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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 13, 1908
Page
8
An advertisement touts Dr. Kilmer’s Swamp Root as a remedy for kidney, liver, and bladder problems. It promises a free sample and a booklet by mail to readers who mention the paper, with a sales push for 50 cent and dollar sizes.
An old advertisement touts Dr Shoop’s Restorative in liquid and tablet forms as a remedy for distressing or dangerous kidney issues. The claim urges trial for a month with druggists recommending and selling the product.
The Shawnee horse thief detective association held a meeting at Rob Roy on Saturday afternoon. Jasper Roberts of Davestown township announced his candidacy for Commissioner from the north district. Mentions of Pile remedy ads and local business moves follow, including Will Calvert named head deputy in the agriculture department and George D. Cook visiting from Crawfordsville. Be s Lixative Cough Syrup advertised for coughs and bronchial troubles.
P. J. McMahon promotes a large city sale offering horses and mares with right prices. The event calls for bidders next Thursday. Separately a Chicago case notes Mrs. Metcalf attempting to drown herself amid alleged insanity.
Jeodb Oland and wife of Shaw attended city business on Wednesday. A large auction sale of horses and mules is planned at McMahon’s stables in Covington on March 19. In total 74 head will be sold.
The dance Tuesday night in the hall here was a sociable and pleasant affair. About forty couples were present.
Prather Carriage Works announces a one month reduction in carriage painting and repairing starting March 1. Customers will see savings in their pockets at 1 BIEN. W. Public Sq.
The Attica Democrat noted a remark about the Republican nomination for township trustee and praised George for waking up. Logan is criticized as a rotten township, while Kodol is advertised as a universal stomach remedy by Hedges Drug Co. Louise Rabb, daughter of the judge, visited with friends and relatives and attended social gatherings hosted by Miss Alma Board and Mrs. Wm. Cox.
Judge Jake Moore of Georgia testifies that after twenty years of indigestion and drastic weight loss a trial of Kodol cured him in one day. He reports regained health and weight and urges the product for others. The note is dated November 10 1904 and mentions Hedges Drug Co as the seller.
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