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Newspaper
Comet
Location
Johnson City, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Feb 06, 1896
Page
1
The speaker stresses prioritizing personal duty over public opinion and the solitude of independence. It asserts greatness lies in maintaining inner independence amid the crowd, as expressed by Raven Waldo Emerson.
A reader recounts severe heart disease and palpitations, claiming Dr Miles Heart Cure and Nervine restored sleep and regular heartbeat after fast relief and urges others to try the remedies shown in The Graphic and EFERTARD advertisements.
A dense 19th century literary miscellany notes a Lincoln reference and reviews various periodical contents. It references Demorest's Monthly and McClure's Magazine, discussing serials, portraits, and articles on history, culture, and contemporary themes with multiple authors and illustrators.
Fragmented text touts a tale about a narrator and a household remedy. It Mixes names and isp with a dubious claim for Dr Hale's Ointment curing catarrh pneumonia rheumatism piles eye trouble and bunions. Ends with a sales pitch for large size bottles sold at drug stores.
In Maury Democrat the call favors Hon. Rob L Taylor as the Democratic gubernatorial nominee. The piece argues Democrats should unite behind a strong Nashville or Knoxville figure, while Republicans in East Tennessee face waning support. It also notes public calls for a popular, solid candidate to secure a large Tennessee majority.
An unclear, partially garbled note discusses teething toys for children, mentioning Pink Mixture and a camera. The text references Mr Kay and Mr Meyer with uncertain actions and prices like 25 and 5 cents, but the overall meaning is obscured by errors.
IS HANDY, INSTANT RELIEF, CURES IN TEN DAYS. David T. Keebler of Jonesboro visited January 28 and went to the Wa tauga Valley seeking fat cattle. Mrs. Winchester Reese of Kanaan City Mo visited Palm Beach Fla then returned home spending a week with her brother and left January 29 to visit relatives in Cynthiana Ky. John Rumley a railroad man who had suffered consumption died last Friday. George Lovendell also died last Friday after months with consumption and was buried yesterday at Elizabethton. GL Scot conductor on the L&N who had been home several weeks with his parents left for Lewinville Ky. Charley Scott a brakeman on the Benthorn who has been home with his parents for several days left for Knoxville. Lee Smith has been raqhing shingles mill and turning out pipe and poplar shingles. Our people are restless and houses change hands daily. Work on the United Brethren church progresses under W. E B Morrell the preacher in charge. George A. Reese of Bedford and Milton a Pulaski Va have lately been visiting homes MB. Socne uncharrs Peden
A Knoxville report recalls Senator Tillman’s outburst last Wednesday calling him a fool. The piece condemns the attack on the president, Secretary Carbele, and the supreme court, urging restraint and noting Tillman as a national affliction and an anachronism from the New South era.
The University of Tennessee led by President Charles W. Dabney Jr. received a gold medal for the best collective exhibit at the Cotton States and International Exposition in Atlanta. The display contrasted the university’s history from its 1794 Blount College origins with current student work in mechanic arts, botany, zoology, chemistry, and physics, including models, lab specimens, and photographs.
J W Cass advertises blank books ledgers envelopes writing paper pens ink pencils and all stationery at lower prices with better value. He offers Japanese China pieces at low prices and stocks leading newspapers magazines and will take magazine orders.
An extensive promotional piece touts Peruna as the only reliable cure for catarrh and related ailments across the body. It cites testimonies for Dr King’s New Discovery and includes seed ads from James Vick’s Sons with a floral guide offer.
An Irving resident Fred Miller recounts long kidney trouble and back pain. He credits Aleoteio Bitters with quick relief after trying many cures. The ad promotes McFarland & Co. Drug Store selling large bottles for 50 cents. The text also includes a Tillman tirade about South Carolina and Calhoun, criticizing a vulgar tyrant and a successor to Hayne.
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