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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1900
Page
9
A series of humorous vignettes shows a young woman refusing to discuss politics or reform, a four year old baptist misadventure with a cat, and a lawyer judging a murder defendant. It also recalls Bismarck’s quick courtship and a note on fish coloration for camouflage.
A visitor questions a man at the dime museum railing about his specialty as the proprietor boasts of paying off other freaks in a weekly act. reminiscences recount Mildude and Knott with jokes about clergy cures, church visits, and a dream of diamonds in South Africa.
A collage of quips and debates on political honesty and newspaper phrasing. A running jab at paralyzed versus stricken, costs absorbing, and a wink at social absurdities. The excerpts echo satire on public discourse, rhetoric, and humor.
An 19th century style ad promotes Bucklen's Arnica Salve as the best cure for cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores tetter chapped hands chilblains corns and all skin eruptions with guaranteed satisfaction or money back. Sold by Lee Allen and Geo Cook with price two shillings per box and a money refund if piles persist.
An advertisement roundup praises Ely's Cream Balm for catarrh and De Witt's Little Early Risers for constipation and liver troubles. It touts One Minute Cough Cure as life saving for lung and grippe symptoms, plus Rocky Mountain Tea as the anti aging elixir. Agent LT Travis lauds One Minute Cough Care for rapid relief.
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