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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 13, 1912
Page
4
The text notes Professor Wilson appears less prepared to craft explanations of his writings than he was in delivering the original statements. It suggests a gap between initial remarks and subsequent clarifications, with possible implications for interpretive guidance and audience understanding.
The question asks if American farmers will accept Mr. Perkins of the Harvester trust to select their presidential candidate. The answer implies not yet, nor soon, signaling farmer independence from corporate control in choosing leadership.
With Taft's presidential prospects rising daily, business leaders feel more confident recalling 1893. They see Democratic distress then and compare it to current momentum, boosting corporate morale.
The speaker notes the 1904 Pennsylvania swing to Roosevelt after a $25,000 Standard Oil contribution and contrasts it with a $300,000 Steel trust spend in 1912 to secure the Illinois primary for Roosevelt, highlighting concerns about corporate influence on elections.
The author argues that buyers pay for goodwill in business and applies the idea to politics. Stay with your old party and reform its machinery rather than starting a new party, as changing the product and output is easier than building anew.
Col Anse Madden and his wife visited the city on Wednesday and planned to return to their farm near Cates in the evening, according to local society notes.
The text emphasizes that the Republican party has always acted according to the will of the people and argues that reform should come from inside the party rather than leaving. It speaks directly to Republicans, urging continued participation to shape policy and improve the party's direction.
The column argues that several Democratic candidates delegate much of their campaign work to exclusive county offices, while Republicans avoid such practices. It contends newspapers must be paid for space used and warns candidates seek unpaid column exposure as a benefit to their campaigns, shifting costs from candidates to the paper and public.
The text argues Taft’s defeat would aid Wilson and Marshall, urging Republicans to reassert control by reforming their party from within rather than staying passive. It appeals to elect Taft to prevent Democratic policies and invites active participation to fix internal issues in two years.
The author urges readers to balance political and business aims of a newspaper. He warns against pressuring papers for party loyalty without paying, noting the financial burden of free public issues and unpaid borrows. He stresses readers must provide fair payment to sustain both the business and political influence of the press.
Howard Shafer and his wife were seen in Danville on Wednesday, city residents reported brief sighting of the couple during the midweek visit.
A Democrat urges Republicans not to leave the party over alleged sins and to pursue reforms within. The speaker argues the old party has aided the people and warns that joining a new party could help the enemy defeat the Republicans.
T J Van Scovoc a Tyronne Pennsylvania locomotive engineer recalls severe kidney and bladder trouble three years ago. He describes taking Dr Kilmer Swamp Root sample and bottle then complete cure while praising it to fellow engineers. The affiant testifies before a notary in Blair County Pennsylvania on July 15, 1908.
A letter to Dr Kilmer Co of Binghamton New York invites readers to obtain a sample bottle of Swamp Root. It promises a booklet on kidneys and bladder and asks writers to mention the Covington Weekly Republican. Bottles are advertised at fifty cents and one dollar at drug stores.
Governor Hadley urges consolidation of Republican forces in Missouri to thwart a Bourbon revival and warn that Democratic success would result from Progressive defections. He appeals to the third term presidential candidate to push for a united Republican front and vows to support regular ticket candidates as Progressives.
The Globe Democrat reports the Republican National Committee believes Taft will carry New York and all New England plus Ohio, Indiana and Illinois. It notes New Jersey often aligns with New York and that Connecticut tends to back Republicans. Wilson’s radical stance risks losing New York. New Jersey’s GOP was weakened in 1910.
Judge Schoonover F W Boyd Rev Strecker and Earl Romine traveled by auto to Crawfordsville Wednesday evening to attend a meeting where Bishop Oldem spoke. The party returned home thoroughly chilled by the sudden temperature drop.
Orval Harden of Fithian NL is proud father of a fine boy, his third child all boys. Grandfather Jean believes Orval may set a family record.
President Taft faces two major issues: preserving sound constitutional government with an independent judiciary and continuing the prosperity seen under his administration. The piece argues for re election to maintain business stability, employment, and national credit, while criticizing the Democratic Party for vague promises and perceived incapacity.
J B Johnson to start a new dairy service Monday morning September 16 living two miles south of the city. The service will be up to date and the wagon will call at your door. They seek local trade and announce J B Johnson as proprietor. M Schesiy and others visiting in Muncie this week. Dr Longacre and Will Price changed residences yesterday. Lou Dunlap and family left Thursday by auto to visit Ed and Max Smythe.
S. T. Brown traveled through the city yesterday toward South Washington to attend a session of the U.S. District Court and plans to return in about three weeks.
The undersigned appointed administrator of the estate of Henry Alderson, late of Fountain County, Indiana, declares the estate solvent. Harry Alderson, Administrator. Join B. Martin, Attorney for Estate. Date noted as 1212 Sw.
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