26 Dec 1895
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Newspaper
Comet
Location
Johnson City, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1895
Page
1
The New York World converts to an Ice-a-Week format delivering eight papers of six pages each weekly for one dollar a year. This plan totals 156 papers annually with eight columns per page, totaling 48 columns per issue. The Twice-a-Week World aims to be larger than weekly papers, offering frequent news plus weekly features.
Dr Henry Kollock, a noted Norfolk physician from a Southern Savannah family, is cited as a plan and authority in Encyclopedia Britannica Volume X page 186. The piece notes his discovery of an active neuralgia remedy used widely, including Hot Springs, Arkansas, and his reputation across the region.
From LaGrippe to health, a Kentucky businessman recounts severe attacks of influenza leaving him debilitated. After using Dr Miles Nervine, rapid improvement followed, with symptoms subsiding within days and renewed strength returning.
Washington dispatch notes strong presidential support in Congress for Venezuela dispute actions. Public mood leans patriotic as England faces a looming test. war against Britain could trigger diplomatic break and port blockades. US mobilizes ships and trade measures to pressure settlement.
An enormous audience filled the Charlotte venue for a Taylor brothers show headlined by Alf and Bob Taylor. Alf delivered a stirring Yankee Doodle themed speech praising American thrift and hustle, while Bob entertained with sharp stories and humor. Governor Taylor led a quartet with three young singers and charmed listeners with a rich voice. Capt S BE White of Fort Mill attended, wearing gray and praising the old south as he travels widely southward.
National debate swirls around potential maritime conflict with England as President faces pressure from lawmakers and the press. Analysts warn of a mobilization rallying behind candidates with a proven American policy while coast-defence funding and commissions shape the strategic horizon amid tense international posture.
Major A. A. Pettibone of Chattanooga hosts plans for a Jackson lecture tour. Ex-Congressman A. H. Pettibone of Greeneville Tenn has decided to cast his lot with Chattanooga. He resumed a guest of Dr. Carter for three days and prepares a talk on the life and character of Stonewall Jackson to be delivered on Gen Jackson’s birth anniversary January 47 in the city. Dyspepsia remedies are advertised with Dr Hale’s Housbiont claiming cures and 20 cents per package.
A bill seeks to establish a national park on the Stone River battlefield. Passage would protect the site and honor history while potential conflicts and political debate swirl around the measure and related policy moves.
President Cleveland brands British expansion in the Venezuela boundary dispute as dangerous to peace and insists on arbitration. The message to Congress argues Monroe Doctrine enforcement is vital, cites British replies, urges impartial inquiry, and proposes a congressional commission to assess territory claims and defend U S rights.
Dr Hale's Household Cough Cory good for coughs and colds promises quick relief. Ad claims the tonic reduces irritation and inflammation, costs 25 cents to 50 cents per bottle and is sold at all drug stores along with Owen's Pink Mizzore teething remedy.
Belle Dimick daughter of Captain and Mrs Dimick marries Thomas Tipton Reese of Watauga Tennessee at Royal Poinciana Chapel. Ceremony in 8 o'clock elegance with Mendelssohn and Lohengrin music, 200 guests, reception at the Dimick home, steamer trip, and gifts to attendants.
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