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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1920
Page
6
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Swisher of Piqua Ohio and Mrs. Mary Dunlap were guests of Mrs. Mary Dunlap. They returned home last week after a visit that included time spent in Indianapolis.
Ralph De Palma, famed host of Speed Kings, signs to drive a Ballot in the Indianapolis 500 on May 21 for a $50,000 prize. The Italian driver, known for speed trials on coast tracks, will race at the Alator Speedway, aiming to match or surpass his earlier 117 mph pace.
A Covington Indiana ad warns prospective builders that lumber will be scarce in 1920. It notes a recent sale of a six room house package including cement hardware and all lumber for a frame at 1300 dollars, and asks if this seems high. The message stresses ordering early to cover demand.
For sale an eight room one and one half story frame house located on North Third Street. Apply John Peters. Also for sale a high grade used piano from Claypool Lacy Music Company. May 21 1922.
Next Monday marks the last day for current corn and May price levels. The Court will reconvene a week later to address failing business tied to hoe prices and hog feed costs. Hopes rise as corn costs remain high at $2 per bushel and hogs at $13.
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