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Newspaper
Comet
Location
Johnson City, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1885
Page
3
A miscellany of local news items, subscriptions, sales pitches, social updates, travel notes, and small notices from Johnson City and nearby towns. Mentions of Col W D Haynes, Lide Smiths, G C Seaver, Masonic celebration, Cranberry excursion, and Beav er Creek drowning incident.
A promotional notice describes a shipment of Latest Improved Best in the world mowers and rakes from Jobson City. It highlights a sales pitch featuring Henry Lyle as the son and names the product line as standard mowers and rakes.
Reputation of a Standard Article is seldom injured by surreptitious rivalry. Imitators of Hostetter's Stomach Bitters have not only lost money by attempting underhanded competition but have enhanced the genuine medicine's standing. Also notes on catarrh remedies and agricultural goods with local ads.
The piece outlines proper forms when addressing Washington officials and notable figures. It advises using simple titles for the President, formal outside address for cabinet members, and formal salutations for senators, with a caution to use higher military ranks when unsure to avoid offense. It notes flattery of prominent figures is common but suggests proper respect.
Sec Whitney has sent a letter to Attorney General Garland with the board report on the Dolphin. The board found the engine output at trials was 2118 horsepower rather than the specified 2300. The inquiry covers speed strength and workmanship as the key factors.
Henry A. Myers paid part of the penalty at noon for beating his wife. The court sentenced him to twenty lashes and one year in prison. The lashes were administered by Sheriff Airey, Myers endured with little cry, leaving a red welts on the back. He returned to his cell bowed, to serve the remaining year.
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