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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 21, 1913
Page
4
The notice lists rate tiers by contract length: one year contracts at 8 cents per inch, six months to under a year at 9 cents per inch, contracts under six months at 10 cents per inch, and Metabase electros at 6 cents per inch.
President Wilson has summoned a second special session of Congress to meet on Monday April 7 to tackle tariff legislation. The session is designated as a tariff session.
The Ocean to Ocean Highway drive receives strong backing from auxiliary groups and generous donations, with major motor car companies contributing. The movement promises a broader market demand for touring cars as support grows.
A civic appeal argues every arrest for illegal liquor sales and drunkenness strengthens respect for police and confidence in the courts, urging continued enforcement to keep Covington a clean town.
The legislature created a new State High School Inspector office with a $2500 salary plus traveling expenses. The position acts as an adjunct to the State Superintendent and could strengthen party influence. people favor electing such officers by popular vote.
The passage argues that Democrats fault Republican administrations for extravagance yet note that the recent legislature and Congress increased appropriations, created offices and commissions, and raised taxes more than any prior Republican body. It highlights a perceived parity in spending between parties.
The era of choosing senators by legislatures approaches its end. Illinois faces a possible deadlock under the old method unless five more states ratify the amendment, which would allow two senators to be elected by the people. The change is seen as wholesome and a step toward closer government and true republican governance.
A brief line requests readers to announce any advertisements in the Republican paper. The item mentions space availability and submission guidance for local notices and classifieds. No names or dates are provided.
The community continues its dry movement four years after the county vote, restoring prohibition despite the Proctor law. Covington leads the effort with towns across the county moving toward a permanent “going dry” stance as residents seek better conditions and curb whiskey sales.
A newspaper opinion argues that all three old parties contain progressives and reactionaries. It predicts future contests among progressives of varying approaches, noting the public rejects traditional methods and laws that hinder new justice suited to industrial change, especially within the Republican leadership.
Doctors stress kidneys work hard filtering poisons and waste, especially in indoor winter living. Signs of trouble include back pain, urinary issues, fatigue, or sallow skin, signaling need for help. An herbal remedy from Dr Kilmer Swamp Root is advertised with free sample by mail.
Advert describes Bucklan's Arnica Salve as best for skin diseases, burns, and bruises with quick permanent relief. Cites Gladwin Michigan user John Deye after twelve years of skin ailments and high medical bills, claiming cure. Available for 25 cents and recommended by druggists.
Paulding banker C H Allen argues sugar beet culture will raise Ohio farm land values by 20 million dollars by year end. He cites $5 million in Paulding county land value increase after two years and $5 million plus invested in beet factories, plus broader benefits like more farm labor and higher yields. He urges rapid factory expansion in Ohio and Indiana and warns against congressional obstruction.
The ad touts Dr King’s New Discovery as a remedy for coughs colds throat and lungs with a money back guarantee and a first dose promise. A local testimonial from J R Wells of Floydale Texas claims the product cured a severe cough and cold and gained 15 pounds.
Ohio city and county notices mix with ads for Hall's Catarrh Cure by F J Cheney Co promising cure for catarrh and testimonials. The text quotes a 1886 sworn affidavit and promotes seed corn for sale by Mark O Smith of Attica with a rural route number.
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