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Newspaper
Comet
Location
Johnson City, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1896
Page
2
A crowded political column shows Walter Faw and Col. D Armand as mayoral contenders and Bob Taylor's influence in Tennessee state politics. Crandall's federal prison sentence shocks Johnson City as speeches praise reform and warn against deceitful banking. Knoxville and London mentions color the broad political panorama.
Indignation rose in Knoxville as readers protested a Tribune article about Mrs Crandall. They defend her, noting she was not accused of a crime and urging respect for a refined lady's feelings. Some seek libel action, and others threaten to boycott the paper over perceived sensationalism.
The advertisement extols Hood's Sarsaparilla as a remedy for sickness, claiming it prevents disease, averts death, and cures thousands of incurable cases. It asserts permanent cures by cleansing blood and revitalizing vitality, promising health and strength after a fair trial.
An advertisement touts Electric Bitters as a remedy for all forms of headache and habitual constipation. It claims a permanent cure for headaches and relief for bowel issues, urging readers to obtain a bottle for a fair trial. The notice also mentions a habeas corpus hearing date in court proceedings.
A long OCR damaged notice describes a land tract in Washburn and Sullivan counties tied to the Virginia Georgia railroad. It names Jos B Rhea and Joby King selling to the Bas Pennewee and Virginia Georgia railroad, with details on boundaries, numbers of poles, and landmarks. The sale is by public auction on credit with anchors at Humphrey’s line and Lacy corner, conditioned on securing notes. The notice lists dates, witnesses, and registering official references.
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