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Newspaper

Comet

Location

Johnson City, Tennessee, United States of America

Date

May 10, 1888

Page

1

State Cadet Appointments Examinations Called

Important circular urges county and city superintendents to hold examinations for State Cadet appointments to the University of Tennessee. It outlines eligibility, required subjects, tuition savings, and the benefits of joining the reorganized university with new buildings and chairs.

University of Tennessee Agricultural Experiment Station Congress Tennessee Wid Sach Willy Eich University OF

State Normal College circular urges Tennessee teacher training effort

A circular from W. E. Payor President discusses the State Normal College at Nashville, outlining needs for normal schools, costs, scholarships, admission rules, and cooperation with county superintendents to expand teacher education across Tennessee. It emphasizes free instruction, modest incidental fees, and the Peabody Trust support.

State Normal College County Superintendenta Payne Nashville New York Massachusetts Pennsylvania Minnesota Wisconsin West Virginia Tennessee Peabody Board of Trust University of Nashville State of Tennessee State Normal School State of Chemical Laboratory Ten-nessee W. EL Payer Peabody Education Fund Old University At Friends of Education Ay Hang Teabedy Telay Normal College Ab Tenneseeo United States Harvard University W. H. Payne Ti Ie Nashville American

Domestic Monthly May 1584 surpasses fashion magazine records

The May issue of The Domestic Monthly boasts 125 fashion illustrations and new costumes, bonnet displays, and fancy work, exceeding April’s record. Marketed as the best household magazine, it features Mrs. Henry Ward Beecher in charge of the household department and is published at 1858 Broadway, New York, priced at $1.50 annually with $100 worth of patterns included.

Henry Ward Beecher Broadway New York

Marry a Widow Says A Practical Match

The speaker advises Thad to marry a widow arguing she will be more reliable and pleased with life. A widow’s experience would prevent social slips and smooth his life, while her loyalty and calm demeanor would suit a man who enjoys a quiet row occasionally, likening love to Burgundy wine.

Willian A Viele Christ

Blaine Is Touched by Friends Push for Nomination

Reliable New York report states Blaine has given assent to a movement for renomination. Influential allies led by Jones Phelps Reid Emory Smith have pressed for an aggressive Chicago campaign. Blaine’s portrait and continued backing signal a formal nomination if momentum continues.

Blaine New York Thu King Wile Bikeforenen Jones William Walter Phelps Whitelaw Reid Chas. Emory Smith Washington Italy Tribune Philadelphia Maine Chua Staith Penosylvania New England Vermont Chicago

The Troops Return and a Horoscope for Girls Born by Month

The piece reports troops returning from Lowndes county and assisting in arrests, with fear of trouble and several deputies shot. It includes a curious month by month horoscope predicting traits for girls born in each month, with descriptions tied to temper, behavior, and luck.

Dark Winged Death Claims Beloved Brother in Tennessee

Fragmented obituary from 1888 recounts William A Campbell of Gap Run Tennessee dying after a long illness. It honors his Christian faith, marriage briefness, and sisterly bonds while sharing prayers for the bereaved, and notes his fatherhood and a wartime injury that left him deaf. Also recalls the deaths of William’s sisters and references a spring remedy promotion by Hood’s Sarsaparilla.

Death Frances Humphrey Gap Run Tenn William A. Campbell Christian Church Maggie Rhoda Wéphir

Brace Up with Electric Bitters for Vitality

Feeling depressed and headachy, you seek a stimulant free remedy. Electric Bitters purport to cleanse the blood boost liver and kidney function and restore strength. A centén bottle is offered at McFerrin's Drug Store.

McFerrin's

Silver Wedding in Jack-Hon as District Conferences Planned

News from Mir Ex hanges and other sources reports a silver wedding in Jack-Hon for Mr. Juil Mra J Samiola. W M Leftwich to lead a district conference at Sparin June 20, with Bishop Hargrove at the Jonesboro M E district from June 28. Fire hits G T Bullock's Huntington sawmill, 100000 feet of timber burned. a 14-year-old, Higbert Smith, killed after a fall from a mule near Centerville.

Mir Juil J. Samiola Jack- Hon Bishop Hargrove Jonesboro The Methodist Episcopal Church, South G T. Bullock Huntington Me. Bullock

Warner's Safe Remedies Featured In Bright's Disease Case

A 1887 Bewrick case outlines early Bright's disease diagnosis. The patient reports weight gain from Warner's Safe Cure and Warner's Saw Pills, plus Tippecanoe and Safe Norvine. health improves after eight bottles, with full recovery claimed and praise for Warner's remedies.

Menvats Tess Court Street Bewrick Bright Wavinr Warner Talay Tippecanoe Norvine Thegon

Warner's Safe Cure Promised Relief in 1886-87

A patient describes severe body rashes and stomach pain from a condition in 1886 and 1887. After doctors offered no cure, a friend recommended Warner's Safe Cure and Safe Nervine, leading to symptom relief within months. The account notes continued benefit after several months of use.

Swierwarka Thes Celiete Florida Warners Warner Bobton

Warens Safe Cave and Warner's Tippe eoae the Best

Mr IM tin Jackson of Texas writes that after years of dyspepsia and failed remedies he found relief with Ware ns Safe Cave and Warner's Tippe aeoe the Best. He reports improved appetite and weight gain and praises the products highly.

Misread Herbal Tally Sparks Severe Illness Alarm

Fragmentary entry reports multiple bottles of a tonic named Warner's Rafe Dia boles Cure misread by a patient leading to an attack of diabetes. The note labels it a Very severe character reaction and cautions about unsafe remedies.

King's New Discovery Saves Worth Knowing Merchant

W H Morgan of Lake City Fin, taken with a seven cold and nine distressing cough, grew worse until he used Dr King's New Discovery for Consumption. After about six bottles he recovered with no relapse. Also Mrs Phache Chesley of Peterson Clay Co reports 78 years of kidney trouble ended, regained strength and able to do housework after using Electric Bitters.

W. H. Morgan Lake City Fin Dr. King McForm Phiche Chesley Peterson, Clay Co Tam McFerrin's

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