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Newspaper
Comet
Location
Johnson City, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1897
Page
1
Mrs. RB Harper reports severe liver and stomach troubles left her near death before taking Hood's Sarsaparilla. After two years under a physician and ineffective treatments, she regained strength, weighs 112 pounds, and can do housework. Her child also recovered after using Hood's Sarsaparilla.
A fragment discusses enriched oxygen therapy claiming to revive health, mentioning Uhl Mae and Atrenerth and suggesting use for treating various patients. It invites readers to seek proof or contact authorities, claiming AMA West involvement.
A long discussion on truth telling from ancient Stoic ideals to modern society. It contrasts Roman and English character, critiques deceit in parenting, employment, politics, law, trades, religion, and marriage, and urges complete straightforwardness as a national virtue.
In Milwaukee on August 6 Elvira Fernandez a Swedish girl of 26 who works long hours in a city clothes cleaning establishment earning 85 a week has learned she has inherited 10 000 from her aunt's death. Breeden reported the bequest and monthly Patan is mentioned as cared by Dr Miles Pain Pilla.
Seventy words of notices and stories describe Lena Collingworth fasting for forty days to reunite with her husband, a Yukon expedition by Mrs. Alice Henderson and Mrs. Sophie Gage, foot-bathing tips, Southern economic optimism, travel advice from A G Wolfe, a Mrs. Bertha Winsted case at Rochester State Hospital, and a prank-triggered mental breakdown among peers leading to hospitalization.
The Nashville book committee of the M. E. Church South met at the publishing house and declared a 6 percent dividend on capital stock. They set aside $20,000 to distribute among conferences for superannuated preachers and widows and orphans of preachers. The report of Barbee and Smith was adopted for distribution to bishops and annual conferences.
An Evansville man traveling to Chicago heard his newborn son cry over the telephone after a telegram announced the birth. He urged the nurse to bring the baby to the line and the infant's cry was heard from afar, delighting the proud father.
Josie Williams was struck and killed by a fast mail train on the Phillips Creek bridge near New River and Helenwood while en route to marry Reubin Schmidtly. He left to obtain the marriage license in Huntaville while she walked toward the meeting point. The fatal bridge near tunnel number 14 is noted for danger due to creek noise and tunnel mouth proximity.
Dr J J Terry of Trimble Tennessee promotes Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy as a near necessity in the area. He claims it is the best remedy for colic cholera morbus dysentery and distress and notes it is widely recognized for value. Ward Fribergs The Bee Hive location is listed as a seller. Miles Pain Pills are also advertised for neuralgia.
Henry A. Rucker assumed office as the new negro collector of internal revenue in Atlanta with a formal transfer ceremony. Deputies greeted him with a silver service for his predecessor, Mr. Trammel, and pledged support as they continued in service under the new chief. Rucker reassured deputies that he would rely on their help and maintain their positions. The article notes accompanying political commentary on Democratic loyalties to the Chicago platform and support for William Jennings Bryan.
Reports allege Turks push for faster peace talks while Crete project stalls. Strikes ripple Atlanta mills as bleachery and pressroom workers join push. Cuban insurgents and Weyler actions spark fresh conflicts. riots in Qalentis yield uncertain casualty counts. A South Pole expedition departs Antwerp August 15 amid broader global tension and labor unrest.
State news notes suffragists head to the capital position. a second normal school session held in Greeneville. Tennessee health officers meet in Nashville August 18. Harriman women establish a city library. Bristol’s Milton Rush reported on August 8. Stenographers plan national organization after Nashville talks. Tom Faidley of Bristol paralyzed by cigarette overuse. East Tennessee Baptist Choral presents David the Shepherd Boy in multiple towns. Concord public school opening may delay due to teacher shortages. Monroe County horticultural society meets in Madisonville August 14. rural East Tennessee farming noted.
Geo Bennett fatally wounds Elizabeth Bennett in a jealousy fueled shooting in Wilmington Ohio around 8 p m He then shoots himself and only gets a flesh wound The couple, one white and one colored, were the county's first interracial married pair after a new law allowing mixed marriages was enacted
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