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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1908
Page
2
Fronted by testimonials from Mrs. Casavant of Topeka and others across Minnesota New York and Maryland endorsing Peruna as a strong tonic that restores health after weakness catarrh and digestive issues. The ads claim Peruna purifies blood by curing stomach catarrh improving digestion and overall vitality with tablet form available.
The slate lists James E. Watson as Governor, Fremont Goodwine as Lieutenant Governor, Fred Sims as Secretary of State, John C. Billheimer as Auditor, Oscar Hadley as Treasurer, James Bingham as Attorney General, George W. Self as Reporter of the Supreme Court, Quincy A. Myers as Supreme Court Judge, David Myers as Appellate Court Judge, J. L. Peetz as State Statistician, Lawrence McTurnan as Superintendent of Public Instruction, Julius J. Higgins as Joint Senator from Vermillion, and Charles B. Landis as Congress candidate from Delphi.
Robert H. Kerr announces his candidacy for the Republican nomination for Sheriff of Fountain County subject to Republican voters. James E. Twiddy also files as a candidate seeking the party nomination.
Frank M. Shell announces candidacy for county treasurer in the Republican primary, signaling formal entry before the June 6 convention, subject to Republican voters of the county. He is based in Yedda, Indiana.
James Ellis and James C. Claypool announce their candidacies for commissioner seats in Indiana. Ellis seeks the Third district nomination at the Republican primary convention in Hillsboro, while Claypool seeks the First district nomination ahead of the same party process in Attica.
Frank H. Fielder of Montgomery Alabama writes that Perona is a splendid remedy for la grippe and a good tonic for building up the system.
The CovingtonRepublican notes A Clifton linked to the Peoples Paper. This compact item records a political or community brief within the Covington press.
A brief from the editor notes that May has more to come with a subscription price of $1.0 per year. The text hints at ongoing actions by Mr. Taft and mentions the possibility of the "Merry Widow" appearing later, while other months are described as pleasant as May.
The Amber of Afghanestan vows a renewed effort to seize North India from British rule. The task is expected to be long and difficult, signaling renewed imperial tensions and regional power struggles.
Senator Bailey secures victory in Texas pri maries amid a long and bitter campaign. The result caps a contentious race with Bailey prevailing over rivals in a high stakes contest.
If iT keeps climbing meat prices will stay high for the old time democratic barbecues this fall, signaling tougher budgeting for events and gatherings.
The text concedes there's little danger of surpassing the democratic governor nominee's record, noting he has no political or public record to compare.
May dividends in this country total 73,463,846 dollars, down from 74,687,850 dollars in May 1907. The piece notes if panics are inevitable, this is the kind to encourage.
The writer urges state authorities to enforce public safety laws in places of entertainment and accommodation after a deadly Ft Wayne disaster. It claims the incident reveals failures in the inspection department and warns no greater calamity has befallen the state in years.
Mrs. A W Gustin of St Joseph Missouri writes that she suffered severe left chest pain after starting Peruna and consulted Dr Hartman for advice.
In a Washington Herald piece titled Seeing the President the writer notes that ex-Gov Allen says Taft is an ideal man. He is square and would not engage in anything not approved by conscience for the presidency.
The piece argues John Gregory’s personal prejudices led to his defeat as joint representative. It notes Gregory distrusted his party governor, opposed his own party’s judge candidate, and hurt his district of about fifteen hundred voters, predicting trouble in the next campaign.
The piece rebuts misstatements by the State press about James E. Watson's temperance position. It argues he is personally right and aligned with the convention platform. It notes opponents seek to sway voters by backing Marshall on the Democratic ticket.
The piece argues Watson publicly supports county local option and temperance. It defends his character against opponents who question his life and credits him with the Nicholson and Moore laws. Supporters, including strong temperance workers, pledge to campaign for Watson, asserting he will answer voters’ questions on the temperance issue.
An Indiana writer at the state capitol quotes Rhody Shiel, a noted Indiana political character, claiming the faction that backed Benjamin Harrison’s first nomination has revived and now supports Secretary Taft. Shiel, a Harrison lieutenant, says he maintained ties with former associates and has been in correspondence with them.
The article argues Taft will be nominated on the first ballot with Harrison supporters quietly aiding his bid. Shiel claims insider information from Harrison loyalists predicts Taft’s convention victory. Signs point to Taft securing control and seating contested delegates in Chicago.
Rejection of bids for paper supplies by the Government Trialing Office totaling 150000 dollars, filed by Suffolk Distributing Company, noted as closely linked with the Audit System that ran the printery in Stillings’s final year, underscores Landis’s earlier commendable efforts.
The Washington Herald lauds Representative Landis of Indiana for exposing waste and mismanagement at the Government Printing Office. As head of the Printing Committee, he led inquiries that prompted a federal overhaul, saving potentially over a million dollars and restoring orderly, businesslike operation.
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