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Newspaper
Comet
Location
Johnson City, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1900
Page
1
An old advertisement extols Sarsaparilla as a purifier and strengthener, claiming Hood's Sarsaparilla cleanses the blood, restores vigor, improves appetite, and helps the weak. It cites run down health and general fatigue as conditions improved by the tonic.
The article surveys early Cumberland settlement under James Robertson, its compact government, courts, and growth from 1730 to 1783. It traces Nashboro’s 1730 notables, Davidson and Sumner county formation, and the Cold Water expedition against nearby Indians. It covers Spanish intrigues, treaties, and frontier conflicts involving Robertson, Sevier, and McGillivray, with a portrait of communities from Nashville to Clarksville and notable leaders.
An advertisement touts Dr. King’s New Life Pill as a miraculous health aid. It claims to transform weak flesh into strength and energy, promising rapid benefits. Sold by City Drug Store in the stated locale.
Readers are urged to try Wrights Antiseptic Myrrh Tooth Soap for whiter teeth and healthier gums. Dentists and chemists from Detroit to Michigan endorse the product, citing germ control and lack of harmful ingredients as key benefits.
The Nashville Banner reports division in the Court of Appeals over a constitutional issue raised by Williams vs. Hill. Judge Wilson prepares a separate written opinion contending the act’s classifications are unreasonable and that county discretion on deputy positions delegates legislative power. The piece also notes unrelated ads and local notices amid broader state legal debate.
An OCR fragment references potash as essential for crops and grass, corn, fruits, and stresses requesting cow books about fertilizer competition. It advertises German Kali Works at 95 Navig St, New York, aiming to educate on fertilization and crop yields.
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