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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1901
Page
8
Fire at the John Dupriest residence one mile east of Gessie on the Howard Rogers farm destroyed the home after repeated daylight arson attempts. A binder and a saw were burned earlier. two beds and a sewing machine survived. The insurance was canceled the morning of the latest blaze.
The week ending August 21 1901 lists Miss Hortense Koons Miss Alice Martin and Alfred Wagoner as advertised. F. W. Boyp P. M.
Ellsworth Snyder of Covington and Jack Cullen of Indianapolis battled fifteen rounds to a draw near Clay county line on Saturday afternoon. Snyder showed a slight edge as the final gong rang.
The text argues a mother may take cod liver oil emulsion for two, noting nourishing two is different and implies weaker strength. It suggests luxurious people lack strength, overworked people are exhausted, and finding a happy mean is rare among women, with emulsion rarely superfluous.
A Chicago woman pale with debility praises Peruna from The Peruna Medicine Co. in Columbus Ohio as a cure for liver issues dyspepsia and female disorders. Other testimonials claim dramatic health recoveries and renewed strength after treatment by Dr Hartman and Peruna.
The Covington Republican lauds James T. Bell as a strong Republican leader from Martin County, recalling his two campaigns for County Recorder and his deep knowledge of Fountain County politics. It endorses Bell with an equally capable secretary candidate to strengthen the party organization. The note ends with a buyer beware line about a tonic claim.
Readers are urged to consider Loeb’s Stores for bargains on ladies wash dress goods. An ad note recommends Rocky Mountain Tea as a reminder that imitation remedies may cause illness according to Lee Allen. The ad frames a contrast between affordable fabric options and questionable health claims.
An 100 reward offer for catarrh cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. F J Cheney & Co Toledo, with West Traux Walding Kinnan Marvin endorsing their reliability. The cure is taken internally and targets blood and mucous surfaces. Price per bottle and testimonials offered. Hall's Family Pills promoted. Sweet Orr & Co workwear sold at Loeb's stores.
A newspaper-style health note argues appendicitis among Americans rises with worry and business stress but is mainly caused by constipation. It promotes Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a preventative, claiming it strengthens digestion and prevents bowel stasis, with Leroy Allen selling it.
An 19th century advertisement touts Banner Salve as a guaranteed remedy for cunts wounds nores piles and all skin diseases. Endorsed by Geo. D. Cook with testimonial from Mrs C E Dutton of Danville Illinois about whooping cough and savings on a doctor’s bill due to Foley’s Honey and Tar.
A collage of dated medical ads touts Dr Kings New Life Pills for digestion and appetite with a 25 cent price and money back guarantee. Leroy Allen sells remedies with home subscription offers including The Covington Republican and The Cincinnati Weekly Gazette. Testimonials praise DeWitts Little Early Risers and Rocky Mountain Tea while Dr Hobbs Kidney Pills advertise free samples from S Bellterling Remedy Co.
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