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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1913
Page
4
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If you believed the Republican party was dead, note the signs of the time. The chrysalis will burst open before the next campaign begins.
The debate centers on bills aiding farmers with better credit facilities. A proposal by Mr. Cline of Indiana would allow National banks to lend money on farm security, echoing practices Indiana bankers have long used.
The piece argues that change in public conscience comes slowly through persistent work. It notes years pass before truth and righteousness crack entrenched habits and customs. It cites Covington's effort to banish the saloon and predicts the exodus will continue.
Governor Hadley voiced strong opposition to the recall of judges, arguing popular voting would pressure judges to yield to public demand rather than provide judicious decisions. He urged constructive criticism to improve laws and procedures, stating the recall is destructive and a fallacy. The Republicans, led by Hadley, will grow more progressive, but the line is drawn on judiciary recall.
The House passed a Tuk MbrR WooD tariff bill amid Democratic triumphs as Speaker Clark praised twenty years of effort and declared the goal near, saying a core group has fought for two decades to achieve this moment. Party supremacy influences national legislation.
The statement laments that people suffer as principle is neglected amid intense partisan maneuvering and power struggles. It argues for restoring core values above factional gains.
A day of political reversals ends with John Purroy Mitchell as Collector of the Port of New York after Senator O Gorman suggestions are rejected. Also, D C Gentsch is passed over for Pension Commissioner in favor of Gaylord M Saltzgaber, while the Gainesville Georgia postmaster post remains contested by Mrs Longstreet’s widow with the president’s veto of a congressman’s recommendation.
A woman testifies to Dr Kilmer Swamp Root curing fistula bladder inflammation after two years of illness and failed medical treatment. She reports relief, credits the remedy, and shares her photograph with a signed statement dated July 12, 1904 in Portland Indiana.
A Cleveland disease ad directs readers to Dr. Kilmer & Co. of Binghamton New York for a sample bottle of Swamp Root and a booklet on kidneys and bladder. It notes regular fifty cent and one dollar bottle pricing at drug stores and asks readers to mention Covington Weekly Republican.
The statement argues that workers, not party bosses, will elect a one term president. It asserts no party can win without organized, schooled leaders guiding the campaign and policy.
The Indiana Republicans launch a new organ edited by George B. Lockwood, issued from the Muncie Evening Press with Indianapolis offices planned. A revival of the old Indianapolis State Journal, the paper aims to rally party sentiment and disseminate party truths across the state.
Reports to Indiana Republican State Chairman Fred Sims show a revival for the party across Indiana and elsewhere while the reorganized Progressive movement stagnates. Beveridge speaks in Michigan, but results push Progressives to third place as Republicans gain statewide pluralities.
At the start of the last legislature a large legislative committee was appointed by the progressive state committee to review the legislative program of the lone progressive member and one or two members elected as Republicans. The move signals party frustration and a push for tighter control over policy direction.
A Marion Ohio druggist Dr Lower praises Dr King's New Discovery as the best throat and lung medicine. He says it cured his wife of a severe bronchial cold after other remedies failed. The ad urges keeping a bottle at home for the family and notes a price of 0e and $1.40 by Irvin & Willard.
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