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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 21, 1908
Page
5
Local column lists multiple residents visiting or returning from towns such as Wallace Danville Veedersburg Attica and Tangier. Notable items include Haps and Dr Chas Wert from Wallace J M Martin returning from Texas and various social visits and business calls around Covington.
An advertisement extols Acetylene gaslight as a clean, cooler, cheaper alternative to kerosene and city gas. It touts low heat, reduced air pollution, and long service life with easy installation, inviting readers to request cost estimates for their homes or stores. Also notes a touring production of George Cohen's Little Johnny Jones at English’s Opera House in Indianapolis with several hit songs.
A testimonial from a patient describes intense neuralgia pain and relief after using Dr Miles Anti Pain Pills. The account notes widespread nerve connections and pain from pressure, with claimed complete recovery and no after effects. The passage also mentions a Dr Miles contact in Erie and a sales claim.
A fragmented ledger shows numerous county expenditures including commissioners, fish commission, burial expenses, bridge work, jail supplies, printing, and office costs. Named local officials and vendors appear with amounts, listing payments to Boswell, McCoy, Law, Gray, and others for services such as bridge repr, farm support, stationery, and public notices.
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