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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 19, 1902
Page
7
An old newspaper ad copy touts Ayer's Pills as liver pills for biliousness and constipation with gentle laxative action. It also promotes Buckingham's Dye for darkening moustache or beard to a brown or black shade, aimed at shoppers seeking cosmetic improvements.
Four professors at a Chicago Medical Society meeting warn that fast lunch habits threaten digestive health and may lead to gastric ulcers. The article urges moderation and notes women are also at risk, promoting Cadwell's Syrup Pepsin and Herb Laxative Compound as a cure and preventive aid.
The Denver and Rio Grande and Rio Grande Western publish a guide on summer camping in the Rockies with locations gear lists costs and where to obtain supplies. Special excursion rates apply May 15 to October 15. Also promotes irrigation data and farming publications for the region. A remedy advertisement for Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets cites E. W. Grove’s signature on each box.
Fragmentary OCR shows an underlined heading and names such as DEPPE and G P T A. The readable portion hints at a list of signatures or endorsements linked to a trade or agreement labeled Big Four. Details remain unclear due to garbled text.
The Citizen serialized excerpts discuss Jim Bell and Cory in Fountain County politics with religion cited as a campaign factor. It argues Bell’s integrity and Christian life undercuts attacks linking church to political power while criticizing Cory and Beil. It notes the alarm over religion used in campaigns and references broader national issues and local readers.
Wasbash township will begin on September 2. Teachers hold a preliminary institute on Saturday September 27. Rhodes reunion at Conover's grove enjoyed by many. Coal Creek beat Cates in a Sunday ball game. Rev F K Rounds began as Coal Creek Chapel pastor with an introductory sermon Sunday. Faith meetings draw large crowds but highway safety concerns arose after services. Forepaugh Sells show at Danville drew crowds. weather kept others home. Ten dollars buys a suit at J Loeb's Store. Local notes include visits and travels of G W Boughner, Kinnie Moody, Perry Wilson and daughter Gretie, G W Clem, R B Moody, Wm Hughes in various towns. Wm Hughes now with dropsy after long illness. George Smith’s horse leg broke baling at George Sparks’s. horse shot. Frosts injure corn. corn fodder damaged by knives. corn yields high, prices up for cutting. Al Banks improving.
Rev. Elmore held his final gathering at Mt Olympus on Sunday though no later appointment was made. Ora Smith, formerly local, now Covington, fractured his leg in a gravel pit when a wagon wheel passed over it. A proposal favors building a scenic park south of Foster near Covington and Danville with a small lake and bridge to attract visitors.
Desirable two story residence with barn and buildings, well, cistern, garden and fruit trees. Two lots, two blocks from the square. Suitable for a retired farmer. Also open to trade for a farm. J A Lindley sl2w4.
The article explains gastritis as inflammation of the stomach lining caused by irritants from fermented food. Symptoms include weak pulse appetite loss coated tongue foul breath stomach distress and headaches. It promotes Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a yearly cure and stomach trouble preventative.
Mid October prose extols Benson's Porous Plasters as a cure for flu coughs and rheumatic pains. The ad asserts the plasters outperform all rivals and urges readers to buy genuine Seabury & Johnson products from druggists or prepaid mail order in the United States.
Rev C J Budlong of Ashaway Rhode Island declares Electric Bitters a reliable cure. He says the remedy cured his long jaundice and liver troubles and praises its effectiveness for liver kidney and stomach issues. Lee Allen guarantees satisfaction with use.
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