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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1913
Page
4
The item notes that it is entered as second class matter at the Covington Indiana post office. The text signals standard mailing classification for publication in a newspaper record.
The upcoming tariff measure will take effect soon and its effects are expected to unfold across markets and policy discussions. Authorities warn of potential impact on prices and trade dynamics as the policy becomes active.
The article notes that little has been said about the enormous expense imposed on the public by the ongoing lengthy session of the Democratic Congress.
The piece argues for support of President Wilson's approach in Mexico citing minimal grounds for U.S. intervention. It says American interests in Mexico should be protected without dictating the elected president or internal governance.
The piece urges GOP unity after Maine signals a comeback for the Republicans. It warns that dissention hurts progress and calls on supporters to line up behind the party for victory and deliverance.
The Senate backed the new Democratic tariff bill 44 to 37 with 12 crossovers and two Republicans absent. Senator LaFollette and Senator Poindexter joined the Democrats, signaling a closely watched outcome and interest in the law's effect nationwide.
A popular Cay appears to back a Citizens' ticket in Covington. Republicans concede to the demand and grant the ticket the right of way, leaving citizens to nominate a ticket of their best men and secure its election with broad effort from all sides.
Republicans and Progressives in this city praised for cooperation that defeats the Democratic city ticket and could lead to a Democratic defeat in the county if followed elsewhere. The piece argues that such cross party cooperation would place Progressive Republicans in office.
County Clerk Leroy Sanders aims to switch politics by not seeking reelection after four years. He argues four years is enough and will let another party worker step in, reflecting the times.
The Leader urges readers to read a new weekly advertisement urging use of Lee automobile tires. Dr. S. W. Weir of Cates asserts they provide greater mileage than any other tire.
Mrs D E Wilson traveled to Columbus Ohio last Thursday and returned Sunday night with her sister Mrs C R Comstock who will stay for a few weeks.
Attica based J Frack McDermond Jr editor of Department Store News was in the city last Friday attending to interests. He is described as a lively young man deeply involved in his father's business ventures.
A 70 year old Georgia planter from Bonaraville testifies to Dr Kilmer Swamp-Root curing years of kidney pain and sleepless nights. He says the product saved his health and he urges others to use it. The sworn statement dated September 8 1909 confirms the testimonial.
A promotion to send a sample bottle to Dr Kilmer and Company of Binghamton New York. The ad promises information on kidneys and bladder and asks readers to mention Covington Weekly Republican. Bottles are offered in regular fifty cent and one dollar sizes at drag stores.
Dr. A. C. Redmon, veteran Hillsboro physician, relocates to the city seeking a permanent home. He forms an equal partnership with his brother Dr. Joe Redmon to practice together.
Road project in Richland not sold last week due to no bidders. Officials say estimates are too low and the lettings and work will likely be postponed until next spring.
A group of short notices reports farm canning supplies and local commerce. O D Redden and wife visited from Veedersburg to see Mr and Mrs David Smail as Smail lay ill. Mrs A B Phelps connected through the book store.
The fourth quarterly M E Conference of the year was held at the church Tuesday evening to close the year's work before the annual conference in Hammond on the 24th inst. Rev. E W Strecker is expected to return to this charge. Homer Sewell Abstract Co moves into C H Tinsley room on the square ground floor, leaving the courthouse for better space. Call on them.
Melville Clark Appello piano praised for quality and tone. Priced at 40 dollars today with lifetime durability. Also two good second hand organs offered at bargains. Place your want ads in the Republican.
The National Geographic Magazine describes Mongolia's lamas as two groups: tent living lamas respected by locals and temple lamas seen as coarser and morally inferior. Lume houses two temples and outbuildings with about 2,000 lamas, a major theological school. Prayer wheels with gold leaf turn atop temples, bearing long prayers on scrolls.
An explosion of gelignite in Nanaimo British Columbia caused a steel rail to wrap twice around a large tree trunk thirty feet away. Twelve workmen died in the blast. The rail pierced green wood and caused large splinters as the powerful explosive, a mix of nitroglycerin nitro cotton sodium nitrate sodium carbonate and wood pulp, unleashed its force.
A 12 year old report recalls Corporal Andre Desrats trapped in a mine for twenty eight days with no food or drink before rescue. It also notes the mousedeer chevrotain of India Africa, a tiny hoofed mammal with brown speckled fur and no knee joints, but large canine tusks in males.
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