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Newspaper
Comet
Location
Johnson City, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1911
Page
4
Cardal praised by Mrs Freeman in Paint Sick Kentucky
Partick Sick Lady reports Mrs Mary Freeman of Paint Sick Kentucky says Cardal relieved severe womanly trouble after prior weakness. She asserts Cardal is not a new experiment and contains gentle ingredients found to ease headaches backaches and similar female troubles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Partick
Mary Freeman
Cardal
Cardus
Blue Ridge Highway Surveyors Arrive in Asheville
Surveyors for the crest of the Blue Ridge highway arrived in Asheville to prepare camping on Craggy mountain. The route will run from Hull's Gap near Mt Mitchell to Buck Creek Gap, outlining the proposed highway path.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Asheville
N. C
Craggy Mountain
Hull's Gap
Mt Mitchell
Buck Creek Gap
Bucklen’s Arnica Salve Promoted for Wounds and Burns
An advertisement extols Bucklen’s Arnica salve as the quickest, surest healer for knife and gun wounds, burns, boils, and skin eruptions. It claims prevention of blood poisoning or gangrene, and references use on chapped hands and other ailments.
Ten thousand dollars set on Georgia hog in court case
Atlanta June 9 Ten thousand dollars is the value placed on a hog by a jury in the superior court in the case of J D Debow of Nashville Tenn against the Vicksburg Shreveport Pacific railroad The hog named Premier Longfellow s rival was killed in a railroad accident Debow had valued the animal at 20000 The animal was nine feet long three feet high and weighed more than 1000 pounds
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
J. D. Debow
Nashville, Tenn
Vicksburg, Shrevepost& Pacific Railroad
Longfellow
Botanic Blood Balm advertised as cure for blood and skin diseases
An Atlanta based advertisement promotes Botanic Blood Balm B B B as a universal cure for blood poison, eczema, scrofula, pimples, ulcers and rheumatism. It claims to purify and enrich the blood, offering $1 bottles and free samples by mail and lists Ward & Friberg and Miller's drug store as local sellers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Express
Writing
Blood Balm Co
Atlanta
B. B
Ward & Friberg and
Miller's Drug Store
Little Boy Dies at Memorial Hospital
Eight month old Robert Karl Bodenheimer son of Mr and Mrs L F Bodenheimer died at Memorial hospital Saturday at 10 40 am. Rev L B Stivers led a short service at the hospital Sunday at 3 pm and funeral was held at Oak Hill cemetery Sunday at 8 pm. Many friends extend sympathy in their bereavement. Clinton Ky Mrs M J McElroy writes from Clinton praising Cardul for female troubles and pain relief after a week of use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Karl
L. F. Bodenheimer
Memorial Hospital
L. B. Stivers
Monopoly of Pennsylvania coal sparks federal probe
Washington reports the Department of Justice broadened its inquiry into a possible monopoly on Pennsylvania coal used for coke. The investigation, led by a grand jury in Pittsburgh, follows complaints from Pittsburgh operators whether coal lands held by local companies and a major steel concern were being transferred to a United States Steel subsidiary to restrict supply.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Pennsylvania
Grand
Pittsburg
Department of Justice
Pillsburg
E. H. Gary
The
Steel Corporation
Congressional Investigating Committee
Department
Pittsburg Coal Company
Monongahela River
Electric Bitters Help Women Attain Health and Beauty
A historical advertisement claims Electric Bitters improve health, nerves, and complexion for women, addressing constipation and kidney poisons with benefits to digestion and skin. It urges readers to try the product, offered at 50 cents at H.C. Miller's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H.C. Miller's
The Only Woman Freemason A Historic Reveal
An 18th century incident recounts Elizabeth St Leger later Lady Doneraile becoming the first woman admitted to a Freemason lodge in 1735 under Lodge 44 in Ireland. She spied the meeting through a wall after moving bricks in a house under repair, was discovered attempting to escape, and faced immediate family involvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brother Condierook
Elizabeth St. Leger
Lord Doneruile
Richard Aldworth
Ireland
Doneraile
Masonic Lodge
Doveraile
Lodge
Woman Freemason in Cork and Aldworth line tale
The article recounts Mrs Aldworth, buried in Cork in 1774, a noted woman who joined Freemasonry by the Masonic ordeal amid a dramatic scene. It notes Col. Richard William Aldworth, died 1800, descended from the Aldworth line. An unrelated New York Sun blurb promotes Chamberlain’s Cholera and Diarrhea Remedy as essential family medicine for summer, available from dealers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aldworth
Davies
St. Finnbarre
Cork
Doneralle
Ife
Richipard Willian Aldworth
Earl of
Bandoo
New York Sun
Evevery
Chamberlaine Cokic
Dissolution Notice of Gayon and Andrews Firm
The firm of Gayon and Andrews dissolves by consent with Galyon retiring. Andrews assumes all property, accounts, choses in action, and liabilities. F. Andrews signs with B. M. Galyon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gayon
Chancery Sale of Land in Johnson City Tennessee
The chancery court in Johnson City Tennessee orders a land sale by decree to raise taxes and settle claims. On a spring day the property, described by lot and block in multiple additions, is offered to the highest bidder at the courthouse door with six month credit from sale and purchaser’s bond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tn Ghedioner
Chansery
Sinson City
Jobnson City
Reynalds Bo
Jane
Johnson City
Spring Street
Ely
Duhison City
Washington
Cwlwey
Tennessee
J. Hy Reyordda
West End Fund Company
Wiley Spurgeon
Crandal Addition
Wager
Robert Murrow
Martin
Ownnrs
Llut Watenoa
Natns
Proposals for Paving to Be Received in Johnson City
Proposals for paving and improvements in Johnson City Tennessee will be received for constructing roads sewers storm water drainage concrete curb and water main. Plans and specifications on file at city engineer offices. Bids due July 20 1911 at 7 30 pm with bond or certified check 10 percent. City commission to open bids. E E Elesworth recorder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnian City
Tennessee
Orlock
Belek
Lio City
Enxiraer
W. M. Dunlap
E. E. Elesworth
Brocorder
Johnson City
Penn
Just Half in Bed Cardal Remedy Ad From Clyde Ky
Clyde Kentucky resident J A Decker writes praising Cardal as a woman’s remedy. She says five years of illness left her bedridden and unable to work, but after taking Cardal she recovered strength and can do her own work. She questions why readers suffer pain and urges trying Cardal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Engert House & CO
Clyde
Mia
J. A. Decker
Cardal
Sremedy
Cardus
Dr King’s New Life Pills On Sale At Miller’s Store
Advertises Dr King’s New Life Pills promising rapid relief from constipation and indigestion. Claims improved appetite and energy by regulating stomach liver and bowels. Promoted exclusively at H C Millers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
H. C. Miller's
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Jack Daniel’s
Jack Daniel's
Hopkinsville, Ky
Jack Daniel
Hopkinsville
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Blue Ridge Highway Surveyors Ready
Georgia
Clinton, Ky
Chichester Spills
Zene
Ohio
TRG
James E. Pepper
M. R. Miller & CO
Bristol, Va
Bee
W. J. Burton Feed & Seed Co
Ice & Coal
Phil Mayfort
J. W. Cass
Margaret Wilson
Henry Wilson
State of
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Comet
Court House
Jo. Ature RY
Geo
N. Barnes
D.C
D. M. Guinn
Pininuitt
Johnsonity
Washington County
Tenninssee
Blanche Crawford
James Crawford
Iaw
Chancery Court
W. Cass
Cow & Seite
Chautauqua Lake
New York City
Reson
Chautangus Lake
Niagars Fallaper
Ponaget
Walnut St
Gincianati
Main St
Brading-Marshall Lumber CO
Jore
Harry W. Cease
M.D. Proctvo
Omee
Kreke Ridg
Main St. Healdeace
Carter
W. J. Matthews, M.D
Omics
Wm. Silver
Hnson City
E. N. Moore
Johnson & Miller Arroyways At Law Ofice
Brown Ride
C. Williams
Arronger
Law Axp
Sovrerton
Owaxce
E. J. Vaught
Axp
Tobagon
Tenne
Burrow
Engert, House & Co
J. R. Gardner
Arroaxey
Armbrunt-Smith
Pension Clalma
E. B. Hensley
COE
Cox & Sells Arrornnys At
Law Ap
Souiortoss
D. A. Vines Aan
W. Pricite Vines & Price
Allen A. Holsclaw ——Lawyer
W. C. Pierce
Tasticr
Pmack and Notary Fonero
Market Street
Southern Railway
Worlunei
Sonera
Mur OW
Allon
Shoso Thas
Pati Hannon
Brala & Dyer
Comer Main
Buffalo Streets
Iryder
Barber Shou
Arlaetoh
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