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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1902
Page
3
A first person account describes guards, Libby prison hardships, cramped box cars with ninety six men, scarce rations and medical neglect. The narrator contrasts fellow prisoners Elias Truex and Spafford Jackson and recalls a confrontation with Cramer during transport to Danville Virginia. Additional notes list local residents and area updates.
A newspaper fragment notes a Bible class address about wealth and trials of the rich. It then promotes Benson's Porous Plaster as fast acting relief for neuralgia rheumatism and muscle pains. Caution against imitations follows with prepayment offer from Seabury Johnson Mig Chemists.
The C. and F. T. railroad announces its first annual popular low rate excursion on Thursday August 28 1902 from Veedersburg and Stone Bluff to Michigan City and return for 125 dollars for round trips from Veedersburg and Stone Bluff and 1 dollar from Attica and points north. Tickets available via ticket agents with times to be announced.
An old advertisement touts Rocky Mountain Tea by the brand Gontia, claiming a steady glow and renewed youth. The copy highlights a “The Kind You Have Always Bought” signature and a price of 35 cents with a mention of Roy A leg.
Travelers are urged to choose the Den ver Rio Grande and Rio Grande Western as the scenic route between Denver and Ogden. Two Rocky Mountain lines enable travel via Royal Gorge Tennessee Pass Canon Grand River Glenwood Springs or Marshall Pass Black Canyon Gunnison with through sleepers between Chicago St Louis Denver and San Francisco. Dining cars available. Send for illustrated prospectus free from S K Slupper G I and T A Denver Colorado.
An early ad-like fragment hints at remedies for asthma and relief products. Names such as Foley and Tara ford appear with claims of safer relief in severe stages. The text is fragmented and mentions refunds and medical promises without clear evidence.
A State Medical Institute in Ft. Wayne Indiana mailed free trial packages of a home remedy claimed to restore vigor and curb nervous weakness. It says the treatment helps those with youthful folly, weak memory, emaciation, and other male health issues and invites all men to write for a free sample.
Sioux City Iowa parent W B Dibble recalls his boy’s near blindness after touching a weed with poisons during a picnic. A neighbor’s advice led to De Witt’s Witch Hazel Salve providing relief after the first use, with quick recovery. Beware of counterfeit products.
The Iowa Central Railway announces excursion fares to Denver Colorado Springs Pueblo Salt Lake City Ogden Hot Springs Deadwood Lead Custer in the Black Hills VA. Departures June 22 to 24 July 1 to 13 August 14 23 24 30 31 and September 1 to 10 with a reduced round trip fare. Other dates offer one fare plus 2 for round trip. Stop overs allowed and ticket final by October 31 1902. For details contact local agents or A B Cutts G P T A Minneapolis Minn.
A testimonial from Geo. W. Fray of Viola Iowa praises Kodol for stomach relief after months of trouble. He notes a neighbor with dyspepsia benefited similarly and urges using Kodol digests any good food after meals, describing it as a reconstructive tonic for digestive health.
Lee Allen advertises Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a remedy for summer stomach issues in children. It claims to remove the obscure cause of gas and sour fluids and keep the system in perfect working order during hot weather.
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