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Newspaper
Comet
Location
Johnson City, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Nov 24, 1892
Page
4
Fragmented text questions a dispute over federal patronage involving President Cleveland and officials. It references a Washington dispatch and asserts no direct word about patronage in correspondence or wire messages. The readable parts imply a political controversy without clear dates or names beyond Cleveland and Blair.
An OCR fragment mixes quack medicine pitches with a political tax appeal and general health advice. It touts Drimmond's Lightning Remedy offered by the Dimmond Medicine Co and claims swift cures for rheumatism at high cost, then shifts to a call for income tax reform and Harvy Blood and Liver Pills as fixes for disordered systems, all framed in a late 19th or early 20th century advertising voice.
Nov. reports claim Georgia Senator John B. Gordon was urged to become War Secretary by Cleveland supporters. Gordon said he would not resign from the Senate, but he hopes Cleveland will appoint a Georgia cabinet member. The text also contains unrelated ad copy and poetry fragments.
About 5,000 Democrats in Norrouk Virginia joined a victory march celebrating Cleveland and Stevenson. Bands led the procession through the Second Congressional District as decorations and enthusiasm remained high despite a snowstorm. No speeches were made as the parade continued for hours.
Dr Hale's Household Tea is advertised as a great blood purifier and nerve tonic. It purportedly acts upon all secretions, aids liver and kidneys, strengthens the nervous system, and claims a cure for dyspepsia. A two months' treatment costs 50 cents with a free sample at McFarland & Co's drug store.
Mrs. Mary Dickens of Johnson City serving as inspector for Tennessee WR. C. visited Ed. Maynard corps yesterday. She found the local corps in excellent condition and praised the ladies for their conduct over the past year led by officers Mrs. OL. Sea polluveement, Mrs Alda Rute secretary, and Mrs. Nettie Patterson treasurer.
A garbled text fragment mentions a mother, father, and neighbor with unclear actions and relations. It references a few personal names and stray phrases about time, place, and daily life, but lacks coherent narrative or verifiable details.
Secretary of State Miller released a financial official report on the gubernatorial election. Turney leads Heil by 25 045 votes and Buchanan 84508 Enat 5422. Winstead 100 500 votes in Tennessee.
An old ad copy claims Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription can remove perceived aging from women. It promises dramatic improvements to appearance and social standing, boasting a money back guarantee and satisfaction guarantee on every bottle.
In Prihandtivita Pa on November 21 a small party gathered in the dining room of the United States mint. W. S. Steele attacked by hand and the World’s Fair Souvenir New Columbian half dollars were coined at 10:30 this morning. An hour and forty six minutes later the dies were in position and 499 milled pieces were produced before the machine. The coins were described as the prettiest they have ever been struck from the mint.
A garbled newspaper page lists health ads and notices including a cough remedy claim, a serious railway police accident report, and testimonials for Dr Hale remedies. It references Henry Hall’s household products, census railway figures, and several reader letters, with disjointed punctuation and truncated lines.
An old advertisement touts Dr. Pieren's Golden Medical Discovery as a remedy for lung ailments blood impurities and general weakness. It claims to cleanse blood build strength and cure bronchitis asthma spitting blood and lingering coughs, with a money back guarantee if no benefit. Also notes an Appeals Court decision expected Saturday with Judge Peron to author the opinion.
The article notes varied opinions on female beauty across cultures and urges use of Dr. Pierre's Golden Medical Discovery for clear skin. It also reports the World’s Fair statue of Diana valued at $2900 will be melted and recast, prompting questions about its return to display amid W. O. T. U. influence.
February note from Ames Tat of Atlanta describes using B D B for a boy with hereditary blood poison and severe skin eruptions. Claim states two bottles cured an older child twelve years old, with leg sores and head eruptions, praising the remedy as unmatched and quick.
The Southern Building and Loan Association announces a mortgage sale by power of sale due to defaults. On Saturday November 26, 1892, between 10 and noon, in front of the courthouse at Dune boro Washington county, Tennessee, the described Lot 50 by 158 feet on Unaka avenue will be sold to pay the debt, taxes, and insurance, cash in hand, free from redemption. The trustee sale will convey title only as trustee. exact debt amount to be announced sale day.
In Washington County Tennessee on October 12, 1892 the Souther Building and Loan Association trustees will sell at public auction a Wooded 50 by 150 foot lot at 157 Ext Tennessee Land Company's Addition to Johnson City. The sale follows a mortgage dated September 1, 1890 between Bilua J and WM Key, recorded in Washington County deeds, securing debt taxes and insurance. Terms cash with no redemption and no homestead or dower rights. The debt amount to be disclosed at sale.
The fragmentary OCR reads as a garbled note referencing Yale and various topics without coherent events or dates. It contains scattered names and terms but lacks discernible individuals, actions, places, or outcomes to form a concrete news item.
A fragmented advertisement claims a dollar weekly purchase secures a gold tilled case watch with Waltham movement at a value comparable to fifty dollars. It promotes agents in Durham North Carolina Heath Springs South Carolina Pennington Texas and Lancaster Kentucky and cites reports from local buyers about quality and pricing.
A vintage advertisement from A.C. Van Tice & Co. Tailors, New York, touts made to order clothing for merchants and customers. It emphasizes long experience, quality, and reliable service, promising satisfactory garments and personal attention to fit, with samples shown and a pledge of ongoing customer care.
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