24 Aug 1905
Page 1
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Newspaper
Comet
Location
Johnson City, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1905
Page
1
An old advertisement lists Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin claiming instant relief for dyspepsia with refund if unhelpful. It also references legal notices and attorney offices in Kirkpatrick and Johnson City Tennessee, including Thad A Cox and others.
Kingsport plans to build car shops for the South and Western Railroad may elevate the town from a rural center to a major manufacturing hub. Several farms sold for substantial sums with options at $40 per acre likely to be taken up, while owners describe hardship in severing family homesteads. Elijah Roller declined a certified check and a Rockefeller check, accepting cash for his eighty acres, illustrating the tense mix of progress and personal loss as Kingsport eyes new industry.
Underground passages secret staircases and a brick tunnel were found during a conversion of the Tilden mansion into the National Arts Club home in Gramercy Park. The discovery includes a three-roofed interior, a concealed second-floor stair, and a vault labyrinth with moldy walls.
A discussion of Mrs Burton Harrison known for The Smart Set's Carlyles tale set around Richmond in 1865, praising its Civil War atmosphere and dramatic love story. Also includes assorted medical ads and endorsements for Herbine, Burdock Blood Bitters, DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve and other remedies.
An old advertisement fragment offers Hall's Catarrh Cure with testimonials and pricing claims. It also includes a piano sale pitch promising easy terms and monthly payments as low as ten dollars, encouraging readers to discuss purchase options.
Virginia College for Young Ladies in Roanoke announces opening on Sept 25 1905. Describes new buildings pianos and ten acre campus with Valley of Virginia health appeal. European and American teachers offer full courses with conservatory art music and elocution. certificates are Wellesley style. students from 50 states. catalogue: Mattie P Harris president Roanoke Va.
Knoxville based Kimble Oil Co markets oil claimed to avoid daily lamp cleaning and provide superior light. The ad asserts trustworthiness and urges households to buy a gallon to test its qualities and satisfaction, noting availability in the city.
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