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Newspaper
Comet
Location
Johnson City, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Feb 21, 1895
Page
2
The piece lists Democratic candidates for alderman in all wards with names in First ward John M. Cameron Second ward M Jackson Third ward H J Hyder. It notes expected voter registration Friday and Saturday and reports on politics including remarks about Sunaron Newsome and Haynie, plus commentary on bond issues and national figures.
A Colorado legislator called women hatch ed faced things after a January 22 session. Three women representatives opposed the remark, illustrating the softening influence after enfranchisement. A local man voices doubt about officeholder support, noted as likely to be taken with Harper Weekly caution.
Observances mark the 100th anniversary of George Peabody born February 18 1795 in Danvers Massachusetts. The text praises his philanthropy describing vast gifts to education libraries and public institutions in Danvers Baltimore London and Thetford and notes his moral example and modest origins.
An advertisement touts Ramon Liver Pills and Ramon’s Tonic Pellets as a cure for biliousness constipation and a path to health. It claims dull complexions arise from digestion and liver issues and credits these products with purifying blood and toning the body. Sold in boxes at 28 cents or a dollar per set, via Brown Mfg Co New York and Wofford & Co druggists.
The article notes a bronze statue of Mr. Peabody unveiled in London by the Prince of Wales on July 23, 1869. It details Peabody’s extensive philanthropy including American donations of 2.1 million dollars rising to 3.5 million and broader gifts to New England colleges and Southern educational causes.
Cure for Headache touts Electric Bitters as a permanent cure for all headache forms. It claims to tone bowels and aid habitual sufferers with quick relief. Also Bucklen’s Arnica Salve advertised as top salve for cuts, sores, ulcers and piles, sold by McParland & Co.
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