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Newspaper

Comet

Location

Johnson City, Tennessee, United States of America

Date

Jun 03, 1897

Page

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Hood's Sarsaparilla Promises Strength and Health

A testimonial from Manon W. Sore of Collinsville Alabama describes poor health, fatigue, and vomiting improving after taking Hood's Sarsaparilla for two bottles. She reports regained weight and energy, completing housework. Sold by druggists at 1 dollar per bottle or six for eight dollars.

J.saparte Beevers Low York Mana Strip CaockEa Gladstone Ala Hood Manon W. Sore Collinsville Alatamea Tooit Drugeiate Nix Hood's

Miners prepare for broad strike across three states

Reports from Pittsburg and other cities describe the United Mine Workers planning a general strike in Pennsylvania Ohio and West Virginia to win a 9 cent rate and oppose a 4 cent ton reduction. More than 50 000 miners may be affected as conflicts with operators unfold.

Pittsburg National Executive Board United Mine Workers American Hive Pennsylvania Ohio West Virginia Lake Front Lake Patrick Dolan Witteburg Chicago Chronicle San Francisco W. I’. Bryant J. G. Gibson Democracy Emanuel Church Blanche Lamont Chicago Cincinnati Caunt Montevista Col Bryant Gibson Durrant Hester Hicks Henrietta Bigsby

Exhibit of Scott's Emulsion Impresses Visitors at Commerce Building

A dazzling Scott and Browne Company display in the Commerce Building features Scott's Emulsion. The exhibit includes a fisherman sculpture, bottles with noble glycerine, cod liver oil, and hypophosphites, plus a Vermont convict’s letter of thanks. The firm lists offices in New York, Toronto, London, Paris, and other cities and is highlighted at Tennessee's Centennial in Nashville.

Commerce Commerce Building Scott & Browne Company New York Scott George Wright Vermont Geo Walcur Scott and Bowne Company Toronto London Paris Barcelona Milan Oporto Tennessee Hawkins Brown Mr. Fowler Nashville

Chicago Population Count Near Two Million in Census Review

Chicago census data by the Directory Company shows 1896 gains of 57,000 and 1897 gains between 48,000 and 50,000. Registration last fall suggests the directory estimate may understate the true population, with a national vote of about 360,000 implying a population near 1.8 million.

Chicago Ochicago Directory Company

Prominent preacher confronts financial ruin and public scorn

In Jonesboro Tennessee on May 28 William A Bhierfey a respected Washington County preacher attempted suicide after financial trouble linked to a son in law misusing his name. The blast of criticism follows his public condemnations and local newspaper disputes.

Shan Jonesboro Tenn Williau A. Bhierfey Washington County Shorfey

Whitewash tips and temperance notices in print

A collage of prewar tips and notices includes a house painting method using lime and indigo, health ads praising Dr Bell's Pine-Tar Honey, a pill endorsement, and references to the Cleveland era free silver convention and Tennessee court ruling on Jarvis law. The items mix domestic advice with political and legal briefs from the period.

Belroom Ladies’ Home Journal

Newspapers Shape Public Thought and Advertising Power Highlighted

A historical note on the press emphasizes its role in informing the public and shaping opinion. It cites the South Pittsburg Republican praising newspapers, discusses Confederate veterans gatherings, and quotes John Wannamaker on the value of advertising while lampooning a proposed cabinet office for journalism.

Pittsburg

Tennessee News Bits From Across The State

A collage of local notes reports religious, railroad, and business developments. Sawyers in Sevierville Presbyterians likely organize, Fentress County to get rail service, a Murfreesboro blaze hits a big livery stable, and Cates of Sparta convicted of first degree murder. Lenoir City knitting mills run at full capacity while Barnum and Bailey tour the South. Tobacco crop nearly sold, Roberts Cotton Oil Co. formed in Chattanooga with 500000 capital. East Tennessee poultry earnings rival tobacco. Thomas Matton hired to build a new iron bridge near Erwin Unicoi County with completion by June 15. A Dickson County hired man saves a boy from a copperhead bite, heroism praised. Chattanooga’s Coliseum finances patched. Green ville News notes. Tennessee cattlemen align with Kentucky in Nashville market. hog sale to follow. Robert Dunn drowns in the Tennessee River. Jefferson County Mountaineer notes engineer Matton and bridge project.

Cates Sparta Lenoir City Barnum and Bailey's Big Circus Tenneuiied Robert Dunn W. W. Dunn Chattanooga Tennessee Elizabethton Mountaineer Thomas Matton Nola Chucky River Erwin Unicoi County Col. Matson Obion Democrat Dave Edney Dickson County God

Arnica Salve Ad Promises Healing and Refund

An ad for Bucklen's Arnica Salve touts cure claims for burns, ulcers, boils, salt r House fever sores and skin eruptions. It notes a money refund if not satisfied and lists McFarland & Co as the seller.

Grant Tomb ceremony bills and a beggar count

A New York report notes Controller Fitch received Jesse Grant's bill for Grant tomb dedication expenses totaling 759 dollars including 150 for self and 374 for family transportation and 234 for meals. A separate annville woman reports feeding 419 tramps in the year ending last month, with monthly tallies and seasonal peaks.

New York Bontroller Fitch Jess Grant Gen. Grant Jesse Grant California Annville Lebanon County

Fertilizer tips for corn yield and soil health

Corn responds to liberal fertilization with higher yields and soil improvement when treated with fertilizers containing at least 7 percent actual plant nutrients. Proper application on corn lands boosts both productivity and soil condition.

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