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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 08, 1922
Page
4
The Bryan Harvester Company of Peru Indiana has developed a light steam tractor expected to revolutionize the tractor market. The new design aims to cut operating costs and reduce complexity while challenging oil monopolies perceived to erode profits. The public is seen as likely to welcome the invention.
The chautauqua movement faces a shift as communities must support gatherings like other enterprises. Public pavilions and grounds determine who hosts events, while tent chautauquas fade yet have benefited many towns.
A nationalist op-ed laments a supposed influx of foreign influence harming national morals. It singles out disregard for the Christian Sabbath as a seed of irreverence and crime, urging protection of the country.
A fragment discusses citizens labeled as sappers undermining freedom loyalty and moral standing among the people, implying a push to redefine citizenship and national integrity amid growing tension.
Phillips Academy principal Alfred E. Stearns argues youth remains constant and calls parents the main force shaping the next generation. He says modern homes fail to provide necessary training and warns parental faults echo across generations.
Advertisers promoted Billy Sunday at the Crawford fair this week hoping to draw a large crowd and boost revenue. The event featured his gospel sermon as the centerpiece, with the organizers aiming to capitalize on his appeal to attract attendees.
The piece appeals to Covington citizens to reject candidates who have abandoned local business and public trust. It warns of threats to the town from outsiders and urges voting against such figures in November to preserve the community and its interests.
Federal Prohibition Commissioner R A Varnes told the General Council of Friends in Richmond Masaty night that lawful methods remain to modify laws but only public officials can nullify them. He hailed action against prohibition and noted the Nineteenth Amendment expanding women’s rights while urging continued enforcement and national unity.
The speech urges strong support for the 18th amendment and law enforcement. It stresses patriotic duty, encourages public input and voter alignment with enforcement, and notes about 62 million dollars collected from forfeitures last year as proof of enforcement costs.
Mrs Joannyfi reports a big rat in the cellar last fall and used RAT-SNAP 35c cake to kill it. The ad claims the product works and guarantees results, listing three sizes 35c 65c and $1.25 sold by Mayer Hardware Co Covington.
A letter from Eston Keerns of Box 619 Chicago dated July 17 1922 congratulates T A Clifton on 25 years as editor of the Republican Paper Covington Indiana praised the paper for its lively descriptions and careful execution and expresses hope for continued happiness and public approval.
The document outlines proposed levies and expenditures for Covington Indiana for 1923. It lists funds including Special School, Library, Tuition, Poor, and City & Township levies with amounts for salaries, supplies, and transfers. It notes total revenue from taxation and the required rate to fund municipal services.
Tax levies for road and special school funds are listed with amounts 2074 90 6700 00 and 7810 00. Taxpayers may be heard on the levies and may appeal to the State Board of Tax Commissioners after final action by filing with the County Auditor by the fourth Monday of September. Dated August 22, 1922. Albert M. Hegg, Trustee Troy Tp.
The Circuit Court of Fountain County Indiana has appointed and qualified E W Heath as Executor of the estate of Helen M Walker deceased. The estate is stated to be solvent. Attorney E W Heath serves as counselor.
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