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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 24, 1922
Page
4
The notice indicates the item is entered as second class matter at the Covington Indiana post office. It notes the processing status and filing location within the postal system.
The State Highway Commission completes final preparations to remove all advertising signs along the Right-of-Way of state roads. This is described as a splendid move.
State politicians and Harry New supporters seek a boom for the Senator for Governor. New’s attitude remains unclear as efforts unfold among friends and allies.
The passage argues the Republican party must reconcile with the public within two years, with four years needed to address policy questions and determine the party’s direction.
Fountain county enjoys strong leadership with Charles OW Zescher of Attica at the helm of the State Highway Commission. Zescher, described as a devoted public servant, is seen as a persistent advocate for every corner of the county against rustics and slow progress.
In the recent campaign the county Republican organization appears to have run short of township welfare and township tickets, leading to weaker showing across many townships and a drift in local partisan balance.
The passage notes a county organization favoring other matters over township concerns and suggests the county ticket was carried away by broader party influence, leaving township interests strained.
Mrs W H Felton of Georgia appointed by the Governor to fill the late U S Senator Watson’s unexpired term was sworn in Tuesday. She becomes the first woman to hold the United States Senate seat from Georgia in a historic milestone for the nation.
The sixty seventh Congress formally opened its third session on Monday and began work. President Harding hopes a two week special session will push merchant marine legislation and lay groundwork on annual supply bills ahead of the regular session starting December 4.
Circulars targeted voters across sections show the K K K movement rising as a political force especially in western and central states. Proponents claim the order will clarify politics, elevate civic standards, and place worthy leaders in office. Fountain and neighboring counties could welcome such groups.
Numerous tills to modify the Vol sted cet have already been introduced in the House at the Special Session of Congress which convened Monday. Soldiers' bonus, to be paid in cash from taxation of 2.75 per cent beer and cider was proposed in a bill reintroduced in the House to day by Representative Hill, Republican, of Maryland. The measure.
The proposal revises an earlier bill by Mr. Hill, introducing three equal cash payments on July 1 in 1923 1924 and 1925 to settle the bonus. It projects a total outlay of 1 509 600 000 with a 20 cent per gallon tax on beer and cider to cover costs.
C L Robb suffers a badly sprained back. Elmore Arter stays a week in Newtown. Mrs Robb Mendy’s funeral held at M E church. Attorney C L Green aided court interests Wednesday. George McMurtrie elected county auditor arrives to assume office January 1. McM Coffing employed by large Indiana insurance firm with HQ in Indianapolis. Mrs Fred L Torris of New York visits, hosted by Lena Schoonover. Mrs Clara Jewell of Frankfort visits J M Wilkey and family and Dennis Shell. Harry Shuler bought Morinda Nebeker property for 2500 dollars from the administrator. Harry’s Crocket street property for sale.
A timely suggestion urges prudent housewives to stock Chamberlain Cough Remedy. It argues early use speeds relief and cautions against opium or harmful drugs in formulations.
Covington merchants plan a gala day on December 27 1922 with a five passenger touring car to be won at 3 30 p m. Dozens of local merchants and donors contribute to the event including D J Young & Co M Shesley L H Elis Co J H Purfeerst Rainier Herzog Jess Smith and many others with cash donations from Citizens Bank Johnson Oil and more.
Neatly varied local items include Burnett's Studio offer of one free enlargement with Xmas photos before December 1, visits by C A Morgan and family near Perrysville and Mr and Mrs Eme Troggan, and Forest Livenwood in Lake View hospital. Musical theater pageant notes mention Neal Hart in Butterfly Range at Lyric Wednesday. The Methodist Ladies Aid met with Caring for the Heathen playlet performed by seven members after business.
Jas Watson recalls a hog cholera scare and a vet's rat study after a rat carcass sparked a pest claim. The ad touts RAT SNAP as the surest quickest rat destroyer in three sizes 35c 15c and 1 25, sold and guaranteed by Mayer Hardware Co Covington Adv.
Mrs Ella L Button of Kirkville New York writes that Chamberlains Tablets have done her a world of good and she has recommended them to friends. She notes relief from indigestion and constipation and urges others to try the medicine.
Private ambulance and funeral directors operate in Covington Indiana. The notice references Covington and local services handling emergency response and funeral arrangements in the community.
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