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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1915
Page
2
Wheeler McMillen publisher of The Newtown Enterprise critiques subscription lags and praises Memorial Day as a forward looking tribute. The piece defends Woodrow Wilson and urges national unity, opposing petty partisan attacks while supporting peace and American resilience.
A playful remark hints at wearing a display head as a disguise and treating the masquerade as a society column. The tone implies social satire and witty costume ideas for the event.
An old ad touts Allen's Foot Ease for instant relief from foot swelling and soreness at the California Exposition. The testimonial claims the product, sold everywhere for 25 cents, provides comfort during stays and footwear use.
A verse piece follows the young prince parade as tutors dress him in armor and kahn colors. They push the child toward war for God and crown while he questions why people cry and if God can win. The pageant ends with cheers fading and the prince returning to toys.
A brief exchange by the sea explores why waves are called wild and how travelers react to them. The visitor questions the phrase while the native hints at the lure of the Waves and the birds they inspire.
A long list of residents visiting and shopping in Danville Perrysville Covington Cayuga and surrounding areas is recorded. Individuals named include Nellie Lewis John Hall G W Nash May Works Gerard Rayse Jack Hicks Mrs Edward and many others with travels to Danville Perrysville Covington Kingman and Clyde. Social events include EK five circle activities and meetings at Cayuga and Perrysville with contests speeches and refreshments.
A fragmentary local column reports infant Raymond Pearson died in bed amid illness, with details of the mother Mrs. Pearson. The piece notes Edith Davis and Perne Richardson will attend Terre Haute for twelve weeks, and changes in Sunday school supervision. The text mentions community names, visits, births, and a new butcher shop opening in Crannville with local residents cited.
Henry Lamb spent Sunday with his daughter in Stringtown. Ed Susmers and friends enjoyed Saturday and Sunday at Cates, Co. Thomas wife and son Freeman visited Veedersburg Saturday. Dellaven of Rob Row visited Alahlon Bodine and family. Truman Wade's family called on Jarges Welch and wife. Herschel Thomas and wife and E Thomas and wife visited relatives in Parke county Stay. Phili Waller and family spent the weekend in this vicinity. Bart Norris and wife hosted dinner Sunday. Charles Sawyers and family with Miss Nela Davidson Airs spent time with Langeir. Vernie Millikan and daughters visited Miss Lesta O Connor’s home. Rhodes and daughter Mrs. Erban Galloway returned from Indianapolis Sunday. Mrs. Rhodes not much improved. Ulisses Vergie Rogers and Lulu and Lessie Thutas attended a shower for Miss Lesta O Connor at Mrs. Carts Nicklas’s home. Vergie and Rey Rogers hosted school friends Sunday afternoon for four o’clock games followed by light refreshments of ice cream cake and bananas.
Coal Greek RE Keller visits Covington on Monday as farmers report a needed raise. Crilvert Sowers of Kingman stops by Wednesday evening. Levan Davis suffers rheumatism at his father J M Daviss home. Nelson Neal and family visit Wm Newmens near Wallace Sunday. Manford Richardson visits Dick Langer in Danville. Archie Carter and Ada Richardson ride motorcycles nearby Sunday. Rev Jenkins to preach here next Sunday at 1 00 AM and at Cates tonight. Memorial address to be given at Cooper Cemetery Sunday May 30 at 2 PM. Alision Shaffer from Wesdersburg called to mother Mrs Patrick Bower near improvement.
A string of Saturday to Sunday visits and confirmations notes individuals like Fredrault in Attica and Kreeman Crook near Hillsboro. People from Covington Newtown Veedersburg Fountain and West Lebanon appeared in Stone Bluff Stone Gift and other local spots. many were guests or shoppers with several Sunday and Wednesday calls noted.
Harrig A. Quimby of Waterville Maine recounts a three month illness from kidney trouble. After trying various remedies she credits Swamp Root with a full recovery after seven bottles and urges others to try the remedy. The affidavit of Hattie A. Quimby confirms the statement as true.
A letters offer from Dr Kilmer and Co Binghamton NY invites readers to send ten cents for a sample bottle of Swamp Root and a booklet on kidneys and bladder. The notice notes regular 50 cent and one dollar bottle sizes available at drug stores and asks readers to mention Covington Weekly Republican.
Advertisement promotes Mother Gray's Sweet Powders for Children to relieve feverishness teething and other ailments. Claims to soothe bed stomach disorders move bowels destroy worms and break up colds in 24 hours. Available at all druggists address A S Olmsted Leloy New York with sample free.
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