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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 14, 1913
Page
4
Tariff Proposal to Lead Wilson Administration Action
The tariff will be the administration's initial target as a special session of the Sixty Third Congress is set to be called soon to consider revisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
Sixty Third Congress
Democratic Legislature Costs More Than Two Years Ago
The recent democratic legislature ran about thirty thousand dollars more in running expenses than two years ago. The extra outlay is not weighed against the lavish salary increases and new offices created. The people bear the cost of democratic rule.
The Hope of Man and the Struggle for Improvement
A reflective passage contrasts the hopeful nature of humans striving for better things with the pull toward lower impulses. It argues that the higher qualities are God given, while the baser tendencies arise from within, and notes that through patient effort, people’s better natures increasingly prevail, slowly but surely making the world better.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
God
Thcay
Truancy Law Urges School Attendance Enforcement
A city statement notes many boys idle during school hours and argues the state’s truancy law should be enforced to keep youths in classes. It declares that if a boy can loaf or climb a telegraph pole, he can attend school for his future.
Governor approves juror pay raise and mileage hike
Governor Ralston signed a bill boosting petit and grand juror per diem from two dollars to two fifty with five cents a mile for necessary travel. The increase, noted as a fiscal spur, could raise state bonding as the governor nears the end of his term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralston
County Seat Fight Ends With Covington Victory
Veedersburg News notes long rivalry over Fountain county seat and reports Covington won the fight to keep the seat from Veedersburg. Public demand for moving the county seat was not strong beyond Veedersburg, and local voices criticize sensational coverage by Berry and the News.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fountain County
Covington
Mountain County
Veedersburg News
Veedersburg
Bro. Berry
Corington
Poverty cry dogs Marshal in presidential race
The Indiana governor and future vice president figure is pressed by voters who recall his public poverty claim and a Chicago interview about Mrs. Marshall's dress purchases. The tabloid query asks if the plea seeks a donor gift or other favors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas R. Marshal
Washington
Indiana
Chicago
Public Utilities Bill Creates Nonpartisan Five Member Commission
The measure signs into law to form a five member nonpartisan commission to be appointed by the Governor, absorbing the present railroad commission as members retire. Each member earns 6000, a counsel 5000, plus a secretary and chief clerk and necessary officers with salaries set by the commission. It will cost the state money but aims to general good for the people.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Railroad Commission
Webb liquor bill passes House veto overridden
By a vote of 244 to 95 the House of Representatives passed the Webb liquor bill over President Tafts veto on the last full day of the Taft administration. The Senate followed Friday night and it becomes law despite the Presidents protest. The act bars liquor shipments into dry states and aims to shield prohibition zones from liquor traffic. Taft argued unconstitutionality conflicting with Interstate Commerce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House of Representatives
Taft
Senate
Webb
Prohibition
United States
Anti Cocaine Bill Seeks Tight New Drug Controls
The proposed measure would make it unlawful for anyone except registered physicians to retail sell or give away cocaine morphine heroin or derivatives of these substances. Druggists would dispense these drugs only upon written prescription from a physician.
Valuable Kidney Health Suggestion From Physicians
Physicians urge greater kidney care during indoor winter months when activity and water intake drop. Signs of trouble include back pain, urinary issues, sediment in urine, dull complexion, or rheumatism. The ad promotes Dr Kilmer's Swamp Root as a mineral free remedy and offers a free sample by mail through Adrilmer & Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Addrilmer & Co
Binghamton
Covington ‘Weekly
Sloan
Rupotrx Nischee
Oconto
Wis
12Th St
Louisville
Earl S. Sloan
Boston
Mass
Penalties Enacted For Violations Of Pharmacy Sales Bill
The measure imposes filing of every prescription for future reference and public records from such sales to the state board of pharmacy. First offenses carry fines from 25 to 500 dollars and 3 months to 1 year in county jail. Successive offenses bring 200 to 1000 dollar fines and 1 to 8 years imprisonment. license revocation also applies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Board of Pharmacy
The New President and Democratic Factions
A commentary on Woodrow Wilson's early presidency noting Democratic control of Congress since 1892 and the looming party divisions. It argues the president must align with one faction, facing internal pressure and the challenge of delivering a successful administration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodrow Wilson
United States
House of Representatives
Wilson
Democratic Party
Grant
Congress
Hayes
Arthur
Harrison
Senate
Cleveland
Party of the Democracy
White House
Ford models promoted by Price & Tharp garage
The advertisement extols the Ford car as the universal vehicle and notes 1913 Touring car at 620 dollars and Torpedo roadster at 545 dollars. It invites demos from C. W. Printy in Covington Indiana. Local social notes mention Mrs. Elmore Arter visiting Ft Wayne and returning home. Brief historical aside links red and green vessel lights to Gen. Benjamin Butler and a factory in 1862.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Price & Tharp
Gen. Butler
Hudson River
Benjamin JF. Butler
Hall's Catarrh Cure Advertisement Ad 1886
Frank J. Cheney of I J Cheney & Co. promises one hundred dollars for every catarrh case cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. Notary A W Gleason certifies the oath dated December 6 1886 in Toledo Ohio. The ad promotes testimonials and claims the remedy acts on blood and mucous surfaces. Sold by all druggists. Take Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of Ohio
City of Toledo
Lucas County
Frank J. Cheney
I. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Hall
A. D
F. J. Cheney & Co
Ohio
Also Mentioned on This Page
Covington, Tad
Ford
C. W. Printy
Agt
Covington, Indiana
The
Republican
Elmore Arter
Art Miller
Ft. Wayne
A. W Gleason
Notary Public
P. J. McMahon
A. G. Madden
H. E. Mayer
Team Gtr
Garnet
M. Mayer
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