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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1907
Page
2
An Ohio woman testifies that Dr Miles Heart Cure and Nervine improved her chest pain breathlessness and weight after two years of heart trouble, noting fourteen pound gain and no heart bother since starting treatment. The Miles Medical Co offers a money back guarantee and druggists sell the remedy.
Old city classifieds offer Drew Shoe for ladies and J L Peters eye glasses. Dr Faith and Dr Gilson operate Friday offices. For rent two Union street dwellings via Attorney W N White. J J Loeb promotes men and boys suits. Kodol digestion remedy touts rest and stomach relief under Pure Food laws via M E Van Doren.
The church holds Sunday School every Sunday at 9 30 morning. Prayer meeting Thursday evening at 730. Preaching services morning and evening on the first and third Sundays. The public is invited to all services.
The First Church of Christ invites attendees to Bible school at 9:30 a.m. Junior C E at 3 p.m. Senior C E at 6:15 p.m. Lord's Day preaching on the second and fourth Sundays at 10:45 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. Chorus practice Tuesdays 7:15 p.m. Mid week prayer Thursdays 7:15 p.m. Pastor P W Wathall signs off.
A notice urges Republicans who owe any account to settle within the next few months. It urges readers to get ready for a general squaring away during the dull season and to come in and pay rather than wait to be asked.
When you need a pill take De Witt's Little Early Risers. Email pill safe pill sure pill. Easy to take and effective. Drives away headache. Sold by M. KE. VanDorn.
A woman at a club denounces traditional titles as bonds of servitude in a fiery monologue. She argues etymology shows lady wife and spinster imply servitude and urges reformers to replace them with new terms. A soprano chorus supports the call for change.
An advertisement promotes free samples of Dr Shoop's Restorative and a book on Dyspepsia the Heart or the Kidneys. It argues stomach heart and kidney troubles stem from weak inside nerves and claims the remedy treats the inside nerves not just symptoms. It urges readers to request the free book and notes the product is sold by dealers.
Cremation was a common method before Christian era and later declined in favor of earth burial. A revival began, rising from one crematory in 1880 to over fifty by 1890, with Japan showing 47 percent incineration. The United States built its first crematory in 1876 at Washington, Pa, for Baron de Palm’s body.
Bert Barber of Hitoff Wisconsin says four doses of Kidney and Bladder Pills cured him beyond any other medicine. He continues use seeking a perfect cure. The pills address backache weak kidneys and bladder inflammation. A week’s treatment costs 25 cents sold by E. VanDorn.
Abram B. Cartridge, very drunk, was picked up by Waterbury police from South Main Street. Holding an open Bible, he argued with officers in Scriptural phrases and blamed his downfall on the Bible’s inconsistencies. He was jailed for 36 days.
Kennie B Fox offers piano tuning regulating and repair services after a Starr Piano factory visit. Satisfaction guaranteed. Leave orders at Peyton's music store dated April 19.
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A political story recounts Mr John Brown and his less prominent friend Mr James Mc Coy, with phone calls between them about Johns return home and a false narrative. The piece ends noting a free trial offer for Dr Shoops Catarrh Remedy with address in Racine Wisconsin.
A bright five year old girl in a city hospital surgical ward moans softly after a minor operation. She explains she cannot help the cries because she is not used to operations, showing courage and pain tolerance. Kennedy's Laxative Cough Syrup is touted as a safe remedy for coughs and colds, suitable for babies and children and liked by families. It contains honey and tar, no opiates, and avoids constipation, sold by M. E. VanDorn.
All aboard for Indianapolis excursion on Sunday with a round trip fare of 1.25 dollars. Train departs Covington at 8 14 a m and returns from Indianapolis at 7 30 p m.
Miss Kate Sanborn recounts her failed effort raising ducks on New Hampshire farms. The ducks ate profits without yielding eggs. An old farmer told her the ducks were all drakes, quipping at her expense and ending the tale with a laugh.
A Washington grower says he expects to pick 10 000 to 12 000 boxes of apples from 14 acres with an average value of 1.00 per box. The note appears in the Great Northern Bulletin and invites readers to request free reports.
Richard Smith, piano tuner, will be here May 1st. See him or write to Danville Ill. All work given careful attention.
Peter Bennett, a long time Wall Street reporter, watches three suspended brokers in a New Street cafe produce large rolls of yellow notes while he offers only an anemic wad. He wonders how they stay solvent as he remains the lone solvent man among the crowd. Sunday Magazine.
Ad offers a free trial package of Dr Shoop Headache Tablets from Racine Wisconsin. Claims instant and lasting relief for headaches neuralgia toothache period pains and nasal throat congestion. Advertises mail order test and that the product is sold by all dealers.
The article argues careful men respect a clever chess player as only skilled at chess while whist demands intellectual improvisation. It cites James Payn noting whist cannot be learned thoroughly and requires constant mental tax to counter unexpected leads and plays.
A fragment describes a sick baby with pale cheeks and tummy ache. A mother seeks relief as a seller identified as M. E. VanDorn offers a remedy or case. The small verse references market sale and caregiving in a nostalgic tone.
John Selden on money causing laughter and social gain from others. A Sunday Magazine ad offers two east Jefferson street lots with fruit, outbuildings, renovated four room house, and a curious line about a leg. Apply at this office.
For small sums, chattel loans are available from L. P. Little Covington Indiana.
The wealthiest British woman is Emily Charlotte Talbot a single Welsh heiress from Glamorganshire. She inherited Margam Abbey and the Talbot real estate worth about a million and a half pounds and holds a reversionary interest in a large trust fund after her father's death.
Piles relief claimed as quick and certain with Dr Shoop's Ointment. Itches and protruding piles disappear like magic. Available in large nickel capped glass jars for 50 cents sold by dealers. Also listed: a near new road wagon and harness set for sale and boys suits at J Loeb's Stores.
Notice lists horses for sale by Wilmer Shaffer offering good drivers and workers and a range of types available. Indicates seller contact and availability.
Woodford's Sanitary Lotion promises quick relief for itching and minor hurts. Sold by Geo D Cook in Covington Indiana for statches burns insect bites and similar minor injuries. also sold DeWitts Corbolized Witch Hazel Salve by M E K VanDoren as a soothing healing option.
A Cleveland Plain Dealer humor piece recalls a relative gifting knives and forks to cousins in Chicago. The exchange questions whether such kitchenware was necessary, highlighting frugal family dynamics and regional quirks.
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