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Newspaper
Comet
Location
Johnson City, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1900
Page
1
It cured her boy with a nervous affliction. after using Dr. Miles' Nervine, her son George recovered speech and movement. Mrs. Julia O'Counse of Willie Texas reports recovery after consuming five bottles.
A long-winded missive from Wellington Maryland senator criticizes President McKinley’s imperial policy, urges opposition in the upcoming election, and notes German voters may swing results. The letter defends the Constitution and rails at the handling of Admiral Schley. It also touches Bryan’s candidacy and imperialism debates amid mixed notices, medical cures, and ads.
Travel ad notes Missouri Pacific and Tin Mountain rent offering a July 17 trip to many western and southwestern states. Round trip price is one dollar plus two dollars with destinations including Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Indian Territory, Kansas, Nebraska, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Oregon, Idaho, Washington. Agent contact Chattanooga. Also advertises Bucklen’s Arnica Salve for burns and skin ailments with guaranteed satisfaction.
The Comet states that every subscriber who pays for subscription job work or advertising earns 50 votes per dollar and may choose voters. Ballots are counted weekly with results published in The Comet. On the final day voting ends when the ballot box is opened the stove given to the woman with the most votes is not county bound and is described as a beauty and a joy forever.
A Tennessee station bulletin summarizes wheat trials on small plots and field tests. It notes Curly and Thorough seed bed prep, yields by variety such as Falcaster 41.10 bu/acre and Tennessee Giant 41.85, with several types exceeding 40 bu. per acre. Fertilizer effects show barnyard manure boosts yields, and pure seed selection and milling quality are emphasized.
Perfect Health promotion urges Tutt's Liver Pills for digestive regulation and vigor. The long, scattered ad lists multiple doctors in Johnson City Tennessee, including Miller and Reeves firms, with office locations and residences, plus various names and addresses in a cluttered city directory style.
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