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Newspaper
Comet
Location
Johnson City, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1915
Page
2
An entry appears to indicate a second class matter filing at the post office in Johnson City Tennessee with the word pommilice misspelled and unclear context suggesting an administrative notice or routine mailing matter.
Local notice touts Doan's Kidney Pills as relief for back ache weak kidneys and dizziness. Features a testimonial from Shirie Walia At Johnson City praising the product sold by Gregory Drug Co and Master Milburn Co. preps in Buffalo.
In Catron, Kentucky a letter from Mrs. Bettie Bullock describes four years of womanly troubles and failing health. After a doctor’s partial relief, she weakened until bedridden. Her husband gave Cardus, the woman’s tonic, and she regained strength, walking two miles and resuming work. The ad urges readers to try Cardui, notes its 50 years of use and asks readers to write for a pamphlet.
A historical notice discusses General Robert E Lee as a Christian soldier, quoting his General Order No. 73 and his stance on warfare ethics, while describing correspondence with Hon. Richard W. Austin regarding Lee’s pay and officers who joined the Confederacy. It references a 1913 letter from Henry G. Sharpe and a Confederate Museum exhibit with extracts about officers resigning to join the Confederate army.
A lengthy list records officers who deserted the United States Army to join the Confederate forces, naming dozens of captains majors surgeons and others with initials and service dates, followed by a note that the list continues on page three.
The letter reflects a joyful Christmas season and urges business readers to renew resolutions for 1916. It emphasizes engaging with manufacturers to meet current and future customer demands and invites local merchants to consider available facilities for handling flour and milled product merchandizing in the new year.
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