Comet notes political and military chatter from era
The item spans multiple figures and events including Gen Joe Wheeler sailing to Manila on the 20th, Roosevelt as military adviser, and Liberia annexation talk. It cites Paul de Roulede resignations, ex congressman Wm R B Moore in Chicago, and factional cabinet tensions involving McKinley, Alger, and Gage. It also mentions a local bridge committee dispute over Watauga river at DeVaults and district representation issues.
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Grant
A. M. E. Church (Negro) Ia
Washington
Liberia
United States
McKinley
Asia
Africa
Watauga River
DeVault
Iéeemary
McKinley foe gifts and Bryan popularity in politics
The piece reviews Secretary Gage as a wary finance adviser and McKinley’s wish to keep him until after the election. It cites Rep Epes endorsing Senator Martin for Democratic chair, praises Mr Bryan’s broad popular support across states, and analyzes factors behind Bryan’s appeal including character, sincerity, and oratory. It ends noting oil testing by Georgia State Chemist McCindles finding most local oils fail to meet standards.
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Congress
Gage
McKinley
Epes
Virginia
Washington
Martin
Democratic National Committee
Jones
Mr. Bryan
Bryan
Chicago Times-Herald
Northwest
Hogg
Tammany
Atlanta
Barnesville
Georgia
Democratic Party
Cox
Bryn
J. M. McCindles
Capitol
Griff
Commissioner of Agriculture
New York
Tariff and trusts run at odds with Republican aims
The text argues that tariff protections primarily benefit home manufacturers and trusts, not foreigners, explaining how tariffs raise prices, enable price fixing, and sustain trust power. It suggests Republicans will not seriously curb trusts, using the platform as show while avoiding direct restraint. It foresees upcoming congressional action and continued protectionist policy.
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Republican Party
Waals
China
New York
Europe
England
Eagland
Republicana
Tranta
Congress
Peruna Medicine Promises Relief for Women’s Ailments
Miss Hanna L. Holden of Wilberforce Ohio writes that Peruna cured her lifelong menstrual pain and enabled normal activity after years of disability. She praises Hartman’s remedy and urges others to seek the treatment, noting reduced pain and improved well being with Peruna.
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Hartman
Bergen
Tom
Leo
Perwna
Hanna L. Holden
Wilberforce
Peruna Medicine Co
Cohum
Bos
Ali
Peruna
The Johnson City Gun Club Rejuvenated and Hosts Trial Shoot
The Gun Club now led by Bob Taylor and DeLong Hice invites new members and stages a private practice near Jay-bird Thick et. Governor T. and Mr. Rice attend with Parker and Winchester guns as rounds of pigeons are used, but the trap fails to break the birds and the club renames itself the Barn-Door Shooting Club while joking about removing mountains.
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Johnson City
Pyx-Goy
Bob Taylor
DeLong Hice
Pexas
Olay Pigont
Gan Clib
Dlob
Parker
Ricehhose
Winchester
de Long
Excursion Bristol to Chattanooga July 17 18
Four special excursion trains run from Bristol to Chattanooga and return on July 17 and 18. The Bristol departure Monday morning and Johnson City stop times are listed with a 22.75 fare for round trip. Arrivals and return departures in Chattanooga provide ample time to visit local attractions.
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Chattanooga
Southern Mailway
Jaly
Johnson City
Chattansoga
Rex
Ts. Collent
Cautionary health tips and bogus cure notice from Health Hints
A battered ad style column warns against ailments and promotes a fake remedy for catarrh offering one Mandel Dollars for a cure. It includes blizzard of old wives tips on avoiding cold exposure, keeping feet dry, not riding in open carriages, and rules on breathing and activity to prevent throat damage.
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Dever
Motherhood Anxiety and the Promise of Mother’s Friend
An article urges expectant mothers to embrace relief from childbirth pain with a scientific liniment called Mother’s Friend. It claims the remedy prepares the body, ensures safety for mother and baby, and reduces suffering, backed by testimonials from thousands of users. A free booklet, Before Baby is Born, is offered by Bradfield Regulator Company, Atlanta, Ga.
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Stord
Bradfield Regulator Company
Atlanta
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