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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1902
Page
3
A vintage dental ad urges readers to seek early treatment to save natural teeth and money. Edward J Martin of Covington Indiana emphasizes foresight, stating procedures now are easier and later may be impossible, promising painless service.
The Leaders beat Vermilion County's Danville in a sunlit ballgame at the ballpark. Harmony and Newlin starred for Covington while Merryman held the Danville attack to late rallies. Covington prevailed 7 to 5 after early blows, with Holycross and Hersheel making notable plays and Harmony belting a home run.
The Fountain County Citizen reports A T Livengood says the county convention left no room for non fusion complaints and that the entire ticket is a strong democratic lineup with populist participation. Critics call the claim crow eating and point to a populist leader on the ticket.
The piece argues that long standing fears of women’s ballots echo centuries of denying women property wages and education. It cites the traditional view of marriage as a single entity defined by the husband, challenging calls for female enfranchisement.
The piece argues that husbands historically controlled wives finances and votes, while modern women manage own affairs. it contrasts brave proponents of suffrage with fearful opponents. Carrie Chapman Catt is cited, defending universal suffrage as just and necessary against tradition.
County officials announce a six week summer term to begin July 7 with six dollar tuition. Coyington High School building to be used and the county reference library will be available. Advanced work in high school subjects may be offered if demand exists. Professional training accompanying regular academic work. Communications to W. C. Brandenburg Veedersburg. James F. Millis W. C. Brandenburg.
The piece quotes Camp Clark Mussouri praising Electric Bitters as a cure for overwork nervous tension sleeplessness and body weakness. It claims the medicine restores health and vitality and urges readers to try it at 50 cents with satisfaction guaranteed.
August 8 to 21 feature two solid weeks of top musicians lecturers singers and moving pictures. Tickets during the June sale priced at 2.00 for single 1.50 for clubs of five and juvenile 1.00. Notable attractions include Roberson Helen Gouger Ardian Newens Pfrimer Sam Jones Alton Packard Dr Frank Crane Dana C Johnson Robertson John P D John and Mrs Bingham with new shows and lectures. Manager Car 8 Pine street Danville Illinois.
A feed and storage barn known as the Traders Exchange is offered for sale at a bargain. The ad notes a good trade potential and directs inquiries to Jas Slim, the proprietor, at doors south of the southwest corner of the public square in Covington Indiana.
A Chinese minister in Washington lost track of his large diamond when his turban was worn wrong side. The anecdote shifts to promote Benson's Blasters for pains and colds, claiming rapid relief and prepayment offers through Seabury & Johnson.
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