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Newspaper
Comet
Location
Johnson City, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1912
Page
3
The fifth annual governors conference in Richmond adopted a resolution urging a new era for farmers. It envisions a system of state banks nationwide governed by uniform state law, ending the era of farm mortgages if the plan becomes formal policy.
Father challenges suitor on ability to support a wife, while the young man quips that he would become a widower first. The piece shifts to a medical ad noting Cham Cough Remedy for colds and its claim to prevent infectious diseases like whooping cough and diphtheria, touting safety and lack of narcotics.
Nashville officials report the board of review met to certify November 6 election results. Wilson electors wins, Harvey Hannah named railroad commissioner, and Tennessee’s congressional representation unchanged. A Greene county precinct missing delayed results, later counted increasing Butler’s margin and narrowing Sells’ lead slightly. Greever Nave tie remains unresolved. hearing set for Wednesday on a recount and potential special election.
Resident William J. Hodges of 108 E. Millard St Johnson City Tenn testifies that Doan's Kidney Pills relieved his aching back and kidney trouble after standing complaints. The ad notes availability at Whitehouse Drug Co and lists Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY as sole agents with a 50 cent price.
Advertises Zemo as a miracle ointment for eczema and itching with instant soothing effect. Claims it cures sunburn rashes prickly heat and dandruff and costs 25 cents or 1 dollar with six times more in the larger bottle. Sold by City Drug Co in Johnson City and by E W Rove Medicine Co Saint Louis Missouri.
The Carolina Spruce Pine Company builds a 75,000 feet per day band saw mill in Pensacola NC with Capt W H McMallen as purchasing agent. The facility will be ready by late January and the company owns sizable virgin timber tracts in western North Carolina. Pneumonia is cited as a major winter risk and Dr King’s New Discovery is praised as an effective medicine for colds and bronchial ailments with a trial bottle offered.
The short course in agriculture will be held at the state university in Knoxville from January 6 to March 1 with Farmers Week first. Railroad reduced fares apply. courses cover field crops animal husbandry dairying fruit and truck growing. Open to anyone sixteen or older who can read and write. free of charge. For full details write the College of Agriculture University of Tennessee Knoxville Tennessee.
The Alabamian hints at a clash to come if a chairmanship bid succeeds, predicting a heated confrontation once the gavel falls.
Washington December reports that Bryan faction Democrats in the House oppose floor leader Oscar W. Underwood for attending a dinner in New York Wednesday night hosted by T. Ryan. The lawmakers condemn his meeting with a tobacco magnate on the eve of tariff legislation shaping.
An old advertisement touts Tex Texas Weapon Comms Kiprey claiming to cure diabetes, rheumatism, and kidney bladder irregularities for men and women including bladder issues in children. Sold by druggists with mail option and two months treatment per small bottle from 2936 Oliver St Louis MO.
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