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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 04, 1902
Page
3
A concise dental ad urges prompt visits to prevent irreversible loss. It stresses painless methods, natural teeth over artificial ones, and warns that delays reduce options and raise costs, framing timely care as smart saving.
Eyewitness diary recalls Lee’s army at Spottsylvania with Grant ordering movements on the left and Hancock as Longstreet presses. Batteries fire, hospitals fill, soldiers sing Union forever, and wounded march toward Fredericksburg as the shelling rages.
Edgar B Menepee writes home from Cavite and the front in the Philippines describing April movements, a recent battle with heavy enemy casualties, American losses, and life in camp. He notes gunboats nearby, a landing party, and his role in the artillery under General Campbell. He mentions jungle fighting conditions, Moros, Chinamen, and a Moro prisoner held in a lock-up. He also describes local currency, a whale sighting near the ship, and plans to return to Cavite with hopes of orders to go ashore.
A Chinese minister Wu Ting Fang misplaced the family diamond after a cold caused irritation. A friend noted the turban was worn backward, and the gem was safe. The piece then contrasts Benson's Porous Plasters and asserts they relieve gout rheumatism neuralgia colds and back pain, promising prepaid postage offers from Seabury Johnson.
The circuit court entered settlements on several cases including the towpath crossing dispute with the Big Four and Wabash. Other actions include divorces, guardianships, and probate matters with judgments and receivers appointed as required.
Hon Harry Caldwell was nominated by the Republicans of Benton Newton counties for Joint Representative by acclaimation with no opposition. He will represent these prairie counties in the lower house and is expected to join the strong men in the next legislature. Delegates at Goodland are praised for the nomination work.
For Rent. The Cardiff Livery barn in Covineton Minnesota offers buses and cabs with lights and city water. A live liveryman invites inquiry and notes the facilities are among the best in town. See Mrs Catharine Cardiff.
Buckner's Drug store promotes Plastico as a durable, healthful alternative to paper for home repairs. The ad quotes Ten Years in bed author Rh. A. Gray and testimonial from Geo. U D Cook praising Foley's Kidney Cure after kidney illness.
An advertisement touts Sr King s New Life Pills claiming to cleanse the system and relieve constipation. The copy promises lively liver function, active bowels, good digestion and a fine appetite for 25 cents at Lee Allen drug store.
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