02 Feb 1900
Page 7
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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 02, 1900
Page
7
Old time remedies claim relief for piles skin diseases and catarrh with claims of internal cures. Advertised tonics include Hall's Catarrh Cure and Kodol Dyspepsia Cure with testimonials and nationwide selling points. Grain-O coffee substitute and Ely Cream Balm are pitched as gentle options, while cautions against counterfeit products and imitations appear throughout.
Inventor H. C. Coombs of Philadelphia unveils a 65 foot long motor car built with end trucks and independent wheel drive. The vehicle operates both directions, uses two heavy cables from the motor, and includes two staterooms with baths and a butler’s pantry.
The article traces modern military dog use to 1886 Germany, detailing Jagd battalion practices with eight to ten dogs per unit. It describes trials in Silesia testing watch, scent following, and messenger duties, noting collies and shepherd crosses as top performers and an average messenger speed of about 9 miles per hour.
The Manufacturer notes five distinct postal systems for the US and its territories Puerto Rico Hawaii Cuba and the Philippines. It urges Congress to unify and harmonize these disparate rates and structures to simplify mail service and business operations.
The Parifaincet Building in Wellington claims to be the largest wooden structure in the world. Across Wellington and other towns, many houses and premises are constructed of wood, with churches and other premises described as entirely wooden.
Ask your grocer today to show Grain-O the new food drink. it resembles mocha in color but is grain based and easy on delicate stomachs. Available in 14 and 25 cent packages, sold by grocers. Also Morris English Worm Powder advertises cure for worms in cattle sheep horses and pin worms in cows, with price 65 cents. One Minute Cough Cure praised by a Corry Pennsylvania user for winter bronchitis and cough relief, marketed as best for children and rapid recovery.
First tour departs Buffalo Chicago and St Louis on February 14 then Toledo on February 28. Tours travel seven thousand miles in Pullman Palace Cars with a ladies library observation car drawing room and din er. Contacts include R G Thompson Fort Wayne Indiana William Gates Toledo and C S Crane St Louis for itineraries rates and reservations.
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