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Newspaper
Comet
Location
Johnson City, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1897
Page
1
A lengthy plea argues for a new Tennessee constitution to replace the antiquated 1776 framework. It cites historic self government, criticizes county courts, and calls for reform of pardons and juries to curb corruption and protect public rights under modern conditions.
B Heiskell former 1870 constitution framers spoke before the Nineteenth Century Club in Memphis. He argued Tennessee’s 1870 frame is outdated after 27 years, calling for a new constitution and revised laws. He criticized the tax system, court costs, and limits on city growth, urging legislative change.
A curiously framed column blends verse and prose with a San Diego divorce tale. A man returns home to find his wife, and she offers to stay as housekeeper for twenty dollars and board. The duo, once quarrelsome, now live contentedly under the marital bargain.
Knoxville Sentinel reports a Louisiana McKinley delegation power struggle over patronage, with bids and counter bids for offices. The piece links East Tennessee funds to Louisiana figures and notes growing charges of rottenness amid regional political tension. It cites Tom Reed’s heightened concerns as the Mississippi region faces broader scandal.
Dr Hartman offers free summer treatment by correspondence for women with menstrual or related ailments. Participants send age, life condition, history, and symptoms to Dr Hartman in Columbus Ohio. Medicines prescribed are obtainable at drug stores and patient confidentiality is assured.
The fashion note discusses outing gowns for travel yachting and cycling with gray brown tweeds and cheviots. It notes boleros narrow skirts triple hems and contrasting braids plus blue and white serge for yachting and cape jackets for older ladies. It credits A McDowell & Co and lists fashion journals pricing.
L Hung Chang’s secretary praises Gen Horace Porter’s Grant articles in The Century. His Excellency values the eloquent reading about his friend’s campaigns to preserve the Union. Also noted is Frank Sealle’s July Popular Monthly feature, Heroes of the Neutral Ground, with vivid illustrations and references to Saratoga and the Revolution. An article on Syracuse University by Jemale Minghar is included with building views and campus life. Frank Lovie’s Publishing Hataes advertises Miles’ Pals Pills.
The Nashville exposition celebrates Tennessee’s centennial with national prestige as President McKinley and cabinet visit. By week’s end the fair reports early bond payments and hopes for season profits amid grand state and foreign displays. Scotland, Ohio physician and Tennessee Press president Rufus M. Fields feature in the mixed notes.
A fragment lists practical tips for everyday housekeeping. It mentions chloride of lime to deter rats, vinegar to tender meat, consistent weekly mending, using a warm knife for cut bread, wearing a clean apron while making beds, resting flat on a sheet for relaxation, changing seating while sewing to reduce fatigue, damp cloths removing dust more effectively, and pouring a copperas solution through drains regularly.
Bucklen Arnica Salve touts itself as the best for oils, ulcers, sores, and skin eruptions with a money back guarantee. A public note discusses Tennessee farmers paying taxes and the proposed constitutional relief for them. A historical quirk recounts Joseph Gillott signing a receipt with a metal pen after splitting a tool. Missouri lead and zinc outputs rise by a year, iron medicine references appear, a Dallas livery fire kills fourteen horses, and Chicago politician W. J. Church commits suicide by gas.
A historical note explains corn responds to liberal fertilization with higher yields and improved soil when fertilizers contain not under 7 percent actual nutrients. Emphasizes proper treatment to maximize crop performance.
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