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Newspaper
Comet
Location
Johnson City, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Jul 21, 1887
Page
1
The piece argues prohibition reduces drunkenness and crime, citing Maine Kansas and Atlanta leaders and liquor industry opposition. It notes organized liquor groups funding anti prohibition efforts and urges temperance supporters to back a constitutional amendment while stressing enforcement.
A fragment describes Chinese sailors in a foreign port living aboard and keeping ducks. It notes their family values and respect for parents, with vivid images of ducks roping to the boat at day and night. The writer warns May about chasing small game instead of fishing.
A dairy expert notes a good cow by glance focusing on head, neck, udder, and body proportions. Key signs include long narrow head, mild expression, large eyes, thin neck, light forequarters, wide rump bones, deep belly, broad straight back, well rounded ribs, long thin tail, and an ample full udder with well spaced teats. The milk vein should be smooth rather than tortuous, indicating strong blood flow for milk production.
The August issue of Leslie's Sunday Magazine offers midsummer reading with stories and poems and illustrated articles. It highlights Chantilly and the Duc d Aumale's gift to France, plus an illustrated description of Mets, Monuments and Memories.
A father tests a suitor for his daughter by dinner and a salt box gesture. The youth passes salt with finger-tips and a nod, revealing poker-chip familiarity, leading to a rejected match. The paper notes railroad business tensions and political bets involving Burke, Cleveland, Tate, and Marion, with local capitalists backing the route.
The W C T U departments met with reports on progress and plans to exchange ideas with the Jonesboro Union. A Band of Hope was organized at the Presbyterian Church, with meetings Sundays at 4 pm and appeals for child participants. A visit from Jonesboro Union members fostered fellowship. Senator Colquett described prohibition gains in the South and other states.
Rev Dr F S McCabe and J A Troutman speak for the Temperance Union detailing Kansas prohibition outcomes. They claim strong enforcement, reduced liquor use, stronger public welfare, and rising prosperity while defending the policy against misrepresentation. The statement echoes support from Governor Martin, state officers, and the Supreme Court bench.
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