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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1908
Page
1
An advertisement extols nerve force as the body’s driver and promotes Dr Miles Nervine for nerve weakness. It cites Mrs. S. L. Young of New Castle Pennsylvania praising relief after using Nervine and notes a money back guarantee via local druggists.
An old advertisement claims weak kidneys stem from nerve weakness rather than the organ. It touts Dr Shoop's Restorative as a remedy reaching controlling nerves and promises relief from back pain kidney disease and related ailments, urging readers to try tablets or liquid and consult local druggists.
Auction note lists a good upright Chickering piano with new Pianola attachment offered at $800. Inquire of Homer Sewell. Also advertised are DeWitt’s Little Early Risers small cafe style pills sold by Hedges Drogue.
The Republicans of Fulton township will meet at the Silver Wood school house on Saturday May 2 1908 at 8 oclock sharp to nominate a township ticket and conduct other business as needed. An unrelated health advertisement promotes Kodol for stomach related pains and heart discomfort.
A garbled advertisement promises a laxative cough syrup from Hadges Drug Co. It touts relief for coughs colds croup whooping cough hoarseness and bronchial issues with a guaranteed remedy. The text includes fragmented dialogue and misspelled names suggesting a 19th or early 20th century retail notice.
The First Presbyterian Church led by H. K. Fox, Ph. D. offers Sunday worship at 11 and 7:30, with Bible School at 10, midweek service Thursday 7:30, and sessions for monthly meetings. A Woman's Club entertainment is planned for Tuesday evening May 5 under Ladies Aid Society.
The poem argues for temperance measures during prohibition, urging townsfolk to grow corn and feed families, appoint leaders, and maintain order. It criticizes saloonists, touts practical action, and warns of divine judgment and social disruption. The piece is signed FRED McCUBBIN, Covington, Ind, April 23, 1908.
The county auditor certifies the white and colored voter counts by township for 1907 to serve as the official basis for legislative and congressional apportionment for 1909. This enumeration will be placed before the general assembly per state constitution and laws.
Lyon & Healy advertise rebuilt pianos from brands like Steinway Weber and Welson with modern tone and appearance. The firm promises near half price, full factory refinishing, and invites customers to request a list and specify budget. Also promotes Dr Shoop’s Magic Ointment for piles with a mail order trial offer.
A concise report notes Mr. Bonny taking on ra cons in a brief round of actions. Details are sparse in the fragment but indicate confrontational conduct with the ra group. Further context is unavailable in the readable text.
An advertisement touts Kodol as the sole preparation that fully digests all indigestion cases and stomach trouble. It claims prompt thorough action and easy, pleasant intake, sold by Hedges Pen Co.
The church announces Sunday school at 10 a.m. preaching at 10 a.m. Kigworth League at 6:50 p.m. preaching at 7:20 p.m. Prayer meetings and board meetings on specified dates. Ladies Aid Society meets the third Thursday and the Dead church group meets second Friday. W E B M S meets first Thursday. Bend preaching at 2:30 p.m. Pastor Frank K. Dougherty. Also an ad for Mina stomach remedy from Hedges Drug Co.
An alarm over the rising prevalence of kidney disease warns that many patients and doctors address symptoms rather than the root cause. Dr Kilmer's Swamp Root is marketed as the remedy for kidney, bladder, and urinary issues, including pain, incontinence, and nocturnal trips to the rest room. Sample bottles offered and sold by druggists in fifty-cent and one-dollar sizes.
An advertisement proclaims DeWitt's Witch Heel Salve as the original effective remedy for itching, soothing, and healing. Substitutes exist, but the product is marketed as the genuine choice sold by the Lhedgea Drug Company.
Real estate transfers reported for the prior week in Pievutun county show numerous deeds. Transactions include Attica subdivisions and Prospect add Attica parcels, Hillsboro Bank trust property, and several 40 to 160 acre parcels in Jackson and Vanburen townships with prices ranging from 150 to 11 775 dollars.
The First Church of Christ schedules Sunday May 3 services at 11 00 am and 7 00 pm led by Daniel H Palmer. Sunday School at 10 00 am Berier Endeaver at 6 00 pm Prayer meeting Thursday evening at 7 30. All are invited to attend.
Dr Jieoo Ko Zcan Zinn a resident Covington for years and a Woodmen and K P member died after a ten day illness. Born Mildway Ontario Canada October 10 1863 he studied at Valparaiso and the Chicago Physio Medical College and practiced in Covington since 1892. He leaves a wife Ida Schulenberg two sons Howard and Bernard his father three brothers four sisters and many friends. Funeral services were held at the family home and later in Gaesburg Michigan.
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