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Newspaper
Comet
Location
Johnson City, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Nov 05, 1896
Page
1
Trusty testimonial claims Hood's Sarsaparilla purifies and vitalizes blood to strengthen nerves and stomach. A wearer recounts prior illness with grip and heart weakness, noting recovery after using Hood's Sarsaparilla enabling full housework capability.
The piece lauds William Jennings Bryan as a great leader whose personal campaign has grown in American esteem. It cites his Chicago return as a triumph, describes his steadfast oratory, and portrays him as the living embodiment of democratic principles amid fierce opposition.
Wm H Burrows of the Mormon Church spoke in the Crum Baptist Church after deacons allowed the event but the pastor Rev Peter Riffoto locked the doors. The pastor later nailed up the doors and vowed the building would not be used for religious services again citing profanation. Riffoto’s half brother Denton Shomp recently joined the Mormons.
An advertisement claims Botanig Blood Balm cures catarrh pimples boils and other skin and blood ailments. It praises thousands of cures and urges trial at 1.40 with Inver Castle sale through pharmacists and druggists.
An article argues for tobacco against cholera fears noting tobacco’s microbial effects. It cites Hamburg epidemic reports claiming cholera microbes die within minutes in various tobaccos and smoke, and that smokers and tobacco workers showed no cholera infections.
A local strike at the Salve Foundry ended after negotiations between workers and management. The dispute, tied to pay and shift changes, paused production for several days and affected shipments across the region.
A tornado struck New Orleans around 4 30 pm sweeping from Peniston street to Robin street about a mile and a half long and 1000 feet wide. Independence Oil Mill was unroofed causing about 6000 in damage. Illinois Central elevator workers John Whitemeyer and John Buck were injured. Cotton sheds near Robin Street suffered 10000 in loss with several sheds destroyed. George Bealer suffered serious injuries. overall property loss estimated at 100000 with electric lights out in the storm district.
The Coptic brings alarming details of the Philippine rebellion with twenty thousand rebels in Cahite province and reports of savage torture including priests fed to death and friars' bodies seen in the river. Prisoners crowded Manila prisons, the so called Black Hole, and executions occurred in market squares as Spanish forces plan renewed offensives.
Atlanta on October 31 reports Gov Athinons reception featured a sailery display, drawing interest from local officials. The event showcased maritime pageantry and civic pride amid ceremonial atmosphere.
A fragmented note describes a vigorous feeder that responds to liberal fertilization. It claims corn yields rise when soils are treated with fertilizers containing not under 7 percent actual nutrients.
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