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Newspaper
Comet
Location
Johnson City, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1894
Page
7
A critique on marriage trends and gender expectations in late Victorian society. The piece argues that men’s deterred proposals and women’s pursuit of education and style reflect shifts in romance, courtship, and domestic life, declaring romance dead as modern life accelerates.
Mr Fred Miller of Irving Illinois reports years of severe kidney trouble and back pain. After trying many cures he used Electric Bitters and found relief at once. The remedy is said to aid kidney and liver issues and frequently provides instant relief. Price 50 cents for a large bottle at McFarland and Co. drug store.
Mr Cochran of New York again distinguished himself in the tariffe bate, nearly besting the noisy Boutelle and defeating Mr Payne in the latter's defense of protection.
In St Louis a cryptic murder mystery centers on a blood trail near Saylor Avenue and a hat with a fatal hole. Witnesses heard cries, wagon tracks and blood pools suggest a body was dragged, but Michael Smith later returned alive, leaving police baffled as they pursue leads and await answers on the apparent crime.
The Philadelphia Times notes Andrew Carnegie urging a nuxter ate Democratic tariff bill for stability, while the New York Tribune denounces him as a robber tariff baron. It argues the current system allows vast surplus gains for mills, unequally shared, and will push reform or destruction unless modified now.
Letters from readers claim Hale's Ointment cures varicose veins sores asthma rheumatism and general ills with near instant relief. May 30 1892 date notes LeRoy New York user satisfaction and price two to six cents per box offered by Mcfarland & Co.
Burvato New York January 16 ex champion of champions John L Sullivan was found unconscious after a night out in Albany his wife allegedly struck him with an Indian club in self defense she cried for a doctor and he awoke after an hour of medical care the incident followed a theatre outing and hotel stay later reports note the couple kept the matter secret and that the Cincinnati Enquirer priced annual issues.
Frank J. Causey Co of Toledo offers Hall's Catarrh Cure with a one hundred dollar refund for any untreatable catarrh case. The 1886 notice claims internal administration cures mucous surfaces and invites testimonials. Notary A W Gueasey notes the oath of senior partner Frank J. Cheney.
The Spanish minister in Washington complains to the Secretary of State that U S Cuba and Porto Rico reciprocity provisions are being abused by U S merchants. He alleges British sewing machines disguised as American goods enter Cuba and Porto Rico duty free from New York. Investigations indicate some foundation.
Advertisement states that any person troubled with constipation can get immediate and permanent relief by using Dr Hale's Household Tea. Directions suggest taking at bedtime with 250 and 506 offered for sale by McKarland & Co.
Prosection of white cappers in Southern Indiana shows strong results as lawlessness declines. At Columbus, Ind, one white capper on trial was convicted and fined 400 dollars yesterday. Ten other accused persons had their cases continued.
Promotion for Current Literature magazine offering an 1804 continuation in five issues and a special February 1, 1894 deadline. It touts 30 to 40 departments per issue, family appeal, and a bundled subscription deal with savings, including sample copies and address details for Mail subscriptions.
The Knoxville Tribune announces a rest era photo series titled Lighty and Scenes of the World. Twenty parts will feature 16 photographs each, 11 by 18 inches, totaling about $20 in value. Each view comes with a brief description of historical facts. Send 10 cents with name and address to receive Part 1 and instructions for obtaining the rest.
Misa Eliza Work of Henrietta New York nearing 100 credits a tea coffee abstinence and bachelor life as keys to longevity. She claims ninety years of daily hard work and perfect teeth, while noting her brother died at 101 after marriage and coffee and tea.
A dated discussion on proper walking for women emphasizes graceful footwork and posture. It contrasts skilled “walked Queen” style with common clumsy gaits, noting efficient movement reduces fatigue and shoe wear, while praising deliberate, elastic steps and correct balance.
By virtue of a trust deed executed by 8. W. Wilson and wife, registered in trust deed book 6 page 262 at Joner boro, T will on sale day as provided by law.
On Monday February 25 1894 a public sale will occur for lot 30 in block 9 of Carnegie Land Companys Addition to Johnson City Tennessee for cash in bar of the equity of redemption. January 16 1894 R 8 Boon Trustee 409 dt.
Washington inquiry reveals 1800 green goods games seized in inspector J B Johnsons office include leading physicians bankers professors and other prominent business and civic figures from Illinois Missouri Arkansas Wyoming Ex congressman and several federal officials are named in letters seeking bogus money but names withheld by authorities
Advertisement for Bucklee’s Arnica Salve claims it cures bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores totter chapped hands chilblains corns and skin eruptions with a money back guarantee. Price 29 cents per box. For sale by McFarland & Co.
Papacan Kentucky June 15 Rumors of mob violence surround Marc Shelby twice sentenced to life for the 1887 murder of Mrs Sallie Moore in Bullard County. He is jailed under guard after Maj Moss reported threats of vengeance and great danger. Shelby’s nephew Ivan Shelby was lynched by a mob in Bullard County two years earlier in the same case.
A fragmented ad styled snippet promotes a home remedy labeled Dr Hale's Household. It urges keeping a bottle of the remedy to prevent first irritation from a cold and claims years of practice make it the best. the text exaggerates the product's efficacy without clear specifics.
A mob of about twenty men seized three prisoners from a Russell jail and hanged J. Burton, Wm. Gay, and John Gay near a railroad bridge. The men were accused of the July murder of Pr. Denning. The mob attacked at midnight, then fled north after the hangings. In Washington, Senate rejected William B. Hornblower's nomination to the Supreme Court Associate Justice seat by six votes.
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