Republican Entered at Covington Post Office as Second Class
A notice notes that the Republican newspaper was entered at the Covington post office as second class mail matter.
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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 07, 1919
Page
2
A notice notes that the Republican newspaper was entered at the Covington post office as second class mail matter.
A country editor urges merchants to advertise regularly and create specials to attract trade. He cites large advertising investments in major publications and argues that consistent ads build demand, reputation, and quick returns. Moral: if you have the goods, advertise them locally.
Jesse Eschbach chief examiner of the State Board of Accounts likely to supervise highway commission contract letting and handling of state and federal funds. The board has authority to inspect highway offices and books though no law requires audits.
Conservative opinion denounces Secretary Baker and the War Department for selling 1.75 billion dollars worth of U S food in France at a loss of 460 million. Cites specific goods and claims famine at home while officials argue supplies were not needed domestically.
The piece recalls John Mitchell and Theodore Roosevelt backing the 1902 coal mining settlement. It notes miners proposed a tribunal to settle disputes, Morgan and bankers backing a commission, and Roosevelts role in urging union cooperation. It credits Roosevelt with ending the strike and improving labor conditions.
Mrs. George Steely, long ill after a paralytic stroke months ago, suffered two strokes Saturday afternoon. She is in very serious condition at her West Lebanon home, with strokes affecting her entire body and leaving her unconscious for hours.
A note warns that colds are not trifling and can lead to serious diseases. It advises using Chamberlain's Cough Remedy at the first signs of a cold to hasten recovery and reduce danger.
The piece lauds Colonel Roosevelt as a model of virility force and aggressive Americanism, qualities sought in every soldier, and says the plan for a permanent memorial to Roosevelt appeals to U. S. Army officers.
The term Mugwump derives from the Algonquin mug quomp meaning a chief. It was used historically in Massachusetts and Connecticut. In 1884 it labeled independent Republicans who rejected their party nominees and often voted Democrat or Prohibition or did not vote.
The Circuit Court of Fountain County Indiana has appointed and qualified Alexander Grubbs as Executor of the last will and testament and estate of Nancy Grubbs deceased. The estate is supposed to be solvent. Nebeker and Dice attorneys 11 7 19 3w.
Fountain County Indiana advertises administration of the estate of Roby Abernathy late of Fountain County deceased. Administratrix named with order dated 11 7 19 3w. filing details follow as required by probate law.
The estate of Eston Keller deceased offers for public auction at the late residence in Jackson township near Wallace on November 19 at 10 a.m. items include 3 shares Yeddo Elevator Co. stock 1 share Wallace Telephone Co. stock about 6 tons hay 40 bushels corn 1 fat baled straw 2 fat hogs 1 surkey plow about 128 bushels oats and iron posts. Terms cash for sums under five dollars and nine months credit on larger amounts with note and interest. The sale is conducted by administrator Nye Keller with Col A G Madden as auctioneer and Ora Mills as clerk. Brissey & Stansbury attorneys. 1919.
The Fountain County Circuit Court qualified Lizzie Martin as Executrix and administrator of the estate of Elmer Martin, deceased. The estate is to be solvent. Attorney R. N. Voliva noted.
Notice announces the appointment of the undesigned as Administrator of the Estate of Eston Keller, late of Fountain County Indiana, deceased. Brissey and Stansbury are Attorneys for the estate. Date noted 10 17 38.
In Fountain Circuit Court September Term 1919 Stephen T Randolph as Administrator filed final account for Harrison F Randolph deceased. The hearing is set for November 27 1919 to examine the account and require heirs or legatees to appear and show cause why the account should not be approved and to prove heirship. Vgliva Martin Attorneys.
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