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Newspaper
Comet
Location
Johnson City, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1896
Page
1
A letter describes a19 year old Cora who grew completely run down with a hired feeling and fear of death. The writer claims Hood s Sarsaparilla will restore blood quality and quantity, stating medical hope exists in early stages before medicine fails.
Browsaviten Texas June 10. A local dealer touts Owen's Pink Mixture for teething children. He claims the product relieves the dreaded tummy upset and teething pain. Prices advertised are 25 and 60 cents.
Mrs J P Bell of Govawatomie Kansas prints in The Graphic praising Dr Miles Heart Cure and Restorative Nervine after six years of heart disease and severe palpitations. She reports three bottles of Heart Cure and two of Restorative Nervine restored sleep, regular heartbeat, and relief from suffocating spells.
Memphis Scimitar reports a looming state deficit as of January 1, 1907, estimating the gap between cash on hand and creditors at 150000 to 480000 dollars. Comptroller Harris asserts a surplus is possible only if conditions improve, while legislators debate tax policy shifts and extra sessions.
Dress goods offer sharp prices with Mohair Suitings in single patterns from six dollars and up per pattern. Black mohair fabrics in figured and plain varieties suit skirts at 50c and 6c per yard. Novelty dress fabrics, half wool, four inches wide, come in choice styles priced at 150 per yard.
New dress trimmings offered with updated styles only. Poplar edgings inks jeweled jet buttons in large and small sizes to match. Small buttons available in steel jet silver gilt and pearl. Also featuring new lace edgings and new lace insertings.
Comptroller J A Harris and Secretary Morgan returned from Memphis. Harris dismisses a Memphis Scimitar report of a 452000 deficit for 1897 and says receipts under the new law match the old. He notes a 60 percent potential reduction if enforcement tightens and denies penitentiary fund shortfalls or large railroad tax issues. Ex Governor Taylor lectures in Memphis, says he will run if nominated and beats Clay Evans by 40000 votes.
Ex governor Taylor’s views on currency favor free and unlimited coinage of silver, signaling a vigorous political push. A letter seen by supporters urges preparedness to fight, organize the party, and win a big majority while staying loyal to democracy. The piece blends national finance debate with a contemporaneous political rally narrative and notes four Norfolk and Western railroad workers dismissed for alleged disobedience.
April 17 report from North Carolina legislative committees shows Republicans and Populists deadlocked over continuing fusion and free silver. Populists demand governor, voters for free silver. Republicans seek equitable office distribution with GOP governor, no fusion on ticket. Committees adjourn without agreement amid disputed electoral strategy.
A jumble of cycling proverbs offers riders tips from new and old alike with lines about riding easy, learning, and caution. The text also records the charter of the Cairo and Tennessee River railroad, detailing a line from near Bristol through several counties to Fort Jefferson on the Mississippi.
Fragmentary OCR reports point to Jim Hottoes, termed the eel-confimed murderer of twenty seven people, accused of crafting a false confession in the prose of the trial.
Historical advertisement promotes Burklen's Arutea Salve claiming cures for cats bruises sores ulcers salt rheum volk sores vetter chapped hands chilblains corns and all skin eruptions. Guarantees satisfaction or money refunded at 20 conte per box, for sale by McFarland & vo.
A Gardner area mother recalls doctors warning that her son would not live a month after typhoid fever. A local claim credits King's New Discovery with restoring health, allowing the boy to work again, and notes a free trial offer at McFarland & Co. drugstore.
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