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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 20, 1908
Page
1
An advertisement extols nerve force as the basis of bodily function and health. Dr Miles' Nervine and Anti Pain Pills are praised for strengthening nerves and reversing weariness, sleeplessness, and indigestion. A testimonial from L. Young of New Castle, Pa notes relief after using Nervine. Product sold nationwide with money back guarantee through Miles Medical Co.
An advertisement touts Dr Shoop's Cough Remedy as a safe fast acting cure for tickling and tight coughs. It claims no opium or harsh ingredients and says the herbal formula calms bronchial membranes, suitable for children, and sold by Hedgea Drug Co.
The record lists issued licenses including Raymond Furr with Alima Reed, E Townsley with Elisa Hegg, Albert Martin with Lottie Cooper, Clarence Hampton with Mary Sanders, William Stevenson with Emeline Van Lear, Frank Kell with Lena Voorhees, James Clawson with Ruth Fink, Daley Harper with Bertha Bowman, Fr S Beal with Martha Moore, and Evert McCollum with Julia Ebrie.
Advertises Kodol as containing same digestive juices as a healthy stomach and claims it naturally cures indigestion and nervous dyspepsia. Urges trial with a short treatment period and offers a guarantee. Sold by Hedges Drug Co.
Local note claims Pzople of Fountain Co have bought the Watkins business of L.A. Litsey Veedersburg and will make regular calls from house to house several times yearly. A Watkins representative is expected. readers urged to save money by purchasing Watkins liniments Preventics alleged to cure colds quickly sold by Hed ee Drug Co with a 25 cent box and a premium chart.
Robt J Miller of Jackson returns from a three week visit to Colorado mines. He reports heavy snow and a splendid prospect with a government assay indicating strong potential. Also notes Wood’s Liver Medicine and Hedges Drug Co offer malaria relief and liver aid.
The final returns show Democrats with a 14 seat majority on joint ballot. Republicans hold 27 seats in the Senate to 23 Democrats, a four seat Republican edge, while Democrats have 59 to 41 in the House, a net Democratic majority of 18. Net joint-ballot majority for Democrats is 14.
Public notice-style ad claiming kidneys filter blood every three minutes and linking widespread diseases to kidney trouble. Promotes Dr. Kilmer’s Swamp-Root as a universal remedy with mail sample offer from Binghamton New York.
Advertises Kodol as a flexible aid for indigestion and stomach troubles. Claims it digests all food and allows the stomach to resume normal digestion after a few days. Offers a guarantee and notes sale by Hedges Drag Co.
On Sunday morning the 2 05 Wabaeh train left Attica depot when John Yeason 27 was struck between the bumpers and severely injured His knee. He was taken to Lafayette on No 28 for treatment. Yeason lives at Franklin and works as a poultry picker.
Illinois voters Tuesday approved a 20 million dollar state bond measure to fund a deep waterway from Chicago to the Illinois River mouth using the Des Plaines river as part of a canal bed to connect Lake Michigan with the Mississippi. The plan, long contemplated, now seems assured by a large majority.
Beeks Laxative Cough Syrup brings quick relief to coughs colds hoarseness whooping cough and all bronchial throat trouble. Mothers especially recommend it for children. Pleasant to take gently laxative. Sold by Hodges Drug Co.
The Crawfordsville Review has a new proprietor, G H Sutherland of Ypsilanti Michigan, following a change of hands last Saturday. Sutherland is an experienced newspaper man and the paper is said to be in good hands.
Tired mothers find Cascasweet a blessing for babies and children especially during cold weather. The bottle lists ingredients and assurances that no harmful drugs are included.
John A. Galloway and Fountain Trust Co. reached a compromise in the circuit court over a $6,800 claim against the estate of John M. Galloway. The plaintiff will receive a $1.40 credit on a note. the defendant covers court costs. The agreement ends a likely lengthy battle with witnesses from across the county. A drug ad for kidney relief follows.
Read about Zemo a vegetable external treatment that stops itching and draws germs to the surface. Free trial package available from RE W Rose Medicine Co St Louis Missouri with testimonials from Jacob Frank R W Emer son W P Taylor Mrs Harvey Burks and others. Zemo sold nationwide for skin diseases previously deemed incurable.
Democrats won the county officers including L. M. Shipman auditor and others while Republicans took seven of eleven township trustee seats. GOP trustees named Truman Kirkpatrick York Geo Miller Gilboa J F Avery Richland Garret Mead Union Bert Harrington Center Fred Killen Bolivar Charles Spies Grant. Democrats elected Frank McKanna Parish Grove Charles Owens Pine Arch White Oak Grove Mat Lach Lach not full.
In Illinois a freak ear of seed corn bought by H J Sconce and Taylor Garlough of Vermilion County produced ears this fall that replicated the single ear. The ears were well filled with large solid kernels and even grew among the husk. P J McMahon.
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