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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1908
Page
1
An advertisement claims nervous weakness causes body system slowdown and disease. It promotes Dr Miles Nervine as a nerve tonic that rebuilds the nervous system and cites a testimonial from H. Cinnningital of Allegheny, Pa, offering a money back guarantee through Miles Medical Co.
A rambling notice touts a stomach remedy named Dr. Shoop s Restorative. It claims inside nerves fail and organs like heart and kidneys suffer, promising 48 hour results after use and urging purchases through Hedges Row Co.
A philosopher notes people rarely recognize themselves in mirrors or photos. We study our friends’ expressions more than our own and fail to picture our own reactions. The visitor admits the idea unsettles her, fearing she might resemble herself.
An advertisement warns that stomach trouble and disorders lead to chronic indigestion. It urges using Kodol to prevent recurring attacks and restore good condition, claiming quick relief and long term stomach health.
The Philadelphia Press quotes a debate on a violinist praised for lore and skill. Critics ask if he truly deserves acclaim, noting the instrument may not be a genuine Stradivarius.
A New York Press quip jokes about a plumber Gus who keeps his dented derby hat packed with crumpled newspapers to cushion his head while crawling into tight pipe spaces. A citizen humorously imagines wearing a hat to protect from dents. The tale reflects light city humor about tradespeople.
Fragmentary archaic prose speaks of William Pia Tread and a haughty retort about dukedoms. An ad for Dr Shoop's Restorative promises renewed strength and ambition within 45 hours, claiming relief for stomach and heart and urging trial at local druggists.
The excerpt features a conductor noting a transfer expired an hour ago and a humorous exchange with a Fire Lady rummaging in her purse. Puck offers quips about ventilation and a Danish proverb comment on labor for food.
An old advertisement asserts kidneys purify blood and overwork causes heart strain and other ailments. It promotes Dr Kilmer's Swamp Root kidney remedy and invites readers to request a free sample bottle and pamphlet at the Binghamton New York address.
Fire safety tips urge cooling actions and home mixtures for extinguishing small fires. Instructions cover salt and nitrate of ammonia solution, glass bottles as gas release devices, and escape techniques with wet cloths and blankets. Also includes ad copy for Dr Straup Pink Pain Tablets and Dr Shoop treatments.
An advertisement from Hedges Drug Co promotes White Kenney's Laxativ Cough Syrup as suitable for children and adults. The copy claims the product is tasty and effective, using a gentle laxative action to clear the system.
A New York Times anecdote notes a guest at a summer resort asks why eggs are fried. The waiter jokes that boiled eggs are possible but risky, reflecting rural attitudes toward fresh farm produce and cooking.
A promotional note from Sui by Hedges Drug Co advises keeping the stomach in good order during hot weather. It promotes Kodal as a remedy to take only when symptoms like sour stomach belching gas bloating and indigestion occur.
An inventor recalls a seventeen year old miller’s son who built an automatic mouse trap using recoil to reset for another catch. He credits that principle with inspiring Hiram Maxim’s later Maxim gun in Sangerville Maine. Also an old remedy claims kidney and back pain relief with Pinentes for the Kidneys sold locally.
Seacoast Fort Constitution guards the Piscataqua near Portsmouth New Hampshire as a historic coastal stronghold illustrating fortification evolution from colonial stone work to modern barbette batteries. The article surveys its role as a museum of defense styles spanning the Revolution era to contemporary designs.
The tale recounts a neighbor named Brown teaching a man how to graft apples by stealing hours, selecting branches, and using beeswax and tallow to conceal the graft. Brown and his wife debate the ethics, warning that the plan blends deceit with grafting.
An old classified style ad promotes DeWatts Kodney aur Bladder Pilly pills for backache rheumatic pains and kidney disorders. It claims quick relief and lists Ha ges Drug Co as the seller and recommender.
Advertises SMO T 1 Home Seekers Excursion via Wabash at 13 cents and 3rd Tuesday monthly to western and southern points. For details inquire E. W. Richerson.
A St Louis chemist reports a simple remedy named Zemo cures hundreds of eczema and skin diseases once deemed incurable. He attributes cures to destroying skin germs via active plant extracts and surface application. The Hedges Drug Co endorses Zemo as an honest medicine with truthful claims.
A jumble of vieux quotes and humor includes a warden and a lady murderer joke, Ruskin on teaching love of beauty, Woodford's Sanitary Lotion claims, Beea Laxative Cvet syrup for coughs, and a note on the term Cinguis tied to Spanish forces and a rescue mission.
The fragment outlines George Washington receiving his first militia training in Virginia and, by 1751 at nineteen, being named commander of the militia. It notes further appointments as commander of the northern district of Virginia in 1758 and later chief commander of all Virginia militia.
A Parsee sacred fire burns continuously in a Ligizull temple in Persia, believed to have remained alight since the era of Raphereth who wed twelve centuries ago, symbolizing enduring zeal and ancient tradition.
A reader explains that kerosene and gaslight produce lampblack and soot in rooms, while acetylene light yields pure white illumination with far less heat and pollution. It uses carbide and costs about three cents per 10 hours, versus six cents for kerosene, with far less soot and odor. Contact 6 Adams St. Chicago Ill.
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