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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 31, 1911
Page
4
One year contracts eight cents per inch. Six months to under one year g cents per inch. Contracts under six months ten cents per inch. Metabase electros six cents per inch. Local rate.
The paper condemns alleged political deception and criticizes the county administration for increased taxes in 1917. It argues an average $10,000 to $15,000 loan is treated as a permanent loan, though labeled temporary, and warns taxpayers in Fountain County of higher burdens under a Democratic regime despite a reduced levy.
President Diaz of Mexico moves to form a new cabinet as public demand for reforms grows. The public insists Diaz cannot govern alone and calls for a change at the top with a leader of the people stepping forward.
One issue reports a healthy balance to meet county expenses while the next advertises a temporary loan to cover those costs. The contrast highlights a peculiar political finance stance not found in Republican rhetoric.
A man claims abundant funds yet asks for a temporary loan to buy tobacco groceries a quart or settle an old debt. This contradiction suggests three possible conclusions about his financial honesty and stability.
A political communiqué asserts that once Indiana Republicans settle internal disputes they will deliver the people’s will, saying citizens tire of Democratic rule and partisan power grabs and urging wholesome laws and effective governance.
Press reports say Senator Beveridge has received a carload of 100000 letters during twelve years in the Senate and shipped them to Indianapolis. The article questions what he will do with them and suggests Indiana may shift back to the Republicans.
In Vermillion County a grand jury returned 12 indictments in three days. Two indictments accuse murder connected to thefts while intoxicated.
The article argues the state newspaper should resist breweries and saloon influence. It condemns Governor Marshall and the Democratic legislature for favoring alcohol interests and asserts morals of the people must guide laws. It asserts the people will prevail.
The speaker argues that a temporary loan versus a permanent loan largely differs in cost and accounting. A temporary loan may improve the books and yield a higher interest rate but ultimately costs the taxpayer money and affects obligations differently.
A political reflection argues that republics endure when government serves the masses. It warns that power in few hands leads to disruption and corruption, and asserts that government should more closely reflect the will of the whole people for better governance.
When illness makes you think you must quit work Electric Bitters offer renewed vigor and health. The ad claims quick benefits, thousands praise the tonic, and a guarantee assures satisfaction with every bottle for only five cents at druggists.
Sunday April 2 1911 services include Sunday School 10 am preaching 11 am theme The Object and Claims of Christ Epworth League 6 pm preaching 7 pm theme The Vision and the Man Bend Church preaching 230 pm Sunday School 1030 am Frank K Dougherty pastor Berry Plants stock of strawberry and raspberry plants Woodlawn Fruit Farm phone 148 S U Dickinson
Frank J. Cheney of JF J Cheney & Co. swears as senior partner to back a hundred dollar payout for every catarrh case uncured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. The Toledo firm advertises internal medicine claims and offers testimonials, with a 75 cent price for the cure and a note on Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
A retold tale from the fifteenth century traces a lone German trader’s six year war against Saxony after a horse seizure leads to a formal declaration. He burns farms, employs mercenaries, and governs as terror until Luther’s influence ends the conflict and he is executed on the wheel.
An eighteenth century notice seeks a sober steady person to serve as doctor surgeon and apothecary for a family with health troubles. Duties include occasional butler work, hair dressing, reading prayers and delivering a Sunday sermon. A good salary is offered.
Dialogue excerpt from Ladies' Home Journal humorous column features a wife and husband debating who has the last word. Wife asserts women do not seek the last word, but end up with it after many arguments. The piece highlights wry gender miscommunications in domestic exchanges.
A Chicago Record-Herald quotation notes that a fool cannot see his own faults while a wise man, aware of his flaws, can prevent others from noticing them.
A certified copy of a decree issued by the Fountain County Circuit Court directs Sheriff to sell at public auction the claim of Petr M. Rodgers against Abraham L. Rodgers and Ash Rodgers for $194.50 plus interest and costs. The sale proceeds to the highest bidder as required by law.
Between 10 a m and 4 pm at the courthouse door in Covington Fountain County Indiana rents and profits for a seven year term of Lots 141 and 142 Colemans second addition Covington with buildings and appurtenances may be sold to satisfy a decree plus costs if needed the fee simple may be exposed for sale likewise. Sale conducted without relief from valuation or appraisal laws. ROBERT H. KERR Sheriff Fountain County. By W T Adkins Deputy. March 29 1911. 331-1140
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