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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1912
Page
4
The notice lists DISPLAY rates: one year contracts 8 cents per inch, six months and under one year 6 cents per inch, contracts under six months 16 cents per inch, metal base electros 6 cents per inch. LOCAL RATE shows one insertion 8 cents per line and two or more insertions 5 cents per line each.
Entry indicates the Covington Indiana post office classifies mail as second class matter under postal rules. The line notes publication handling for distribution through the Covington facility.
A marked trait of most Progressive municipal tickets is the presence of a doctor in the top position. The observation notes some doctors enter politics while many politicians are not doctors, prompting reflection on why the medical profession appears in political roles.
The nation has enjoyed prosperity with farmers favored in grain and stock, as the current tariff law allows free entry of their products. This will lower prices for farmers and enable merchants and middlemen to profit quickly from the influx across borders.
The State Treasurer, a Democrat, blames the recent Democratic legislature for creating new offices and raising salaries, forcing a large state expense increase. He warns higher tax levies and property valuations as the regime led by Thomas Marshall promised economy but now charges the public.
The Citizens ticket failed to qualify leaving Democratic and Socialist tickets as options with the Democrat expected to win. Voters may abstain, risking a record low mayoral turnout since Veedersburg became a city. A testimonial letter praises Swamp Root from Mrs. Alva Banter of Orange Texas, urging others to try Dr Kilmer Co samples and bottles sold locally.
The piece argues for a light vote to keep the current Democratic ticket in power, claiming Veedersburg faces a “curse” from saloon influence and urging citizens to abstain from polls to minimize turnout and ensure a smooth win.
PMenz Ease shoes at M Schesseys in Guy Costing of Kankakee Ill visited home people last week. James Gookins of Vedersburg was in the city Tuesday. Blankets and comforters at J Loebs Store. John Stephens of Mellett in Covington Tuesday transacting with the county treasurer. Alfred Carlson and J W Morgan of Davis township called in Covington paying taxes. Merryman Bros for sale a bay horse buggy harness. To see him call this office. MsGoord advertises new and desirable goods this week. Read his ad.
A sketch highlights Lindsey P. Little as a fitting mayoral candidate with a long local record in education law and real estate. The piece notes his 24 years in Covington, early teaching, and ongoing probate practice plus a call to consider etiquette for engaged couples and community roles.
The passage endorses a man as the current best choice to be Covington’s next mayor, emphasizing his suitability and timing for the leadership role.
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