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Newspaper

Comet

Location

Johnson City, Tennessee, United States of America

Date

Jun 27, 1895

Page

1

New Registration Law Ends Certificate Purchases

The Chattanooga Times reports a new registration bill ending the sale of registration certificates. It requires 101 voters registered every two years in counties under the current law, and four year or two year cycles in smaller districts. Books open August 15, 1895, for 20 days, with biannual or quadrennial openings and a three day change window each year. Voters must show a certificate or prove they are registered to vote.

Chattanooga Times

Literary Notes on July issue and notable periodicals

A survey of July literary offerings cites Pauline Dh wri ch as an excellent article on Water Took to Water and features by William Strong along with reviews of General Worsyth frontier fighting tales. It notes Harper, Frank Leslie, Delineator, and Popular Monthly content plus illustrated works and prominent illustrators for the season.

Franates Ruperor Pauline Igetow William 4 Strong Worsyth Aarger Frank Leste Arty Snelling Carl J. Hecker Josep Pennell Hubert Herkomer Grek Lawaon G. Favretto Makowsky Driet Ahate A.bshute F Adams Walter Duak Napa United States Eve Portrits Erichetis Dion Ry Americiana Gilbert Yale Ie Marray Ayant al Mujot

Novel Values Seem to Stir Readers in July Issue

In the July issue of a noted literary magazine, Paul Hayene and Cate Hendon are highlighted alongside Lafayette Place in New Julia Magruder's new novel The Century. D. Gibson contributes illustrations for a planned series of pictures for the work, prompting reader interest with a wave of questions about the story.

Thart Orien Lunas Paul Hayene Cate Hendon Arrest Literature Paling Company Kafayette Place Julia Magruder Veader D. Gibson

Wants Rob Taylor for Governor in Tennessee race

A Nashville American letter argues for Gov. Rob Taylor as the best man to defeat rivals in the next Tennessee governor race. The writer defends Taylor’s pardons, urges timely campaigning, and contends a strong stump presence could win voters from rural areas. Bam G. Jones signs the piece.

Rob Taylor Nashville American Rome Tennessee Alga Robin Taylor Gov Bam G. Jones

Table and Kitchen cookbook free by Price Baking Powder Co

A Chicago advertisement touts a free copy of Table and Kitchen a 400-recipe home cookery guide from Price Baking Powder Co sent for postal request Tug Comet. It promises practical table setting dining room hints and culinary tips, with German or Scandinavian edition upon request. Also mentions free pills offer and general promotional notices for readers.

Price Baking Powder Company Chicago Tug Comet Baking Powder Company jChicago

Women Who Supper and Perana Cure Claims

An advertisement-like piece lists numerous female health symptoms and touts Perana as a remedy, claiming to relieve pains and sexual disorders. It offers a free book on female diseases from the Perana Drug Manufacturing Co of Columbus Ohio, with a cancer book via Dr Hartman.

Otheir Legion Porana Drug Manufacturing Company Columbus Ohio Hartman Obia

Patent office novel ideas and patent claims

A list of proposed inventions includes a fountain pen reservoir, bicycle brake using hand pressure, steam jets in baggage cars to deter robbers, a trolley speed indicator device, a machine for driving tucks with magazine supply, a water powered window cleaning brush, a candle holder lamp shield, an electric light cap attachment for workers, and curved carbide lamps for strong downward light. Also offers free samples of Dr King’s New Discovery and New Life Pills via Bucklen Co. Chicago with a free health guide.

H. E. Bucklen 1& Co Chicago King’s New Life Larsine Ty McFarland & Co Dr. King Yale Hl. K. Bucklen& Co

Some Pungent Kotebhopa in July Ladies Home Journal

Eliza St. Parker presents a recipe note. She lists ingredients including Virginia kelowag, one peck of tomatoes, half peck white onions, three ounces white mustard seed, one ounce allspice and cloves, mixed mortars, black pepper and celery seed, and one pound brown sugar. The article suggests chopping tomatoes in the July issue.

Eliza St. Parker Ladies’ Home Journal

Remarkable Cure Claims Reported for Blood Disease

A brief notice reports a remarkable cure attributed to Ops Swart of Eoin for an unspecified blood disease. The fragmentary item mentions wet on neniie con a notable medical claim without details.

Nashville Letter on Spongers and State Affairs

Nashville letter ridicules alleged railroad passes given to politicians, questions officials, and notes state revenue and centennial buildup. Mentions Hon. R. Railroad Butler, E. Didley Duncan, Bob Taylor, Gov. Turney, and local political maneuvering amid shuffled appointments and tax changes. Contains sharp commentary on legislature, judiciary, and public sentiment in centennial Nashville.

Heiskell Ledgerwood Bob Taylor Turney Mr. Speaker Mr. Whitthorne Nashville Aoyone

Summer Vegetable Salads in the July Lilies Howe Journal

Elizabeth Robinson Scoril guides readers through a selection of summer vegetable salads. Dandelion greens, lettuce, green beans, asparagus, cauliflower, cabbage and cucumbers are prepared with French dressing, mayonnaise, or boiled dressing. Tips cover crisping lettuce, soaking greens, and proper cooking times to avoid darkening.

Elizabeth Robinson Scoril Howe Journal

A Happy Retort From Dumas Feud Over a New Play

A youth asks Alexandre Dumas to co author his manuscript. Dumas initially petrified, retorts that a horse cannot be yoked to an ass. The author replies, and Dumas answers with a request to send the play, continuing the literary exchange.

Dumas Duras

Wit of William IV and the royal toast at table

An amusing scene depicts King William IV joking about an empty bottle as a marine, a marines officer’s correction, and the king’s quip about its duty. A courtly dialogue follows with a suitor and a daughter, discussing money and future plans as life continues.

William TV

Borklon's Arnica Salve Advert Provides Guaranteed Cure

An OCR fragment advertises Borklon's Arnica Salve as the best remedy for outs, sores, ulcers, salt khwam peovera, tetor, chapped hands, corns and skin eruptions. It claims to positively cure miles or no wid by ott itis and guarantees money back. Sold by a local dealer with incomplete details.

Borklon

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