Advertising Rates for The Covington Paper
Advertising rates listed for display and local ads. One year contracts are 8 cents per inch, six months to under a year 6 cents per inch, contracts under six months 10 cents per inch. Metalbase electros 6 cents per inch. Local rate is 8 cents per line for one insertion and 5 cents per line for each additional insertion. Notice entered as Second Class matter at Covington Indiana post office.
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Metalbase Electros
Covington
Ind
City ticket thanks supporters after election
The Friend on behalf of the city ticket expresses gratitude to everyone who helped. It does not specify any action toward the other fellow.
Motive of deceit in competition deemed worse than secret killing
An editorial warns that any individual or business interest that misrepresents a competitor is more dangerous than a hidden assassin, condemning underhanded tactics in sport or business. It frames deceit as a grave threat that undermines fair play and trust.
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No Mater
The Moral Force of Women in Illinois Elections
The piece argues that women voters and women’s civic influence shape outcomes in Illinois towns, regardless of ballot access. It notes women’s moral impact on civic questions and their strength as a factor whether or not they have the vote.
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Illinois
City Election Reflections Encourage Steady Progress
The speaker urges residents to stay focused on business and learn from election results. He notes the outcome wasn’t wholly bad, teaches a lesson in prudence, and stresses that each elected person becomes a city officer. The message emphasizes doing right and profiting from schooling for future progress.
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State of Ohio
Toledo
Lucas County
Frank J. Cheney
F. J. Cheney & Co
Hall
A. D
Postmaster Plan Bans Public Election For Post Office Jobs
The Postmaster General rules out allowing voters to choose post office candidates. A congressman would then select the applicant, risking clash with county organization bosses who back his renomination. The piece labels this as the ongoing “rule of the organization” hindering party welfare.
Baldwin Defeat Not Tied to Republican Conspiracy
The Friend argues a Republican plot aimed at defeating Charley Baldwin for City Clerk, but the vote shows Baldwin carried better in wards where Democrats supported Hugel and reveals no profit for any Democrat on or off the ticket. In the first and second wards Baldwin outperformed elsewhere, undermining the conspiracy claim.
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Charley Baldwin
Baldwin
Hugel
Republicans Did Not Defeat City Citizens Ticket
A commentary argues that claims Republicans caused the Citizens ticket defeat are false. It notes the city Democratic majority totaled about 120 with McGeorge winning by 101 and Gray by 126, challenging the idea that equal Republican and Democratic voting occurred.
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McGeorge
Gray
Woman Recovers from Kidney Troubles with Swamp Root
Mrs. Alva Baxter of Orange Texas testifies she suffered back pains and nervous prostration from kidney trouble. After using Dr Kilmer's Swamp Root she improved with one bottle and fully recovered after several. she has remained well for nine years and recommends the remedy. The affidavit is sworn by Notary Public Joon J Ball on March 21, 1912.
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Pr. Kilmer
Prove What Swamp Root Will Do for You
Prove What Swamp Root Will Do for You by sending ten cents to Dr. Kilmer & Co. for a sample bottle. It will convince anyone and comes with a booklet on kidneys and bladder. The Covington Weekly Republican notes the ad. Regular fifty cent and one dollar bottles sold at all drug stores.
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Swamp Root
Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binghamton, N. Y
Covington Weekly Republican
Wet and Dry question shifts votes in local contests
The piece explains that mostly party lines held but a few Wet Republicans voted Democratic on the Wet side of the issue, altering results in clerical and ward races. It states the Citizens' ticket faced a well organized machine with a large majority, and blames the outcome on the Wet Dry question rather than personal enmity.
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Citizens
Progressive party disintegrates as Roosevelt vote declines
The New York World and others note a sweeping decline in Progressive support across states. In New Jersey Maryland Pennsylvania and New York City the Roosevelt era party shows massive losses with candidates running third or failing to carry counties. The trend suggests progressive voters drifting back to Republicans and Democrats.
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New York
Democratic Party
New Jersey
Roosevelt
Pennsylvania
Ross Flinn
Wellington
Maryland
Massachusetts
New York City
House of Representatives
New York State
Court of Appeals
One-man Party Dims Progressive Prospects in Indiana
The Indianapolis News notes the party’s fate hinges on a single man and warns that without him the Progressives face a poor chance to win or even place. The piece likens the situation to a slow mule race, offering little inspiration for supporters.
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Armagaddon
Indianapolis News
Mother Grays Sweet Powders for Children Ad
Feverishness headache and teething disorders relieved by Mother Grays Sweet Powders. Promises to move bowels destroy worms and break up colds in 24 hours. Used by mothers for 24 years. All druggists 25 cents sample free Address A H Oimeted LeRoy NY.
Severe early November frost leaves trees bare
The heavy freeze and high winds of the storm Sunday and Monday strip nearly all leaves, leaving trees naked and the ground brown and sear. This condition is rarely seen so early in November.
Country party at Miss Van Berg’s hosts a pleasant Sunday
Miss Ethel Van Berg entertained a group of young guests at her country home with a three course dinner and agreeable conversation. Attendees included Guy Faust Reed VanDeventer Farl Romine Russell Richeson James Kerr Mont Faust Irene Balcom Julia Romine Margaret Douglass Blossom Board and Mrs Daisy Faust.
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Ethel van Berg
Messrs
Guy Faust
Reed VanDeventer
Farl Romine
Russell Richeson
James Kerr
Mont Faust
Irene Balcom
Julia Romine
Margaret Douglass
Blossom Board
Daisy Faust
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Cypress St
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Joon J. Ball
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Dr. Kilmer& Co
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People’s
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Chase & Sanborn
THE
Progressive Party
A. W .Gleason
Toledo, Ohio
Republican
Ilearn the Barber Srade
A. B. Moler
Meier Barber College
5Th Ave
Chicago
Jno. F. Judy
Judyville, Ind
Homer Sewell
Covington, Indiana
Tinsley Block
South Side Square
Ing
the Fountain Trust Company
Wabash Portland Cement
Siezaits
Four Nations
Wabash Portland Cement CO
Detroit
Mich
Strok
D. J. Young & Co
Covington, Ind
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