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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1902
Page
7
A historical noted advertisement asks readers to share experiences with Green's August Flower for indigestion liver trouble and related symptoms. The request promises free samples and urges trying one bottle, claiming universal success and seeking correspondence via the paper.
A fragment mentions Castor as the entity bearing the y and references the phrase you have always bought signature, implying a branding note or trademark reference without additional context.
Twenty five cent Gooch's Mexican syrup touted for coughs with testimonials claiming 80 soothing relief and cures for consumptive cases while Hall's Catarrh Cure is promoted with a $100 reward for any catarrh deafness case it cannot cure. Warnings on deafness cite Eustachian tube inflammation and catarrh as common causes.
Spring fever blamed on torpid liver and sluggish bowels. DeWitt's Little Early Risers are advertised to stimulate the liver, open the bowels, and purify the system. Claims include safe pills that never gripe with endorsements from R. M. Everly and J. P. Buekoer.
The fifth annual Indiana and Ohio Saengerbund meeting ends in Fort Wayne with a grand concert and prizes awarded to Helvetia Singing Society Toledo Socialer Saengerbund Indianapolis Marion Maennerchor Concordia Singing Alexandria and South Bend Maennerchor. Officers for the next year will be chosen by committees at Alexandria. The next meeting is set for Alexandria, Ind.
Hulda Culp aged 24 daughter of H J Culp of Goshen Ind committed suicide yesterday by ingesting carbolic acid after returning from a country ride with her sister Nora The sister played the piano as Hulda declined to explain her act a doctor arrived too late no reason was given for the act
Newcastle Indiana June 17 Farmers debate the Henry County branch of the Thrashers National Protective association also called the Thrashers' Trust. Members say the group seeks better bridges and mutual insurance not price rises. Farmers oppose the plan, arguing it shifts losses to owners when engines or machines cross bridges.
A Big Four freight train wrecked between Perth and Carbon while four men rode the cars to Lena to Terre Haute. An axle broke on the steep grade, eight cars derailed. two riders killed, two injured. Separately, Alonzo Henderson was captured after a running fight with Marion police. wounds may be fatal but recovery hoped. Logansport hosts Indiana Elks carnival and state meeting with city lights and decorations.
Indianapolis on June 1 reports third assistant master general’s figures show post offices now 76,594 and rural free delivery set to expand. Revenue nearly $111.6 million with $110.4 million expenditures. Stamps and cards issued in billions, mail volume over 7.4 billion pieces. Weather and crop prospects in Indiana praise with wheat and corn expected to set records.
In Marshall County a Davis chapel mob fired on a Mormon meeting injuring Hardy Lamb. Mormons fired back. fear of further bloodshed grows. Earlier arson and expulsions intensified tensions as meetings continue under an arbor. The group reported the attack to the grand jury.
In Evansville Indiana Olga Rush a young girl attempting to cross a railroad yesterday after a train had passed was struck by a second train from another direction. She was ground to pieces.
In Redkey Indiana on June 17 John H Knapp drove his family from their home and set it ablaze then threatened neighbor Thomas Knox. He was arrested and attempted to cut his throat with a pocketknife during the arrest.
Charles Shepherd's murder trial proceeds in the circuit court at Portland Indiana with prosecutors seeking to prove insanity. The case centers on the death of Shepherd's wife in Redkey and featured testimony and defense strategies expected to address mental state.
Sullivan Ind June 17 Roy Brewer at Pleasantville was accidentally killed when a rifle discharged after he climbed a rail fence the trigger caught triggering the fatal shot authorities said.
In Lafayette Indiana on June 17 building contractors refuse to recognize trade unions as an allied body and warn a general strike is probable.
Church directory notes preaching each Sabbath at 10 45 a m and 7 p m. Sabbath School at 9 30 a m. Christian Endeavor at 6 00 p m. Prayer Meeting Thursday evening. All are cordially invited. E A Van Nuys, Pastor.
The First Methodist Church announces preaching at 10 45 a m and 7 p m with Sunday School at 9 30 a m Junior Epworth League at 2 p m Senior League at 6 p m and Prayer Meeting Thursday at 7 p m Teachers Meeting Thursday night after prayer. Rev S P Colvin is the Pastor.
Preaching on the second and fourth Sundays each month with services at 10 30 a m and 7 00 pm Sunday School at 9 20 am Young People's Meeting Sunday evening at 6 30 Prayer meeting Thursday evening at 7 00 Church meeting Thursday night after each second Sunday Communion Service on the fourth Sunday at the close of each quarter J P Henson Pastor
The First Church of Christ advertises Sunday School at 9:30 a m and preaching on the first and third Sundays at 10:30 a m and 7:30 p m Socials on the second, fourth and fifth Sundays at 10:30 a m Y P S C E Sunday evening 6:30 p m Prayer meeting Thursday 7:30 p m S S Teachers Normal Friday 7:30 p m Pastor W P Shamhart invites all to attend A druggist offers a Madison Medicine Co Rocky Mountain Tea substitute See Allen to consider the claim.
The Iowa Central Railway announces special summer excursion fares to Denver Colorado Springs Pueblo Salt Lake City Ogden Hot Springs Deadwood Lead and Custer South Dakota. From June 22 to 24 July 1 to 13 Aug 1 to 14 23 24 30 and 31 and Sept 1 to 10 a special low round trip fare applies. Other periods offer one fare plus 2 dollars for round trip. Stop overs allowed with final ticket limit October 31 1902. For details contact local agents or A B Cutts G P T A Minneapolis Minnesota.
An advertisement touts Looschee's German Syrup as the only universal cure for consumption and throat troubles, claiming it outperforms cheap cough remedies for fever coughs bronchitis croup and night coughs. It notes availability from G Green in Woodbury New Jersey and druggists worldwide.
Public notice promotes a remedy for intestinal worms blamed for child distress. It advertises travel specials to Denver and San Francisco for 1902 events, with Wabash Route train tickets from Covington Indiana and return validity dates through July and September.
An old advertisement touts Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets promising to stop coughs and work off a cold in one day with a no cure no pay guarantee and a price of 25 cents. The copy uses bold claims typical of early 20th century patent medicine ads.
W I Sturdevant of Merry Oaks says 15 years of indigestion vanished after using Kodol. He reports immediate relief and now can eat almost anything. J P Buckner adds a note discouraging dieting and praising Kodol for enabling digestion without the stomach.
A letter from Robert R. Watts of Salem Missouri describes a five year kidney disease struggle. After trying many doctors and remedies he credits Foley's Kidney Cure with a complete recovery in under two bottles, now reporting good health.
R N Beville of Old Town Va says the salve wholly cured their daughter of a bad scald head and is praised for cuts corns barns bruises ulcers eruptions and piles. Lee Allen's drug store sells it for 256.
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