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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1913
Page
4
Foreign ambassadors accustomed to wine at large social functions shift to grape juice before visiting Secretary of State Bryan as he upholds a no wine rule at home. Bryan’s stance shocks social elites yet draws applause and reports of cabinet bravery in defying customs.
Secretary Bryan tours the country to influence California’s legislature and regulate actions amid muffled speeches in Congress. The press coverage is light and the Administration shows concern over the Japanese situation as pessimism grows. Observers say Japan may be pressing its demands while American unpreparedness becomes evident.
One Progressive Congressman, Mr Temple of Pennsylvania, denounced the Payne law and urged a tariff board to assign separate schedules. He argued protection should not cover industries needing none and warned against the Underwood bill as a dangerous experiment for which the Democratic party would be accountable.
In a discussion on party strategy, Democrats are said to be reusing former Cannon rules, once loudly opposed, as Leader Mann of Illinois noted during remarks on the program's implementation.
A speaker recalls the marble Uncle Joe Cannon statue in the Speaker’s lobby and notes Cannon’s 16 year old resolution for the sundry civil bill with no amendment or debate. The speaker accuses the opposition of reviling Cannon for decades and claims they now imitate his methods.
The piece argues Michigan's municipal results reveal Roosevelt’s party did not secure lasting support. It notes Roosevelt carried the state decisively last November, but now the Bull Moose is a distant third behind Republican and Democratic forces, implying the earlier strength was not enduring commitment. It asks what the true cause may be.
A Portland Indiana woman testifies Swamp Root cured fistula and bladder infections after two years of pain. She credits Dr Kilmer's Swamp Root with restoring her health and notes she remains well by using it when unwell, with a notarized 1909 testimonial.
An advertisement urges readers to request a sample bottle of Swamp Root from Dr. Kilmer & Co of Binghamton New York and receive a booklet about kidneys and bladder. It asks mention of Covington Weekly Republican and notes regular bottle sizes priced fifty cents and one dollar at drug stores.
Harper's Weekly assesses how Roosevelt era popularity and Republican discontent helped the new party’s strong showing last autumn. It notes Democrats push a tariff bill and suggests the coming political reaction will favor the Republicans as the main opposition in 1914.
Sanbury resident John Saspic endorses King’s New Life Pills for constipation indigestion and liver complaints. The ad asserts prompt relief and healthy bowels with a 25 cent price and recommendation by Irvin and Willard.
Veedersburg high school teams defeated Covington in both away and home debates by a slim 14 point margin on a 4500 point basis with five judges. Officials noted Veedersburg led in delivery while the judging here sparked comment on the close result. Both schools earned praise for strong performance.
Miss Audrey Bergdahl came back home at the start of the week after a three week stay in Indianapolis visiting friends and enjoying time away from home.
Alben and Harden tensorial artisans run a barber shop in the McComas block basement. They have improved quarters by painting and re piping and added a hot water plant. They are noted as splendid barbers who please many customers and invite calls.
The ladies Whist club enjoyed an afternoon at Mrs. John Lafourette’s residence at Fifth and Crockett streets. Carnations served as favors and a luncheon was served. Guest Mrs. Ross W. Crawford of Brazil attended.
I have a choice Jot of Palm seed corn. This corn made 100 bush els to the acre and tested 98 per cent. Wanted every farmer in the adjoining counties to call and see it. Price right. Ephriam Crigger, R. F. D. 6, Covington, Ind. A live term of Macabees came over from Crawfordsville Wednesday evening and initiated a class of fifteen into the order, at the Macabees Hall in this city that evening. Refreshments were served. Francis Shular, was the guest of Miss Elizabeth McComas Tuesday and Wednesday of this week. Mrs. Paul Board entertained the Girls' Thimble club at her home Thursday afternoon. Are you insured? If so, this will not interest you. If you are not insured, we will be glad to give you rates on the following lines: Fire and Lightning, Cyclone and Windstorm, Hailstorm, Plate Glass, Automobile, including accident and liability to property of others. Live Stock Insurance, also Accident and sick benefit Insurance. W.R Massey & Son. Office, K. of P. building.
M Soord sold his old Overland this week and purchased a new Ford from Charles Printy. The change updates his transport needs and signals a shift to a newer model from a local dealer.
Anthony Hamilton Hawthorne, after a chessboard of intrigue in Monte Carlo and Borrovina, defuses a royal coup involving Prince Validimir. He calms a mob, debuts real gold, and is elected president, marrying Princess Irma as Borrovina becomes a republic.
The babe of O B Ratcliff is very ill and not expected to recover, according to local report.
Albert Vandervolgen Charles McQuig John Gray Sam Quig gie Wm J Mellott Rosy Vaas Robert Campbell EK S Waggoner and many other Richland township citizens were here Tuesday before the Board of Commissioners in the interest of a brick road improvement between Newtown and Mellott. Initiatory steps to the improvement were being taken before the board. See us for your stationery.
A Heberling Medicine and Ext. Co notice offers a permanent reliable job paying up to 150 dollars monthly with no experience or capital needed. It promises training, guaranteed products, exclusive rights for Fountain County, and a well established business. Also includes a 100 dollar reward claim for catarrh cure and a testimonial from a Toledo bank.
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