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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 28, 1908
Page
4
Editor Wickliffe R. Smith of The Potlatch Herald reports cure from catarrh of the throat and bronchial tubes after using Peruna. A Harrisburg, Pennsylvania reader says she gained weight from 95 pounds to 110 after taking Peruna and thanks the sponsor for attentive care.
Rates for display ads include 8 cents per inch for one year contracts and 9 cents per inch for six months to under one year. Shorter contracts cost 10 cents per inch. One insertion is 8 cents per line and multiple insertions are 5 cents per line each. Obituaries and certain church and organization notices cost 3 cents per line unless passed by the Editor.
To the public, E. S. Wilkey announces his candidacy for Senator, pending the decision of the Republican convention for the district comprising Fountain, Warren, and Vermillion counties.
James E. Twiddy submits notice to the editor announcing his candidacy for the Republican nomination for Fountain County Sheriff. He states the nomination is subject to Republican voters of the county and requests consideration on the party ticket.
Very truly yours CHAS M COGGINS submits notice announcing his candidacy for Trustee of Watash Township subject to decision of the Republican convention. The letter requests the party to announce his name as a candidate.
E and El Neat announces he will not seek the Republican nomination for reporter of the supreme court at the late convention. His name is often mentioned in political circles.
A formal notice from Fountain Warren and Vermillion counties Indiana chairmen sets March 3 1908 in Williamsport at 10 am for a Republican senatorial convention. Delegates are apportioned one per two hundred Secretary of State votes in 1906 with Fountain 13 Vermillion 11 and Warren 9 delegates plus alternates. Signed February 7 1908 by chairmen John R Hardesty J H Stephenson and D E Russell.
Illinois grapples with revelations of mismanagement and cruelty tied to its benevolent and correctional institutions as officials confront growing political and public scrutiny.
An early warning urges Preventives to curb grippe spread with Candy Cold Care Tablets described as sensible and safe. The alert notes potential pneumonia risk if left unchecked and emphasizes prompt use to stop colds from taking hold nationwide.
Mrs D Hayes of KC7 Druid Hill Baltimore writes Peruna is one of the best remedies for grippe cold in the head sore throat nervous headaches and coughs. After one bottle the family relies on Peruna and she would not be without it. She says she gives it to children and it relieves colds and appears superior for distributing relief.
A week ending February 26 1908 notice lists names such as Mrs Charles Burkhart Fountain Ind Mr W J Harger and others. It promotes Mapzan a collapsible tube treatment for piles priced 50 cents sold by Hedges Drug Co with PM F W Boyd.
Temperance leaders deny claims in The Republican that temperance workers created a black list for saloon keepers. They say night watchman Jackson urged the prosecutor to cut alcohol supply rather than arrest those unable to pay fines. Mrs. John Bantz plans to join her husband in Pierre Colorado to farm. The ground hog is absent from the law, and the tale ends with a cryptic note about a bear.
An advertisement praising Peruna as a medical remedy. It argues critics lack experience with the product, asserts Peruna is not a beverage but a medical compound, and cites testimonials including I W Knightsinger of Cambridge Nebraska claiming throat relief and headache absence after four weeks.
T A Clifton reports from Raymondsville Texas that icy weather and bal cords keep the party grounded. Mrs Clifton has been ill for a week and the group plans multiple stops on the way home, potentially arriving February 15. Kenedy’s Laxatius Cough Syrup advertised as easy on the bowels and throat, sold by The Henges Drug Co.
Lent begins March 4 with Ash Wednesday rites in Catholic and Episcopal churches. Devout adherents observe fasting and abstinence through Easter Sunday, with one meal on most days and no fish and flesh together.
H K Fox Ph D minister invites all to Bible school at 10 Elmore Arter Sept morning service 11 and evening 7. Pastor at Veedersburg first Sunday. Ladies Aid second and fourth Thursdays at 2 30 Mrs Rogers pres. Session first Friday Fry Bryant clerk. Deacons and Trustees third Wednesday A T Livengood sec. Messenger service first and third Fridays at 4. Residence 620 Fourth Street phone 59.
Charles Short a respected Cain township citizen and former trustee called at the office Monday. He praised local governance and noted his integrity. Pineules advertised as a remedy for rheumatism and kidney trouble offer 30 days treatment for one dollar from Hedges Drug Co.
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