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Newspaper
Comet
Location
Johnson City, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1898
Page
1
A compact edition of The Arabian Nights edited by M. Clarke offers a selected retelling of famous tales. Printed by American Book Company, the 271 page 60 cent 12mo volume aims to bring the enduring stories to children and homes with clear adaptations and attractive illustrations.
The January number of McClure's Magazine will publish the second chapter of Kipling's new school-boy serial and stories by F Nesbit and W A Fraser. Stephen Crane will contribute a piece likened to a full story describing a ride on the Scotch Express engine, England's fastest train.
Generous proprietors distributed over ten million trial bottles of Dr King’s New Discovery for consumption coughs and colds. The medicine is claimed to cure asthma bronchitis hoarseness and various throat lung diseases. Cy H Lyle offers trial bottles regular size 600 and one dollar with satisfaction guaranteed or money back.
Nashville December 22 Commissioner John T Essary completes biennial report to Governor and legislature showing receipts of 33296.74 with 14073.02 disbursed leaving 19228.72 excess receipts. Balance on hand 4223.72. Recommends bond for officers, stronger state chemist office, expanded fertilizer fees, experimental stations per division, lowest bidder printing, and seed distribution by convicts. Also notes House Senate war claim wrangles and potential impact on Southern claims and funds.
The Spanish gunboats off Cardenas engage American torpedo boats Winslow and Wilmington in a fierce duel. The Winslow sustains heavy damage, the Hudson assists, and a fatal shell briefly lights the scene as five crew are killed or wounded. Antiquated lines of battle, daring gunnery, and a perilous escape unfold amid smoke and spray.
Chicago editors denounce Lieutenant Hobson for a 30 minute kiss stunt at the Auditorium, while columns lampoon his feat and mock Philippine audiences. Readers cite health ads and tonic testimonials amid a barrage of sensational commentary and sensational claims.
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