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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 25, 1902
Page
5
The ad promotes a Panville retailer claiming unmatched spring stock and low prices. It pledges merit as the basis of success and urges patrons to expect the best value for their money.
A local merchant proclaims fair methods and courteous treatment with a money back guarantee for any unsatisfactory purchase. The ad emphasizes selling cotton for cotton wool for wool and silk for silk without misrepresentation or exaggeration.
Emery Dry Goods Co lists 32 inch Swiss Malls and Persian Lawns in many prices, 48 inch Wash Chiffon, Paris Muslin, Chiffon Organdies, Dot Linen and embroidered Swisses. They claim superior quality and value across dozens of white fabrics for dresses, waists, and gowns with a wide price range.
The Leader and J. Price’s advertise daily arrivals with low prices on dress goods and silk fabrics. Barton neighbors visit, forecasts mention May social, dog and pony show dates, and a local court term opens in Williamsport.
An old styled advertisement touts Benson's Plaster as superior for coughs, colds, pains, and rheumatic ailments. It claims rapid relief, urges use on affected spots, warns against substitutes, and notes prepayment of postage for 25 cents per plaster from Seabury & Johnson in New York.
Corsets offered at special closeout prices with 50 cent corsets and 1 dollar corsets at 50 cents. Read to shop at J. Loeb's store for these bargain quantities.
Peter Jasperson was unloading scrap iron for Elmer Marsh last week when a piece toppled and pulled him from the wagon. He struck his head and shoulders, suffered facial lacerations and neck injuries, and remained laid up for several days.
Serious cancer on the right side of the face has left Frank P Earl nearly a shadow of his former self. The eastern county resident, once a robust figure, has lived with his sister Mrs Mart Clawson in town for months while suffering this ailment. Friends and relatives express deep sympathy.
Dr Rowland shows a twenty five foot tape worm he secured last Wednesday from George Phobus. He had long sought treatment and used medicine when an opportunity arose after treating George for an injury from a straw stack. Both men are proud of the outcome though the worm may protest.
Covington gains notice in show circles as James Mitchell ships two 2 year old white faced African monkeys to H W Gettle of Nelsonville Ohio for display. Once owner of a 21 head family, Mitchell is selling into various parts of the United States and Canada. The two monkeys sold for 60 each, part of his diverse stock as local agents for the Acorn Ladies Shirt Waists.
Residents in Warren County react to tests near Carbondale claiming a coal field as large as Brazil with coal of the same grade as the Brazil block. The testing company holds options on about 250 acres and plans a shaft with work set to begin May 10, signaling a potential bonanza if the grade matches Brazil.
The Great Spring Open will be held April 26 at The Leader venue. Organizers invite participants and spectators to attend the event featuring competitions and activities. Local sponsors and volunteers contribute to the schedule and facilities.
An editor recalls a small article found for a sleeve holder and later handed it to a young woman who claimed it. She walked away peacefully, her act linked to a Gospel image. The item ends with a moral about avoiding hasty conclusions and a prompt to the Annual Spring Opening at The Leader.
An advertisement promotes Laxative Biomo Quinine Tablets to cure a cold in one day. It guarantees a refund if ineffective and bears E. W. Grove’s signature on every box. Price listed as 25e.
An Arkansas or national notice warns that imitators exploit the name Chase to sell fake Dr A W Chase products. It condemns use of the name, avoids initials A W, and urges public caution against nerve pills claimed to cure nervous exhaustion and sleep troubles. The appeal defends Dr A W Chase’s reputation and calls out counterfeit imitations.
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