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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1913
Page
3
The essay advises a calm routine for bedtime. It stresses clean air quiet darkness and fatigue as aids to sleep, and warns against mental preoccupations such as failures plans and worries. It highlights prayer and spiritual purification as powerful cures for mental tension and insomnia.
A Victorian ad promised stomach and nerve relief from Electric Bitters. Eliza Poole of Depew Oklahoma testifies it cured her sickness and suffering and urges other women to try the remedy. The ad notes a 50 cent price and a double 100 dollar claim, with a short misfit advice anecdote about an elevator joke.
An industry minded man is sought to represent one of the nation's extensive home remedies and toilet article manufacturers in Fountain County and neighboring counties. Requires suitable conveyance and bond. Offers large profits and permanent position. Address The American Remedy Company Tiffin Ohio. 1-21-23 Place your want ads in the Republican.
The Fountain Trust Company announces it has been appointed administrator of the estate of Margaret M Crane, late of Fountain County Indiana, by the Circuit Court. The estate is believed solvent. Attorneys for the administrator are Lewis.
In Fountain Circuit Court September Yory 103 notice is given that Fountain Trust Co as Administrator has filed final account and vouchers for Hannibal C Yount deceased. The court will hear on December 4 at which heirs creditors or legatees must appear to show cause why the account should not be approved. Heirs must also prove heirship at that time. The Fountain Trust Company by J M Wilkey Sec O P Lewis Atty for Administrator 11-14-1ld.w3
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A fragmented quotation features Kloseman and Borrows debating money and companionship. The lines include a remark about not bearing to be a Joan and a tag attributed to Robert E Lee, suggesting a dated, ironic exchange and a warning about usefulness to avoid being missed by friends.
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