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Newspaper
Comet
Location
Johnson City, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1892
Page
4
A Bristol Virginia correspondent recounts a tale from Crab Orchard about a newborn with teeth and hair that speaks four words before dying. Locals fearing the world ends blame the approaching comet, echoing superstitions in Lee County and nearby areas.
Believers or not in Dr Sage's Catarrh Remedy may claim $500 if the remedy fails. The World’s Dispensary Medical Association of Buffalo backs the offer. They urge regular liver and bowel function and promote Dr Pierce's Pleasant Pellets as the key to health.
About the fifteenth of this month the new return postal card was placed on sale at all post offices. The two designs, domestic and international, were approved by Postmaster General Wanamaker and printing began promptly. The card features a split design with paid reply and a Grant vignette, including the legends to indicate reply status and address only.
An 1840s style medical advert claims a cure for rheumatism costs only twenty cents after expenses, while Drummynil Remedy priced at five dollars per bottle boasts universal cures. The ad notes mail delivery from Drummynil Medicine Co in New York and solicits agents.
Nov 28 in Virsuung district authorities reported Frank Garvin and bride Cont Redpath Garvin were confined to the Virginia penitentiary for unspecified offenses. The ceremony and sentencing details are minimal, with standard formalities noted.
A garbled advertising notice urges private inquiry to a deuguis about Rheumatic remedies. It touts De Davomond's Lighting Remedy as offering a 500 reward for a cured case and promotes Privé at 5 dollars a bottle. Address prepaid orders to 46 Maiden Lane New York with agents wanted.
Mrs Grover Cleveland escaped serious harm in a runaway accident near Laxewoop New Jersey as she and companions rode out. The horses bolted after shying at a passing carriage. Mr Freeman steadied the vehicle and stopped the pair a half mile from town. Mrs Cleveland stayed at the Freeman villa after the scare.
Ben D Bell of Lexington Ky reports Dr Hale Household Cough Cure Ointment and Yen as his store's best selling remedies. He says they give great satisfaction and save many doctor bills, urging customers to buy the chem 25 and 600 sizes at McFarland Co's drug store.
Nasaville Texas November 28 Cal Kellar Anderson reports miners in Sevier and nearby counties are organizing to free convicts at Coal Creek mines. A joiner said a committee proposed an oath bound society to release inmates before January 1 to thwart Governor-elect Turney. Reinforcements expected to counter the attack.
Trean declares Pantin the most successful medicine for coughs colds hoarseness and consumption. The ad touts its throat soothing effect and life saving value with testimonials. Pantin costs 2 and trial bottles are offered free at McFarland Co's drugstore.
James F Whiteside prominent lawyer and brother in law of Hon Hoke Smith died Monday morning in Arcania Georgia at 4 oclock from a stroke of paralysia. He is mourned as a leading local figure and his passing follows a long career in law and public service.
A bold药ed proclamation touts Dr Hale's Household Cough Cure as the finest remedy to prevent consumption from a simple cold. It promises to strengthen the lungs, ease irritation, and cure persistent coughs where others fail, offered at 45 and 50e per bottle at McFarland & Co.'s drug store.
A conference of Democratic leaders is planned in New York next Monday and Tuesday to discuss an extra session of Congress after Mrs Cleveland's inauguration. Expected attendees include Speaker Crisp Senators Carlisle Gorman Brice Don Dickinson and Wm O Whitney with other leaders and city representatives, plus prominent bankers and businessmen.
Frank J Chenney senior partner of F J Ouzsney Co swears firm will pay one hundred dollars for each case of catseru not cured by Hats Catalan Core. Notary G W Gleason notes oath on December 6 1886 in Toledo Ohio.
In Owarranooca Tennessee on November 28, James Stone was arrested for counterfeiting near Anniston Alabama. Detective Blackinship aided US officials after notice. Night ball weathered the day as a drug store ad touts Pan-Tina cough remedies at 25 and 60 cents.
Gov. Buchan pardons James F Turney who faced a fifteen year sentence for the murder of Robert Holton. The crime occurred in a Mile civil unit and the shooting happened in Justice Aiis Brown's office. Turner's sentence was reduced to two years served.
The Courier Journal notes two valuable household aids and health claims. First, Red Pain Oil marketed for neuralgia sprains and burns as a ready friend against pain. Second, Pan-Tine cough remedy advertised with 2 cent bottle offer and free trials at McFarland Co. drug store. It also reports Illinois Steel near shutdown probability tied to political outcomes and contrasts past threats with the 1888 election context.
An old advertisement promises instant relief and quick cure for every cough from cold to consumption. It touts 45 and 600 bottles available at McParland & Co's drugstore.
In Atlanta a Sunday morning report notes ex Tennessee Governor Bob Taylor visiting the Georgia House of Representatives. After a brief adjournment the members greeted him, he declined a speech, then delivered a witty account about a corpse and drinks. The crowd applauded as he praised Georgia and Democracy’s future.
Advertising copy claims Dr Hale's Household Tea purifies blood and nerves by stimulating all secretions and aiding liver and kidney function. It promises tone and strength to the nervous system and a cure for illnesses with two months of treatment for 50 cents. A free sample is offered at McFarland & Co's drug store.
A reader from Bic Stone Gar Va requests a sample copy of the Comer newspaper. The note, dated Thanksgiving Nov 24, 1892, is from Dr Frank Lixpeay East Tennessee, expressing thanks and asking for a sample. A second letter by Dr A C Marcalli of Urica NY offers a so called positive remedy for female ailments and requests payment for express delivery.
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