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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 19, 1907
Page
6
General guidance urges merchants to emphasize price and advertising to compete with mail order. It claims most war merchants have goods but fail in advertising, and that effective ads are learnable in a few hours. Many local ads are criticized as vague and generic.
Wright A Patterson argues hardware and other merchants should use precise, priceed catalogs and local newspaper ads to compete with mail order houses. He advises small folders, frequent updates, and inviting customers to shop in person to see goods, stressing fair pricing and space value.
Josephine Daskam Hoffman recalls eight years of domestic service across four homes in the American Magazine. She notes consistent staff, few vacancies, few thefts, and frequent offers of extra help and praise for loyal workers.
Summary of measures from Columbus North Dakota outlining open seasons for waterfowl and squirrels, licensing rules for non-owner hunting, and restocking funds. Establishes year round fishing with ice restrictions, permits private pond sales with affidavits, and bans dove shooting while defining landowner hunting rights and county clerk licensing. ENEY, Commissioner of Fisheries and Game.
The ad urges mothers to insist on Dr Shoop s Cough Cure citing safety and labeling laws. It claims Dr Shoop s product has no poison marks and warns against other cough remedies. It asks readers to compare packs and refuse alternatives to stay on the safe side.
Joseph Chamberlain, ex colonial secretary, acknowledged sympathy telegram and said he is promised complete restoration to health and hopes to speedily resume public work. Fort William Ont April 12—fifteen killed and twenty injured in a Canadian Pacific train wreck near Chapleau, 300 miles east.
David B Martin of Pulmer and Martin died at his Attica home on Friday. Funeral services were held Monday. Attorney Robt Voliva traveled from Newtown Thursday to handle business matters.
Last week Harry Randolph sold his Danville business and left for parts unknown with a word to his wife that he would not return. He had previously run the county treasurer’s office, later bought a Danville business, and moved his family. The county investigation found him short about five and a half thousand dollars, which he paid after mortgaging his stock. Rumors of unrest at home surrounded him. his departure is noted, with no judgment passed. Men's Hosiery and Underwear at Spence, Smith & Spence. Enormous Record Piled Up. Washington April 16 The defense in Binger Hermann’s trial for destroying public records closed its testimony today. In its tenth week and with 4000 pages of record, the case marks the longest criminal prosecution in district courts in twenty years. Chicago April 16 Fred A Busse was installed as mayor of Chicago at a city council meeting.
A Somali legend says God wrote a law book for the first man and woman. If kept, they stay powerful. if lost, decadence follows. An ox eating the book allegedly triggered decline, and believers examine ox entrails for a trace to regain power.
The text explains that there are suns far larger than our sun such as Arcturus. It notes Arcturus is a sun for a distant planetary system about 11,500,000 times farther away than our sun and describes its diameter and distance. It compares Arcturus’s size to ours, stating it is at least 551,000 times larger in bulk than the great orb of day.
A fierce Tonquin mine yields a sand deposit where stems of trees lie fourteen to twenty feet deep. Workers extract timber in good condition used for troughs carving and other purposes.
A brief comic exchange shows a studious son urging thorough effort and self respect. The father reacts with a humorous shortcut about arithmetic while recalling past study. The fragment reflects Victorian style humor on diligence and learning.
A mother asks Wille if he is making the baby cry. The boy replies he is holding his hand over the baby's mouth to make her stop crying. The exchange captures a fraught moment between caregiver and child.
A man named Mr. Doubleday walked with twin babies in a double-ended carriage. Onlookers gasped as a boy cried out that one baby had a head on both ends, startling the crowd with the odd sight.
Best variety of newest styles of ready made suits for men at J J Loeb's Stores. Bus ready made styles showcased with modern cuts and quality fabrics to fit formal and business needs.
All aboard for Indianapolis on an excursion Sunday. Round trip fare from Covington is $1.25. Train leaves Covington at 8 14 a m and returns from Indianapolis at 7 30 p m.
The Methodist church is redecorating and will hold Sunday worship and Sabbath school in the Court House. Sunday morning services begin at 10 40 a m with Sabbath school at 9 30 a m. Everyone is invited to attend in the Court House.
Local shop advertises a sale offering dress ginghams and wash goods with promotional pricing to attract shoppers. Details on dates and location unreadable in the clipped text.
John McMahon a former Covington resident died at St Elizabeths Hospital Danville early Wednesday. The remains were brought home yesterday and taken to the home of Mr and Mrs John Sullivan. Funeral services will be held at St Joseph Catholic church at 9 this morning with interment in St Josephs cemetery. He was a son of the late James McMahon and grew to manhood in Covington.
For sale horses of many kinds. Good drivers and good workers offered. Contact for specifics on breed, age, and price.
Piano tuner Richard Smith will be in Danville Illinois on May 1 offering careful attention to all tuning needs. Contact details mention Danville and the city doctor’s warning on kidney health with DeWitts Kidney and Bladder Pills sold by M. C. Vanvorn. Mrs Julia Bell of Newtown visited the city last Thursday.
Summer tourist rates announced for multiple destinations including Atlantic City, Chautauqua Lake, Jamestown Exposition in Norfolk, Philadelphia events, Saratoga Springs, Seattle and Spokane meetings, Los Angeles medical groups and more. Tickets on sale various dates from April to July. inquire Clover Leaf agent or W. L. Ross, Toledo.
Notice to residents of Troy township Covington and Fountain county Indiana that J Roan Smith will apply to the Board of Commissioners for a license to sell spirituous malt vinous and other intoxicating liquors with on premises consumption at a described location in Covington. He will also seek privilege to sell tobacco cigars and soft drinks.
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