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Newspaper
Comet
Location
Johnson City, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1898
Page
2
A fragmented wartime column notes political maneuvers in Congress over a caucus rule, troop calls, and annexation votes. It references Dewey’s Manila advance, Hobson and Merriman awards, and pending exchanges with Spain amid the Cuba campaign.
The article notes near quarrels between administration leaders over the Philippine insurgents and governing plans under Gen. Merritt. It reports talk of friction with Gen. Miles and possible direct presidential control of troop movements, plus Hawaii annexation politics and a looming Senate vote before July 4.
A letter from H Jouwsey requests one dozen boxes of Rat Cheese to eradicate rats and moles at Fern Hall Crystal Lake Dundas P.O. Pa. The writer reports rapid success after using the product and recommends it to others plagued by vermin. For sale at Lyle's Grocery Store.
Doctors say bilious and pure fevers in miasmatic districts are linked to stomach liver and bowel derangements. The liver controls the body and when disordered causes disease. Tutt's Liver Pills claimed to cure all liver troubles.
Reports from Santiago describe Gen Shafter's army near the port and a planned scouting landing. Gen Garcia moves toward Santiago while Spanish efforts slow. Manila remains contested, Dewey counteracts Spanish torpedo boats, and American forces gather for Philippine, Porto Rico, and Cuba campaigns with large volunteer calls anticipated.
A fragmented quoted plea blends satire on science and exotic locations. It parodies forecasts and requests, listing numerous fictional and real places from the Hardeman Free Press to the Commercial Appeal, including imagined island chains and a mock scientific wish list.
A testimonial from Miss S J Belden of Wilberforce praises Po-ru-na medicine for relief from long standing discomfort and disability. She claims it enabled normal movement and pain-free periods for the first time, credits the treatment, and endorses the product for other women.
The bureau warns officials of illegal post dating false certifications and stock witnessed on pension vouchers. It outlines procedures to correct abuses and threatens criminal actions against violators, urging strict adherence to voucher instructions. Signed by H. Ovay Ryans.
A historical notice enumerates multiple sons of notable leaders and officials such as ex Presidents Hayes Harrison Blaine ex Vice President Hobart ex Mayor Hewitt and others, all described as applicants or claimants for positions. The list includes descendants of John Logan Calvin Coolidge Vanderbilt Hull money and Mitchell among others.
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