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Newspaper
Comet
Location
Johnson City, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Mar 18, 1886
Page
3
Local items report subscription terms for The Comet newspaper and advertisements from J. C. Lotapiech and J. W. Hunter & Bro. Updates cover plows, repairs, seeds, clothing, tobacco, and groceries. Names like K Lide, G C Seaver, W G Mathes, J H Hunter appear with travel, social visits, and upcoming events in East Tennessee communities.
Readers will see definite news next week about the Bank and its planned opening in less than sixty days. The paper notes local society calls and political chatter, with updates on candidates for mayor and aldermen, a financial report, church events, and business notices from Johnson City and nearby towns.
The Bristol Courier reports scattered items from J A Dickny’s extended trip endorsing painless eye water, a Bristol workman injury on the RR yard, amputation risk for a finger, a court postponement in Toxton Booy case, escapes, and business notes. It notes Telegraph line progress to Rogersville, Embryoville property sale details, local clerical health notices, and a Johnson City market column with general goods prices and hotel promotions.
An ad touts Scott's Brain Specific Medicine claiming cures for numerous nervous disorders including weak vision memory loss lassitude back pain and premature aging. It markets at $1 per package with six for five and promises refund if ineffective, selling through the Boletto Medicine Co in Minneapolis with a London investor endorsement.
An old style notice promotes a free fashion magazine subscription. The ad highlights illustrations and artistic content, urging readers to sign up for one year. Contains postal details and the magazine’s publisher address.
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