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Newspaper

Comet

Location

Johnson City, Tennessee, United States of America

Date

Apr 20, 1905

Page

2

Ita Cow on Butter and Milk Digestion

Ita Cow contrasts butter with milk noting milk as nature’s emulsion and essential for digestion. The text adds cod liver oil as nourishing but requires emulsification for digestion.

Scott's Emulsion touted as strongest nourishing food medicine

An old newspaper fragment extols Scott's Emulsion blending oil with hypo phosphites for easy digestion and superior nourishment. It lists Scott & Bowne as chemists in New York and notes the price and availability. The piece then veers into local political taunts, remarks on water quality, election politics, and assorted humorous or critical local notes across Tennessee communities.

Scott

MEMPHIS NOTES OF TOWN TALES AND TROUBLE

A collage of local anecdotes from Hardeman to Johnson City. Humorous and rancorous quips on crime, prohibition, politics, and memory, with references to Cassie Chadwick, Cy Lyle, and a Bartlett lecture, plus a Johnson City church resolution opposing saloons.

Cassie Chadwick Hagorie Cassie Cy Lyle Hardeman Memphis Barkeeps Union Hardeman Free Press

Governor Cox Seeks Fair Minority Representation on Election Boards

Gov Cox writes Hon N W Hale of Knoxville stating he will name five Republicans per county to create minority representation on state election boards. He plans to select one recommended man unless objections arise, urging balanced lists from both parties and emphasizing integrity and impartiality over political gain. Nashville Banner editorialized this as a fair yet reformist use of the election law.

Cox N. W. Hale Knoxville Nashville Bauner

Mothers and Children Feverish Sufferers Advertised Powder

A vintage advertisement claims Mother Gray's Sweet Powders for Children cure feverish stomachs headaches and constipation in children. It promises worm removal if worms are present and offers a free sample by mail from Allen E. Olmsted Le Roy.

Creditors urged to file claims in Carnegie Mercantile case

In Chancery Court at Johnson City Tennessee all creditors and interested parties are ordered to come forward and exhibit their demands and claims to be made party to the bill in a party manner. They must appear by the first Monday in April 1905 or be forever barred. The notice will run for five weeks in The Comet.

First Baptist Church Johnson City Tenn Jena Christ Fitch Gle Frasr Barris Cuvnen Carnegie Mercantile Company

Little Joe Washington eyes Governor bid in Robertson County

Col Joe Washington of Robertson County chats with Nashville residents as a declared Democratic candidate for Governor. Former Nashville district congressman, he is described as an attractive speaker and a natural mixer. The report notes political intrigue and upcoming road project delays tied to a pension bond ruling, with minor legal skirmishes in Scott and Wike counties during the opening of a new stretch. Governor Cox also names election commissions in several East Tennessee counties, reappointing Democrats and adding Republicans from party lists.

Washington County Nashville Joe Washington Robertson County Little Joe Garter Bonth Western Judge Go Scott Wike Bristol Courier Cox East Tennessee Sullivan Horkleroad H. Caldwell E. A Warren. Hawkins P. O. Shotwell A. D. Huffmaster G. M. Williams Johnson C. F. Jennings A. R. Wells E. E. Butler

Dissolution of Partnership Between Warren and Reese

The partnership between B. C. Warren and W. E. Reese has been dissolved by mutual consent. Warren and Reese sign to terminate their business relation. Note mentions an unrelated advertisement for Cascinets by Cendy Cathartic with a druggist money-back claim.

B. C. Warren W. E. Reese

Visit to St Louis Exposition Inspires Treasure Tale

The Rev Janes Dougherty of St Mary's Canandalui notes a nunble Trish moo in charge of a relics exhibit. He recalls a stump with embedded 40 firm points of deer antlers, asking how the deer kept horns fixed. The exhibitor quips he cannot say but suspects the deer fought.

Janes Dougherty St. Mary's Church Canandalui St. Louis Exposition Trishmoo New York Times

Bird Vision and Early Development Mentioned in Amid Car Ride Tale

The article notes birds see sideways and detect depth early, contrasting with human perception. It adds that hatchlings acquire food-finding instinct quickly, while tree or rock nestlings may be born blind. A Lexington Avenue car ride scene ends with a minister, doctor, and undertaker briefly riding together, later disembarking due to appearances.

Madison Square Undertaker

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