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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1911
Page
6
The Pinevillage News reports Mr. Hanly spoke on Immortality of the Soul and life after death. His clear pronunciation and eloquent delivery drew a large crowd despite a north wind. The speech lasted over an hour with demonstrations of an immortal inner being and reflections on evolution, praised as among the best heard locally.
Robert Madsen of West Billington Indiana suffered eight months with virulent liver trouble and yellow jaundice. Four doctors gave him up but Electric Bitters cured him completely. The remedy is praised as the best stomach liver nerve and kidney purifier on earth and available at druggists for 50 cents.
Advertising is a crucial tactic for lumber manufacturers facing substitutes like concrete, steel, and fiber products. At the Chicago recon convention of the National Lumber Manufacturer's Association, leaders noted vast advertising spending by substitutes and argued lumber firms should spend about one cent per thousand feet cut, potentially saving profits and countering market erosion driven by modern building materials.
Fragmentary note hints at a past event where a group sought a method to achieve a task and succeeded. Readers puzzled by earlier demonstrations of how it was done. The piece mentions “stand patterns” as a focal point of curiosity without naming participants or places.
Mrs. Nancy Keneipp of Terre Haute Indiana describes kidney trouble with frequent pain and bladder issues. She reports Foley Kidney Pills improved kidney action and eliminated distress, claiming a full recovery and thanking the product. Sold by all druggists.
Attica correspondent reports Ord Wilson, a top local mechanic, vows to build an airship for next season. If successful he will pursue dirigible navigation then a Zeppelin style passenger ship and form an Overland Air Company to fly between Attica and other points, likening the telephone’s early reception to air travel.
Mother Gray s Sweet Powders for children ease teething fever and stomach ills. They regulate bowels destroy worms and break up colds in 24 hours. Used by mothers for 22 years. Sold by druggists 5 cents. Sample free. Address LeRoy New York.
A heavy rain Saturday afternoon ended a long drought with a near hurricane like downpour. Much water fell quickly though soil and parching ground absorbed it fast leaving pastures dry then soon expect green revival as oats and meadows suffer but recover in days.
An advertisement touts Dr King s New Life Pills as a cure for constipation bilious bowels and liver trouble. It claims to agitate the liver stomach and bowels to boost health and sells for 25 cents at all druggists.
Wabash temperance citizens will present a petition to the board of commissioners at their July term asking for a local option election. The election is likely to be held in late July with polling places in each precinct.
Advertisement claims deafness cannot be cured by external methods and cites catarrh in the Eustachian tube as the cause. It promises a reward for a cure by Hall's Catarrh Cure and mentions Oge Rundrai Dollars for an uncured case, urging readers to send for circulars and buy Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
General Benjamin F. Butler championed red and green navigation lights first used on the Hudson in 1862. He backed a factory producing the lamps, boosting standardized vessel signaling.
John Thornton, a broker, falls for a subway flower girl Miss Winton of Washington Square. He pursues her through social introductions and quiet talks, while she studies him for a book and finally reveals a deep mutual affection ending with a shy confession and a request she wear the brown dress he loved first.
Insurance offer describes a 2000 death benefit and 815 weekly accident benefit with 815 per week. Sick benefit provides 1500 for loss of limb or eyesight and 8100 emergency relief. Annual cost 8600 with no other dues. Company states 10600 paid to guarantee claim payments. Open to men and women aged 16 to 65. Apply to American Registry Company Department 163, 208 Cadillac Building, Brie PA.
An old advertisement extols Swamp-Root for kidney and urinary issues, claiming it strengthens kidney function, eases incontinence, and reduces nocturnal urination. It cites Dr Kilmer & Co. with sample bottles and a free book offer, urging readers to request by mail.
An advertisement promotes Jericho Leaves from the Holy Land as a natural laxative that relieves and cures constipation. It claims to be tastier and gentler than drugs, safe for the intestines, and distributed by Jericho Leaves Importing Co. in Buffalo New York with mail order availability and a 25 cent price.
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