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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 14, 1919
Page
7
A fragmented OCR item references a Danville area business scene with names like LeA nn ing and Viv Lau, plus a string of unclear placeholders and codes. The readable bits point to a casual notice or docket entry without a clear event or outcome.
In the north end of town, Drevin Andersen pronounces a sequence of local business transactions. The terse notes reference several individuals and procedures, indicating routine commerce and property dealings within the area.
Mrs. W. Phillips of Redon Georgia called merchant Floyd to restock Chamberlain's Cough Remedy after finding it helped her child. The ad touts the product as best for coughs and colds in children and adults, keeping coughs loose and easing expectoration.
Gesse forwards A D Sadier J H Prather and A W Banks of Gessie were business callers at Newport Monday. James Hinds D W Hanna and Babe Adams shipped a car load of hogs from Gessie Monday the largest single day stock shipment in a long time. A wedding occurred as William Whitlock of Terre Haute married Miss Georgia Miler at Cayuga last Tuesday. They will reside in Terre Haute and left for the place Thursday. Farmers elevator talks end with terms agreed between stockholders and Hill the proprietor to exchange soon. Farmers urged to unite push together to maximize crop revenue and curb middlemen.
D. J. Young & Co. Covington Indiana advertises a broad lumber and cement stock despite shortages. It promotes ready repair materials for barns and homes and urges customers to act before winter.
A terse exchange notes that a man acted despite objections. The speaker claims the subject followed through and asks where he could immediately find work, underscoring a quick outcome to a conflict.
An advertisement pitch suggests placing ads in The Republican to attract readers and generate results. The note emphasizes the newspaper’s effectiveness for reaching potential customers.
A string of social calls and visits appears in Covington and surrounding towns with residents from Attica Lafayette Hillsboro and St. Joe seen calling on friends and conducting business. Local figures including Frank Watts Beymer Denny Dugan and Russell Cox are noted among movers and visitors.
A Houston Post remark mocks church members who seem to believe heaven is close and the church resembles a trolley car with saints transported at common rates, illustrating social humor about religious fare.
The undersigned named administrator has been appointed and qualified by the Fountain County Circuit Court as administrator of the estate of Roby Abernathy, deceased. The estate is believed to be solvent. Dated November 7, 1919, Fountain County Indiana.
Do not discard aluminum ware. Have it mended by O D Redden.
Wanted men or women to take orders among friends and neighbors for a full line of hosiery for men women and children. Eliminates darning and saves money. A bonanza for agents. Experience unnecessary. Write International Stocking Mills Norristown Pa 9 19 19 w12.
Inter State Bureau advertises for men and women to take census and railway mail clerk examinations soon. It offers a special preparatory course and free information, located at 907-138th St., N. W.
Advertisement states a relatively new Round Oak stove model number 16 is for sale and directs inquiries to apply at the office.
Reports from the Seventh district show rising use of the new $100 and $1,000 Treasury Savings certificates. Secretary Glass calls them the marvel of finance, citing tax exemption, no depreciation, liquidity, solid income, short term maturity, and U S government backing. Prices rise monthly with $100 at 84.40 in November and $1,000 at 844.
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