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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1897
Page
6
The poem reflects on a 19th century fair where Ayer's Pills received a prize from an international audience. It mentions a long tradition of exhibitions and the white world-wonder of arch and dome shadowing nations, highlighting a historic awards moment.
The text proclaims Ayer's Cathartic Pills as a continuous public favorite since their preparation. It notes the pills live up to their promises and highlights the World’s Fair medal of 1893 as recognition of their wide popularity and consistent performance.
A Philadelphia Press piece mocks early independence era society, recounting tales of aristocratic ladies and forgetful gentlemen. It describes playful etiquette mischief including swapping accessories, with warnings of bold flirtations and social satire.
The Atlantic review argues Kipling’s poem yields no argument for machinery in poetry. McAndrew's Hymn centers on an engineer and his emotions, with the engine’s wonders hindering impact unless viewed through McAndrew's feelings.
An article fragment extols hot scalded milk to restore exhausted vitality, claiming it surpasses beef teas in nourishing value. The text shifts to a hygienic debate about pew construction and a fashionist dialogue on health versus style, ending with an Indiana travel job ad from Chicago.
Washington April 20 Special One by one veterans of congressional service drop by the wayside. The piece traces long careers including William S. Holman and Thomas C. Platt and notes patterns of disappearances and returns across two centuries.
A Cleveland Leader quip notes a worker arriving early now, joking that the reason is a new routine driven by a baby teething at stomach level. The lighthearted column reflects domestic life shaping work habits.
An ad promotes Bucklen Sarnica Saate as a universal salve curing cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores chapped skin chilblains corns and piles with guaranteed satisfaction or money back. Sold by Lee Allen for 9.94 per box.
The article touts Chicago and Eastern Illinois Railroad services with two enhanced daily trains linking the north and south. It highlights the New Orleans and Florida Special Untins carrying sleepers between Chicago and New Orleans via the Gulf Coast and mentions Mardi Gras celebrations.
Fragmentary text shows a warning about knocking at doors and a reference to Carter's Vascar Cordial for dyspepsia and constipation. Mentions an individual and a potential remedy brand in a miscued notice. Details are unclear but suggest a late 19th or early 20th century household tips page.
In a brief notice a Wabash Railroad official announced a special trip for May with tickets and cards available at local offices. The event was described as a routine service adjustment tied to station schedules and public information outreach.
A serialized feature promises an autobiography of a Revolution era figure, depicting social life in Philadelphia with Washington, Franklin, Lafayette among featured names. It blends love and war in a popular historical novel style rather than strict accuracy. The November issue will include the first chapters and illustrations.
An advertisement promotes the Sunday Journal and Weekly Journal in Indiana. It states 15 cents a week plus five cents for the Sunday issue, with the weekly at $1 a year. Commissions are offered to agents, and subscriptions can be arranged via Webb & Co. in Covington or direct to Journal Newspaper Co. in Indianapolis.
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