temperance positions, emphasizing no evasion by nominee Mr Landis and the party's capability to address key issues.

Frankfort Landis

Harmony and sacrifice guide senatorial bids in Fountain county

In a reflection on harmony and sacrifice in politics, the piece argues that consensus should prevail in the joint senatorial race. It notes withdrawals from the contest and emphasizes Fountain county should supply the next senator, as majorities should govern. Burtons ad ends the readable fragment.

Thad Meeker Fountain County Fountain

Greatest gubernatorial contest declared

A brief editorial states the decisive governorship race is underway with clear moral stakes. It urges voters to support a worthy candidate and warns Republicans to act without regret, framing the outcome as a defining election for the state.

Frankfort convention backs Landis vote amid present stalemate

Fountain County voters cast their ballots in the Frankfort convention signaling support for Mr Landis. The community had spoken earlier and decided this was not the year to swap congressional contenders.

Fountain County

Tragedy at Glenwood prompts calls for school safety

The Glenwood incident should awaken parents and officials to dangers facing children in schools and at public gatherings. It argues no cost is too great for protections and neglect should be criminal, urging broader safeguards beyond school buildings.

Glenwood

Political defeats blamed on Coyington Friend paper support

The piece argues Charley Lowe failed in politics due to aid from Coyington Friend, a so called democratic sheet. It claims many Republicans followed the same fate when backed by that paper, concluding the public knows the paper’s endorsements doom an candidate or measure.

Charley Lowe

Temperance plank and local option discussed for state platform

The writer questions if the coming state platform will endorse Moore remonstrance law and favor county unit voting rather than ward or township. They warn that a local option law would be a backward step and urge voters to elect temperance principled men to the legislature regardless of party planks.

Bryan labelled "Embez zlers of power" by Kentucky speech

The speaker condemns William Jennings Bryan for calling Democratic Kentucky lawmakers “embezzlers of power” and argues his history shows no party loyalty. The piece notes Bryan’s long seed sowing in Kentucky and hints he remains tied to mercenary politics after the 1896 cross of gold campaign.

Bryan Kentucky United States Republic Baecienay Lorsge

Remarkable party regularity and Bryan’s bid for leadership

The passage compares state delegation influence across the 1896 1900 and 1904 conventions highlighting how Kentucky senators and figures like Bryan shaped party policy. It suggests Bryan seeks recognition and power as standard bearer amid conflicting interests and multiple party speaking roles in the current campaign.

Kentucky St. Louis Bryan

Landis Renominated by Ninth District Republicans

The Ninth district Republicans renominate Charles B. Landis for a sixth term in Congress. The Indianapolis Star notes his accepted record, his fight against public printing extravagance, and expresses general approval while acknowledging limited policy disagreements.

Charles B. Landis Congress Landis Star Indianapolis Star

Wabash Township GOP Convention March 27 1908

The Republicans of Wabash township meet at Ward school house Friday March 27 1908 at 2 30 p m to nominate a candidate for township trustee and a candidate for township assessor. Miss Eliza Matters, about 60, died at the county farm after a year there and was taken to Attica for interment. formerly a member of a prominent Attica family.

Wabash Township Ward School House Geo. D. Snoddy Charles Marlatt Eliza Matters Attica

For Sale House on Covington Property With Rubbish

Notice advertises a house for sale on Covington property with rubbish to be removed. Contact Dr Rowland for further information. Mrs Angeline Batt dates March 14 1908. Also notes Mrs J P Millis left Tuesday to join her husband in New York.

Covington Rowland Angeline Batt J.P. Millis New York

Death of Davanii at county infirmary interred at Attica

John Davanii aged about 55 died Wednesday morning at the county infirmary. He had traveled from Logan township last December and his remains were taken to Attica for interment.

John ‘Davanii Logan Township Attica

Home Seekers Excursion Rail Offer

The notice promotes a monthly rail excursion via Wabash on the first and third Tuesdays to western, southwestern, southern and northern points at a very low rate. For details contact E. W. Richerson.

Wabash E. W. Richerson

Hedges Drug Co promotes pin cules trial and banquet planned

A 30 days trial offer for pin cules at one dollar promises backache relief and kidney and bladder benefits with money back guarantee. The Bryan Club of Hillsboro announces a March 20 1908 banquet honoring W J Bryan featuring prominent speakers and anticipated candidate boosters.

The Hedges Drug Co Bryan Club Hillsboro W. J. Bryan

Church notices and health ad promote Dr Shoop remedies

H K Fox pastor preaches morning and evening with a series on the letter of James. Bible school at 10 am and mid week service Thursday at 7 pm. Session meets Friday at 7 in study. Health ad extols Dr Shoop Restorative and Preventics with $100 offer. sold by Hedges Drug Co. and The Nedges Drug Co.

H. K. Fox James Shoop The Hedges Drug Co Nedges Drug Co

Methodist Church Schedule and Annual Thanks Offering

The Bend church outlines services for March 15 1908 with Sunday School at 10 a m preaching at 11 a m Epworth League 6 p m preaching 7 p m and Thursday prayer meetings at 7 o'clock Weekly and monthly church group meetings are listed including Official Board first Monday Ladies Aid third Thursday W F M S first Thursday Episcopal League third Friday The pastor Frank K Dougherty will preach a sermon for the W F M S next Sunday morning marking their annual Thanks offering.

Epworth League Ladies Aid Society Episcopal League Ladies Aid Society of the Bend

Spring winds sting sunburnt skin and chapped shins

Fragmentary lines describe spring winds affecting skin, mentioning tan freckles and peeling. The text references Pinesalve Carbel and paler barns, with unclear context and oblique imagery.

Peruna hailed as catarrh remedy by Hartman critics dispute

The piece surveys Peruna ingredients such as Hydrastis Canadensis and Corydalis Formosa, with United States Dispensatory notes calling them mucous membrane tonics and stomachic tonics. It cites Bartholow Scudder and Millsapugh as authorities and asserts Perapa’s efficacy through quotations from leading medical sources.

Hartman United States Gil Bartholow Scudder Millspaugh Virginia Kentucky Tennessee Carolina

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Ayer J.C. Ayer Co Lowell, Mass Ayers Republican Peoples Paper A. Clifton Williamsport Burton Mr. Landis First Presbyterian Church Methodist Church Peruna Editorial No.2 Lessing Schools and Colleges Indianapolis College OF Law Jonh W. Kern Ulrich. Wiley A.M Theop J. Moll Emmett J. Meer Indianapolis Heeb Mgs University E. J. Heer, Pres America National Correspondence Schools Pennsylvania GT Pennsylvania ST Gent Levin R.F.B., Or John Biha Vining, In DeWitt
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