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Newspaper
Comet
Location
Johnson City, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1893
Page
3
A columnist extols the Jersey breed, tracing its origins to the Island of Jersey and its superiority as a butter producer. The piece notes Jersey cows' improved care, dairy efficiency, and distinctive orange ear lining, praising American Jersey breeders and the Jersey Cattle Club.
The Knoxville Sentinel argues newspapers bear heavy unpaid costs when promoting benevolent events and handling public notices. Editors, reporters, printers, and carriers spend time and money to publicize causes, while private thank you notices flood pages. The piece notes a state press association rule limiting such notices to five cents per line.
We have known F J Cheney for 15 years and deem him honorable and able to fulfill obligations of the firm J Cheney & Co Toledo Ohio The firm offers Hall’s Catarrh Cure taken internally and acting on blood and mucous surfaces Testimonials free Price 75c per bottle Sold by all Druggists.
The State of Tennessee sues for taxes due on lands in Washington County. Defendants including Joe Bowman and others are not found in county. They and unknown owners must appear by the first Monday in August before the Clerk and Master to show cause why the lands should not be condemned and sold on credit to satisfy the 1899 taxes. If they fail, the bill may be confessed and the case set ex parte. Notice published four consecutive weeks in The Cour Johnson City.
An analysis of Arctic exploration challenges from MecClure's Magazine notes the unpredictable ice leads and pack conditions. It contrasts sea routes blocked by autumn ice with land travel hampered by long polar nights, and highlights unreliable wildlife food sources and the dangers of each advance method.
Milford Nebraska woman Mrs H C Rhea suffered from a complication of female weakness and liver and kidney troubles. She reports full health restoration after using Dr Hale's Household Tea. Described as pleasant and effective, 25c per package at McFarland Co's drug store.
The region endures extreme cold with sea ice nearly year round. Land and water blur as drift and wind move ice floes. In summer ice floes drift south or into shores of continents, creating shifting lanes of open water. Joeberge launches from glacial shores and drifts with tides and wind.
Dam The Nolachneky, Geo. J. T. Wilder, of Johnson City, aims to erect a dam across the Nolachneky River just below Unaka Springs. The General intends cautious action this summer, spending to pay for the work, hoping to create a major water power and later add improvements. Ripans Tabulos: for sour stomach.
To Chicago in 25 hours the eight, A. & C. and N. railroads offer a through sleeper to Louisville with connections on the Monon route. Superior accommodations later available from other lines out of Bristol. Arrange travel via the Natural Tunnel route and L. & N. It, R. Tickets and car fare secured at 5 A. M. at the A. & depot, telephone 29.
The Treasury department set new salaries for Presidential post offices in Tennessee with varied changes. Cities like Brownsville, Dayton, Greeneville, Harriman, and many others show increases or decreases, while Memphis Nashville Chattanooga and Knoxville remain unchanged.
An advertisement praises Hood's Sassaparilla noting its unique combination of properties and proven processes that set it apart from competitors. The claim highlights the product's effective balance of ingredients and reliability as a tonic.
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