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Newspaper

Comet

Location

Johnson City, Tennessee, United States of America

Date

Nov 23, 1893

Page

2

The Jersey Cow as Profitable Dairy Stock in 19th Century Reviews

The article argues Jersey cows yield high butter per cow under proper care and cites farmer reports from 1891 to 1890 showing averages around 280 to 300 pounds per cow. It discusses herd sizes, home use, and regional examples including a first herd in Yates County, highlighting breed merit and dairy profitability.

Bignal Lily Flagg Jersey Sionul Mer Jerseys Yates County New

Jersey cattle praised for production across three herds

In York County New York and Bradford County Pennsylvania a farmer declares no local judge would replace Jerseys after fair trials. He notes the breed’s merits in three herds and warns against substitutions for butter production.

York Ghemang County New York Bradford County

Hall's Catarrh Cure advertised with testimonial notice

An old advertisement promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure as a blood and mucous system remedy. It includes endorsements from Toledo wholesalers Wear & Tavax and Walpino Kawwax Marvin and asserts F. J. Cheney is trustworthy. Also notes Dun and Bradstreet trade commentary on slow but growing business and November payment softness.

Hall J. Conmany & Co Propa Toledo F. J. Cheney Wear & Tavax Walpino Kawwax & Marvin Dun Brad Street New York

Free trial of Dr King New Discovery and Life Pills

Advertisement offers free trial bottles of Dr King s New Discovery and New Life Pills with a free Guide to Health. Send name and address to H E Bucklen Co Chicago for samples. Also notes Bourke Cochran opposing income tax and urging fellow Democrats to block it, arguing it would turn New York City Republican for years.

Dr. King H. E. Bucklen & Co Chicago McFarland & Co

Buckley's Arnica Salve Promises Quick Cure

An old advertisement touts Buckley's Arnica Salve as a universal remedy for cuts bruises sores ulcers and more with a money back guarantee if not satisfied. Also notes a 26 cent price per box and sale by McFarland & Co.

McFarland & Co

World Columbian Exposition Souvenir Offer

Send 15 cents and address to Bucklen and Co of Chicago for a prepaid Souvenir Portfolio of the World’s Columbian Exposition. Normally 50 cents, the book features full page views of the great buildings with descriptions and high art execution. If unsatisfied, stamps refunded and you keep the book.

H. B. Bucklen & C0 Chicago Ill

Richberg Mining Boom Promises Big Returns In Alabama Field

A prospecting party led by Prof Samuel Aughey discovers rich ore in Randolph County Alabama in what geologist call the gold belt. The Goldberg Mining Co formed with Col E P Snow president and Prof Aughey vice president plans a 25 ton plant within 40 days and offers 50 000 shares at ten cents each. ore runs from flu to 90 per ton averaging over 25 dollars with predicted dividends and growth.

Samuel Seow Goldberg Mining Company E. P. Snow Samuel Aughey J. B. Fiscus Eone Comme Ce Goldberg Mining CO South Broad Street AtlantaGa

Columbia's Unofficial Trial Sets Speed Record in Knots

The United States cruiser Columbia reportedly averaged 22.87 knots in an unofficial trial. If this speed holds at the official trial, her builders will earn a $350,000 speed premium.

United States Columbia

Trial evidence links Rev. Frederick Howard to heirs funds

In Jackson Tennessee witnesses testified in the case naming the reverend under aliases such as Wm Lord Moore and Joe Ledger. The testimony claimed he collected large sums for disbursement among heirs.

Frederick Howard Jackson, Tenn Wm. Lord Moore Joe Ledger

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