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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 13, 1899
Page
5
A forged S19 style bill bearing the B sign of plate and a Hendriv portrait circulates, with counterfeit signatures of B A Brive register and her treasurer. The bogus note deceives with crude appearance and deceptive security features, prompting warnings to verify currency.
Veedersburg notes record licenses transfers and real estate moves from Recorder’s Office. Listings include Gerrard and Jackson licenses, property deeds for Veedersburg and Attica areas, and a Veedersburg street fair planning update with committees named. Real estate transfers cover Harold to Cook, Morrin to Sewell, Jones to Long, and others with amounts noted.
The Covington Street Fair accounts show receipts and disbursements for the year, with totals indicating a balance of 20.30 to be turned over to the City Treasurer. The report cites expenditures for lumber, booth rents, advertising, labor, moving pictures, and other items, along with references to county reform law provisions and annual settlement changes.
An ad promotes Grain-O as a coffee substitute made from grains with mocha like color and low price of 15 or 25 cents per package. It also touts Hall's Catarrh Cure as a constitutional remedy with a $100 failure guarantee and testimonials, offered by BF J Chenney & Co of Toledo Ohio.
An advertisement touts Grain-O as a nutritious substitute for tea or coffee for children. It claims Grain-O comes from pure grain, tastes like coffee when prepared correctly, and supports health as its intake increases. Available from grocers in 4 ounce and 25 cent sizes.
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