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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1902
Page
3
T LIVINGOOD ATTORNEY AT LAW and C YOUNT announce offices in Covington Indiana with locations at the Comas Block and over the Covington Banking Company.
A vivid diary passage from a Union sergeant describing Libby Prison life during the Cold Harbor era. The narrator records guard tension, exchanges with Confederate prisoners, fear, hunger, and the emotional strain as wounded rebels pass by, while pondering the wider war and prisoners' fate.
Wu Ting Fang misplaces the diamond he wears on his turban as a cold slows him. A friend notes the jewel is safe in the rear, then an ad extols Benson’s Porous Plaster as a quick cure for gout rheumatism neuralgia and chest colds with prepaid postage offers.
A vivid Civil War scene follows Truex and Hank as they march through a crowded hotel, lamenting dirt and soldier bugs while seeking beds. The duo endures rough conditions, jokes about grammar, and grudging courage for skirmishing to keep pests down before the piece ends with a cliffing note "(To be continued.)"
The G and B L railroad offers a first naval popular low rate excursion on Thursday from Veedersburg to Michigan City and return for 1.25 dollars for Veedersburg to Michigan City trip and 1.25 dollars from Attica and points north. See ticket agent for time of special train. Don’t miss the chance to visit Michigan City at small cost.
John F Judy of Williamsport Indiana writes of fifteen years of trade with Judy with loyalty and fair dealing. He pledges to make right any item wrong and invites customers to compare prices on second hand buggies wagons and horses. Roy Allen promotes Rocky Mountain Tea with a brief claim about benefits.
Advertises the Den ver Rio Grande and Rio Grande Western lines as the Scenic Line of the World and Great Salt Lake Route between Denver and Ogden. Promotes two Rocky Mountain crossing options via Tennessee Pass and Marshall Pass plus Black Canyon of the Gunnison. Notes through sleepers between Chicago St Louis Denver and San Francisco with dining cars and offers illustrated pamphlets from S K Hooper G P T A Denver.
Foreys Honey and Tar touted as immediate relief for asthma in worst stages and claims to effect a cure if used in time. Geo D. Cook advertises Pite-ine Cures Piles with a money back promise if it fails.
A free trial package is mailed to any man who writes to the state Medical Institute in Ft Wayne Indiana. The remedy targets nervous weakness and related male health issues, promising home treatment and discreet packaging. Writers receive a sealed sample with no embarrassment or publicity.
A Sioux City man recalls his 11 year old son being poisoned by a weed or plant while picnicking. The child rubbed the substance into his eyes and faced possible loss of sight before DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve provided relief. The advertise warns against counterfeit pills.
The Iowa Central Railway announces special summer excursion fares to Denver Colorado Springs Pueblo Salt Lake City Ogden Hot Springs Deadwood Lead and Custer in the Black Hills South Dakota. From June 22 to 24 July 1 to 13 August 1 to 14 23 24 30 and 21 and September 1 to 10 a low round trip fare is offered. from June 1 to 21 30 to 30 July 14 to 31 August 15 to 22 25 to 29 and September 1 to 14 a one fare plus 2 for round trip is charged. Stopovers allowed and ticket final limit October 31 1902. For details contact local ticket agents or A B Cotts G P T A Minneapolis Minn.
A letter from Gee W Fray of Viola Tennessee recounts how Kodol relieved months of stomach trouble after guidance to try it. He notes a neighbor with dyspepsia also benefited and urges others to use Kodol as a reconstructive tonic aiding digestion.
An endorsement by Lee Allen claims the tonic corrects stomach and bowel troubles in children. It asserts that a free digestive system prevents sickness during hot terms by removing the obscure cause and maintaining perfect function.
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