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Newspaper
Comet
Location
Johnson City, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Jul 14, 1887
Page
2
A Cumer article collection notes Ex-Berator Dorsey’s bid for a New Mexican ranch and attempt to reenter politics, General Sherman’s crowding flirtations near Cannon Island, and Senator Walthall’s stump speeches. It discusses a NC belle’s suicide on her wedding day, and argues that prohibitory liquor laws should stand despite violators, asserting good men obey the law.
The column surveys Senate seats and presidential plans, notes on Justice Wools successor delays, and praises President Cleveland. It recounts Oscar Harvey’s arrest for forgery, Loyalist veterans’ White House reception, and Wilder’s Hatchet Brigade exploits. It also covers rail earnings, prohibition debates, and South Carolina railroad progress toward Camden and Charleston.
N W Cuney backs Blaine in Fort Worth interview. Flanagan undecided. Knoxville votes Aug 18 on half million bond issue for two rail projects. Edinburg honors Carnegie as Blaine denied entry by janitor. Robbery suspects tied to Vanderbilt case. Yacht Mystery wreck: ten dead, thirteen rescued. St Louis foresees Grand Army funding drop after president declines visit.
In brief, the text extols Green's August Flower as a curb to dyspepsia and indigestion. It claims the remedy reforms bad digestion caused by poor meals and stress, and asserts it brings health and happiness, urging readers to ask their druggist for a bottle at seventy five cents.
The Bristol Gun Club held a two day shooting tournament at the Pair grounds in Mtis place with Knoxville marksmen among the attendees. Dr. Sam W. Rhea of Bristol won the event, John Hoss of Knoxville placed second, and T Aldridge of Knoxville finished third.
Hiram Cameron of Columbus Georgia reports three years of failed remedies for stomach and kidney disorders. After using five bottles of Electric Bitters he says he is cured and praises it as the best blood purifier. Major A B Reed of West Liberty Kentucky also attests strong benefits. Sold at 50 cents a bottle at McFarland's Drug Store.
The State Normal Institute met at Science Hill Monday at 8A.M with Prof. Chas Mason of Jonesboro and Prof. E W Doran of Greeneville as general managers and Prof. M Nead as local manager. D J Barneet serves as secretary. Frank M Smith state Superintendent spoke about grading country schools and lectured twice, with 70 teachers from Sullivan, Washington, Greene, Hamblen, Hawkins, and Knox counties in attendance.
Letters from readers across the United States tout Ayer's Cherry Pectoral as a cure for colds and lung troubles. Testimonials claim rapid relief and life saving effects after severe illnesses, with multiple towns named as sources of endorsement.
G W Bolinger’s mill and furnishing works near Jonesboro close three contracts for major equipment. A 50 barrel mill for Lingenfelter at Telford costs 2500, a 50 barrel mill for L D Sanders at Mossy Creek costs 3500, and a dairy and evaporator for Col Samuel N Pain at Mossy Creek costs 2600. Also note Rev BE Allan’s wife recovering from illness and a probable A&O postal car service start within days.
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