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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1901
Page
5
Promotion for Covington Republican subscribers includes a free one year Cincinnati Weekly Gazette with renewal. Existing subscribers can extend expiration by one year and receive the Gazette at no extra cost for a limited time. Abstracts of Title provided by O B Dovatus.
A local paper notes Fountain County population at 21,46 per the 1900 census and urges neighbors to support an appropriation for the two railroads running north and south through the city. It praises Covington for beauty and cleanliness and calls for development while mourning Secretary Gage’s wife.
Local business men urge full investigation of gas prospects following two newly opened veins. They call for thorough tests and well drilling to determine flow. A strong gas yield could transform Covington into a major Western Indiana town.
Reports say Mrs McKinley’s condition improved slightly offering relief after the death of Mrs Gage. Mrs Gage had been ill since March 11 with grip acquired while getting wet at inauguration ceremonies, a death earlier than public expected.
The author recalls the graves of immortal heroes in distant lands and the Philippines, covered in flowers offered as incense to memory. Flowers' scent honors their sacrifice, retouching memory with hope, as the sacred dead live in remembrance and devotion.
Indiana's junior senator travels to Russia to examine its economy and future commercial role. A hands on learner, Beveridge follows earlier Philippines immersion, aiming to inform U S policy on Russia's growing global influence and potential as a major trading factor.
Rich mond Item notes Senator Beveridge may study the situation as a public man for the public's information to assess potential material benefits to the nation through his guidance.
The Chicago Covington Southern line would run from Chicago Heights Illinois southeast to near Terre Haute Indiana, using Illinois Central tracks until next year. If aid is voted the first segment would reach Terre Haute this year and boost farming coal mining and clay industries. Arch Deacon Cook to speak on heroes at the Presbyterian church with soldiers invited.
Rain aided farming along with corn planting nearly finished after another week. Mrs J Callah hosted her mother Mrs K Ulmer of Muncie. Grace Casey of Covington visited cousin Ruth Johnson from Friday to Sunday. Mrs Henry Truman visited Perrysville on Tuesday.
The notice states kidney trouble affects both women and men and can impair mind, ambition, beauty, vigor, and cheer. Swamp-Root by Dr Kilmer and Co is promoted as a remedy with sample bottles and pamphlets available by mail from Binghamton NY.
Community snippets report Mrs. K L Moody convalescent after illness while Mrs 4 W Lowe and daughter visit Covington from Attica. Families visit Bellewood stock farm and O A Johnson’s, with social dinners noted. Advertisements tout August Flower for dyspepsia and Kodol Dyspepsia Cure as stomach aids, urging readers to seek relief.
An advertisement claims constipation harms health and skin and promotes Bailey's Laxative Tablets by Lakeside Med. Co. Chicago. The small chocolate coated tablets promise natural movements, night action, and energy with prices at 10 and 25 cents sold by Geo. D. Cook.
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