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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 18, 1908
Page
1
An advertisement urges readers to test heart health and buy Dr Miles Heart Cure and Nervine from Miles Medical Co. A testimonial from Mrs J L Thomas of Upper Sandusky Ohio claims dramatic improvement and weight gain after using the medicines. The copy notes druggists guarantee first bottle will help or money back.
A fragment on health claims argues that weak nerves in the stomach, heart, and kidneys cause ailments. It promotes Dr Shoop's Restorative as addressing the underlying nerve trouble, claiming quick help and imminent relief, with Hedgee Drug Co. as the seller.
The Fountain County Detective Union will meet at Veedersburg Wednesday September 30 1908 in their regular quarterly session. All companies of the county should be represented. Albert Campbell President Chas W Gooding Secretary Bees Laxative Cough Syrup offers quick relief for coughs colds hoarseness whooping cough and throat trouble. Mothers especially recommend it for children. Pleasant to take and mildly laxative. Sold by Hedges Drug Co.
School will begin on Monday September 21 but building repairs prevent the originally planned date. The notice mentions delays and ongoing repairs affecting the start. Also advertised are Woodfield’s Sanitary Lotion claims and Kodol digestive product, with local agents in Covington Indiana. A Parke buggy horse-drawn Surrey for sale is listed at Jake Yerkes' livery stable.
A 60 acre farm located a mile from the court house plus 4 acres with a rural home, good house, barn, running water and other improvements. Also a two story frame residence with two lots on east Washington street and a two story brick business room on the northwest corner of the square. Terms right. This office.
The Republican notes the Kingman fair set for September 22 to 25 with a full premium list including a speed purse of 1,250 dollars. The piece also promotes Dr Shoup's Rheumatic Remedy and Rabon's claims, urging readers to buy from Hedges Drug Co.
A reader promotes a September 15 08 South Dakota trip to view the North West, highlighting the Grain Carnival in Mitchell during the week of September 28 with promises of a good opportunity and low costs. Also notes J W Graham Covington New Wins and mentions small pills sold by Hedges Drug 0.
An old health ad touts Kilmer’s Swamp Root as a key kidney remedy. It explains kidneys filter blood every three minutes, links kidney trouble to various pains and heart strain, and claims the product cures many ailments. Free sample offer and mail-in pamphlet cited from Kilmer & Co. Binghamton NY.
An advertisement touts Dr. Shoop's Cough Remedy as gentle and safe for children and babies. It claims the product loosens coughs, soothes throat membranes, and uses no harsh ingredients while urging mothers to follow the dose. Hewes Drug Co. distributes the remedy.
SEPT. 20 1998 Sunday School 10 a m Preaching 11 a m Epworth League 6 30 p m Preaching at 7 50 p m Prayer meeting Thurs day evening at 7 30 o'clock Official Board meeting first Monday night of each month Ladies Aid Society meets the third Thursday of each month W F M S meets the first Thursday of each month The Ladies Aid Society of the Bend church meets the second Frank K Dougherty Pastor Kodowith plus an advertisement promising instant stomach relief product sold by Uledgea Deng Co
A passage contrasts Robert J. Burdette's critique of the saloon with a doctor's view condemning alcohol. It argues the saloon harms society and medicine, urging physicians to unite against the liquor trade and its evils, including patent medicines. The piece ends with an unrelated advert for a hemorrhoid treatment and a drugstore claim.
Capt James Ross of Liberty cites a Bryan letter forwarded to national headquarters. Bryan states that if conditions return to those in 1854 he would again advocate free silver at sixteen to one, countering claims he has shifted on the money issue. Also notes an ad about Shoop headache remedies and Kurmula formula sold by Hedges Drug Store.
A fragmented list details September term allowances for county commissioners and officials. It includes payments for stationery, public printing, repairs, road work, janitorial and fuel costs, coroner inquests, burial expenses, legal notices, and salaries for Supt Co Farm, Ratcliff road, and other associated posts, with numerous individual names and amounts.
A St Louis chemist claims a simple remedy named Zemo cures eczema and related skin diseases by destroying germs on the skin. The recipe blends active principles of vegetables, applied locally, to stop itching and drawing germs to the surface, leaving clear skin. The Hedges Deng Co endorses Zemo as an honest medicine and supports its claimed benefits.
For sale a good eleven room house with barn and outbuildings including cistern and hydrant. Located on an improved street two and a half blocks from the square. Inquire of QO Boord or Mont Boord.
The Crane family reunion was held Sunday at the old homestead northeast of the city with a large turnout of relatives and friends from near and far and a splendid time reported by all. Local residents attended from this city and daily activities included trade visits and postmaster convention notes.
An advertisement extols acetylene gas lighting as ten times purer than city gas, costing far less per 10 hours of use and needing little maintenance. It claims minimal heat and no odor compared with kerosene or gasoline lamps, touting safety, beauty, and ease for homes, hotels, and stores with wide adoption across America.
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