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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1898
Page
2
An old almanac style ad claims Cascarets Candy Cathartic can cure constipation. It promises a money back refund from druggists and touts a one dollar yearly publication offering papers twice weekly.
From Salmon City Idaho a prolific letter outlines the Lemhi valley resources. It details the Blackbird copper district 20 miles southwest of Salmon City with rich ore veins, dredging plans, and a proposed Ban stock dredge purchase costing about 150000 dollars. It notes mining districts, gas and water power, and the need for capital to develop the region.
Gregory W Meitzler promotes mining opportunities and large ranch properties claiming a town could reach 20 000 population in two years and inviting capitalists to invest in mining, cattle operations, and a rail or electric road linking Butte Montana Boise City Idaho or via Salmon. He warns that living costs are high and skilled labor is needed, urging capital without which one should stay home.
An advertising notice touts Cuversal Lana tive Pills for torpid liver dizziness and constipation. Lee Allen sells Universal Laboring Man's Tonic claiming it restores appetite. Rev KE A Schell endorses a universal headache remedy as effective beyond others. Six cures cost 10 cents. Lula by Lee Allen.
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