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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1900
Page
3
An array of old patent medicine claims promotes Foley’s Kidney Cure for healthy kidneys and other remedies. The notices tout dyspepsia cures by Rhodel Dyspepsia Cure and Groen’s Syrup with refund guarantees, listing sellers such as Geo Cook and J Po Baekner.
A West Jefferson man, after 18 months with a rectal fistula, chose self cure over costly surgery and reports healing after using five boxes of Bucklen’s Arnica Salve. The ad touts the salve as the surest pile cure, priced 95 cents a box, sold by Lee Allen.
Help wanted in Attica Indiana for Sterling Remedy Company. Mailing Department seeks quick, active workers to fold, stuff, address enclosures and envelopes. Prior experience not specified. Wage and address provided for applications at W. M. Allen.
An ad touts Folk treatment for rheumatism blaming uric acid and kidneys and pushes Foley's Kidney Cure sold by Gea Cook and others. It notes Homeseekers Excursions with Clover Leaf tickets May 15 offering round trips and urges contacting agents or C C Jenkins, Central Passenger Agent, for details and national convention travel.
A Chemnitz court ruled that a commercial traveler must pay ten shillings in tips to a hotel boot and two assistants after four weeks’ stay. The case clarified that tipping can be required as remuneration beyond board and lodging, challenging the idea tips are purely voluntary.
An elderly bookseller near Peace Monument recalls a 1860s encounter with General Grant. A small crowd gathered as the two figures appeared in a one story building, with family members nearby as the event drew public attention and a ticket was obtained for a performance.
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Frank Carosa and Horace Gray visited Covington on Thursday while Attorney Newlin and Rabourn came from nearby towns. Mrs. Kaufman traveled to Mackinack Alabama to see her mother. Will Layton of Covington Banking Co went to Lafayette on business. Northwest passengers now connect in St. Louis Union Station. Clover Leaf No 5 and Burlington Limited offer direct Union Station to Billings routes with through sleepers. Glasses lost near Covington to be returned for reward. Mura Lorria Tuunen.
Fragmented notice describes farm prices, cattle and stock listings with terms like good well kept and young stock. Mentions a price of 22004 and references to various farm goods and buyers. Details are unclear but indicate sales of cattle and farm commodities at a rural marketplace.
Hillsboro held its municipal election Monday with a lively turnout. Democrats won two of three council seats, while Andrew McBream, a noted free silver advocate, was defeated amid calls for him to reconsider his stance.
A vintage ad touts Grain-O made from pure grains. A lady writer recalls disliking coffee after a week of using Grain-O and says it nourishes the system and benefits children. The ad promises a healthful table beverage for all ages and offers 15e and 25a packaging.
W. R. Wilkinson of Albany Tennessee says Kodol Dospepsia Care cured twenty years of stomach trouble. He calls it the savior of his life and notes it digests what you eat. Sold by J. P. Buckner.
J C Kennedy of Roanoke Teun touts a Remedy called Hagel Salve for jaw pain and piles claiming doctors labeled it incurable. He warns against imitations and promotes Sola by iP. Bueknuer as the cure.
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