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Newspaper
Comet
Location
Johnson City, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1896
Page
1
A testimonial claims Hood's Sarsaparilla cleanses impure blood and strengthens nerves, transforming weak and discouraged women into cheerful, energetic workers. The narrator reports dizziness and head pains easing after the first bottle and continued improvement with use.
Advertisement touts the Memphis and Charleston line as fastest with two through trains daily, fewer car changes, and elegant coaches. It notes connections from East Tennessee Virginia and North Carolina, maps schedules and free descriptive booklets, with agents in Memphis Morristown. Also a testimonial for Owen's Pink Mixture from Brownsville Texas praising teething relief for children.
Washington Letter from February 17, 1806 reports Reed tariff bill dead due to Republican Senate revolt led by Carter of Montana and anti silver factions. House votes 215 to 90 for free coinage substitute, signaling death of free coinage this session. Discusses How ard wonderings, Talbert remarks on Canadian patriotism, Herbert on navy, and Quay's presidential maneuvering amid Reed candidacy push and Platt.
A Chicago mail order firm grows from a small start to a major block headquarters employing 400 to 500 people. It markets directly from manufacturer to consumer on a one small profit plan, with catalogs and easy mail trading. Endorsements from National Bank of Illinois and National Bank of the Republic underpin its reliability and financial strength. Also notes Sears Roebuck as associated and cites cure claims for Electric Bitters as headache remedy.
Rev Macrae notes a comic American trait seen in both old and young. In Brooklyn a small boy was asked who the first man was and replied feral Washing ton. The reply sparked laughter as the child claimed he knew Adam but did not count foreigners.
An advertisement touts Dr Hale's Household Ointment as a miraculous remedy for catarrh neuralgia rheumatism piles salt rheum inflamed eyelids cough colds pneumonia bronchitis burn sores chilblains corns bunions and other long standing ailments. It offers large and small box sizes sold at drug stores with aggressive pricing.
A traveler reports that he rarely enters a home without finding Dr Hart's Great Relief. The remedy is praised as a popular choice once tried. Hood's Sarsaparilla is also recommended as a great remedy.
Ex-Governor Robert L. Taylor remains a central figure in Tennessee politics with strong support from friends and party leaders who expect him to accept a future race. The interview covers party unity, state platform focus on state issues, and Taylor’s perceived strength, plus notes on other figures and recent political dynamics in East Tennessee.
A jumble of brief notes covers murder cases in Cincinnati and Bracken county, political clashes over seed legislation, and a cremation murder in New York. Reports mention Sir Philip Currie and Armenian questions, bimetallism agitation in Germany, and a North Pole expedition setback with Dr Naveen.
An old advertisement touts a wide selection of tablets, writing paper, envelopes, school books, blank books, ink, pens, pencils, ink stands, letter files, copy books, and Japanese china at low prices. It promotes all leading papers and magazines and invites customers to shop for cheap, diverse stationery and関連 items.
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