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Newspaper
Comet
Location
Johnson City, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1894
Page
1
An advertisement claims la grippe causes chronic catarrh if untreated and promotes Peruna as the sole permanent cure. It states Pe r a na cures grippe and catarrh even in early lung involvement, urges readers to request the latest book and free copy from The Peruna Drug Manufacturing Company of Columbus, Ohio.
Thomas Hartsell son of Charles Hartsell four miles south of Greeneville was with youths serenading F M McNees and the Johnsop City bride visiting Mrs McNees's sister. While setting down a heavily charged gun discharged tearing off his nose and blowing out his left eye. Left side of his face severely lacerated and recovery doubtful.
An advertisement touts Tyner's Dyspepsia Remedy as a universal cure for stomach troubles including indigestion. It claims thousands have been cured and offers a free book titled How to Cure Dyspepsia by sending to Charles O Tyner in Atlanta Georgia.
The American urges a Tennessee centennial exposition to mark the 100th anniversary of statehood on June 1, 1796. It argues such expositions attract capital, civic pride, and progress, and that unity across East, Middle, and West Tennessee would emerge from coordinated efforts.
The American urges a Tennessee centennial exposition to showcase agriculture, commerce, manufacturing, arts, and natural resources. Nashville is proposed as a central venue with broad state-wide exhibits from every county. The piece argues such an event would advance development, civic pride, and lasting benefits across the state.
The article argues that the enterprise should be executed and maintained by the people rather than by appropriations from chapel revenues. It emphasizes public participation and the view of citizens across the state and mentions Nashville as a referenced location in the discussion.
The Southern Magazine debuts a story by Harrison Robertson set in Lexington’s Blue Grass Country, signaling a New South in literature. Current Literature for February shines with bright, broad coverage and a family-friendly scope. The Arena’s midwinter issue features 164 pages, notable contributors, a rational dress symposium for women, and a Scribner’s Magazine expedition to the Bea Island Hurricane scene, plus Clara Barton Red Cross efforts and a vivid Desolation feature.
An advertisement touts Dr Hale's Household Ointment as a universal remedy. It claims cures for catarrh neuralgia rheumatism piles salt rheum inflamed eyelids coughs and colds and pneumonia with internal use also noted. It promotes 26 and 50 cent boxes and lists McMurland & Co as sellers.
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