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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1902
Page
5
Advertisements promote Green's August Flower as a quick remedy for dyspepsia liver complaints and related ailments with free sample bottles at Allen's. It also mentions Foley's Honey and Tar for pneumonia and a recruitment notice, plus a Northwest history book offer.
A compact item notes varied movements of citizens in town amid visiting business and pleasure. It lists rent houses, visits by Vera McCabe to Williamsport, Isaiah Thompson moving to Warren county farm, and several social happenings including J. Loeb’s Linen and Muslin sale and a Linen and Muslin sale promotion. The Leader mentions Mrs. Aseba Sewell's illness, M. Herzog couple returning from Frankfort, Trustee Purnell visiting from Veedersburg, Don Patton and Andy Beckett social calls, plus Miss Lou Bell visiting Newtown.
The advertisement asks readers to visit Loeb's Stores for bargains in Ladies Muslin Underwear. Mentions of patrons and local figures include Don Patton, W. C. T. U. with Mrs. Coffeen, and Trustee Palin settling with the commissioners. Also notes imports of linens, a reminder sale, and other local notices.
Dr J H Sailor of Modern Dentistry Covington Indiana receives a pleasant call from Hugh S Ritchey who praises him as a splendid citizen. The Grand Jury will be called next Monday with county work ahead. Also reported are shoe repairs and cheap shoes, a large sale of Ladies Muslin Underwear at Loeb's Stores starting January 13.
An advertisement recounts giving cod liver oil to frail children to improve health. It claims Scott's Emulsion is palatable and effective for pale or underdeveloped kids and invites readers to request a free sample from Scott & Bown.
Foley's Honey and Tar is recommended for coughs and throat soreness with no opiate content. The remedy aims to ease irritation and coughing without prescription medications.
Henry Volts of North Side promotes Bess quality and service boots and shoes in a local advertisement.
A garbled excerpt discusses Coffee bulk, uniform LION COMP favor and strength, and mentions RNS Chesed. The text is fragmentary with repeated lines and unclear context, offering little coherent narrative or identifiable events.
Mrs. Blanche Aughe of Chicago arrived last Friday and stays with Mrs. Cy Donaldson. James Tipton of Danville was in the city Wednesday to attend to business. C. P. Ward of Aylesworth, a prosperous farmer, was a pleasant caller Saturday. Miss Helen Walker joined many callers this week to renew for the Republican and remains a faithful subscriber.
John Hardesty and his daughter visited from Veedersburg on Wednesday and are preparing for the sheriff’s nomination. George McDermond of Attica spent Friday and Saturday in town, former local businessman with many friends here.
The ad touts Buckilen Arnica Salve as the best healer for cuts burns bruises and skin eruptions at 25 cents a box from Lee Allen's. It also promotes Pluto Spring at French Lick as superior natural mineral water and notes new management and moderate rates. Gossett's grocery buys country lard for cash or trade.
Mrs. Phebe Cherley of Peterson Iowa credits Electric Bitters with curing kidney trouble backache and nervous symptoms after years of suffering. She reports being 73 and able to do housework again. The tonic is praised for relieving constipation improving appetite and boosting health and costs 50 cents at Lee Allen drug store.
Advertises Dr. King’s New Discovery for consumption and lung diseases as a home cure. Claims first dose relief and lasting improvement with trial bottles free at Lee Allen’s. Includes price 60 cents and 1 dollar, with guarantee and availability from Ivon and Copper and W. Koiskern Chicago.
A brief promotional note markets Jell O as a quick two minute dessert without baking. It highlights flavors Lemon Orange Raspberry and Strawberries and claims global fashion use and beauty benefits. Madison Medicine Co. Lee Allen distributes.
Geo D. Cook promotes Banner Salve as the fastest remedy for chapped hands cracked lips and rough skin claiming it is the most healing ointment in the world.
A consumer testimonial from Depauw Indiana reports nine years of costiveness eased by DeWitt's Little Early Risers. The note claims the pill gives the best results after trying many remedies, with J P Bockner and J D Greene cited.
An authority declares one diet supports all body parts, not just brain or muscles. Indigestion and dyspepsia ruin nutrition, so regular doses of Green's August Flower aid digestion, stimulate the liver, purify blood, and boost vigor. Available from Lee Allen with Green's Special Almanac.
A reader asks how to judge a grocer selling candied sugar substitutes and a druggist offering a substitute for Madison Medicine Co's Rocky Mountain Tea, Lee Allen, highlighting concerns over imitation products and misleading branding.
Advert says L DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve relieves burns bruises and wounds and prevents blood poisoning. Claims include quick pain relief and healing with a testimonial from James Mack of N Webster Indiana about curing his baby's eczema after two doctors failed. Warns to beware counterfeit products and notes its use for piles.
A promotional blurb for The Chicago 490 a travel and topics journal praised for its illustrated half tones and high quality type. It touts California scenery and offers mail copies for two cents postage through W B Kniskern of the Chicago North Western Railway.
For sale a well located house and lot featuring a 66 foot frontage, small fruit trees, a small barn, cistern and wood-house. The two story house has ten rooms and sod well arranged. Price is $1800 with possible payments. Contact T. L. Stilwell, Real Estate Agent.
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