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Newspaper
Comet
Location
Johnson City, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Feb 12, 1903
Page
2
All humors are impure matters the kin liver kidneys and other organs cannot handle without help. Such accumulation tilters the whole system causing pimples boils eczema loss of appetite tired feeling bilious turns indigestion dull headaches and many other troubles are due to them.
An advertisement touts Hood's Sarsaparilla and Pills as remedies to remove humors, strengthen the system, and invigorate the body. A testimonial from Brown of Rumford Falls Maine claims sores faded after continued use, illustrating belief in the cure.
A long stream of clippings covers Tennessee politics, liquor laws, and national figures. The piece mocks legislatures, cites the Adams bill, anti temperance fights, and editorials on office holding, with references to Nashville Morristown and East Tennessee leaders.
In Rogersville Star, a grim account accuses the Democratic machine of expanding magisterial districts in East Tennessee to target the Dorchester Inn and disenfranchise about 1,000 Republicans. It decries the scheme, invoking witches and spirits to protest the alleged political manipulation.
The Knox ville Journal and Tribune notes a proposed bill requiring Hawkins county voters to sign an affidavit pledging to vote the straight Democratic ticket. The Chattanooga Times comments on Mr. Cox and Cy Lyle, suggesting Cox is a strict partisan but unlikely to adopt such measures. The piece reflects partisan tensions and speculation about political maneuvers.
Washington Feb 12 Senate commerce committee reported adversely on the nomination of Dr W D Crum as collector of the port of Charleston with a 6 to 6 tie. All Democrats opposed confirmation joined by Jones Nevada and Perking California in the vote.
The Rockwood Times urges local option on charter abolishment for Rockwood and Kingston with majority rule and ballot voting. Editor pledges neutrality if lawmakers let voters decide, while defending free expression and avoiding intimidation. Also notes Indiana tobacco sale stance, Bible oath practice in North Carolina, and Allen's Foot Ease ad.
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