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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 18, 1910
Page
4
The notice lists pricing for ad placements with one year contracts at 8 cents per inch, six months to under a year at 6 cents per inch, contracts under six months at 16 cents per inch, and metal base electros at 6 cents per inch. Local rate for one insertion is 8 cents per line, with two or more insertions at 5 cents per line for each insertion.
J Evans M D of Richland township declares candidacy for County Auditor subject to Republican voters at their convention. He signs as Mr Editor. This terse announcement states his name and affiliation and the planned convention, with no additional details.
A Civil War veteran FRY BRYANT announces as Republican candidate for Clerk of Fountain Circuit Court awaiting convention decision after a four year term. LEROY SANDERS announces as Democratic nominee contender for the Clerk position, subject to party nominating convention.
State Republican organizing across Fountain county calls residents to township meetings at 3 p m to elect delegates and alternates to the state convention on April 5 1576. Representation is one delegate and one alternate per 200 votes with locations listed: Jackson Wallace schoolhouse Mill Creek Yedda hall Fulton Cates schoolhouse Wabash Ceal Creek Van Buren Veedersburg Hillsboro Covington Richland Mellette Shawnee Rob Roy Logan Attica City Hall Davis Roberts schoolhouse. Andrew Marshall chairman, T A Clifton secretary. Also notes a livestock sale by P J McMahon next Thursday featuring Jersey cows from Bart Hall.
The New York Independent notes Argentina now exports more wheat than the United States and rivals in enterprise, trade, and immigration. It highlights a planned direct cross-continental rail tunnel with Chile, enabled by a peace and arbitration treaty, signaling regional unity and inspiring Britain and France.
A dramatic scene unfolds as a speaker urges men to resist wives leaving homes to campaign for suffrage while women claim their rightful place in politics. A tall lady applauds and whispers to a seatmate, noting her husband’s performance as an artistic orator, while the crowd weighs equal rights and home duties.
The Globe editor laments limited encouragement for humane acts toward grocers and drivers. He recalls urging early ordering to spare late deliveries, but public sentiment shows more concern for horses than drivers. The piece mocks drivers’ harsh work and urges clamor for the horses over laborers.
F Lowe and Sons' T M Rinn and daughter Miss Eleanor spent Sunday in Attica. Mound City Paints may cost a trifle more but Rainer's Pharmacy.
A brief raspy note announces cash and green tickets offered at J Loeb's Stores claiming benefits for purchases. The message hints at savings or promotion but lacks concrete details or dates. The tone is promotional and fragmentary with no clear outcome or eligibility.
Public sale announced by Jacosp YERKES offering entire livery stock, horses, buggies, harness and robes on Saturday April 2 1910 at 1 30 p m at his premises in Covington. Also note J Loeb's Stores advertises latest Ladies Spring Woolen Suits from ten dollars up.
Henry Zimmerman and A. G. Madden announce a public sale at the Rabbit Farm one mile southeast of Covington beginning at 1 p m. A car load of choice Milch Cows, 19 with calves, others fresh or due soon, guaranteed summer cows. Terms: cash on sums up to 5, credit nine months on over 500 with note and good security. Sale conditions to be met before removal. Also advertisements for wool skirts at J Loeb's Stores and Plymouth Rock roosters for sale by R. S. Nebeker.
A faded ad promotes Fletcher's Castoria for children with mention of coughs and croup. It touts Fatey’s Honey and Tar as a safe remedy for young ones and urges parents to act at first signs of illness, reflecting old time household medicine claims.
A humorous quip from the Chicago Daily News features two tourists in Paris. Cincinnati Tourist asks if ordered, St. Louis Tourist replies in a rush, lamenting uncertainty about his choice as he studies a French bill of fare.
A special session of the Fountain County Council is scheduled at the office of the County Auditor in Covington, Fountain County, beginning at 10:40 a.m. The notice informs residents of the upcoming meeting and location.
On April 1 1910 the Fountain County Board of Commissioners proposes additional appropriations for 1910 including repairs to the Court House and sewerage, road bonds, poor relief, public printing, jail blankets, burial of ex soldiers, aid to various clubs, maintenance of orphans, rebate taxes, Shawnee bridge, and a temporary county revenue loan from April to May. Dated Covington Indiana March 1 1910. WILLIAM B GRAY Auditor. 3-18-10-12.
The reader praises a young man’s perseverance persistency and optimism noting he would make an ideal book agent. The exchange presents a portrait of character and a suggested occupation based on steadfastness and charm.
Sheriff Kerr went to Muncie Tuesday to arrest I. S. Cruse connected with Sun Oil and Gas company. Cruse is charged with improper appropriation involving the company’s cab and a duewna well near Wiedersburg.
Sunday March 20 1910 schedule includes Sunday School 10 am preaching 7 pm Epworth League 6 pm and prayer services with choir and chorus rehearsals on Saturdays. Official Board meets first Monday each month Ladies Aid third Thursday WFM S first Thursday Teachers Training Monday 7 pm Passion week services March 21 and 25 with sermons and music. Bend ME Church preaching 2:30 pm Sunday School 1:20 am. Ladies Aid second Thursday. Fortify against grip and Preventies cold cure tablets offered by J Scoeb stores with 48 tablets for 25 cents. keep in pocket.
The Board of School Trustees of Covington Indiana invites bids for the construction of a public school building on specific lots. Bids due by 4 p.m. with certified check of at least two percent. Drawings and specifications available. contract and bond required. completion by September 1, 1910. Board President Carter Secretary Martin Treasurer Challen Spinning announce bids. 3-18-10-12.
The Cleveland Plain Dealer notes gossip about a man led to marry again and laments social meddling. It then explains the origin of the term blue laws, tied to the first New Haven colony code published in 1656 in a blue-covered volume.
A historical note observes that a man tends to be at peak vigor and fullness in his fortieth year. The adage suggests strength and health often reach a high point around age forty, shaping expectations for physical and personal vitality.
A concise quotation notes many complaints are catching while experience evades. It emphasizes learning from events rather than relying on anecdotal insight. The line attributed to Buichinson reflects on the practical limits of experience in shaping complaint-driven perceptions.
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