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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1906
Page
3
A testimonial from Levy Williams of Boston Georgia praises Dr Miles Nervine and Nerve and Liver Pills as cures for epileptic fits and St Vitus dance. The letter claims eleven fits in twelve hours, then rapid improvement after using the products. The firm backs a money back guarantee through local druggists.
The Republican notes a new service coming to Danville with Richard Smith offering piano tuning. Contact by phone 2045 for updated tuning work and styles advertised as up-to-date.
An advisory urges anyone owing the Republican any account to settle it within the next few months. Readers are told to get ready for a general squaring away during the dull season and to come in and pay without waiting to be asked.
Local lender offers home loans on first mortgage security at reasonable interest rates. Information provided by Doverass.
A new device for eye examinations and defect discovery has been installed at A. C. Fears optical parlors in Covington Indiana. Customers are invited to have their eyes tested and fitted while watching the procedure, advertised as scientific and reasonably priced. Woodford's Sanitary Lotion claims an itch cure in 30 minutes, sold by Geo. D. Cook, Covington druggist.
The Hon. W. J. Bryan notified the Lyceum Bureau he will not return from abroad before Oct 1, forcing the cancellation of all lecture dates. This hints Bryan will show little interest in Indians' campaign this year.
The Jessie Keerns case set for trial before Squire Hesler of Cayuga last Monday was moved again to Squire Sprague's court. Keerns shows no intention to appear and his bondsmen must cover costs when the matter is finally settled.
The 1895 summary reports Indiana’s state debt fell from 7 520 615 12 to 805 000 00 under Republican governance. Since Governor Hanly began, 613 000 has been paid. bonds to mature in 1910 remain. State penal benevolent and educational institutions preserved, credit kept at par. attributed to continued Republican prosperity and party leadership.
Newton county commissioners direct the auditor to advertise for bids to equip the county with voting machines. The plan would cut precincts from nineteen to ten and cost about 6000 dollars, with the vendor offering to fund equipment via savings and possibly provide machines at no cost for the fall election.
The Attica Ledger reports ice shortages and higher prices across Covington and neighboring towns. Pine Village and Roswell face no ice or prospect. Acv ington sees 30 to 74 cents, Hoopeston 40 to 60 with a cupom-book cash discount. Williamsport also notes price increases.
The report compares ice rates from 25 to 50 cents in towns like Oxford and Veedersburg, notes Lafayette’s split charges for households and businesses, and highlights Crawfordsville where a benevolent monopoly sets 35 cents per hundred pounds for households, 25 cents for restaurants and saloons, and 17.3 cents for butcher shops. The owners claim they avoid price hikes unless coal costs rise and would reduce prices when coal normalizes, claiming fair treatment and no competition for years.
The newest and dainty styles of white goods and rich embroidery and lace are shown in Covington. J Logs offers a perfect commencement dress look with superb creations. Wanted is a traveling representative for a firm with 250000 capital, salary 1072 yearly plus expenses, apply to Jos A Alexander Covington Indiana.
County orders will be redeemed on and after Monday May 21. Holders are advised to take notice. Also offered are job printing services in new designs at short notice. A five room house with cellar cistern and orchard is offered at a bargain by N. M. Keerns of Covington Indiana.
An advertisement extols Pure White Lead and Pure Linseed Oil as the standard paints. It argues these materials provide even wear and strong adhesion, noting pigment quality and surface-specific mixing. It warns adulterated paint causes peeling and higher repaint costs, and offers a booklet from the National Lead Company for color schemes and paint purity.
Dr Faith, an eye specialist, visits Fridays at Dr Gilson’s former office for free eye tests and consultations. The note also mentions renting property near Covington via J. W. Price for Covington area farms.
National Education Association announces July 9 to 13 in San Francisco and travel to Los Angeles with one fare plus 2 dollars round trip and diverse routes. B P C E meets in Denver on July 19 with very low rates to be announced later. Send 4 cents for booklet Get Out or Get in Line with Lincoln's letter to Geo Hooker. Pullman Palace Sleeping Cars free reclining chairs cafe cars meals a la carte. For rates contact nearest ticket agent or Walter L Ross Toledo Ohio.
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