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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 21, 1899
Page
2
Disjointed political notes discuss the kissing bug, APA alliance, Fountain county politics, American shipyards, Kentucky Republicans, and Alaska coast claims. The prose critiques officials, previews elections, and questions employment trends, all in a dated partisan voice.
A reflection on how national character grows from the home. The article argues that patriotism loyalty and civic virtue are nurtured in the private sphere and that a child raised without a caring home lacks essential qualities to be a true American citizen.
A dispersed editorial voice argues for free trade over protectionism, praising enlistment loyalty, criticizing tariff policy, and referencing the Veedersburg Record’s launch as a robust local publication. It criticizes demagogic rhetoric by U S Senators and highlights the impact of the Dingley tariff on global trade.
An advertisement touts Scott's Emulsion as palatable and easily digested with fresh air and exercise. It claims hypophosphites bolster strength and nervous tone while cod liver feeds and nourishes, with price and druggist availability noted.
An itemized list shows assets valued by May William Ursnon including a piano billiard table watches carriages sewing machine and household goods totaling a modest sum. The tax assessor faces scrutiny as Mr Bryant's spending on luxury items suggests high purchasing power or an attempt to misrepresent wealth.
The British House of Lords weighed a conscription bill as a shortage of 44,000 in the army and slow recruiting persisted. In contrast the United States shows rapid mobilization with nearly 300,000 volunteers enlisted in fifteen months, twelve new regiments formed, and a full up to 55,000 in the regular army. The Globe Democrat notes American volunteer zeal and cautions against conscription in the U S while praising its manpower and readiness.
A North Carolina woman attributed seven years of disease to Dr King's New Discovery for consumption. After three months of coughing and sleepless nights she reportedly slept through the night after using the drug, claiming full recovery after two bottles. Trial bottles are offered at Lee Allen's drug store with a $100 price and guarantee. DeWitt's Little Early Risers are advertised as cleansing and restoring health without weakening the system.
Dr Renick Hamilton of West Jefferson Ohio endures rectal fistula for 18 months and avoids costly surgery by using Bucklen's Arriva Salve. The salve billed as the sure cure for piles sells at 250 per box through Lee Allen, druggist.
An 19th century ad promotes Morris English Worm Powder as a cure for worms in horses cattle sheep and hogs with a 50 ets price. It also claims kidney disorders cause illness and offers Foley's Kidney Cure with a guaranteed restoration of kidney function. The notice mentions loans on personal security and several patent remedy claims, including Constipation cures.
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