Old Time Remedies and Quack Ads Debunked inPrompt Teaser
A string of health ad blurbs and witty lines from a vintage newspaper page. Dr King’s New Discovery and Dr Caldwell’s Syrup Pepsin are cited as cures for colds, coughs, indigestion and stomach woes, with testimonials from Mrs Rhinegault and others. There are humorous exchanges about lectures, a chauffeur job interview, and a folding general wisdom on stomach health.
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Wen
Man
Banner Springs
Tenn
Dr. King
H.C. Miller
Pepsin Syrup Co
Caldwell Bldg
Monticello
A Record Hard to Beat Guntractors Ad Read at Knoxville
A Knoxville Kentucky era testimonial letter from March 25 1908 praises Rhewmathol sold by Beaman and Brady Co of Knoxville Tennessee. The letter claims instantaneous relief from neuralgia rheumatism and pain if used on workers at Grant Tunnel in Kenton County Kentucky and says the user also benefits personally. It ends with a motto about perseverance.
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Salisbury
North Carolina
Rowan County
J. L Rutty
Springs
Ark
Breeden
J. L. Rutty
Fenbee
Cumberland Furnace
Tenn
Dr. Caldwell
Pepsin Syrup Co
Caldwell Bldg
Monticello
Mally & Brady Co
Read Guntractors
Knoxville
T, L, Beaman
Grant Tunnel
Kenton County
Kelly & Bray Co
Non-Resident Notice in Johnson City Chancery Case
Henry Miller and others in the Chancery Court at Johnson City Tennessee publish notice that Martha Roberte and Aberts are non-residents. Defendants must appear by the first Monday in February 1910 or plead respond or demur. A copy of the order runs four weeks in The Comet. December 22 1909.
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Martha Roberte
Aberts
Tennessee
Gus
Comet
Johnson City
J. W. Oass
E. J. Vaught
Scheiter
Notice in attachment suit in Washington County Tenn
L A Leach and RK Leach are in attachment proceedings with non residents of Tennessee. An order requires publication in Johnson City Comet for four weeks. Defendants must appear before Justice P Q Miller on January 20, 1910 to defend or have the case proceeded ex parte.
Attachment notice in Washington County Tennessee suit
To T. J. Ray before P Q Miller justice of the peace it appears he owes Oy H Lyle and is a non resident of the defendant's property two 10 gallon birch oil cans. Publication for four weeks in Johnson City Comet directs appearance January 6 1910 to defend or proceed ex parte.
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T. J. Ray
Oy H. Lyle
Tennessee
Sammers-Parrott H. Co
Jonson City
P. Q. Miller
Anid
P.Q. Miller
Justice of the Peace
Ring to Move to Johnson City New Flour Mill Head
J W Ring, long time head of Twin City Milly in Bristol, will move to Johnson City tomorrow with his wife and children for holidays before taking command of the Model Flour Company. He has completed a $12 000 home in the Curler addition and will begin housekeeping early next year as the new flooring mill head, a project he helped establish at a cost likely exceeding $100 000.
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J. W. Ring
Bristol
Twin City
Milly
Johnson City
Pulaski
Ring
Model Flouring Company
Kidney Pills Promise Relief from Pains and Inflammation
A Johnson City resident testifies that Down's Kidney Pills cured his kidney troubles after severe backache, sleep disruption, and painful urination. He praises the product bought at Grey-Sprowl Drug Co and notes no symptoms since treatment. Advertising copy also promotes Dr Fahrney's teething syrup with free samples and legality compliance.
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Joseph Archer
King
Johnson Ichty, Tenn
Down
Grey- Sprowl Drug Co
Tooster-Miburn Oo
Buffalo
New York
Renewal of Stock Certificate for East Tennessee and Western North Carolina Railroad
W. B. C. Smith applies for renewal of Certificate No. 42 for one share of East Tennessee and Western North Carolina Railroad stock issued July 12 1881 to W. B. C. Smith. Smith sworn that Certificate No. 82 is lost. notary Lee F. Miller certifies this November 1900.
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Ersigned
Imade
East ‘Tennessee and Western North Carolina Railroad Company
W. B.C. Smith
State of Tennessee
Washington
East Tennessee and Western North Carolina Railroad Company
W. B. C. Smith
Lee ¥. Miller
Lee Ft. Miller
New Thin Mill Plant to Start in McGuidance Area
A new thin mill plant at McGuidance will begin with a daily capacity of 400 bar tjtels of four. The erected facilities embody the most modern design, and the buildings are prepared to expand output as demand grows.
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McGuidance
Taking Care of Yourself with Quaker Scotch Oats
The article extols balanced rations for health and strength, claiming Quaker Scotch Oats improve vitality in families, favoring children and athletes alike. It notes oats as a superior staple, recommends hermetically sealed tins for hot climates, and urges regular consumption as a healthful food choice.
Local Industry Reshaping with New Machinery Installations
The passage notes potential capacity increases credited to new machinery in the region. The company plans to expand business across surrounding areas including the Carolinas via the 40 railway line. Mr Ring keeps stake in Twin City Mills while his brother M I Ring takes operational control.
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Carolinas
Explorer Say Whereabouts North Pole Stranger
A puzzling exchange hints at a stranger relocated from the North Pole to New York for identification. The exchange notes the North Pole origin and the subsequent transfer to a judge for determinations.
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North Pole
New York
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China
S.b.white Spring Street
Sparger Mills Co
Sueffer
Breeden’s
Breeder Medicine CO
Chattanooga, Tenn
Sunny Brook
Paul Heyman
M. Markstelr
Sycamore St
Uma Diausting Co
Seiler Bros
T.C. Baxter
Cincinnati, O
Cincinnati
O. Wa
Evansville
Ind
St. Evanaville
Roanoke
Bristol, Va
Mudd Arbors
Cairo
Prof. Medionale
Minima
Eliot
Chicago Tribune
Rhinegault
Vestal Center
N.Y
H. C. Miller
Louisville Courier-Journal
Mrs. Fenbee
En Neeehe
Tom
Mtv
Northup
Quincy
Alice Northup
Monticello, Til
Sec
Perey Pickle
Tavasco
Percy Pickle
Tabasco
Bucklen
Amica
H.C. Miller's
Bof. Ryscue
Ingleside
N.C
Ase
Miller's
Geese Sasisown Straisure
Jno
Fowke
Uvoufoeiua
B. Vines
Henry Miller Et al
L. A, Leach
R. O, Leach
Washington Co
L. A. Leach
RK. O. Leach
Atte
Washington County
Nashville
A. P. Cooper
Teen
Theo. A. Rousseau
Pcasenger
Noshvilie
Teun
Will Live I
Bright
Goethe
Price & Smith
Smith Bros
Brown Building
W. B. Reynolds
Ee Alorsee Phillips Building
Buffalo Street
Harry Cease
C. J. Broyles
Levonsen
New Burrow
Dr. E
Miller
Hoo
W. J. Matthews, M.D
Ofice
Missa St. Johnson
Wty
George J. Sells
King Building
Cor Roan & Main
Omice
Jobason City
Kennessee
Aangon City
Tennerave
E. N. Moore
Law Offoe
Chiaki Nation Bank
Jonhyon City
Tennesse
Johnson & Miller Attorneys At Law
Omer
Sad
Brown Ride
Tenndawwe
E. J. Vaught Arroryer
Somerror
Clatma Omoe
Burrow
Huilding
Engert
House & Co
Main St
J. R. Gardner
E. B. Hensley
Penotices
Jobanon
Oly
C. Williams
Johnsonity
A. Cox
Cox & Sells
SAM Wweek Vines & Price Arrongeys
Moninasser
W. E. Swan O
Jomesox City
W. C. Pierce
Rae Pracn
Notary Pune
West Market Street
Tiethers Railway
Spoux
Brats & Dyer
Hutto Streele
Hyder
Arlington Hovel
Four Chaim
Boone & Sharpe
Ronn Street
Ptone
Senrac
Eureka Dee River
M. L Hessberg Son & Co, Inc
Bris, Va
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