Prizes draw big interest in local voting contest
The large prize voting contest attracts many readers as contestants’ names are sent in and prizes listed on another page. For every dollar spent with merchants, 25 votes are earned. subscriptions to the Republican also yield votes. Balloting starts at the office with a later awarding committee, and a March 8 deadline grants $10 in gold to the top vote-getter. Additional notes list nominees and local happenings across Covington and nearby towns.
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Covington
Mound City Paints Price Boost Noted by Rainier’s Pharmacy
Rainier’s Pharmacy highlights a small price rise for Mound City Paints, signaling a minor cost uptick while implying steady supply. Local shoppers assess impact as retailers cite wholesale shifts and loyal customers seek value.
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Mound City
Rainier
J Loeb's Rugs Discount Through February 17
Storewide rug sale runs until Saturday February 17 at J Loeb's Stores offering reduced prices on a wide selection of rugs. Local shoppers urged to visit multiple locations to view discounted stock and take advantage of seasonal savings.
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J. Loeb’s
Struck a Rich Mine by Dr King’s New Life Pills
W Bends of Coal City Alabama claims a perfect health mine from Dr King’s New Life Pills after twelve years of liver and kidney trouble. The pills claim to ease constipation malaria headache dyspepsia and debility and cost 25 cents at dealers. The Womens Club hosts its annual banquet tonight with a meal in the M E church parlors served by the Ladies Aid Society before a social at Mr and Mrs Mark Rogers home.
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W. Bends
Coal City
Ala
Dr. King
Womans’Club
M. E. Church
Ladies’ Aid Society
Mark Rogers
Hall's Catarrh Cure Promised To Cure All Stages
An 19th century advertisement proclaims Hall's Catarrh Cure as a constitutional treatment that cures catarrh by acting on the blood and mucous surfaces. It offers a $100 reward for any case not cured and urges readers to request testimonials, with Toledo listed as a company address and druggists selling the product.
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Aali
Hall
Merryman Kaufman visits son amid changes in Ohio to Illinois
Fresh oysters are mentioned with Merryman I I N Kaufman visiting his son LeRoy II in this city. The note recalls his move from Ohio to Illinois in the fifties and local changes. The Woman's Foreign Missionary Society of the M. E. church held a meeting at Mrs. I. E. Schoonover's home with a short program and refreshments. Lois Wilkey celebrated her fifth birthday with friends and gifts. Covington merchants advertise, while Panama Canal life is referenced alongside a humorous misprint. An ad touts Electric Bitters as a remedy for malaria like symptoms and other ailments with testimonials from W A Fretwell.
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I. N. Kaufman
LeRoy, II
S.C. Kaufman
Ohio
Minois
Woman's Foreign Missionary Society of the
M. E. Church
I. E. Schoonover
Sale of farm stock and implements at residence near Snoddy's Mill
Auction lists horses, cattle, farm tools, wagons, and household items to be sold Tuesday February 14 1911 at 10 am. Describes 1 brown horse 12? hands, several cows and calves, equipment including McCormick binder mower hay rake wagons buggies and farming gear, plus grain mill and seeds. Terms: cash under 570, credit notes over 35 with 8% interest, 4% discount for cash over 5.00. conditions apply before removal. B F Lindley and Madden Auctioneer, Richardson Clerk.
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Manson Campbell
B. F. Lindley
A. G. Madden
M.A. Richardson
The Cause of Many Sudden Deaths
An 19th century advertisement claims kidney disease as a hidden killer leading to heart failure or apoplexy. It promotes Swamp Root by Dr Kilmer as the quick remedy to kidney derangement, urine issues, and related symptoms, urging readers to request a free sample and book by mail.
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Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binghamton
N. Y
Dezier
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Ethel Jackson
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