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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 1911
Page
4
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The text argues that Morrison plans to back a Panama policy and declares a political shift toward a new Democratic option law that threatens farmer disenfranchisement and shifts liquor control decisions away from city residents. It claims Republicans will lose influence in state offices and partisan boards, leaving only figureheads.
A citizen asks if Taft would face the same crisis abroad as in Manila and mocks Republicans for backing an emergency leader. The speaker suggests Tom Marshall as president and questions the party’s judgment and dignity.
The South’s ovation signals strong support for Taft and his Mexican policy. Endorsement hints at a southern bloc pivotal to nominating and re electing him in 1912, strengthening his stance as the nation and world look on.
House Bill 33 becomes law extending township officers terms by two years to avoid presidential years. Democrats will focus on electing township officers as key to their electoral success at the polls.
The Lebanon Patriot notes Governor Marshall signed a Sunday baseball bill two years ago claiming unconstitutionality while the supreme court disagreed, and the governor’s attitude raises questions about his constitutional authority. The piece suggests the courts may be called on to rule again on the governor’s judgment.
Covington and Attica swung wet with a 69 margin in a dry election while three dry counties turned wet, ending a 15 month dry era. Proponents claim towns must go wet to curb the dry majority’s impact on trade and public costs, but farmers face taxation without representation as legislators disfranchise them.
A local advert announces fresh oysters available in any quantity at Merrymans restaurant. The note highlights flexible portions and curbside or dine-in options. No other details provided.
The Fort Wayne News mocks Governor Marshall for pushing a partisan constitutional project. The Warsaw Indiana newspaper notes the legislature was not elected to decide a constitutional convention in a rushed two hour caucus. The item argues the situation will awaken thoughtful Indiana citizens to the gravity of the issue.
An advertisement touts Foley Kidney Pills as a quick remedy for kidney bladder and backache. Separately UC. W. Clifton known as Wes Clifton dies at Mooresville Indiana at 4 30 am of uremic poisoning and bronchial pneumonia. funeral in Williamsport with ties to Warren county and local residents.
A Victorian era advert proclaims Dr King's New Discovery as an at home remedy for lung trouble, coughs, colds, and asthma. It claims W R Nelson of Calamine Arkansas gained 47 pounds after using it and offers a trial bottle free with purchase at druggists.
For sale or rent. Covington residence at the northwest corner of Liberty and Eighth streets. Send best offer to W. F. Stilwell, owner, Emporia Kansas.
An old ad style notice explains foggy urine and back pain as kidney signs and promotes Dr Kilmer's Swamp Root kidney remedy. It claims relief for overactive urge, scalding, and after effects of liquor, with sample bottles offered by mail from Kilmer & Co. in Binghamton New York.
John W. Young vice president reports the private Cates Bank in Indiana as of March 7, 1911 with assets totaling 110,? funds and liabilities listed including capital stock and profits, reflecting the bank’s financial position at year end.
Lindley P. Little is appointed and qualified by the Circuit Court of Fountain County Indiana as Administrator of the estate of William Stevenson late of Mountain County deceased. The estate is deemed solvent.
Notice announces SC Sprankle appointed administrator of the estate of Josephine E Sprankle deceased in Fountain County Indiana. The filing date is February 11 and the notation 3y indicates a standing or mailing detail. The notice is lodged in Indiana to inform creditors and interested parties.
In the matter of the estate of Lee Harter deceased the Fountain Circuit Court February Term 11 Notice is given that Christiana Harter Administratrix has filed her account for final settlement The court will examine the account on the Wth day of March heirs creditors or legatees must appear and show cause why the account should not be approved Heirs must prove heirship at the same time and place EL Livengood Attorney
A brief aphorism attributed to St Augustine warns that suspicion destroys friendship. The remark frames distrust as a corrosive force in personal bonds.
In Fountain Circuit Court February term 1931 John A Goldbach administrator filed final settlement for Susie E Goldbach deceased. hearing set March 1 1911 for examination and action by court. Heirs creditors or legatees must appear show cause why account and vouchers should not be approved. Heirs must prove heirship. H C Yount attorney. 3-10- 3w.
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