A Vote For Roosevelt Splits Republican Party
A line in a political letter argues that backing Roosevelt would destroy the Republican Party and empower big interests, framing the vote as a factional leap toward aligned financial influence.
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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 27, 1912
Page
4
A line in a political letter argues that backing Roosevelt would destroy the Republican Party and empower big interests, framing the vote as a factional leap toward aligned financial influence.
The passage outlines two ballot paths for electing leaders: either directly vote for Noodrow Wilson and Tom Marshall or vote for Roosevelt and Johnson. It frames a choice between two ticket options without additional details.
President Tary has shown confidence in the people's integrity by choosing to stand by future interests rather than seeking another term. He emphasizes serving the public ahead of political gain and reaffirming trust in voters to guide the nation forward.
A plea asks readers to recall 1896 prices for corn oats and livestock to weigh a return to such levels. It argues that electing Wilson or Roosevelt would bring those earlier price levels back, urging careful consideration of the impact on farming livelihoods.
The piece argues that Tom Marshall could become President if Taft loses in November. It states that a Wilson vote would lead to a certain outcome, and a Roosevelt vote would ensure the Democratic ticket's election. It urges gentlemen to vote accordingly.
The piece argues that labor is wealth and warns that losing a day of work destroys 100 percent, linking unemployment to poverty. It denounces tariffs and proclaims that voting for Wilson and Free Trade or Roosevelt leads to the same outcome for labor.
Harry B. Wells of Seattle, son of Mr. and Mrs. S. V. Wells, spent two weeks home with family after ten years away. Former Nome, Alaska resident in the gold mining trade, he plans to return there in a few years. His sister Mrs. Jessie Cockerill of Lima accompanied him. he left Monday via Chicago New Orleans and San Francisco. Mrs. Cockerill returned to Lima. See The Leader's big ad elsewhere.
T J Van Scovne a Tyronne Pennsylvania locomotive engineer on the Ty rope and Clearfield Branch of the Penny spivania Railroad reports severe kidney and bladder trouble three years ago. After using Swamp Root sample then a one dollar bottle his condition improved and he was entirely cured. He recommends the remedy especially to engineers exposed to bad weather or hard work. Notary confirms his sworn statement dated July 15 1909.
The Indianapolis Sun reprints a critique against self seekers in the Progressive party. The Attica Tribune notes Prof. W. D. Waldrip's Decatur visit, praising him as a popular and capable educator who was not chosen superintendent due to narrow opposition, while Supt. Davis is commended for the schools.
August 1917 audit lists numerous vacant rooms and residences across Jackson, Covington, Attica, and Shawner townships. It names locations such as Wallace, Kingsuan, Silverwood, Veedersburg, Covington, Newtown, Mellott, and Rob Roy, noting buildings including schools, hotels, a tin shop, a boiler room, and private dwellings. The document specifies addresses and property holders like Henry Smith, Ida Keller, Obediah Yaunt, Sterling, Masson Hall, and Daniel Lawns, among others, as part of a county-wide inventory awaiting assessment.
A promotional letter to Dr Kilmer and Co of Binghamton urges readers to request a free sample bottle of Swamp Root and a booklet on kidneys and bladder. It invites mention of Covington Weekly Republican and notes regular size bottles are sold at all drug stores for a dollar.
A historical ad style note praises energetic leaders of large enterprises and promotes Electric Bitters as a health booster. It includes a testimonial from Chase Allen of Sylvania GA about reviving rheumatic and kidney troubles, and advertises 50 cent price. Also mentions The Concert Favorites lecture course starting Oct 4 with season tickets and door pricing.
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