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Newspaper

Comet

Location

Johnson City, Tennessee, United States of America

Date

Jan 26, 1899

Page

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Greenbacks and the 1865 London critique of American money policy

A damaged excerpt discusses post Civil War financial fears citing a 1865 London Times warning that the North American monetary policy will control global trade. It references the Hazza rd circular, the Buell Bank circular, and a $1,000,000 corruption fund used to close U S mints against silver, amid notes on diplomacy and famine prices.

London Times North American North America Hazzard New York Buell Bank United States London England Germany

South’s Largest Ten Year Deal Forms Virgin Coal Rail System

A vast Bristol area consolidation unites furnaces at Bristol Marion Max Meadows Roanoke Pulaski and more under one owner and management. The Virginia Coal Train and Railway company results in 125000 acres of coal lands and 65000 acres of ore lands plus ownership of two railroads nine furnaces and the Bristol furnace now under George L. Carter.

South Upper East Tennessee Virginia Bristol Marion Max Meadows Roanoke Pulaski South Atlantic Ohio Elizabethton Col. E. J. Sanford Ben Dulaney New York Moore and Schley Mr. Chapman Vol. EB. J. Sanford Col. C. M. McGhee Journal and Tribune George L. Carter Carter Hae Carter Coal and Iron Company Virginia Coal, Tron and Railway Company Tennessee Coal and Middle Tennessee North Alabama Birmingham Embreeville Johnson City Carnegie Upper East Tennesse

How to Prevent Pneumonia by Chamberlain's Remedy

A historical note states pneumonia follows colds or la grippe, but during a past epidemic no pneumonia cases followed when Chamberlain's Cough Remedy was used. Advertises it as the best remedy for bad colds and la grippe, with every bottle warranted and sold by RB 8 Bolton, druggist.

Boljon

Letter from Andrew J Jackson on Indian policy and cabinet choices

The document reproduces a Sept 4 1812 Hermitage letter from Andrew Jackson to Governor McMinn discussing Indian policy, urging strict measures to subdue tribes, naming Hicks Pathkiller and Major Eaton, and detailing political moves over Cherokee affairs and Jackson's cabinet history, with later commentary by Bristol News on Jackson and Eaton.

Hermitage Hicks Moretary of War Tom Anzious Knoxville Maj Eaton Major Eaton Jon, McMinn Tennessee Major Aos Gen. Jackson New Orleans Maj. Eaton Timberlake Old Hickory Eaton Warren Bristol Jackson Andrew Jackson Major Pettibone Bristol News

Hawes Letter From Naval Ship Aboard 1808 Voyage

The letter from Hawes describes a long voyage from Boston to Valparaiso aboard a steamship, with references to meals, money, and life at sea. He notes the ship Sterling and a near collision with the Yonemite, plus relieving boredom with talk of liberty, wages, and aboard life. He mentions delays, plans to reach Frisco, and hopes for Christmas on shore. He ends with a request to pass love to family and a brief note on his duties and desertion pressure.

Bobik Frisco O.K Navy Department Washington, D. C Hawes Bere Valparisa Fran Chile Sterling Dustin Sandy Point Senion Aman Fitzjohn Engies Pullspool Philadelphia Norfolk Tam Fot Liverpool Twiverpool Valparado Abe Master of Valparang Good Bye Gourley Hawaii

Thirteenth Annual Tennessee Sunday School Convention

The Tennessee State Sunday School Association will hold its thirteenth annual convention in Knoxville from February 15 to 17, 1890. Delegates are allotted by district size and county. diverse speakers from Tennessee and the United States will present addresses. Notable participants include Prof. H. M. Hamill Marion Lawrence Mary Foster Bryner John R. Pepper and several church leaders. Knoxville prepares extensive arrangements and offers reduced certificate-rate attendance with housing provided on request.

Tennesee Bcbool Association Knorville Tennesmeo United States H. M. Hamill Prof. Hamill Marion Lawrence Toledo Ohio Lawrence Mary Foster Bryner Chicago Ill The Congregational Church John Rk, Pepper Memphis Tenn South Thomas F. Gailor Episcopal Church James I, Vance Nashville Presbyterian Church KR. 1 Garrett Chattanooga E. E. Folk Baptist Church Eld A. I. Myler Christian Church J. A. McKamy Cumberland Presbyterian Church Tey Jas A. Atkins M.E. Church Knotville W. 8 Frost Knoxville

Rat Cheese Earns Swift Victory at Local Inn

A homeowner reports rats ruined bedding and garret then used Rat Cheese. After a few days no rats remained in the house or outbuildings, prompting a strong recommendation and a request for twelve boxes by express.

Express and Oblige

Charred bodies from steamer Ouachita at Memphis wharf

Three wreck victims were recovered from the Ouachita fire ruin and were kept for identification. Also noted are old patent medicine claims for Dr Ball's cough syrup, selling at five cents, and a cold water bathing admonition.

Ouachita Memphis

Tutt's Liver Pills Promoted as Health Cure

An advertisement extols Tutt's Liver Pills as a universal remedy claiming to cure sick headache dyspepsia sour stomach malaria constipation torpid liver piles jaundice bilious fever and related ailments by improving liver function and digestion.

Tut Tutt

When the Sleeper Wakes serial in Harper's Weekly

E G Wes By Courteay of Marper Brower notes a new novel by H G Wells titled When the Sleeper Wakes. The work will appear serially in Harper's Weekly in 1809, following Wells's acclaim from The War of the Worlds.

Wes Courteay Marper & Brower Mr. Wells Jules Verne Dons Harper's Weekly

Restorative Nervine Promises Relief From Grip Epidemic

The item urges Dr Miles Restorative Nervine as a remedy for grip and as a preventive during epidemics. It cites wide coverage among professions, includes a testimonial from Ext Woopaxn Illinois about improved sleep and recovery after two doses, and notes an offer and free booklet with the product. It also mentions a Robert E. Lee birthday event in Baltimore with Senator Lindsay and Col Bennett S Young as speakers.

Miles Poe Dr. Miles Dr. Mile Milea Robert E. Lee South Baltimore Lindsay Col. Bennett 5. Young

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