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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1907
Page
3
An advertisement extols nerve force as the body's power source and promotes Dr. Miles' Nervine and Anti-Pain Pills as remedies. It quotes a testimonial from Mrs. S. L. Young of New Castle, Pa, and notes the Miles Medical Co in Elkhart Indiana.
Local ads tout price cuts at J Loeb s Store for ladies and children cloaks. News notes Lafayette plans a 25000 interurban station at 9th and Ferry by Murdocks for Ft Wayne and Wabash Valley lines. Logansport road work and Danville extension hopes spark regional railway development. Coleman Reeves & Coleman and Castasweet Lean are also advertised amid other notices. Lease of Cop pock Motor Car Company in Marion signals new local manufacturing ventures.
The notice urges readers who owe the Republican party to settle debts in the coming months. It asks individuals to come in and pay promptly rather than waiting to be asked, aiming for a general “squaring away” during the dull season.
Advertisement offers home money to loan at reasonable interest rates in Covington Indiana. Contact O. Dova Lass for details.
A memo suggests getting eye glasses and seeing Dr Faith with weekly Friday office days by Dr Gilson. It touts DeWitt's Little Early Risers as a safe liver detox and complexion toner, endorsed by M C VanDorn.
The state faces a severe shortage of asylum beds as the Central Hospital for the Insane operates well beyond capacity. Dr Edenharter reports 1748 patients housed with 1382 extra beds, with mess rooms turned into dormitory space and every inch of space used. A forthcoming Southeastern Hospital is awaited to ease the congestion.
Attorney General Miller opines that a qualified woman may serve as county superintendent in Indiana. He cites 1901 statute allowing any woman 21 or older meeting teaching qualifications to hold county offices, and says county superintendent is not a county officer under the elector rule.
The year 1907 will feature four eclipses of sun and moon, with two in January and others in July and later dates. A transit of Mercury will occur but be invisible to this city, though visible to the eastern United States in places.
The people of West Lebanon plan events for the County Farmers Institute to be held January 22 and 23. Several entertaining speakers have been assigned and important subjects will be discussed.
Silk mufflers and scarfs are advertised in a display of diverse styles and patterns, offering shoppers a range of textures and colors to suit different outfits.
Mrs Celia A Insley widow of Dr William Quinn Insley of Terre Haute died Saturday at the home of her son William H Insley 68 Woodruff Place Indianapolis after a month of heart disease She was born in 1840 near Hartford Conn granddaughter of Capt John Webb of Richmond Va She is survived by three sons Edward Whitmore Insley William H Insley Robert Buckell Insley and two daughters Avis Blanchard and Rebecca A Insley Attica Press
Bargains on table linens and napkins offered at J Loeb's Store with emphasis on low prices and value for customers seeking affordable houseware.
An advertisement touts affordable presents at J Loeb’s and promotes DeWitt’s Kidney and Bladder Pills by M C VanDorn as a quick relief for kidney and liver issues, pricing a 25 cent box for a week’s treatment.
Local residents note the Fountain County tax rate affects the price of durable goods as shoppers discuss a $385 overcoat deemed sturdy and warranted. Observers weigh how taxation influences purchasing power and clothing costs this season.
Warren county fixes the tax rate at $100 valuation for 1906. The 195 rate is shown for comparison, illustrating the change in assessment burden and the transition to the new tax structure.
Deputy Fish and Game Commissioner Earle proposes shortening the open season from November 10 to January 1 and reducing daily quail bag from 24 to about 15. He plans a bill with amendments to the game law.
Carpenters in Danville plan a potential strike on April 1 if wage demands are unmet. They currently earn 35 cents per hour while plasterers brick masons lathers and other workers receive 40 to 60 cents. Also an ad promotes a liver remedy and a store sale offer.
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