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Newspaper
Comet
Location
Johnson City, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1896
Page
1
Public testimonial claims Hood’s Sarvaparilla purifies and enriches the blood to build nerves, toning the stomach and regulating the system. The user recounts severe illness and grip, then recovery after taking the remedy and regaining ability to do housework.
The Dispatch portrays a rising labor coalition in England and Europe spreading to America under leaders like Debs and Gompers. It warns money power will clash with labor, predicts a national conflict, and urges action to curb trusts before the century ends. This excerpt cites Secretary Francis’s fears and a McKinley election context.
The passage extols the virtues of a small woman over a tall one, describing the appeal in eyes, hair, and features, plus ease of affection and intimate moments. It argues a short partner can be more provocative, endearing, and manageable for the man, who enjoys feeling big beside her.
The smallest baby on earth, age described as a year old, is a son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Corman of Jessamind county Kentucky. The child weighs one and three-quarter pounds and is carried in a four inch lunch basket. The baby can speak several words and walk alone despite its tiny size.
Dec 1 Knox Tod burial case. FA Potters a horse dealer found buried with a mule near town. Potter’s partner William Satherlin arrested on murder charges. Grave opened with animal placed to hide body. Authorities allege several people implicated.
The Boston Herald notes John L Sullivan resurfaced on the streets after weeks under a physician’s care at his Brookline home. He shows a gray, grown muttonshop whiskers look and carries a heavily bandaged arm with a still painful sore throat.
In the past week Senator Sherman signaled a preference for the legislative branch. Ohio political currents suggest he has begun canvassing for re election two years ahead, making a cabinet appointment unlikely.
For thirty years Dr Deane studied dyspepsia and reportedly cured more cases than fifty physicians. He abandoned theology for medicine after being deemed a chronic dyspeptic with little time to live. His pills, Deane's Dyspepsia Pills, claim a thriving practice and broad demand. Kingston, N.
Notice invites every man and woman in the United States to request a free remedy by sending name and address to B. M. Woolley in Atlanta Georgia, Worx 183, promising a free sample.
The Kentucky Court of Appeals reaffirmed Walling and Jackson as accomplices in Pearl Bryan's murder. Death warrants likely to be executed together in Newport, with a double hanging anticipated for early February. Cincinnati reporter Frank Robbins was fined for contempt after attempting to relay the decision early.
An advertisement offers Dr Kings New Life Pills from Hucklen & Co Chicago with a free sample. It claims relief from constipation and headaches and notes benefits for malaria and liver troubles while emphasizing vegetable ingredients and no weakening effect. Sold by McFarland & Co. druggists and Hood's Sarsaparilla also promoted.
The North American Review will publish Mr. Bryan's article arguing the election impact on silver and bimetallism. He says the west and south show strongest silver sentiment while the east leans gold, and warns the question remains unsettled with a continuing contest for financial independence.
An old advert touts Electric Bitters as a cure for female complaints and general weakness. It promises boosted appetite, relief from constipation, headaches, and nerves with health and strength gained through use. Available at McParland & Co.'s drug store for 50 cents and 1.00.
Potash is a necessary ingredient of complete fertilizers. Crops of all kinds require properly balanced manure to develop best yields and health.
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