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Newspaper
Comet
Location
Johnson City, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1903
Page
4
A sweeping roundup covers bond issuances for land in the Philippines, a Chicago woman’s death from poisoning, mill workers to be imported, and Mayor McClellan’s dinner. Other items note telegraph advances, a lumber company receiver, a proposed African American franchise bill, a Yosemite water dispute, and political forecasts for 1904.
Andrew Carnegie has endowed a perpetual relief fund of 4 million dollars for injured workers in Carnegie plants and their heirs. The text also mentions various medical products and ads blended with other brief notices and local or national items.
The article notes that busy workers from clerks to mechanics strain their kidneys and back, urging readers not to ignore warning pains. Doan's Kidney Pills are promoted as a cure for kidney trouble and backache with testimonial from Will Hodges of Johnson City. Also mentions Chamberlain's remedies for appetite and digestion and Dr. Thomas' Electric Oil for pain, plus croup guidance for mothers.
Postmaster R H Rendall of Dunlap Iowa attests to long struggle with indigestion and sting evils, claiming Kodol gave relief and a new lease on life. He offers his affidavit to prove the statement. Kodol digests food to aid assimilation and strengthen organs and overall health.
A fragmented old advertisement mix touts Chamberlain remedies for cholera and diarrhea, Bay oil promotion by Standard Oil allies, and Catareh Cure from Hull. Mentions Mother Gray, druggists, and Humphrey promotions. Includes claims of thousands of testimonials and broad distribution.
Court of Washington County issues three executions against Cicero Hale and associates for the sale at Johnson City court house to satisfy judgments totaling 162.02 dollars plus costs. Land included Lots 11 and 15 in Curr Addition bounded by West Market street Widow Mountains and Miller alley. Publication ordered in The Comet for non resident defendant Walter H Henderson to appear in Chancery Court on the first Monday in February 1904.
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