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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1908
Page
3
A testimonial from John H. Sherman of Belding Michigan reports palpitations and chest pain eased after six bottles of Dr Miles Heart Cure along with Nervine and Nerve and Liver Fills. The ad claims the medicine strengthens heart nerves and muscles and offers a money back guarantee through Miles Medical Co.
Reports from the Board of State Charities detail that across Indiana county poor asylums the male inmate population greatly exceeds female counts. Notable disparities appear in Carroll, Cass, Jasper, Newtown, Porter, Tipton, and Warren counties with several counties housing far more men than women. Some facilities are cited as historically poor and underfunded, though others in counties such as St Joseph, Porter, Marshall, Adams, Madison, Parke, Henry, Kosciusko, Benton, Orange, Clark, Dubois show better management and upkeep. The piece notes little year to year change in totals despite state population growth.
An old newspaper style ad claims kidney trouble affects both sexes and all ages, causing fatigue, weakness, and bed wetting in children. It promotes Kilmer’s SwampRoot as a cure and invites readers to request free testimonials and pamphlets.
The Attica papers fill eight to fourteen pages with Holiday advertising to attract merchants and boost sales. An ad promotes Kodel as a digestive aid that helps the stomach digest food and allows stopping usage after a few days. Sold by Hedges Drug Co.
Henry Palin of Newtown dies at home after a long illness. Born in 1828 in Wayne County, he helped shape local farming and civic life with his brothers and family. Survived by five daughters and one son. funeral held Friday at Wingate. Also contains an advertisement for Dr. Shoop's Restorative.
Election over prompts payment of small debts including subscriptions. If you are over eight years in arrears or the account is past due, honor this suggestion and remit. We appreciate your prompt settlement.
Richeson offers coal at Wabash depot with delivery in any quantity and warns prices will stay steady for cold weather. He also supplies stave cuttings for kiddling. Dr Shoop's Cough Remedy advertised as opium free, safe for children, claims to soothe bronchial membranes.
The Methodist Church lists Sunday School at 10 a m Epworth League at 6 p m plus weekly prayer meeting Thursdays at 7 30. Official Board meets first Monday each month. Ladies Aid Society meets first Wednesday, W F M S meets first Thursday, and the Bend church Ladies Aid meets on the second. Frank K Doucheerity is the pastor.
An advertisement claims a product named Zero will draw skin germ causes to the surface and destroy them, curing all itching skin diseases. It promises permanent relief and urges readers to write for a sample from Base Medicine Co. and partners, circulating in cities with broad sale.
For sale a dwelling described as good, with flexible options of payment. The seller states cash or time terms are acceptable and notes the location is in New.
First Presbyterian Church requests Presbyterians to aid the union services as Tabernacle meetings run. Bible School will meet and finish in time for attendees to reach the Tabernacle before the service begins. D K Fox Ph D minister 620 Fourth St Phone 59. Preventice candy cold tablets touted by druggists as gentler, quick acting, candy flavored with 48 tablets at 25 cents. Also for feverish children. sold by Hedgea Drug Co.
A letter from P G Leming of Covington Indiana announces purchase of Watkins business in Veedersburg and LA Litsey and plans regular house to house calls. He urges residents to wait for the Watkins man and place orders for liniment cough cures salve stock tonic and other Watkins products.
Tired mothers praise Cascasweet as a boon for babies and children especially during cold weather. The label on the bottle lists ingredients and notes no harmful drugs are included.
The Board of Commissioners appointed special constables in Caio township at their December session. Named are James Laird J D Linvily Otto Wat and other gentlemen listed.
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