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Newspaper
Comet
Location
Johnson City, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1894
Page
2
Brief note recalls Mary Grainger and his wife, and mentions Willie Blount elected governor three terms from 1809 to 1815. It notes William Blount was buried in Knoxville near First Presbyterian Church.
An advocate argues that the Jersey cow is the ideal family dairy animal. It highlights rich milk, easy milking, cream for butter, suitability for kitchen waste, and low overall cost, asserting Jersey ownership is profitable and practical for households with or without children.
Mr W H Crawford of J Allen Smith & Co Knoxville Tenn, a large milling concern, recalls spending a summer in 1885 at McAllens Business College. He notes securing employment during the course and staying employed since. He previously studied penmanship elsewhere and recommends McAllens to friends.
An early December sale at the Philadelphia Society auction room featured rare Confederate States stamps from the war era. Paul Stroctin of Geneva, Switzerland, and other collections drew spirited bidding, with notable pieces from Agricultural and Executive departments and local stamps fetching hundreds of dollars in several American towns. English dealers bought many lots.
The Knoxville Tribune advertises a 20 part photo series titled Sights and Scenes of the World, each part containing 16 superb views with concise descriptions. Readers are invited to cut out the notice, mail with name and address and 10 cents to receive Part 1 and instructions for the rest.
An old advertisement touts Dr Myles Restorative Nervine as a cure for headaches nerves debility insomnia hysteria sexual weakness and epilepsy. It claims efficacy through numerous testimonials and offers bottles at 85 cents with express delivery, avoiding opiates or dangerous ingredients.
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