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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 14, 1902
Page
7
An ad urges buyers to seek proof of warranty and confidence from dealers. It touts Cain, Wamprotp & Co as the sole makers of warranted clothing and promises a nearby dealer's name and a booklet, noting the brand is not yet sold locally.
An epidemic of measles is reported at Perrysville and Rileysburg southeast of the city. Perrysville schools are nearly shut down as many children are ill, but no serious cases or deaths are reported.
The Wabash township teachers conducted their Sixth Institute in Stringtown on February 8 1902 opening at 9 30 with singing and a discussion of Europe in the nineteenth century. Sessions covered sanitation and decoration led by Lillie Orahood and Mont Bodine. talks on school children by Mr Romans. poets and poetry by L. P. Orahood. school libraries by Lillie OConnell. and home school relations discussed by Dessie Robb. The meeting adjourned for 1 30 p m with plans to reconvene March 8 1902.
A short note explains that corn ears once jostled from wagons on the road were ignored as grain prices rose. Now with higher values readers report seeing miles of haul roads free of dropped ears, making pickup worth the effort.
Foley's Kidney Cure promises to restore kidneys and bladder. A fireman's near wreck story highlights relief after using Electric Bitters, with a Burting on Iowa locomotive man praising renewed strength and vigor. Lee Allen guarantees satisfaction with a 50 cent price.
The article extols California attractions focusing on giant redwoods. It notes ages from 15 000 to 2 000 years with Mariposa and Calaveras groves housing many giants. A Santa Cruz redwood grove offers a day trip, advertised with Union Pacific service via Cincinnati agent W.3 Connor.
Church directory item lists preaching each Sabbath at 10 45 a m and 7 p m Sabbath School at 930 a m Christian Endeavor at 6 pm Prayer Meeting Thursday evening all are cordially invited Pastor C E Fowler directs these services.
Preaching 10 45 a m and p m Sunday School 9 30 a m Junior Epworth League 2 p m Senior League 6 p m Prayer Meeting Thursday Teachers Meeting Thursday night after prayer meeting Rev S P Colvin Pastor
Preaching on the second and fourth Sundays monthly with services at 10 30 a m and 7 00 p m The Young People’s Meeting is Sunday evening at 6 30 Prayer meeting is Thursday at 7 10 The church meeting follows the second Sunday each Thursday night Communion is the fourth Sunday at quarter’s close Pastor J P Henson leads this congregation
A brief notice inviting all to Sunday School at 9 30 am on Lord's day preaching at 10 30 am and 7 30 pm on the 1st and 3rd Sundays social meetings 10 30 am on 2nd 4th and 5th Sundays Y P C E Sunday evening 6 30 pm Thursday prayer 7 30 pm S S Teachers Normal Friday 7 30 pm Pastor J S Grant extends a cordial welcome to all attendees.
The Hot Springs in Arkansas attract thousands seeking health benefits with season opening January 1. The U S government oversees baths offering moderate charges and good treatment. The Iowa Central line provides the quickest route from the West and Northwest with low round trip rates. For details contact Geo S Batty in Marshaltown Iowa.
Travel to California via Iowa Central and Santa Fe routes avoiding snow blocks. The California Limited offers luxurious comfort and saves over a day in travel. For rates and a Land of Flowers booklet contact Geo. S. Batty, G P T A, Marshaltown Iowa.
Ad claims Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets cure a cold in one day with no cure no pay. Warns winter coughs may lead to consumption if neglected. Recommends Foley's Honey and Tar as a remedy. Goo D Cook listed in ad.
A Villa Ridge resident reports instant relief from long years of asthma after using a trial bottle of Asthasaline. The testimonial says the remedy cured a severe throat infection and asthma symptoms, leading to a request for a full-sized bottle.
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