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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 16, 1900
Page
2
In a heated exchange, Gregory of Covington accuses Webb of fabricating prize wins at a street fair poultry contest. He claims thirteen ribbons to Webb's eight and defends his own entries while denouncing false statements about ribbons and purchases.
Woolen pants at Loeb's and stylish wraps for Misses and children featured. Quail law expired last Saturday with a reportedly strong quail crop. The Baptist church hosts entertainment for high school boys tonight. Kerr & Dunlap shipped two carloads of hogs to Indianapolis Monday. The City Steam Laundry gains new machinery and boasts top equipment in the state.
John Holland moved into a house on Liberty street purchased from Bert Ward while Ward farms George Robb's land for next season. Revivals at Church of Christ draw modest crowds. One Minute Cough Cure advertised for coughs and throat issues. Banner Salve helps Mrs Briddleman. A printer joke and various local notices fill the page.
State health officers and physicians note increased spread of typhoid fever tonsillitis rheumatism scarlet fever diphtheria croup pneumonia pleuritis influenza and whooping cough in September. Diarrhea dysentery cholera infantum inflammation of the bowels cholera morbus and meningitis rise with poor foods and waters. fourteen smallpox cases by county. hog cholera detected in six counties.
Dr B Cargile of Wa shita reports four bottles of Electric Bitters cured Mrs Brewer of scrofula after years of suffering. The testimonial claims the remedy purifies blood and treats eczema, tetter, salt rheum, ulcers, liver and kidneys, with a 50 cent price and druggist LeRoy Allen guaranteeing satisfaction. Vickery advertises beer.
An advertisement urges readers to treat indigestion causing irritability and heartburn with Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin or Kodel Dyspepsia Cure. It claims these remedies digest food, prevent gas buildup, and ease stomach pressure on the heart.
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