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Newspaper
Comet
Location
Johnson City, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Mar 28, 1889
Page
2
Citizens of Johnson City flocked to polls to back a 75000 capital stock subscription for the Charleston Cincinnati and Chicago Railroad. 457 votes cast with only two against. City plans include 50000 due on completion and operation with the remaining 25000 funding locomotive repair shops within the city.
In Morristown Tennessee on December 18 1888 endorsements declare the National Garment Cutter simple and effective. Signatories include Penelope King Lisale Haye Mattie Harle Jensie Allison and many others praising its learning ease and fit across ages and genders. A Texan publisher adds a similar blessing and notes prior garment cutting manuals. A final line observes a political moment as ballots fall with a dramatic engine-like sound.
A vivid showcase of dress fabrics at Hunter and Brown's displays a bright, varied assortment. G wash fabrics, ginghams, and silk-like textures are highlighted as superior in beauty and economy. The note urges shoppers to compare prices and visit the store for leading specialties before buying elsewhere.
Beauty and novelty mark this spring parasols with endless shapes and styles. The store displays each design and offers prices this month that aim to curb wastful indulgence and make purchases affordable.
We announce to the public that our Spring and Summer Styles in Fine Footwear are now ready for inspection. Unusual skill and care have been employed in the selection and, while prices remain the same, we are confident that we have never before offered shoes made on such correct principles or so stylish and elegant in appearance.
Our stock of groceries is complete and fresh as new goods arrive daily. Everything in the grocery line will be sold as low as the same quality can be bought elsewhere.
The notice invites customers to await the grand opening next week showcasing the largest line of dress goods and millinery. It urges delaying new spring hats or bonnets until seeing the stock and promises advance notice of the opening for benefit.
Notice from Washington County Court Tennessee on insolvency of W Simerley deceased. Administrator J H Simerly ordered to publish for creditors to file authenticated claims by August 1, 1889. Claims not filed by then or before funds are appropriated will be barred. Also includes notices to creditors to file by August 1, 1889, with J H Simerley and Jacob Leach, County Court Clerks, under law.
The piece argues that human nature is universal across races and nations, depicting a common drive to love, seek reliable goods, and save money. It claims affection is mutual and frames self preservation as a guiding law, urging readers to rely on themselves to obtain value.
Hygeia has no superior. Zeigler Bros. shoes are the best. Bonsack’s cassimers satisfy. Broadhead dress goods wash well with colorfast fabrics. Diamond shirts lead the list. Foulard fabrics are cheap and fast. A 12 cent price range noted. Many styles offered, with emphasis on low prices and broad selection. Call to inspect goods and prices.
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