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Newspaper
Comet
Location
Johnson City, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Nov 26, 1885
Page
1
The Knoxville Tribune argues for shifting to tobacco as a money crop amid warily rising stock and protection debates. It cites tariffs, home markets, and the need to boost circulation while warning against overproduction and foreign competition.
A 19th century column extols Noah Webster for unifying American English and spreading literacy. It contrasts American linguistic unity with England’s dialects, recounts Webster’s influence, and references President Cleveland, William Florence, and Jimmy Morrison. The piece also touches on politics, public figures, and humorous asides about language and society of the era.
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