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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 28, 1919
Page
2
The Covington publication notes its editor T A Clifton and the paper’s post office filing as second class mail matter in Covington Indiana indicating standard newspaper mailing status.
A garbled OCR passage hints at public interest topics and concerns but lacks clear identities or events. The text references officials, residents, and potential issues, yet specifics are unreadable, leaving an unclear snapshot of a local discourse.
The text outlines concern over a race treaty with the League of Nations failing to declare the war at an end four years ago. Critics urge action to settle the conflict and avoid further delays.
Opinion notes the United States should focus on domestic influence over Mexico and avoid engaged ventures in Europe or Asia, urging a self directed role as a benevolent neighbor rather than distant intervention.
Congressman Fred S. Purnell spoke in the House on the National Budget system and urged voters to heed his recommendations. He argued that following them would save taxpayers many millions of dollars and apply to local budgeting as well.
At the Attica American Legion banquet held Wednesday night last week Judge Jackson, a Republican gubernatorial candidate, gave a strong address appealing to soldiers. Judge Ratcliff warned of dangers to the state’s governance, targeting trusts and combines.
The Peace Treaty Article Ten reservation states the United States assumes no obligation to preserve other nations territorial integrity or political independence or to intervene in disputes among nations under Article Ten. It notes Congress alone can declare war or authorize military use, and only by act or joint resolution can it provide otherwise.
The article denounces the Big Four crossing west of the city as a useless slaughter of life and a crime. It cites repeated warnings to the public and the railroad company that the place is a death trap and must be made safe.
The article urges the traveling public to demand safer river bridge crossings on the Dish Highway. It cites multiple fatal accidents across a notorious crossing and notes that a signal or highway underpass could have prevented the deaths. Local authorities are urged to act, with the railroad company blamed for inaction.
The Senate defeated the Lodge ratification 41 to 51 and unqualified adoption 38 to 53 as the peace treaty failed to gain Americanization. The article blames Wilson for centralizing power and argues democratic senators blocked ratification. a rebuke to bossism and a call for public, not elite, decision.
Oklahoma politics split over League of Nations as Ardmore clashes spark a protest. In the Fifth district, Oklahoma City included, a Republican wins Congress for the first time. prior years showed Democratic margins. The campaign highlighted national policy debates and anti administration sentiment.
Advertisement notes most laxatives give only temporary relief and should be for that purpose. For lasting aid, use Chamberlain's Tablets and follow package directions. The tablets move bowels and also improve appetite and strengthen digestion.
Public sale of horses and cattle on Friday November 28, 1919 at 10 a.m. at John Munn’s farm on West Lebanon Covington river road, 5 miles south of Marshfield, featuring two bay mares, several horses, two yearlings, and two cows with calf, all described with ages weights and breeding.
A public sale at the seller's residence 1.5 miles north of Foster Indiana lists hogs including sows and gilts, several horses, cows, a red sow, a black sow, and a brown colt. Farming implements include cultivating tools, a Deering binder, a Studebaker automobile and a Weber wagon. Terms: cash under $10, credit nine months for larger sums, notes at 6 percent. Sale Friday November 28 1919 at 10:30 am with auctioneers Patrick King Dan Allison.
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