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Newspaper
Comet
Location
Johnson City, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Nov 24, 1904
Page
1
The Soldier Home hosts a mix of veterans from all denominations and temperaments, from the thrifty to the loud, the pious to the grumbler. The piece calls for unity, active veteran organizations, and maintaining duties and dues to strengthen patriotism among survivors of the Civil War era.
A promotional note from P. Moore of Nacogdoches Texas touts DeWitts Little Early Risers as a cure for a variety of ailments and a way to improve complexion and eyes. The tonic is advertised as quick acting and available from HC Miller, druggist.
A jagged, dialect rich piece recounts political maneuvering and rival paper contracts in Milwaukee. It references local editors John J. Wooley and the New Voice, plus allegations of chicanery in campaign reporting and editorial battles affecting the Citizen and New Voice papers.
The article contrasts Horace Greeley and General Scott as notably defeated presidential nominees, noting Greeley’s 1872 loss by a large popular vote margin and his death before the electoral college, versus Monroe’s unlikely sweep in 1820. It also references minor advertising blurbs and anecdotes from contemporary sources.
Democratic candidates for governor lead presidential tickets by large margins in Massachusetts New York Rhode Island Michigan and Missouri indicating split-ticket voting. The page also promotes Kodol Dyspepsia Cure Chamberlain's Cough Remedy Dr Woods Norway Pine Syrup and other patent medicines with testimonials and pharmacist endorsements.
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