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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1902
Page
3
J H Spence recalls Wabash township residents and their hospitality in Fountain County. He lists families and figures from the past, notes abundant orchards and game, and observes progress with rural deliveries and anticipated electric railways benefiting farmers.
Announcement previews an August 21 start with diverse acts including Roberson on moving pictures, Mrs. Helen Gouger on New Zealand Government, Dana C. Johnson lectures and Sam Jones performances. Tickets cheaper than last year with juvenile and club options. managers soliciting agents and public interest for Big Four Route travel to San Francisco for Imperial Council events.
An advert claims kidney and bladder troubles affect both sexes and children, causing weakness, bed wetting, and reduced vigor. Swamp-Root by Dr Kilmer is promoted as a remedy, with sample bottle offers and mail order pamphlets from Binghamton New York.
Mayor Miles chairs a meeting to organize a July 4 celebration in Covington. A large industrial parade is planned with business turnout and committees handling advertising attractions music decorations public convenience and more. Also a note on Loeb's carpet prices compared to nearby stores.
Round trip tickets to Ft Wayne Indiana for Concordia Singing Society Saengerfest on June 15 and 16 1902. Wu begaw sale June 14 and 15 1902 from all Big Four points in Ohio and Indiana at one fare for round trip. Tickets valid for return to June 11 1902. For rates tickets and limits contact Big Four Route agents or the undersigned.
Le Roy Allen offers refunds on a 50 cent bottle if it fails to cure cough or cold and a 25 cent bottle with a money back guarantee proving satisfactory. The undersigned pledge to refund purchase price if remedies do not work.
The Crawfordsville Traction Company subsidy failed to be placed on the June tax duplicate after the Montgomery County Board refused the petition. The move surprised promoters who expected approval as Fountain county had done. Officials indicated the tax may still be paid later, but the board would not commit the subsidy now. Charles Berry of Fountain-Warren Traction visited for rights of way and to discuss entering Crawfordsville and terminal facilities with Lafayette Street Railway.
An old advertisement promotes Rocky Mountain Tea as a tonic to stay energetic and vigorous. It features a claim by Lee Allen that the product helps people remain strong when facing economic difficulties.
The Cosmopolitan publishes sketches of about sixty leading industrial figures. The project aims to illuminate finance and production by presenting insights from prominent men in the field, generating broad national interest.
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