Johnson City Poised as Industrial Blast Furnace Hub
Johnson City stands at the heart of East Tennessee’s mineral district with rich ore belts, timber, marble, and coke coal. The piece highlights future rail connections, proposed blast furnaces, magnetic and hematite ore banks, and a growing canning, tannery, and wood goods industry driving regional growth. It notes a new magnetic iron company, a tobacco factory, a Bell Railroad, and rising real estate values fueling development.
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Renue
East Tennessee
Switzerland
America
Johnson City
Von
Cowl Wood Tinther
Johan Oy
Ewat
Tennessee
Trou
Tantariel
Aswell Ag
Jelinaou
Almet
Alleghenies
Sombon
Tennemien
Joteon City
Theese
Pennsylvania
Missouri
Pocahontas
Lake Superior
Jobnann
Birmingham
Chattaneon
Peewhontus
Tollaedt City
Rockwood
Grnibarry
Duhnwen City
Chi Cages
Anuthy
Orantérry
Alfenstown
Tenn
Barron Company
Chattanooga
Bessemer
Sullivan County
Green
Sullivan
Carter
Washington
Allinson City
Charleston, Cincinnati and Chicago
Ouinberry
Althoseh
Thie
Ewig
Magnetic Iron Company
Tennersen
Johhnson City
G.E. Swadley
Rose Hill
Jonhoni City
Exsat
Charleston
Ciorimanti
Chisago Milroad
Yadkin
Engineer Corps
Charleston, Cincinnati and Chicago Railroad
Knoxville
J. E
Bisingay
Enay
Johneon City
Jouneon
Piedmont
JJ Weiler
Tenhnesee
Indiana
Middle Tennessee
Weiler
Hoss House
Plenty
J. T. Wilder
Murfreesboro
Sulford
Wilder
Alabama
Lake
Ontario
Safford
Toademn
Geners
Sequicee
Theneral
Gen. Wilder
Sarsaparilla Campaign Against Impure Blood
An 19th century advertorial urges readers to battle impure blood with Hood's Sarsaparilla. It claims the medicine clears diseased constitutions, drives away illness, restores health and harmony, and defends the body from years of decay.
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Yiotima
Warner’s Base Cure Endorsed by Tennesseans in 1887 Letter
Browntownville Tennessee writes Dec 18 1887 praising Warner’s Base Cure for kidney and liver diseases. The testimonial claims personal crisis relief and asserts the remedy’s superior effectiveness, noting Rocherster New York makers and a broad appeal to neighbors and friends.
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Hoh. Warner & Co
Rochester
N. Y
Browntville, Tenn
Warners
Health Improve After Warner Remedies Use in 1887
A Berwick La resident details illness with Bright's disease in 1887 and credits Warner's Safe Cure, Safe Pills, Tippecanoe, and Safe Nervine. The narrative notes weight gain from 112 to 180 pounds after starting the remedies and claims full recovery with friends also using the products.
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Mampris
Texs
Court Street
Berwick
Bright
Warner
Warner's Cure Promises Pain Relief in Florida Sojourn
A Texas man recounts years of severe stomach pain and dyspepsia from 1886 to 1887. After doctors gave up, he tried Warner's products in Florida and reports cessation of nettles and renewed appetite and weight. He credits Warner's Safe Cure and Tippecanoe the Beat with his recovery.
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Snrerwater
Tex
Jan
Florida
Jackson, Texx
Warner
E.a.trelind
Breen Phillips & Co
Nashville
Tenn
M.A. McFarland
Beven Bottles Said To Cure Diabetes In Taunton Ad
Mr Otttdrs Taunton Texas June 1887 reports that seven bottles of Warner's Safe Diabetes Cure eradicated an attack of diabetes described as very severe, claiming notable health improvement from the remedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taunton
Txex
Local Drug Ad Seeks Trust in King’s New Discovery
Ben W D Hoyt Co Rome Ga touts four years selling Dr King s New Discovery and Electric Bitters and Bucklen s Arnica Salve claiming universal satisfaction with wonderful cures for consumption. Sold by B McFertin s Drug Store. East Tennessee Virginia Georgia railroad trims staff temporarily citing reduced work and plans improvements, choosing Saturday half days over further layoffs. Journal notes odd ends and local comment.
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W.D. Hoyt & Co
Rome
Dr. King
Bucklen
The
B. McFertin
East Tennessee, Virginia & Georgia Railroad
NH Frobrichstein
Mobile Air
DreKing
Daley
Thad
Tean
J. B. McFerrin
Washington notes on politics and navy growth
Senator Sherman denies retirement from the presidential race and vows to press campaigning and purchases. The Senate touts early productivity with 222 private and 128 public bills passed. Discussion blocks on fisheries treaty. Navy advances with Yorktown gunboat and Dynamite cruiser set for launch on the 28th. Lafayette Square statue row looms over Old Hickory’s removal. Democratic caucus backs Springer bill admitting Dakota, Montana, Washington, and New Mexico to statehood this session. Major General Terry retires. Crook is promoted. Brooke becomes Brigadier General. Senate passes 129 bills in under 90 minutes, including a Mary Walker pension. Jacob Sharp will probate in New York. Sharp estate details outlined. New Bible plague cures and religious notices. Knoxville church dedication valued at $40,000 with most funds from W. W. Woodruff.
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Sherman
House
Gray
Delaware
Justice Field
Senate
Yorktown
Lafayette Monument Commission
Andrew Jackson
Lafayette Square
White House
Dakota
Montona
Washington
New Mexico
Committee On Rules
Committee On Public Lands
United States Supreme Court
Alfred H. Terry
George Crook
John R. Brooke
8Rd Infantry
Mille
Ways and Means
Mary Walker
United States Army
Delicacy of Flavor and Efficacy of Syrup of Figs
Its Delicacy of Flavor and the efficacy of its action have rendered the famous California fruit remedy Syrup of Figs immensely popular. It cleanses the system and tones the clogged and feverish stomach, dispels headaches and fevers. For sale by M. A. Mc Farland.
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M. A. McFarland
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Magnetic Ore
Virginia
Kentucky
Tenyeasor
Charleaton
Jolaen
Elas
Tron Ore Ptelda
Unaka
Vaike
Charleston, Cincingati and Chicago
Enet Tennesson and Western North Carolina
Cranbery
Nike
Hickness
Kiwest
Lee County
Sandy Ridge
Jumberland Mountain
Big Stone Jap
Hanging Rock
Connellsville
Johnson City Brick Company
Burrow
Miller
Carniso Pantory
East Tennesse
North Carolina
A. B. Bowsman
Tse
Johnson City Bell Railroad
Railroads
Horton
Yecum & Co
Swadley Tannery
Johnson City Furniture Company
Frank Evans Furniture Facory
Soan
Stratton & Stratton
Saunders
Cloyd
Ameher
Jacob Crumley
Juma & Abbott
Oradco
Crandall-Harrin
Reeder & Hart
A.J. Barnes
Busness Interests
Oteo
Rank Lestiety
Arthur Vaughan Abbot
Heidelberg
M. Wilcox
Schular
George Huntington
Bia
Mr Otttdrs
Olnes
Qui Bob
Johnson
Shelby
Washington Notes
Capitol City
Jake Sharp
New York
Jacob Sharp
Catherine Sharp
John H. Selmes
James P. Olney
Abe
New Baptist
J.8. Felix
Owensboro
Koosville
W. IW. Woodruff
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