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Newspaper

Comet

Location

Johnson City, Tennessee, United States of America

Date

Dec 24, 1903

Page

2

Dyspepsia Relief With Hood's Sarsaparilla and Pills

Mrs. A Chiwent of Canajoharie New York reports chronic dyspepsia with alternating distress between meals and neural headaches. After trying many remedies she found no relief until using Hood's Sarsaparilla and Pills which allowed eating without distress and improved digestion.

Qpel Hood Canajoharie N.Y

Debating Brownlow and Election Odds in Tennessee

A collection of colorfulTumultuous remarks on Brownlow Hanna ties and election tactics. It notes a bishop lamenting baby supply drops and cites Knoxville and Chattanooga outlets critiquing ballots and patronage. Reportedly, Simmerly resigns May 1 2004 and Brownlow re election battles loom amid party tensions.

Fragmented note critiques on politics and marriage in 1900s press

A garbled COMMERCIAL APPEAL note riffs on president, senate fate, and marriage for love, railing at Roosevelt era politics, party graft, and Panama Canal coverage. Fragments name editor Reaves and criticize the administration, with scattered calls for virtue and skepticism of water issues.

Iniue Panama Reaves Cruesly Thaan Deaire Thiokior

Roosevelt and Cleveland in 1904 nomination debate

The Cincinnati Enquirer backs Roosevelt as the strong honest statesman fit to lead the Republican ticket next summer, contrasting him with Cleveland as a possible rival. The piece notes Democratic contention and hints at party divisions, mentioning past defeats and intra-party dynamics.

Roosevelt United States Oreuch Republican Party William Jennings Brean

Weather woes and community notes from Embreville Junction

Weather shifts bring rain snow and mud as Jefferson Burleson remains on the nick list and Geo Mounturff lies low. Spelling match crowns Miss Fannie Carr. Matson Institute to host Christmas tree and entertainment. funeral for Mrs. Sarah Leach at Antioch Church. local concerns about liquor persist. new hardware firm Hunters building to open January. Frank Hill’s burial handled by local community after Appalachiac arrival.

Jefferson Burleson Lizzie Burleson Taylor A. Estes Mary Smith Matson Institute Fannie Carr Suh Sarah Leach E. P. White Antioch Church Secon S Anday

The Old Man with the Fish and Scott's Emulsion

A vintage advertisement extols a roaming old man carrying a fish who travels worldwide to heal the consumptive and strengthen the sick. It promotes Scott's Emulsion of cod liver oil as a reliable tonic for children, old folk, and anyone needing flesh and strength, noting longevity of the campaign and its enduring trust among generations.

Scott Cott & Bowne

Society at Johnson City Hosts Busy Holiday Scene

Miss Jess Barton arrives Saturday for holidays as Miss Carr hosts a whist party on Tuesday December 20 at 8 pm honoring Miss Goodwin of Arkansas. Mr George Burbage invites a college friend for a Xmas ball Friday night. Mrs L D Gump entertained with cards in violet decor. Appalachian Sanitarium opening features a grand dance with guests and a late night reception. notable attendees include Miss Lillian Gillespie and Dr Spence among others.

Misses Carr Miss Goodwin Arkansas Lillian Gillespie Miss Gillespie Mia Jack Gillespie Dr. Spence San'a Frank St. John N.B. Archer Mra Archer R. H. Sweetser Sweetner K.P. Jones Jones San Carr Carr T. Milliard Milliard E. T. Hart Mre Hart H. Gilder

Names and Socials Parade Through Roanoke Holiday Visits

Mins Mae Jones arrives from Roanoke and plans to visit relatives during holidays. Miss Alice Mountcastle visits Richmond friends, Miss Belle Miller returns from Knoxville, Alice Cary goes with Mrs. DeLong Rice to Nashville for an extended stay. The Misses Henderson host a cheerful cards afternoon at their home, where Miss Mary Hardy wins the hatpin intended for the guest of honor Mr. T C Wagner.

Mins Mae Jones Roanoke Belle Miller Knoxville Alice Cary Henderson Mary Hardy T. C. Wagner

Santa Claus Letter From Louise Avery St John

A faded page contains a child’s Christmas wish list addressed to Santa. Louise Avery St John asks for a tricycle, doll house, piano, chair, sweets, a breast pin, and a red wagon with a horse, plus a note to her Uncle Jim and front door welcome. Also included is an advertisement for Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets with the promise of a refund if it fails to cure a cold.

Santa Louise Avery St. John Taam Fae Louise Santa Claus Jim Ani Nols Tenise Avery St. John E. W. Grove

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Jahawie City Tenn Preoual Elaas Matter Indiana Col. Brownlow North Carolina Andy Lyle Harmon-Tyler Supreme Court Knoxville Boys Chattanooga Times Johnson City Brownlow Hardeman Free Press Kerect Ven Haynes Jno. M. Simmerly Carter County Bors Brownlow Congressman Brownlow Senator Hanna Rogersville Bate Chattanooga News Tennessee Mr. Brownlow Mark Hanna Lincoln County News Commercial Appeal Notes Senate New York Thor The Cincinnati Enquirer Enquirer Grovar Cleveland Dere Oy Lyle Hardeman Roe A Embreville Junction Geo Mounturff Lafayette Vines Esquire Carr's Henry Slagle Esq. Carr Jasper Fine Last Chance Ed Butler Jno Bayless Comer Jim Danny New Business House Hunter Lea Frank Hill Appalachie Charley Hill Hall's Bottom Southern Depot E. J. Spurgian Tutt Jess Barton George Burbage Espand Xiaa Alfred Taylor Marion Fiieburg Grace Hart Hagerstown Nora Miller Illinois Kit Kate Taylor Ayer Buckingham Drapaietvor RP Mini & Coy Nashue Jamon A. Summers Jim Summers Jim St John W. O. McKee Frank Henderson Frank Miller Ed Houston Tiuabage Chas Cargille Will Miller al, Warren J.E. Parish Ralph Sanborne Frank Gillespie Mr. Perdue Mr. Gardner Misses Mattie Gordon Henderson Margaret Martin Eva Carr Lula Burbage Millie Cox Phoneta Smith Nell Carr Kate Carr Lizzie Carr Leola Martin Roxie Slaughter del Gillespie Lena Karton Misa Goodrun Miss Jaffa Sarah Gildersteeve Alice Mountcastle Richmond, Va Gernan Kali Works Nassau Atlanta Vr lebe-Wernicke Lastic Asi Armbrust-Smith Co, Or Santa Claus Grese Frank Love St. John H. C. Miller Gough W. T. Hill Hort Block News Southern J. W. Weeks OUR Bakery MH. W. Pardue MAIN Aimee Libby Gorham Rogers Waterman WM. Silver & Company Lillie Jewelry Store Drs. McCrary Bright & Holland Osteopathic Crouch Block Public Square Bristol, Tenn Main Street G. E. Hinkley Lowe Fulinuen City John F. Lyle
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