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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 23, 1908
Page
7
A jumble of local mentions notes visits by Cates and Barnes, social trips to Covington and Newtown, shop ads for The Leader and J Loeb stores, a Republican meeting in Attica with Harris and Flowers, and ads for undergarments and coats. Also referenced are art exhibit dates, a golden wedding, and a claim about a catarrh cure.
A Wheeling West Virginia man, Job Jeavons, credits Vinol with restoring strength after illness. The ad touts Vinol as a cod liver oil based tonic with iron, claimed to boost health for old people and weak individuals and to help coughs and bronchitis. It promises money back if not satisfactory.
Local notes report visitors from Crawfordsville and Chicago relatives, a Danville trip by Miss Fest and Blissom Board, and a Newtown corn exhibit lead. W. B. Coleman markets blankets and Star Brand shoes while Art Exhibit events at Bogbh School and High School buildings draw crowds. A Ladies Aid dinner and Montaville Flowers Attica speech mark election day activity.
An art exhibit is scheduled at the High School building from October 29 to 1911. Public attendance encouraged at the event showcasing local works.
A historied letter from 1908 discusses prohibition enforcement in Kansas City Kansas, praising city prosperity and lower crime while posters and circulars from brewers are shown to counter pro prohibition claims. Bankers and merchants report improved business, with Stated financial gains and a shift in sentiment toward keeping enforcement in place.
The New York store under Wil B Coleman declares no connection with Coleman Reeves Coleman. It notes eleven years of steady growth, strong credit, and focus on comfort shoes and easy fitters at the east side square.
Dr Longacre suffered a severely bruted right leg with a compound fracture after being kicked by John Evans drag horse at the Wabash depot Thursday morning. Dr Hicks attended and hopes to save the limb. the report notes extensive injury and broken bone.
George A Law offers farm sale at 34 miles north of Covington on Friday Oct 30 1908 at 10 am. Items include 6 horses and colts 3 brood mares cows hogs wagons harness mower binder and other listed goods. Terms: cash for 5 or less, 12 month credit on larger sums with note and security, 8 percent interest on overdue notes, 5 percent cash discount, removal only after terms met. Col A Madden as auctioneer.
W B John Shade of Crawfordsville, once a county resident, travels to Covington for tax payments and related shopping. Local sale notes mention Star Brand Shoes as a featured item in the market.
A sharp north wind this week carried dense smoke from tires across Michigan reducing visibility to short distances. The odd odor and hazy skyline prompted advisories as residents reported limited sightlines and caution while traveling locally.
An ad offers Zan Pile Remedy claiming fast relief on first application. It includes sensational language about guaranteed results and warnings against hedges drag up, reflecting dubious patent medicine style from the period.
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