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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 1906
Page
3
Great relief is promised for neuralgia rheumatism and heart pains with Dr Miles Anti Pain Pills. A testimonial from Mrs Henry Funk of E Akron Ohio says they eased nine years of invalid status and improved sleep. Sold by druggists with a guarantee first package benefits or money back, 25 doses for 25 cents.
Dr Faith, eye specialist, offers free eye tests and consultations every Friday in Dr Gilson’s former office with Dr Stout. Also note the Indiana Agricultural Board received 7431.88 from the U.S. treasury for fair grounds damages from the Spanish American War and remarks on mobilized regiments' damage during a cold camp period.
Joan C Chaney congressman from Indiana Second District will be renominated at Linton Greene county on the 19th by acclamation. He is the district's sole Republican veteran representative with notable committee experience and influence on the invalid pensions panel.
Governor Hog gatt of Boonville has been appointed governor of Alaska after eighteen years as a naval officer. He served on the naval war board during the Spanish American war and retired soon after, settling in Alaska where he holds extensive interests. He is son of the late William B. Hog gatt, a prominent Boonville figure and former political leader.
In the capitol building two improvements are highlighted. Custodian Dr. Baker spearheaded a full interior refresh, while Chief Engineer Samuel C. Shutt oversaw the installation of a new elevator, addressing prior accessibility concerns for visitors and legislators.
A labor candidate may emerge in all Indiana districts. Fred Feick of Garrett, a Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen member, planned to call a convention for the Twelfth district to establish a labor ticket after consulting with Samuel Gompers and others in Washington.
A fragment notes that cows produce butter from milk, and that milk would sustain mankind if butter were present. It adds that cod liver oil is nourishing but must be emulsified for digestion.
Scott & Bowne chemists promote Scott's Emulsion as a superior nourishing food-medicine. The product blends quality oil with hypo phosphites, claimed to be easier to digest and more beneficial than the oil alone. Available at druggists for $1.00. address 409-415 Pearl Street New York.
Labor leaders stated after meeting President Roosevelt that unions will actively participate in politics to pursue favorable laws. Edgar A. Perkins, head of the State Federation of Labor, may run in the Seventh district with likely Democratic labor-aligned support.
Vernon Plain Dealer urges home merchants to advertise to win back customers from mail order rivals. The piece claims merchants spend millions while many local shops spend nothing, arguing that fair advertising yields prosperity and home buys.
Major Jonathan Birch died at his Bloomington Street home after a year of declining health and a two week bed fast due to heart disease. Born June 8 1834 in Fountain County Indiana he served as lieutenant then major in the 63rd Indiana during the Civil War and was wounded at Resaca. He practiced law in Green Castle and served as mayor and city attorney. a DePauw trustee and College Avenue Church member leaves widow Marietta Jones and daughters Grace and Mary. Funeral at College Avenue Church Wednesday at 2 pm conducted by Dr J S Hoagland and Rev O Haver.
Advertising copy praising Royal Baking Powder for no hand mixing no sweat in brewing processes. Claims of perfect cleanliness great facility and healthful food from the Royal Baking Powder Company of New York.
The Veedersburg Indiana area launches a village baseball league after a Saturday meeting with two delegates from Veedersburg Kingman Cayuga Ridge Farm Jamestown and Waynetown. James Moneny is president Zeb E Booe serves as secretary treasurer an executive committee from each town is named and two paid men per team will coach with one game per town weekly including Sunday play. The group aims for league success despite some doubts among fans and backers.
In War ren county farmers met in Pine Village last Saturday a week ago and formed a fire insurance company. James C. Jones was elected president, George H. Hess secretary, John W. Grames treasurer. The Pine Village News notes mutuals charge 25 cents per $100 per year, some as low as 10 cents, versus 50 cents in old companies, indicating substantial savings for farmers.
Sold out having sold out my blacksmithing business I wish to notify parties indebted to me that accounts must be settled by May 1st 1906. William Hunt. We have a choice lot of road work horses and drivers for sale. See us if you want a horse. Prices right. Fowler and Reed.
Kentucky judge Henry S. Barker lauds the press in a libel case ruling. He says an independent press fights crime and restrains officials, acts as a check on rulers, and sustains civil liberty and public opinion.
Listing of one way and round trip home seeker and colonist tickets from Indiana Illinois and surrounding regions. Dates span April 1906 with multiple routes including Minnesota Dakota Manitoba and western Canada and California Oregon and Mexico. Information directs readers to Big Four agents and notes H J Rhein as general passenger agent in Cincinnati Ohio.
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