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Newspaper

Comet

Location

Johnson City, Tennessee, United States of America

Date

Feb 22, 1894

Page

7

Literary Notes On Foru m and Magazines Of March

Mise Ida M Yarbell reviews French police method of identifying criminals using Bertillonian science with photos. Forum plans include tax reform writings by Hyll and Wells, sociopolitical studies, and a series on Communism. Frank Lesli shows European parliament scenes. new serial The Silver Shasta debuts. life of Tyndall praised. Also bulk features on Millionaires, dog shows, Poverty’s Cry, affordable homes, and Society Facts. Subscription details and illustrations noted.

Ida M. Yarbell McClurey Magazine M. Bertilon M. Bertiflon Ariel 8. Hyll Congress Mikswirl David A. Wells United States Edward Bolamy William G. Sumner Yale University Simon Sterne Frank Lesliety Great Britain France Germany Italy Frederick 8 Daniel Gladstone House of Commons Chamber of Deputies Vaillant Monte Citorio Reichstag Berlin B. Sherwood Dunn J. M. Mille Peary Professor Tyndall Henry Tyrrell Demorest New York Homen W. Jenanes Doemorest B. 14Th St

Unanimous Verdict for Hale's Household Cough Cure

The verdict of a public jury declares Hale's Household Cough Cure effective for coughs bronchial troubles and colds. The ad claims the medicine cures quickly with a strong petition to try a bottle and join the unanimous buyer group. Distributed by McVarland & Co Druggists and promotes subscription to Tue Comer at one dollar yearly.

McVarland & Co. Druggists

Man Makes Lightning Descent Down Lookout Mountain

A compact, blonde moustached man slid down Lookout Mountain on a contraption with a wheel and horseshoe, covering 4500 feet in three and a half minutes. The stunt drew about a hundred witnesses who watched as he sped past the Point hotel to the Engine House. He cooledly walked away with his device after arriving, leaving spectators astonished and breathless.

Sild Lookit Mountain Duye Ag Point Hotel Tam Wey Depot

Dr Hale's Household Ointment Praised by Readers

From Danville and Olive Hill Kentucky letters attest the ointment heals scrofula back sores and infant erysipelas eye infections. A 25c box cured a 12 year old, underscoring the product as the best value for general use at Melarsland & Co drug store.

Danville H. Jd. Nabors Melarsland & Co

Aluminum Uses and Garland Stoves Endorsement

The piece extols aluminum for many uses from bridges to armor plate and notes its rising affordability. It cites Garland stoves and ranges as proof of aluminum iron mix benefits and quotes W H Crawford endorsing McAllen's Business College after his 1885 experience, framing aluminum and industry advances in a period advertisement style.

Michigan Stove Company W. H. Crawford J. Avon Smith & Co Knoxville McAllen

Made Monkeys of the Police Boxers Fight in Birmingham

In Birmingham Ava on February 18 Chas Davis and Jim Dougherty well known local pugilists fought a bloody four round contest in a private room before about 100 spectators. Davis won by a terrific blow to Dougherty's chin sending him senseless. Officers hunted for the fighters at Bessover Pratt mines and the fair grounds but were outwitted. The bout was for 250 dollars and prosecution is expected.

Birmingham Ava Chas, Davis Jim Dougherty Davie Dougherty Bessover Pratt Mines Fair Grounds

Boss McKane Convicted in Gravesend Election Trial

John McKane chief of police and Gravesend supervisor, found guilty of election law violation with recommendation for mercy. Pending sentence set for Monday morning. McKane plans to appeal. Also mentions Electric Bitters as a popular remedy.

Boss McKane Buookayy N. Y John McKane Gravesend McKane Ecesel Genere McKene Juation Gayner Caney Ireland MeKane Chairel Raymond Street

End of the White City Curpace February 18

Jackson Park preservation plans collapse as park commissioners vote to sell remaining structures. Fire outbreaks of suspected arson since the exposition close prompt immediate advertising for bids, with unburned buildings to be disposed of to the highest bidder after thirty days.

White City Curpace Park Commissioners Jackson Park

Bocklea's Arnica Salve Offered for Various Ailments

An 19th century notice promotes Bocklea's Arnica Salve as the best salve for cats bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores chapped hands chilblains corns and all skin eruptions claiming it cures piles with a money back guarantee. Price 25 cents per box. Sold by I McFarland & Co.

McFarland & Co Bocklea I McFarland & Co

Factories to Start Up in Campos New Jersey Soon

Campos New Jersey Feb 18 Howland Croft Sons Co owners of large worsted mills will start their works tomorrow with 200 hands aiming to employ 600 soon. A Racine dispatch says two large factories may begin Monday with threshing machine works testing new capacity and 1,000 hours daily. Mitchell Lewis wagon works will also start Monday with 450 men, increasing gradually.

Campos N. J Howland Croft, Sons & Co Racine Wis Saya Ragine Judy Ders Mitchell & Lewis

Poisoned Priest and Priest Doctor Murder Probe

Friends and parishioners seek exhumation and chemical analysis of Father Uhowanici of Holy Rosary Catholic church in 1892. Grand jury to hear evidence against Dr Kremien linked to poisoning in Forre case. Beate’s attorney says murder presents tomorrow.

Bavarmonk Father Uhowanici Holy Rogary Catholic Church Cardinal Gibbons Thia Kremien Jub Forre Aling Hoantaigh P. H. Wilson Forre Kemien Father Chavaniet Holy Rosary Marshal Frey Chieno Father Chowanici Dr. Krenken Beate Charles G. Kerr

Don’t Tobacco Spit or Smoke Your Life Away

A no tobacco habit cure book touts No-to-bae as harmless and guaranteed to break the habit. Sold by J. A. Preas Bookstore or by mail from Sterling Remedy Co Indiana Mineral Springs Ind 480-lyr.

Ube J. A. Preas Iail Sterling Remedy Co Indiana Mineral Springs Ind

Outraged and Murdered Near Sut ton

In a small town seventy miles from Guam an unknown Black man assaulted Mrs. Rucker, shot her twice, and raped her before she died. A posse hunted the killer. one suspect was arrested and later released on alibi as lynching fever spread. Tension rose as armed residents searched for the perpetrator.

Bie Guam Sutton Rucker

Congregation Fights after Disturbing Scene at White Church

A large disturbance at a northern city church leaves a dozen injured and fourteen arrested after a crowd confronts pastor Dr. Purdy. Reacher LW Givoethwaite leads a protest against permission for a White Jesus display. Police arrest include Abby Goucher and T. G. Beige among others.

Capitol Purdy Wreacher Givoethwaite Abby Goucher T. G. Beige Uiat Oliaire Dorberghee Valli i Tou Nei Ting Pole

Mrs R G Rhea Recovers Health With Yale's Tea

Milford Nebraska woman Mrs R G Rhea suffers from a complication of diseases including female weakness and liver and kidney troubles. She credits restoration to Dr Yale s Household Tea, sold as 25c and 50c packages at McFarland Co s drug store.

Milford Neb Yale McFarland & Co

Buckley Sentenced. Inspector Breaks Down in Court

Dennis J. Buckley, inspector of the Eighteenth election district in New York's Second Assembly district, was convicted of receiving fraudulent votes. Judge Barrett sentenced him to one year in the penitentiary and a fine of 100, Buckley wept openly as he left the courtroom under deputy guard.

New York Dennis J. Buckley Barrett Buckley

How to Cure Dyspenrin Free to Chas Tyner Druxgia

Dr Tyner offers a remedy guide titled How to Cure Dyspenrin free to Chas Tyner in Atlanta Georgia. The pamphlet claims practical steps for relief and urges readers to follow a prescribed regimen for symptom relief and health improvement.

Olympia Tinary Chas Tyner Druxgia Atlanta

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