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Newspaper
Comet
Location
Johnson City, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Mar 26, 1903
Page
2
The passage argues that March to May is optimal to purify the blood because the body is naturally cleansing. It claims skin eruptions like pimples appear as the system works to purify, signaling readiness for cleansing remedies.
The ad touts Hood's Sarsaparula and Hood's Pills as thorough, agreeable medicines that never fail to work. It emphasizes trusted reputation and repeated claims of guaranteed efficacy and improvement for readers.
A fragmented local column critiques street macadam costs for Walnut Street and district redistricting while opposing poolrooms as open doors to saloons. It questions governance, mentions Johnson grass import, dry town status after June 28, and skepticism toward state contractors and ordinances.
The Chattanooga Times argues for property owners to cover one third of permanent street improvements, criticizing constitutional limits that block cities from requiring two thirds. It urges a constitutional convention to allow cities like Johnson City to secure faster, broader street funding and growth.
In Washington on March 28, 1903, Democrats press a unified Senate front led by Arthur P. Gorman to secure an amendment requiring House passage on the Cuban reciprocity treaty. They argue the measure must pass both chambers to be constitutional, and note the sugar differential issue primed by the Dingley law could empower the sugar trust. The outcome may influence tariff debate next winter and affect Philippine policy, with Republicans conceding the House passage condition to avoid stalemate. A separate critique faults Congress for neglecting relief for the Filipino lands and catering to tobacco and sugar interests over suffering millions.
The column discusses consumption treatment with Scott's Emulsion and salt pork, critiques imperial policy and Morgan’s visit, and analyzes an 1900s gerrymandering bill shifting Tennessee counties to favor Democrats. It cites Nashville Banner and remarks on Missouri debt, St. Louis, Kansas City, and Nashville finance debates.
The Southern Railway announces a May 4 1908 festival ticket sale from Florence Alabama and other listed stations to Chattanooga and return for one fare. Tickets valid May 4 only with a final limit May 1 1903. For details, contact any Southern Ry ticket agent.
District dispatches report the Bird Hong water rate ordinance in Knoxville affirmed by the United States Supreme Court after a two year dispute. The city board cut rates by one third, the water company challenged the action in court, and state courts upheld the city’s regulatory power. The federal ruling ends the matter.
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