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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1912
Page
7
The piece blends anecdotes and maxims from rural Texas life. It speaks of charity and doing good, warns against judging others, notes a mild winter, and details crop fears yet hopeful prospects. A touching tale recalls a widow and child seeking a mother. Austin, Texas.
President William H. Taft looks set for renomination in 1912 as about 100 delegates in Chicago support him. Backers say only Taft can win, citing his policies on tariff reform monetary reform and trust issues as driving business and voter confidence toward a second term.
A Porto Rico reader cites Dr King's New Discovery curing coughs and colds for him and 20 others. The letter says the remedy will benefit the people and hopes it will be sold in every drug store. Trial bottles are offered free and priced at 50 cents and 1.00, guaranteed by Irvin & Willard.
An advisory urges readers to visit the Republican office for information on horse bills and corresponding prices. The message emphasizes straightforward pricing and direct access to the bill details.
A mother bear and two cubs blocked a rural mail route between Sandy and Marmot in Spokane, taunting rural carrier Co. M. Bailey as he delivered mail. Bailey, guiding his wagon with two horses, faced the bear’s challenge when she appeared on the road bend.
Bailey, driving a wagon with a mail carrier, halted his horses when a belligerent bear mother charged the road with cubs nearby. After the wagon toppled and dust flew, Bailey fired his revolver, injuring the bear who then retreated into the woods with her cubs. Autoists aided in reloading and resuming the wagon.
Comment praising President Taft for wisely handling a tense diplomatic situation with Mexico nearly a year ago. It credits his discretion for averting conflict and preserving friendly U S relations without compromising American citizens’ rights.
Glenwood Minnesota train incident reports engineer W A Beardsley of freight No 71 spotting a blue object between rails ahead. The object proved a child who rose and sat on the rail, the emergency brake could not halt the train in time.
The Taft administration has built a landmark anti-trust record with major trusts brought to federal court. Promoters faced fines for Sherman Act violations and controlling corporations were disintegrated, marking unparalleled efforts to curb illegal combinations and monopolies.
Theodore Roosevelt stated that after March 4 he would have served three and a half years constituting his first term. He argued the two term limit addresses the substance, not form, and he would not accept another nomination under any circumstances. He reaffirmed his decision in December 1907.
Theodore Roosevelt declares he will accept the presidential nomination if the convention renders its preference. This statement dated February 24, 1912, reflects movement within the progressive wing as supporters seek a clear path to the party leadership.
A train halted after an engineer kicked a child from the rail to the embankment. The child was brought to a Dent hotel, a doctor was summoned, and the bruise from the engineer’s shoe was the only injury.
The article urges regular dental care for children from age two, stressing brushing, early cavity checks every three months, and timely fillings. It warns that losing baby teeth too early harms permanent teeth and can cause malocclusion, decay spreading, and lifelong poor chewing habits. The first permanent molars require careful monitoring after age six.
An article on dental health during pregnancy explains why tooth decay increases for women during childbirth, cites acid buildup and vomiting as causes, and advises pre childbirth dental care. It covers cleaning routines, alkaline mouthwash, diet, and whether to perform dental work now or after delivery.
A May Woman's Home Companion recipe suggests using tragacanth to make a hand lotion. Dissolve a teaspoonful in three times as much water, let stand twelve hours, then fill with water. Apply the thin jelly after each wash, with perfume and glycerin to improve the lotion.
On the first signs of indigestion health experts warn of quick collapse. Dr King’s New Life Pills are recommended to tone the stomach and regulate liver kidneys and bowels. Pleasant easy safe and only 25 cents at Irvin and Willard’s.
A humorous exchange unfolds where Sandy Pike recalls a $2000 prize bulldog story. The Kind Lady counsels that fortune never chases the naive, while Sandy insists the tale proves luck favors the quick, ending with a narrow fencing escape.
A Chicago Post quip questions whether greatness or intelligence matters more. It argues that being smart lets a person shape others' perception, even if true greatness goes unrecognized.
A Toledo firm F J Cheney & Co is vouched for by Walding Kinnan Marvin in a 15 year association note. The page also contains an advertisement for C Hall's Catarrh Cure with testimonials and price and a joke verse about Jack and Jill from the Chicago Tribune.
Trustees will meet in the first office room of the K of P building on Wednesday and Saturday each week to transact township business. Chas A Brown, Trustee of Troy Township, issues the notice.
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