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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 23, 1898
Page
3
A customer reports strong relief from labor with Mothers Friend and notes using four bottles with a prior birth. The ad from The Bradfield Regulator Co. promotes a childbirth aid and offers a book with testimonies, sent from Atlanta, Ga. for price and free information.
The fragment outlines railway connections from New Orleans to Memphis and Chicago via St. Louis and other hubs, with cross routes and agents listed. It also details six month teachers examinations starting May based on Plato topics and Language Arts readings, and notes a testimonial for Universal Headache Remedy sold by Lee Allen.
The text paints a grim portrait of Civil War suffering under Democratic leadership. It cites fatalities and discharges for disease, condemns administration policies, and describes horrific hospital conditions and mistreatment of wounded volunteers aboard transports like the Virginia. It reflects harsh opposition rhetoric and calls for accountability.
Editorial argues the Democratic auditor of state misreported debt reductions in 1893 and 1894. It contends cash retirements and refunds were miscounted, inflating apparent progress while real reductions lagged. The piece notes 1897 figures show debt lower under Republican management, while alleging improper accounting and refunds.
A Detroit Journal fable shows a boy smoking twenty packs a day facing harsh judgments from neighbors and worried parents, illustrating that excessive tobacco use can corrupt conscience.
Logan Township trustees named Pearl Robison and others as principals for Bethel Fix Huff and Nave schools with Lillie Whicker and Emma Huber as respective heads. The item also contains hunting seasons provisions, church finances, and brief local notices from Omaha and Attica areas.
It is reported that wedding bells will soon ring in this community as returning soldiers are welcomed. Next Sunday is rally day at the church. hear the progress and meet the new preacher. Andy Beckett has consented to try and Ida the Woodman goat.
School opened on Monday with lower than expected attendance. Milton Johnson is expanding sorghum production this fall. Willie Rouse was seen near Benson on Sunday, likely visiting his parents.
Wheat sowing nears, rain spoils county fair, and the village notes include farm sales, cattle readiness, goose pasture growth, a coming trip home, public hog sales, minor injuries, visits, and local gossip about residents and changes around Layton and nearby towns.
The Normal notes report a record first day enrollment and widespread activity. New students include Miss Allie VanDorn librarian Victor Welch and Clifford Diffender from Bend, Gertrude Graham and Della Phobus from Wabash township schools, Oakely Stafford Warren Simms Nellie Gardner from the city, and Guy Current taking the teacher's course. Vert Villars to return, blackboards and desks repainted, and staff like Will Smith Minnie Larris in charge of Foster schools. Sproson Wilson passes exams for U S mail service, and Addie Jostic returns to West Lebanon with strong notes on railway systems. Herschel Stevenson and Millard Rhodes are noted, with welcome home to LON C boys of Co G.
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