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Newspaper
Comet
Location
Johnson City, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1896
Page
1
The Nashville American notes the Banner condemns William Jennings Bryan for writing a book titled First Battle. It argues six million patriotic Americans stand with him as he recounts the last campaign in four months, praising his energy and lofty speech.
A Point Pleasant Register item quotes a local girl describing her first kiss as a sensory flood of sweetness and magic with imagery of butter, honey, cologne, and diamonds. It playfully invites the young man to share his own feelings, capturing a lighthearted slice of small town romance.
Report from Paducah area notes Miss Mary Murphy of McCracken county bitten on the ankle by a mad dog drawing blood. The dog had bitten other neighborhood dogs and local residents fear further infections. Padnesh madstone used. J L Moreland of Clardy had two daughters aged eight bitten. dog captured and died of hydrophobia. Moreland took children to Paducah for madstone.
Hon. Wm. Jennings Bryan spoke at the Grand Opera House Atlanta to a large audience after receptions with Governor Atkinson hosting him at the Executive Mansion. He discussed government as shaped by people, the need for stable value, and how selfishness affects policy, quoting Jefferson and Jackson and urging nonpartisan views on monetary systems.
St Louis December 25 The Chicago and Alton Express held up by a milked band near Independence Missouri. Messenger Friar among crew unharmed but shaken after thieves rifled the smaller safe and stole keys. Loot totals place cash at 2500 to 3000 dollars. Friar aided in moving car before abandonment.
Winfield appoints Tavis as postmaster at Shaw's Chapel Union County and Nelo. C. Hatton named at Upper Clinch Hanly County. The annual banquet for citizens of the Clinton Democrat union was a success. A monument to the late William Culton proposed for Clinton. Rev. J. H. Harwell jailed in Richmond Va for forgery. Smith & Wilson win $40,000 court house contract at Williamson W Va. New creamery started at Jolupa Monroe County with T Cooper Card as manager. Robbery and disorder persist along state lines in Cherokee and Clay counties NC. Monroe County to vote on better roads next term. Sweetwater night thieves hit homes of W T Denvir J W Morrow and John Fine. John White, idiot, fell into fire near Blountville burned to death. Emma Hamilton found dead in Roane County workhouse. Donard Eppers dies of hydrophobia in Woodbury after mad dog attack. Leonard Lurton dies at residence of U S District Judge W H Lurton in Nashville aged 27.
Rev E R Hicks and his Word and Works journal are praised as expanding nationally entering its tenth year. The 1897 almanac offers 108 pages plus color cover and 12 star maps valued at five dollars elsewhere. Subscription price is one dollar for Word and Works, almanac available as premium with yearly dues. address Word and Works Publishing Co., St. Louis, MO.
A Paris Ky special says Johnson Howe, 15, the boy who fatally wounded Policeman Lacy at Cynthiana on Christmas Eve, was brought to Louisville last night for keeping. Howe’s garments show seven bullet holes from the wounded officer after he fired while Howe lay on the ground.
A testimonial claims Dr Deane’s Dyspepsia Pills cured nervous prostration and indigestion. It states improved appetite and sleep, increased energy for daily tasks, and weight gain after several bottles. Addressing Baltimore and Kingston, the ad promotes retail availability and a free sample with a yellow wrapper noted.
A report recalls an 1880 execution of Trane Smith for cousin Stephen Skidmore's murder, nine reprieves, and last minute commutation. Other items mention Briceville release rumour for D B Monroe, a land donation plan for a federal prison, and a skin treatment advertisement offering refunds.
Dr L M Gillam touts Botanic Rolnd as the finest blood purifier curing ulcers rheumatism and skin diseases. A New York paper extols building associations over banks for steady life earnings. An offer from Magnetic Building and Loan Assn Johnson City Tennessee describes 6 percent coupon shares with first mortgage real estate security and withdrawable funds.
A proper manure is a necessary and important ingredient of complete fertilization. Crops of all kinds require a properly balanced manure to ensure growth and yield. The best practices emphasize adjusting nutrient content to match soil conditions and crop needs.
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