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Newspaper
Comet
Location
Johnson City, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1897
Page
2
A rambling column urges support for local industry and shop patronage. It reports on Tillman and Dillon era politics, pooling bills, and tariff debates, noting Senate maneuvering, prosecutions, and regional tensions amid unrest over crime and punishment, with a Knoxville area fatal cut and a Tennessee shooting.
East Tennessee coal interests and an English syndicate near finalizing a five to ten million dollar purchase of all mines in East Tennessee from Soddy to the Kentucky line. Bonds issued, property options secured, expert examination to follow, Major E. E. McCroskey to lead the new company pending finalization. Also notes missing child in Bristol, library move in Johnson City, and unrelated ads and notices from Frederick to Erwin.
Electric Bitters is advertised as a universal medicine for all seasons with particular use against bilious fevers and malarial poison. It claims to counteract headaches indigestion constipation and other ailments by purifying the system and toning the liver. Sold for 11.00 per bottle at McParland & Co.'s drug store.
An advertisement touts a complete catalog of ornamental trees shrubs plants bulbs and rare varieties. It promotes illustrated pricing and ordering details, claiming a comprehensive selection.
Headlines from New York and other papers mock Tom Reed and Tom Heed as political figures. Observers note alleged threats and hoaxes while critics question leadership and influence in Congress and related comments.
Promoter touts W J Peeko as foremost epilepsy healer, offering free cure testimonials and a mail order work. Also advertises dental and medical surrogates, and extensive Southern Railway travel rates for summer school and Centennial events with schedules and return ticket offers.
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