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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 24, 1911
Page
4
The notice lists price terms for newspaper space contracts: one year contracts priced at a rate per inch, six months to under a year at 9 cents per inch, contracts under six months at 13 cents per inch, and a separate line noting Metabase electros at 6 cents per inch.
Teddy uses a road roller for Mr. Taft in 190% era and hints at using it again in 1912. The note questions motive and likely strategy behind this collocation of tools and targets.
A call presses editors to be compensated for their labor so they can settle debts and devote time to gathering and refining news. The piece argues payment enables editors to meet creditors and pursue better reporting, claiming this yields higher quality journalism as a result.
The piece argues political deception harms both party and voter, noting that truth eventually emerges despite initial denial, and condemns dishonest politicians as especially dead to public trust.
The article argues that during Taft's administration big corporations formed illegally can be prosecuted and the Sherman Act enforced. It questions whether the people will back such actions, noting the 1912 campaign will test the public's sincerity on this issue.
Indiana reports show fifty thousand dollars of state funds already used to cover this year's expenses and not enough to balance the deficit. Funds diverted from state institutions to the general fund deprive dependents of their share. Governor Marshall's 1908 claims are questioned amid rising debt risks toward the end of the Whiskey Governor's term.
The two leading 1912 presidential contenders will be chosen by party conventions likely in June or July with dates and venues still undecided. Delegates and officers shaping these conventions are largely chosen by political bosses, office holders, or various interest groups rather than directly by the people.
The text argues that party lines are weakening as voters gain power through primary elections. It notes Taft and Parker as recent convention examples and predicts rising influence of presidential primaries in states like New Mexico, North Dakota, Wisconsin, Oregon, and Nebraska in 1912. It anticipates more states may adopt primaries, reshaping delegate selection and political influence.
The Indianapolis Star reports strong Republican support for Harry S New as national chairman. He is described as a unified, experienced leader with broad party ties, likely to harmonize Indiana factions and strengthen party organization nationwide.
The Star notes a pending party reorganization with the current committee choosing a convention site as a primary task. It questions whether changes will occur in December and suggests If Mr New becomes chairman of the new committee next June he could manage the campaign. It remains uncertain if he would accept.
L. P. McNaught spoke at a union service in the Methodist church last Sunday attracting close attention. He led a collection of 15 dollars and 35 cents, among his best offerings. In Beulah in the afternoon Rev. Conkle hosted him for an evening talk with a 40 dollars 15 cent collection. The figures reflect community sentiment, says the Newtown Enterprise.
A set of brief handwritten notes from a husband named John to Jane describe his arrival in a town, a late train, and steady business. He promises to write more details next time and sends affectionate, reassuring updates. The letters convey routine travel and commerce with little dramatic event.
In a brief quip from the New York Nimes, Brownly Dauber laments a landscape where the sun dries the pond too quickly forcing fresh water to be painted every few days. Pinder notes the painter’s earlier success before this fault.
A father chides Elsie for whispering to her mother and urges her to speak up. Elsie asks why the nearby woman has a red nose, prompting a brief exchange in the Plain Words column.
A brief quip in which Smithers notes the world is small and then counters it is small enough to fit the many notable people it contains, reflecting a wry social observation in a Cincinnati Commercial Tribune snippet.
Hart, Shaffner and Marx showcase suits and overcoats for fall and winter. J Loeb's Stores features latest styles and Coleman’s new ad appears in this issue.
A newspaper snippet contrasts a burglar’s crime with a medical remedy for women. An Indiana reader, Mrs M C Anlap of Leadill Tennessee, reports relief from constipation and female trouble after trying Dr Kings New Life Pill, urging others to ask druggists for them.
The notice invites readers with a wide range of ailments to request Dr. Miles new book and free treatment. It claims twenty two years of scientific experience and promises a two pound special treatment and a free book upon writing describing the case to Dr. Franklin Miles Department K Elkhart Indiana 871 to 881 Main Street.
A certified copy from the Fountain Circuit Court directs a public sale to satisfy decrees in two causes. Plaintiff Hugh P McCrary seeks 139.11 with costs and interest, plus 51.02 with interest, against Clea J Ponder and Clella J Ponder, with the sale to the highest bidder.
Saturday December 23 1911 a sale at the Covington courthouse will auction the rents and profits for up to seven years from the property in Fountain County Indiana the east half of the southeast quarter eighty acres with life use by Margaret Moreman if necessary a public sale of fee simple interest will occur to satisfy a decree with costs and interest. the sheriff is Robert H Kerr with deputy J J Meehan.
Diphtheria has resurfaced in Crawfordsville with new cases reported last week. Health officers urge immediate attention to sore throats and require reporting to the city health office.
G T Richardson of Richardson's Malls Ala recounts severe bronchial trouble in their child for a year and fear of consumption. After trying many remedies and doctors, Dr King’s New Discovery cured the child with one bottle. It covers coughs colds hoarseness influenza asthma croup and lung cores. 50 cents and a dollar bottle free guaranteed by druggists.
Union Stock Yards in Chicago hosts the International Live Stock Exhibition the week of December 2nd. The organizers promise the greatest show ever with a wide array of livestock and related exhibits.
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