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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 07, 1923
Page
5
The Republican newspaper from Covington Indiana notes its status as a Republican paper, identifies T. A. Clifton as editor and publisher, and records its second class mailing entry at the Covington post office.
The piece praises Covington as the prettiest and best town on the Wabash and calls for boosting local community image. It urges readers to support the town and avoid criticizing it.
A concise note states that a rock can act as a boost yet its results remain consistently uncertain. The line hints at a paradox where additive value is possible but not guaranteed, reflecting cautious optimism.
The author urges embracing honest competition to grow local commerce. Competition drives hustle, expands business, and improves the town. He notes vacant lots around the Square as potential spaces for new business rooms to meet demand.
The fragment offers a reflection on work and self reliance, suggesting that honest labor provides bread and clothing and a modest quality of life. It highlights the value of toil as a moral and practical foundation for sustenance.
A reader urges action over delay advising that idleness harms individuals and neighbors. The note mentions showing changes in taxation and state policies soon and encourages people to stay busy and productive.
A fragmented notice notes many individuals accept reduced settlements at fifty cents on the dollar to clear debts to society, illustrating a trend toward quick, minimal payments rather than full restitution.
The passage argues that no public or private enterprise should serve only a few individuals. When operated for narrow interests the community suffers, explaining why some towns thrive while others fail.
The piece argues that Indiana politicians from both major parties chase self interest over public service. It claims campaigns were built on misleading promises and favors greed, suggesting a need to eliminate corrupt figures after elections.
Two men from Kingman, Senator Lon Lindley and Representative Earl Myers, earned praise for standing by the people’s rights during the last legislative session. The editorial lauds their conviction, integrity, and records, urging public support for “thinking, needy, public” leaders unshaken by higher interests.
The author argues the state primary process should be amended to grant voters the same rights as in general elections. They contend the best candidates would be chosen with emphasis on merit and public service, noting current party control skews outcomes.
The text laments five years of political manipulation by Republicans in Fountain County, noting widespread taxpayer disgust and plunging party enthusiasm within the county. It portrays a fragile outlook on future outcomes due to high handedness.
The Athletic Exhibition organized by Perry Boord brings local talent for an eight round boxing match between Perry Boord and Elsworth Snyder plus wrestling bouts featuring Billy Ratcliff and Roy Franklin. Bouts begin at 8 o'clock tonight with admission 50 cents and 1 dollar.
Fred Reed of Veedersburg closed a deal Monday to become proprietor of City Meat Market, purchasing it from Dora Wooden. Reed, previously in business here, is welcomed back by many friends.
An advertisement touts Chamberlain's Tablets as an ideal purgative. It claims strong effect for adults and mild for children, promoting easy and pleasant relief from severe griping and digestive discomfort.
Mrs N A Stribley of 839 Prospect Ave Fort Wayne Indiana says Tanlac restored her appetite weight and strength after six years of indigestion bilious attacks headaches and weakness She reports better sleep and energy and thanks those who recommended Tanlac, which is sold by all good druggists.
Mrs. Leatha Woods is improving. Numerous visits and calls pass through Stringtown including Chris Nelson, Mattie Osbourne, Decia Snoddy, Eva and Lola Riley, and many others from Happy Hollow Danville Covington Perrysville and Terre Haute. A birth is announced for Lawrence Howard Shaw born August 26 in Terre Haute with Mrs. Shaw formerly Bessie Johnson of Stringtown.
About six to seven thousand Klansmen gathered in Chrisman Illinois for a large ceremony with 105 initiates and speeches by four pastors. A parade led to Watsons woods where a cross was burned. In Batestown Illinois the Bates town Methodist church building fund grew by 125 toward rebuilding after years of closure with brick veneering planned.
A fragment notes a belief that the Klan movement is transforming communities and that its good work has only begun, as voiced by several residents described as good citizens.
Local residents and guests are listed visiting relatives and traveling to and from Danville Indiana and Attica Indiana. Neves Gordon Phebus returned home from Danville. Kinman and Wilhite of Petersburg stay with Dr. Luke. Mrs Borek from Chicago visits Mrs Thal. Mrs Thal, back from Winslow visit. Prof Townsley and wife arrive from Shreveport due to illness of Mrs Townsley. Townsleys' stay undetermined. Ranier Starnes and Chew attend Highlanders Band concert at Ravine Park in Attica. Fred Starnes, Central Normal College student, vacationing with parents.
Ninety nine out of a hundred druggists recommend Cham berlain's Colic and Diarrhoea Remedy as the best medicine for diarrhoea. They base this on customer experiences and trust its dependable results, not on substitutes that offer higher profits.
In regular session on Tuesday the County Council considered the proposed county estimates for the coming year and passed them as published in the notice after substantial discussion.
The Fountain Warren Historical Society will gather in West Lebanon at 1 30 PM in the library on Sunday September 9, replacing the announced September 4 meeting per Thursday's paper.
A well improved farm of 70 acres adjoining Covington Indiana on the east is for rent. Rentor should apply to Thomas W. Ping, Owner. R. D. 3.
The remedy is praised for relief of bowel complaints in children and adults. It is presented as having few rivals and broad, practical usefulness based on widespread use.
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