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Newspaper
Comet
Location
Johnson City, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Nov 08, 1888
Page
3
A sprawling 1880s Johnson City page runs hardware and queensware ads from Pierce & Mann and Weiler with low prices, farm tools, paints, and building supplies. It notes town births, marriages, church services, and a tax notice while reporting election results, notices, and local society chatter.
A local warning announces a 30 day deadline for settlements from multiple debtors. J F Chastiey threatens renewed action if accounts remain unpaid, urging prompt response. The notice accompanies an offer from J K Lide & Co for muzzle loading firearms at Knoxville prices.
The ad touts Taye and elegant dress fabrics including Henrietta silk warp and black silk, claiming unmatched beauty and finish. It promises a plaid or striped quilt, gimp trimmings and gindles, and urges customers to inspect offerings before buying.
Correspondence from diverse locals notes J B Range a progressive farmer growing purple top strap leaf turnips weighing eight pounds and acres of the same. Mentions Turkeytown sportsman John M Lacey who killed a crane several feet from wing tip and body length measurements. Various figures including W T Plummer, Victor the invincible snutt talker, Wm Cole visiting from Kansas City, Mrs Patsoy Syme at her son's funeral, and fruit tree planning by Sylvenus Shaver. Also references Baptist meeting attendances, a pension examiner, and several traveling salesmen and merchants.
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