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Newspaper
Comet
Location
Johnson City, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1888
Page
4
The clippings describe puffed sleeves and garden party wares as social norms, plus decorative lanterns and hats. It extols laxatives and patent medicines like Syrup of Figs and Hodges' Sarsaparilla, claims Electric Bitters cure tiredness, then offers household how-tos and cleaners with various product plugs and subscription promos amid a mix of advice and local ads.
A dozen linemen raised a Seventh street telegraph pole while an old man joked about voting and speed cars. The piece shifts to an advertisement for Allcock's Porous Plasters, extolling safety, vegetable composition, and endorsements, warning against imitations.
A fragmented 19th century advertisement discusses patent medicines and tonics. It extols Botanic Blood Balm and Hostetter’s Stomach Hitters as cures for personal ailments and digestive issues, touts kidney and liver benefits, and references rural customers and multiple local sellers. It mentions individuals in Baltimore and Kentucky seeking remedies and endorses the products broadly.
An 1887 testimonial details eighteen years of eczema chronic illness with severe swelling and night itching. After meeting Colonel Lamar the patient began a treatment labeled 8.8.8.1, reporting gradual improvement within weeks and complete recovery, enabling work. Also mentions hospital charity, medical ads, and a Centre beat count after November election.
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