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Newspaper
Comet
Location
Johnson City, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1894
Page
2
A long forecast outlines storm patterns for January into February with multiple cold waves, blizzards, and warming periods across western regions and the East. It notes Mars related planetary ideas, urges consultation of Word And Works Almanac, and mentions the rest and Hale ointment advertising.
An advertisement promotes the January 1894 issue expansion of Current Literature, claiming it will be the largest and most complete magazine in any language. It touts 80 to 40 departments, family appeal, and a special $2.00 year subscription combining Tok Comic and Current Literature, with orders due by February 1.
The Weekly Courier Journal of Louisville offers a weather guessing contest with a $1000 prize for naming the coldest February day in 1594 and the lowest temperature, with entries for new and renewing subscribers. Contest closes January 31, 1894. sample copies available upon request.
An ad appeals to readers to quit tobacco with No-to-bac from Sterling Remedy Co Indiana Mineral Springs Indiana. It touts low cost and no risk and urges purchase by mail or at store. Includes a brief note on British free trade and navy presence bolstering protection for American shipping.
An old advertisement touts Dr Halo’s Household Ointment as a universal remedy. It claims to cure catarrh neuralgia rheumatism piles salt rheum inflamed eyelids coughs and colds pneumonia and treats cuts bruises burns chilblains long standing sores corns and bunions. Boxes sold in 25 and 50 cents and at McWarland and Co’s drug store.
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