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Newspaper
Comet
Location
Johnson City, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1894
Page
2
A chaotic post office fire story unfolds with multiple men displaying calm bravery as flames erupt. One escapes through a window after breaking glass, another uses a butcher block as a shield, and a cool-headed figure directs hose operations while others react with heedless humor amid danger. An advertisement for Dr Hale's Household Dimment claims it cures numerous ailments and promotes its use.
Neighbors found Mrs Fred Rothshilda badly burned when they entered a cottage at 446 South Twenty fourth avenue after a fire. She alleged a tramp from her neighbor rothed hanged and kerosene was used to seal her fate, locking her in the closet. Doctors expect recovery. Police suspect the tramp is Mia Rothchilds from whom she has been separated.
For a quarter century Dr Kit Newcovery has been tested and millions served attest to its curative powers for diseases of the throat chest and lungs. A remedy proven with guaranteed relief or money back. Claimed most reliable for coughs and colds. Trial bottles free at McWarland and Go's Drug Store, large size 50c and 1.00.
A severe snow storm sweeps the Mississippi valley with 12 to 18 inches of snow, paralyzing traffic as sleet breaks telegraph lines. Farmers report widespread damage to early crops with peach trees ruined, apples faring better, and figs dates and pears killed.
Galloped to the grave as crowds gathered in London for the burial of Martial Bourdin, killed by a premature bomb blast near Greenwich Observatory. The funeral moved from St Pancras at 1 35 p m to Pinchley cemetery amid police vigilance and a protest by anarchist leader Quinn who was quickly hustled away.
C N Rogers of Adams New York says he suffered from dyspepsia for three years and was kept from eating. He credits Dr Hale's Household Tea, claiming it cured him and allows him to eat anything. The medicine is sold for 25 or 50 cents per package at Melarland & Co's drug store.
Four witnesses in the Mentant trial pleaded guilty to the principal charge. They were sentenced to twenty years in the Gobhir Open penitentiary. The young man who testified against them will soon join the prison for reflection and repentance.
An old advertisement touts Dr Hale's Household Ginment as a universal remedy for cuts burns sprains frost bite chilblains and skin conditions claiming superior cures and satisfaction. It is sold in 2dbe and 50c boxes with large sizes offered. McFarland & Co distribute. Also old papers offered at five cents per hundred at this office.
A veteran’s endorsement extols patent tonics and tonics claimed to aid nerves and liver, with promotional claims by Solomon Yowell of Marion Tid and Dr Miles Medical Co Elkhart. Includes price, guarantee and free shipping, praising the products as best and effective for various ailments.
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