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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1920
Page
2
Rates for subscriptions and advertising are listed for Covington Indiana. The notice covers annual and short-term subscriptions, per-line local ads, display ad inches, card notices and public sales, with deadlines and commission details for agents and special terms for ongoing advertisements.
Frederick E. Schortemeier secretary of the Republican state committee has written a 246 page cloth bound volume titled Rededicating America. It collects nineteen of Senator Harding speeches and includes a biographical sketch. The book argues for Harding nationalistic principles and he helped in its preparation. Orders go to Republican State headquarters of the Bobbs Merrill Company in Indianapolis.
Warren T McCray built a successful business career starting at age twenty one in Kentland Indiana. He expanded from a grocery venture to a major cash grain handler and developed modern farm operations and a renowned Hereford cattle herd. A church leader and respected employer he won strong support as Republican candidate for governor.
Lesh, the Republican nominee for attorney general, grew up on a farm in Wells County Indiana. He studied at Michigan University Law School, began practice in Huntington, and served as assistant attorney general from January 1 1917. Married Minnie Fulton in 1894 the couple has four sons with two serving in World War I. He ran for appellate judge in 1914 and held local legal roles but no elective office.
Senator James E. Watson who chaired the Senate committee on woman suffrage received a telegram of congratulation from Congressman Everett Sanders after Tennessee ratified the suffrage amendment. Sanders praises Watson for leading the campaign in Congress and notes Indiana’s role and the Republican delegation’s solid support.
Chicago special report quoting DC Bascom Slemp Virginia congressman and Republican leader argues Harding victory would cut excess profits tax and income tax schedules. He says current taxes could be reduced and war debt paid off faster, or extended over twenty years, noting this year’s surplus near two billion dollars.
Senator James E. Watson of Indiana, Republican candidate for re election to the U S Senate, is described as a steadfast, principled leader and gifted orator. A Winchester native and DePauw alumnus, he began law practice with his father, then Rushville, aided by his political rise and four consecutive House terms before a 1916 Senate win. He chairs finance and interstate commerce committees and led the suffrage effort. Watson is married to Fora Miller. they have four children and attend Foundry and St. Paul’s churches.
The Republican congress reduced government appropriations to the lowest level, saving 939 million dollars. This allowed using the final deferment of 1 billion dollars on Victory notes issued in 1919 to retire other securities. Proceeds not needed for running expenses were redirected to liquidate government debt.
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