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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1913
Page
4
Entered as second class matter at the Covington Indiana post office. This line indicates registration of publication for mailing under postal regulations and affirms local processing status for the period.
A recurring feature of Progressive municipal tickets is the prevalence of physicians at the top of the slate. The observation prompts reflection on whether a doctor’s presence signals a broader significance, given that not all politicians are doctors but some doctors enter politics.
Under protection the country and its people have enjoyed prosperity with farmers seen as the favored class. The democratic tariff law allows free entry of all products they raise, sending vast quantities of stock and cereals across borders. The result is lower prices for farmland and a swift chance for vendors and middle men to profit.
The State Treasurer, a fellow democrat, says the large increase in state expense stems from the recent democratic legislature. It created new tires and raised salaries, forcing a higher tax levy and property valuation. Critics recall promises of economies under the regime of Thos. Marshall.
Citizens ticket failed to qualify leaving only Democratic and Socialist tickets. The Democratic ticket appears set to win with low turnout. Observers say the mayoral race could be decided by the smallest vote in the city’s history, amid claims of a dry town remonstrance.
Citizens of Veedersburg urged a light vote to keep the current Democratic ticket in power, claiming an abstention would end saloon influence and reduce uncertainty in the city’s politics.
Guy Costing of Kankakee IL visited local residents last week while James Gookins of Vacdersburg toured the city Tuesday to manage interests. Johna Stephens of Mellott transacted business with the county treasurer in Covington. Alfred Carlson and J W Morgan of Davis township called on Tuesday while paying taxes. Merryman Bros advertise for settled accounts due to a firm change. For Sale a fine hay horse buggy harness. Mrs M word promotes new goods this week.
Mrs Alva Baxter of Orange Texas swears she suffered severe back pains and nervous prostration from kidney trouble. After starting Dr Kilmer Swamp Root she improved after the first bottle and, taking several more, was fully cured and has remained well for nine years.
A letter from Dr Kilmer and Co of Binghamton NY offers a sample size bottle of Swamp Root for l0cents. It promises to persuade any buyer and includes two information booklets about kidneys and bladder. The Covington Weekly Republican is named in the notice. Regular bottle sizes are advertised at drug stores.
A profile of Lindley P Little a self made Covington resident for 24 years with a broad career from teacher to lawyer to real estate pawn loans and probate practice noted as a top title examiner in Western Indiana plus advice on etiquette for engaged girls stressing respect for families and friends and courtesy in social life.
The remark praises a man as the standout choice for Covington’s next mayor, endorsing him as the clear front runner in the current political moment.
The Christian church ladies host a Saturday morning exchange at the Lew Nebeker grocery with food on offer. D. J. Young & Co advertise cement and rock salt in Covington Indiana. N G Harlow named City Election Inspector for Ward 1 with Arista M DeHaven Ward 2 and John D Martin Ward 3. Voting sites include the council chamber, Steely brick store room, and Farmer McMahon's building near the fair ground entrance.
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