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Newspaper
Comet
Location
Johnson City, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1907
Page
4
An advertisement extols Andes' Great Medicated Toilet Soap as a superior cleaner for skin and toilets. It claims ordinary soaps use alkalis and animal fats causing disease, while Andes' is vegetable oil based with no alkali, priced at ten cents a cake or three for twenty-five, distributed by Ward & Friberg.
Tips for housekeepers touts Dr Caldwell syrup pepsin as a liver tonic and laxative cure for constipation biliousness and indigestion. Also explains a homemade method for Saratoga chips with step by step slicing soaking boiling drying frying and draining guidance. Includes a Chicago heart trouble anecdote tied to indigestion and a plea to try the syrup pepsin with money back guarantee. Also discusses Tennessee fair coming home event and holiday travel plans with railroad rates.
A drunken home scene ends with a superior officer rebuking the parents as they attempt to cradle the twins. The couple resolves to sleep on the door mat after a chaotic, splintered night at a cow lot.
The State Administration describes Tennessees finances as strong under Gov Patterson. His prompt actions during the Brandy Mountain loan scare transformed potential distress into a financial victory. Memphis and Shelby County celebrate a governor from their area as the public offices run in harmony with industry thrift and steady public service. Also includes an ad note for Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy with a local testimonial.
The Tennessee Home Coming will be held Sept 23 to 28 in Nashville and throughout the state for 20 days. Reduced fare side trips and through-ticket stopovers are arranged. Readers are asked to send the editor a list of Tennesseans living out of state with addresses to print and invite them back to their old home.
Wm. A. Fertwell of Lacama N. says after taking less than three bottles of Electric Bitters he feels like rising from the grave. He suffers from Bright's disease in the diabetes stage and claims the remedy has stopped his liver and bladder complications. Guaranteed at H. O. Miller's, price only 50c.
A fragment notes a hunting related complaint by Charles Walters of Allegheny Sierra Co about cures for burns sores and sprains with Buckton Arnica Salve at H Miller's drugstore. It also records a theft inquiry and quick arrest after a thief pawned stolen ware, witnessed by Fliogende Blatter.
A garbled excerpt mentions John Pleasan tolia and Miller and a Sunday school picnic plan. It includes weather rain, a boy declaring he will become a heathen, and a pitch for Dr Thomas Electric Oil. The text is unreadable in places but preserves references to people and a product promotion.
The Tennessee paper invites former Tennesseans living elsewhere to return during the Tennessee Home-Coming Week, Sept 23 to 28. A thirty day travel period with cheap rates will allow visitors to revisit old homes and participate in the Nash ville State Fair as part of the celebration.
The Nashville American and Chattanooga Times urge caution as they critique Gov Patterson pardons for murderers, contrasting Knoxville Sentinel style with party loyalty. They note Tennessee papers push differing views on Governor Temenises, commending or condemning actions based on their biases while praising or attacking the pardon record and political loyalties.
A Concord Georgia resident Sam Gyix recounts a severe measles spell four years ago that settled in his stomach and bowels. He credits Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy with saving his life and praises its continued effectiveness. Sold locally by I G Miller.
In Jonesboro Tennessee a non-resident notice announces a suit by Isaac Ontahall and wife against Thompson and husband Andy Thompson and others over about 60 acres in Washington County. The unknown heirs of Thomas Kelley and Harriet G Clem may have an interest. Defendants must appear by September Monday before the Clerk and Master or the bill will be confessed. notice to be published four weeks in Johnson City Comet.
A local testimonial touts Doan's Kidney Pills as a cure for long kidney trouble and related pains. The speaker, Joseph Aroher of Jolson City Tenn, praises the remedy after years of ailment and failed treatments, urging readers to buy from Foster Milburn Co Buffalo as sole US agents.
A collage of testimonials and medical ads tout cures for coughs piles and stomach issues. Eva Uncapher of Graver Town claims Dr Kings Ni Discovery cured a stubborn cough after four bottles. Advertisements praise Dr Shoop's Restorative for inside nerve weakness and general health, with samples and free books offered by mail from Racine Wisconsin.
A Cleveland Plain Dealer quotation notes a diner asking about coffee on a bill of fare and a waiter replying it is extra. The snippet then shifts to a summer complaint about dangerous disorders of babies and mentions Dr Pabeney's Teething Syrup as a remedy.
Non-resident defendants Jacob Wills Sr and four minors Claud Annie Daniel and Jacob Wills Sr are ordered to appear in Chaney Court Blountville Tennessee for sale of ten acres. Publication required four weeks in The Comet Johnson City Tennessee. Hearing set July 25 1907 at Blountville office. Clerk J Prilld.
Tickets can be purchased at the lowest rates authorized by Southern Railway. For rates maps and complete information contact Southern Railway agents before purchasing. ALA.
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