This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 11 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Comet
Location
Johnson City, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1894
Page
2
The Comet announces a downtown office at Lyle & Go’s Book Store next to the post office. Patrons may leave advertisement copy orders for job work and subscriptions there for prompt attention.
A long reader summary discusses the low wheat price, linking it to millers who dominate market supply and foreign competition. It argues American flour could thrive globally if tariffs and price pressures shift, noting insights from Indiana Farmer and foreign millers who favor American wheat but price it out of reach.
The Winter Wheat Miller's League pressed Congress for retaliatory duties to boost American flour sales in high tariff countries. Despite losses from Cuba Brazil and Spain tightening duties, wheat producers face reduced exports and lower prices. The Treasury's new loan was awarded to a high bidder syndicate at 117,077, with $58.6 million proceeds and under 3 percent interest, though Sherman notes lingering irredeemable notes clouding finances. George Smith's residence burned Friday from a faulty chimney, with only lower-level belongings saved.
Last Saturday, JH Preas & Co closed their store by order of H. Ke Dean to take stock. Mr Preas told Tuk Comer that the deed of trust covers all honest debts and that items are sufficient to pay them dollar for dollar. Dean will liquidate the stock immediately, bought by Prown & Co from RN Penland, once a strong city firm.
Abingdon Virginia representatives and Norton coal partners visit for trade. A cabin fire burned leaf tobacco. marriages occur at a bride’s home. a missionary preacher draws a large congregation. Obituary notes Martha Humphreys dies at thirty three after months of illness leaving seven children. Public notices include theater notes about Humpty Dumpty show and deafness cure ads with 100 dollar reward offer.
Retailers announce cost sales will continue through the holidays with some items priced far below cost. Shoppers are encouraged to take advantage of these prices to acquire useful goods at reduced rates.
An early notice advertises affordable Christmas dolls for children, urging readers to call early for orders and save on gifts.
Mrs J H Bruner reports J E Crandall facing a preliminary hearing before Commissioner Kechler last Sunday on a warrant alleging false entries in a bank book. Previously indicted, bail was set at 5,000 with 4,000 paid. Trial slated for January term in Knoxville Federal Court. Also notes Johnson City church event hosting an oyster supper to aid the Ladies Aid Society with الدعاء.
A period piece medical advertisement outlines a wife’s mild chronic illness and the distress of minor ailments. It promotes Ration s Tonic Liver Pills and Pellets as a two box 25 cent cure for constipation biliousness and general weakness. Sold by Wofford C druggists, Brown Mfg Co New York.
A garbled notice previews Harper's Weekly scope for 1895 including illustrated portraits of notable figures, political cartoons, and editorials. It promises two serials The Red Cockade and The Son of His Father, plus novelettes and stories by popular writers. Subscriptions are highlighted with Harper’s address and box number.
Arrangement for a new lumber plant at Greeneville and the revival of an old one are near completion. Machinery bought in Knoxville is being installed for extensive production. The plant, started during the boom by an adventurer, closed when the boom collapsed. Also an ad urges Christmas gift Oxford Teacher's Bible printing names in gold on the cover with low prices.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.