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Newspaper
Comet
Location
Johnson City, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1898
Page
2
A collection of holiday notes and political updates from diverse sources. Mike Hyder sends corn gifts to neighbors while Major Tate's location sparks speculation. Debates over army dentist corps and expansion policy mix with wartime casualty reports and quotes from Bryan to McKinley. Reports on Congress, bank bills, and possible extra sessions color the political world as Christmas approaches.
Governor Taylor lauds Hobson and Maveed as corkscrews of Uncle Sam after their famed deeds in the Spanish-American War. Also notes a 910,000,000 Russian bond offer rejected by the Seligmans and local political moves on city franchises, Cuban military revenue, and setup for returning soldiers.
Endorsements from Col Mabry Brigadier Gen Wheaton and Maj Gen Keifer praise Colonel Bryan’s leadership of the Third Nebraska volunteers infantry as efficient and well disciplined. Major General Fitzhugh Lee also expresses regret at his departure from the Seventh corps. Cuban relief and a printer’s ad follow, mentioning prices.
Representative Bixley of Virginia introduced a bill to open all government run soldiers' homes and institutions to both Union and Confederate veterans of the Civil War. The measure aligns with a call for unified care including Confederate cemeteries and living ex Confederates who are maimed or needy.
The South ern Hailway offers tickets east of the Mississippi and south of the Ohio and Potomac at one and one third fares for round trips. Tickets will be sold December 22 28 24 2 20 and December 31 81 with return by January 4 1809. Also an illustrated history of the Third Tennessee Volunteer Infantry by C Coulee, Anniston, available by subscription for $2, delivery about February 15, featuring 800 pages and 40 full-page engravings.
Gov R L Taylor a noted orator and writer has retired from politics and will contribute to every issue of The Illustrated Youth and Age Nashville Tenn His Paylor Love Letters to the public will discuss common questions in a manner to engage readers and elevate character The publication already has national circulation and is expected to grow with his input expressing Bonhomie humor and wholesome philosophy.
An old OCR fragment touts Dr. Cheney pills and Halls Catarrh care with a notary seal date and testimonials. It claims internal blood and mucus surface cleansing and invites readers to mail for testimonials and pills. Names include Cheney and Gleason, with Toledo as a location reference.
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