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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 18, 1908
Page
2
Advertising rates outline pricing for display and local ads. One year contracts cost 8 cents per inch, six months or less at 9 cents, under six months at 10 cents. Local rate covers single insertion at 8 cents per line, multiple insertions at 5 cents per line. Notices of thanks and church events incur 3 cents per line. other categories pass by the appropriate board.
Truncated ballot listing secretary of state candidate Fred Sim3 township ticket. Assessor Nelson Nebeker appears in the partial slate with unspecified role. Local report notes naming confusion and incomplete candidate lines.
A fragmentary note lists the Morri son Republican League motto Croaking positively prohibited and names Cpt J L Alten as President and Dr A Garter as Secretary. The garbled OCR obscures full context and spellings.
Republican gubernatorial hopeful Mr. Watson urged both sides to take positions on the emption bill while challenging Mr. Marshall to state his stand clearly. The exchange centered on who would record their stance in the public policy issue.
The Democratic candidate Mr. Marshall avoids answering if he would sign a county local option bill, saying he will sign no bill before knowing its contents. The Anti Saloon League prepared such a bill and its contents are known, but Marshall says not in his present frame of mind or relations.
Democrats frame the fight as the people’s, opposing the Taggart Democratic ticket and its brew er partners while Republicans pledge to let voters decide by ballot. The battle centers on prohibition policy, with terms like unbi ased and un intimidated used to urge voter action.
A political metaphor frames the Republican candidate as ready to challenge the Democratic opponent. The piece hints at past performance and upcoming contest, suggesting sharp competitive dynamics and renewed vigor.
A speaker argues the Democratic party uses high taxes and costly bond issues, while the Republicans fulfill pledges and deliver value. The comparison prompts readers to choose which "evil" they prefer in governance.
Martin A Morrison, a Democratic candidate for Congress, spoke at the Carrol County Democratic Convention. He avoided committing on key issues, including temperance, union soldiers, the money question, and tariffs, amid questions about positions he would face as a future legislator. The delegates asserted voters have a right to know his stand on these matters.
A campaign plea urges voters to back James E. Watson for Governor and the Republican slate to rid communities of saloon influence, safeguard families, and place the wife and mother in a dignified role as the Angel of the American home, benefiting grocers, bakers, doctors, and merchants.
The piece contrasts Watson and Marshall on county local option, praising Watson for directness and bravery for sticking to party lines, while Marshall dodges and offers conditional promises. It argues voters demand frankness and fearlessness beyond evasive rhetoric.
Julius J. Higgins a Republican candidate for Joint Senator spoke at the district fair on Wednesday meeting local boys. He is described as affable and substantial, and plans a close canvass, aiming for a strong majority in Vermiliora County.
Comfort fit and durability highlighted as key features of Munsing underwear available at J Loob’s Stores. The ad emphasizes reliable wear and value for shoppers seeking everyday undergarments.
T H McGeorge Jr Co presented a fine display of farm machinery buggies harness and wagons under a tent at the fair grounds. Representatives from various machine companies demonstrated the engines and praised the goods as a standout advertising effort for the firm.
At Rev B F Ivey's home in Indianapolis on Wednesday September 16 the marriage joined Miss Carson Wilson and Mr Golden Briner of Veedersburg The bride daughter of Henry Wilson resides northeast of the city and the groom is a Veedersburg young man They will begin housekeeping soon in Veedersburg where a home is prepared Friends here extend congratulations
Local notice advertises soft coal available in any quantity for threshing use. Contact P J M or Myoo1 for arrangements.
Miss Lennie Burntson and Miss Elizabeth Burntson hosted a miscellaneous shower Tuesday evening September 15 in Veedersburg for Miss Carson Wilson on her Wednesday wedding to Golden Briner. The hall was festooned with ferns and pink and white carnations. a central dining table displayed a bell with ribbons to every plate. Fifty three guests enjoyed ice cream cake and lemonade before departing late with best wishes for a long and happy married life.
Report notes Mr Marshall spoke on state and national topics at Cayuga last week but did not address the local option question. He likely avoided expressing views, as his position would conflict with prevailing public sentiment.
The Covington Band plans a Saturday night program entirely of requests chosen by the public. On September 26, attendees may send in requests to leader M. Harter by mail before 6:00 p.m. September 23 to ensure publication.
Bram Sherman argues in this speech that voters face a choice between continuing President Roosevelt's administration and trusting in a capable Republican Party. He emphasizes four decades of wise legislation and two decades of faithful administration as a pledge of future promises, urging support in November.
A local advertisement promotes monuments from E. M Board with a 15 percent discount. Contact phone number 81 for details and purchasing.
Solomon Livengood Sr and Elizabeth celebrated their golden wedding at the Hillsboro area home. About 20 relatives and friends gathered to honor the couple who have lived on the farm for over 45 years. Children presented a gold watch and chain to the father and gold spectacles and a sterling set to the mother. The elder son VE Livengood gave the presentation speech. Both are Lutheran Church members for more than fifty years. he is 78 and she 66.
Congressman Burke Sage argues the president holds unlimited power to shape policy and money. He contrasts Taft and Bryan, warns that Bryan’s leadership has fractured party strength, and fears adverse Senate action could limit constructive policy.
An advertisement extols DeWitt's Kidney and Bladder Pills as a remedy for kidney and bladder troubles. It claims the pills are antiseptic, relieve weak back pains, rheumatic discomforts, and bladder inflammation. Sold by Hedars Drug Co.
Letters from William J. Lees of St. Louis Montpelier Vermont Captain Lemuel M Hutchinson and W C Rollins praise Peruna for stomach liver kidney ailments bad colds catarrh chills fever and restored vigor. The note mentions Peruna tablets as an alternative form equaling a dose of Peruna.
Real estate transfers filed for record in Fountain County show numerous lot and half lot conveyances in Veedersburg Attica Covington and Hillsboro with prices ranging from 1 to 2000 dollars. Transactions involve Harria Philpott Jas L Dickman Alonzo Ratcliff Roy Crane Attica L I Co Arthur Baldwin Hixon Milford Layton Mayer and others with values listed or indicated as nominal.
English's Opera House presents Marigold a new comic opera by Barcley Walker of Indianapolis with four performances including a Saturday matinee. The satire on American politics follows a self important local politician who schemes to marry his daughter to a French waiter while a naive widow entangles his plans. Clint Hesler leads with his family joining from Crawford, Denver.
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