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Newspaper
Comet
Location
Johnson City, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1886
Page
2
Reports from Johnson City dated August 12 detail a disorderly three day Tennessee convention where Maj. J. H. Wagner and other figures are urged as candidates. Balloting shows Taylor leading on multiple rounds with Dibrell, Looney, and McConnell following amid protests and chairmanship challenges.
The forty-ninth Congress closed after 241 days from Dec 7, 1885. House introduced 20,014 bills and 214 joint resolutions. Senate 2,861 bills and 83 joint resolutions. 1,101 measures passed both houses. 814 approved, 157 enacted without signature, 115 vetoed, 9 failed for lack of signature. Several major laws enacted or proposed including pension, land, navy, and railroad measures.
The notice touts Rivertio Hitters, electric bitters, and Bucklen's Arnica Salve as cures. Mentions patients benefiting from these remedies after injuries and amputations, with price points fifty cents and twenty five cents per box sold by J. B. Hash. The writeup blends local anecdotes and endorsements around medical tonics and salves.
Fragments discuss how bad medicines damage health more than disease and how dyspepsia sufferers could benefit from safer remedies. The text argues for cautious use of stimulants and warns against misused tonics, claiming many patients are harmed by improper drugs.
Mihant Campbell superintendent announces the Knoxville asylum is completed with ample room for insane in East Tennessee and listed Middle Tennessee counties. Residents must apply through their County Court Clerks who hold the necessary admission papers for patients. The notice urges publication to reach families seeking admission for loved ones.
A marketing notice proclaims Dr King's New Dine for Consumption and Coughs will cure consumption and relieve coughs colds bronchitis asthma hoarseness and throat ailments. The advertisement promises a free bottle and directs readers to J B Hinsh's Drug Store.
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