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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1897
Page
5
The ad describes relief from constipation with Ayer's Pills. It claims prolonged use restores energy and mood, turning burden into ease and lifting moroseness as life becomes worth living again. The product is presented as a universal remedy for dullness and discomfort.
A fragmented dialogue recounts Ayer s Cathartic Pills and a drinking domestic scene. Characters discuss Tauess Jim alibi for a fishing trip and Wavenather life, with Mrs Dobbs and Tim Boulevard cited in gossip about drunkenness and a strong minded wife reacting in silence.
A New York Journal report notes foreign diplomats hold public vendues before recall of ambassadors or ministers. Auctions feature wines, bric a brac, furniture, and other luxury goods, drawing wide interest and heated bidding as factions chase rare items.
The article reports on postal service scale and spending, listing large orders for paper blotting material rubber bands and ink. It notes bids for 200 reams of paper and other office supplies weighing in the tens of tons. It also covers a House of Representatives scene where Jerry Simpson and Reed sparked laughter with a quip about maintaining order.
Old advertisement touts Ely's Cream Balm from Warren Street New York City as a universal remedy for burns cuts sores and skin ailments. It claims quick relief from eczema salt rheum fever sores and piles with a money back guarantee and price two shillings per box.
The best way to travel to New Orleans and back is via Chicazo and Eastern Illinois Railroad. Two vestibuled trains run between the north and south. The New Orleans and Florida special carries through sleepers between Chicago and New Orleans via the Gulf Coast. Special Mardi Gras rates. For details contact C. & BE. LR. R aven lot address C. L. Stone. G. Poo and T. A. Chicago.
The Wabash Railway Co. announces limited round trip tickets on sale May 27 to 25 with return through Panes. For time and agent information contact Wabash agents in Warsaw and nearby areas.
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