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Newspaper
Comet
Location
Johnson City, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1906
Page
2
A fragment discusses repairing poor soil and diet with suitable fortilins. It likens soil fertility to human nutrition and mentions a chemist analyzing soil to guide treatments and doctors advising on needed nutrients and digestible fats. The text is garbled but centers on minerals, digestion, and balance.
Scott's Emulsion of Cod Liver Oil is described as nourishing and strengthening the body when milk and cream fail to do so. It is presented as constant in quality, palatable, and beneficial for wasting conditions in both children and adults.
Fragmented OCR reveals a local political update with names such as Patterson, Dyer, Haewan, Houston, and Carmack. It notes bond support, instructed and uninstructed votes, and mentions May 12th as a reference date. The text references Sullivan County Democrats and a potential convention.
In Nashville the push to field gubernatorial delegates faces criticism as proposed entrance fees appear high. The plan aims to raise funds for United Charities but foes call it a hold up and seek proportional refunds. Patterson supporters plan to be ready by Saturday, Coxites accused of timing a trap.
In Covington Tennessee a Salem era political clash unfolds with mentions of Senator Carmack Governor Taylor and cand idates Meadows Poindexter and Cox. The piece details battles at a Washington County Republican gathering in Jonesboro and a separate statewide controversy over revenue agent John L. Cox and trustee accounts in Tipton and Dyer counties.
The text questions whether Cox would have repaid five hundred dollars to the state treasury if not for a full search into a Lin transaction with Comptroller James Hurria. It implies doubt about any prior intention to replace the money.
Trust deed Trustee W H Leach announces a sale of land in the ninth civil district of Washington County Tennessee. The property bounded by Gilmer and Ivy Street starts at Gilmer’s line and runs 51 feet to a stake, then 158 feet along Joven’s line to an alley, then 88 feet along the alley, then 197 feet along Gilmer’s line back to the start. Sale set for Thursday March 22, 1000 between 2 and 4 PM at the Recorder’s office in Johnson City.
A Kansas City Missouri advertisement urges immediate purchase of D. D. D. for minor skin affections to prevent worse conditions. It claims the remedy is a wise investment and promises proven happiness, urging readers to visit their druggist and spend $1.00 today.
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