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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 07, 1912
Page
4
The notice lists pricing for ad contracts by duration and length with per inch rates. One year contracts at 8 cents per inch, six months to under a year at 9 cents per inch, contracts under six months at 70 cents per inch, Metabase electros at 6 cents per inch. Local rate for a single insertion is a fraction of a cent per line. two or more insertions reduce to 5 cents per line each insertion.
A representative of the Agricultural Department of the St. Louis Southwestern Railway advertised an exhibit car touring the North. It showcases southern crops including cotton rice sugar cane and other standard crops. The car aims to show farmers business people and school children the agricultural potential of the Southwest with free admission. Covington November 14 10 a m to 4 p m near Big Four depot.
The International Live Stock Exposition at Chicago runs Nov 29 to Dec 6 with extensive entries of dairy cattle and draft horses. Builders expand facilities as beef, pork, and mutton shortages prompt producers across the U S and Canada to seek greater output. A testimonial letter from Mrs Alva Baxter of Orange Texas touts Dr Kilmer's Swamp Root as curing her kidney troubles after nine years of good health, with an invitation to buy samples and bottles from Kilmer Co.
The deposition notes an imperative economy lesson to be taught forcibly by current producers. New feeding and breeding problems will be explored with at least partial solutions presented, promising a dissimilar 1913 International Live Stock Exposition in Chicago for instruction and diversion.
The group discussed two sides to school discipline and the need for balanced judgment. It noted the U S leads in divorces with about one per twelve marriages, Switzerland highest in Europe with one per twenty two. Causes cited include legalistic views of marriage, women’s rights, factory labor, and rising living costs. The afternoon portion mentioned a first number of the program.
Ray mond Lucas delivered a well received recitation and Mr Hesler spoke on Agriculture in Rural Schools. He urged teaching scientific farm management to counter farming prejudice and improve profits. The next institute is set for Coal Creek on Saturday Dec 6 with invitations to patrons and citizens.
A rural advertisement touts Dr Kings New Discovery as a remedy for chronic coughs and lung sickness. It cites Lt Kings New Discovery stopping coughs and fever, with a testimonial from Mrs A F Mertz of Glen Ellyn Iowa and promises money back if it fails. It lists price 50c and 1.00 and recommends Irvin's drug store.
Mrs John Dunklebarger died at 9 o clock last night at her mother's home in Veedersburg after months of declining health. Funeral services are set for Thursday at 10 30 a m from the residence with interment in Attica cemetery. The Kerr family reunion was hosted by J F M Kerr near Hillsboro with a large basket dinner and a warm welcome for Papy as he nears his 87th birthday.
The Democratic ticket headed by mayoral candidate Thomas Dotson won the city election with 336 votes, while the Socialist ticket, the only other slate, received 9 votes. Dotson is the current mayor.
An advertisement touts Kickapoo Worm Killer as a reliable candy form remedy for worms in children and adults. It claims to aid digestion increase liver action and relieve constipation while being safe for delicate children. Available for 25 cents from Kickapoo Indian Medicine Co. in Philadelphia and St Louis.
Quote from Daniel Webster on Americas achievement in elevating the mass of mankind through education and knowledge. It asserts that Europe’s laboring class can gain self respect and participate in self government, surpassing hereditary fortune or rank. The passage extols education as a civilizing force.
A witty exchange about purchasing a gown leads to a humorous debt remark. The dialogue suggests a playful social banter about spending and propriety. The source uses a dated tone reflecting period sensibilities in etiquette and commerce.
A Galveston News cartoonette mocks male burdens remarking on a chamois skin and satchel carried by men as a social jab in a humorous editorial note.
A George Eliot line argues against pity for conceited people as they carry their own comfort with them. The remark reflects a moral stance on vanity and empathy.
A long running sale offers wagons beds buggies and farm implements including horses mules and autos. Weekly sale days Wednesdays and Fridays over 30 years with cash or time terms to suit buyers.
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