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Newspaper
Comet
Location
Johnson City, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Nov 26, 1896
Page
2
A crying child topic blends concerns of constipation and dyspepsia, with worry from parents and caregivers about the child’s health symptoms and potential remedies. The fragment hints at pediatric distress and the search for relief.
The Chattanooga Times denied a rumor that Gov Taylor planned to appoint John Emery as superintendent of prions, noting the report false. It discusses Emery as internal revenue collector and questions over a four year term and salary near fifteen thousand dollars. The piece also cites Thomas B Reed and political commentary on McKinley.
A disputed exchange between The Comet and The Sentinel centers on Knox County election gains and editorial battles. The Comet accuses the Sentinel of bias while praising Tax Comer Hanna and noting regional vote shifts amid party tensions.
The Washington Post editorial extols western resilience and enterprise, noting stronger brains nerve and patriotism beyond the Alleghenies. It lauds pioneers who transformed wilderness into cities built railroads and mined fortunes, praising self-reliant American values over foreign influence.
Washington Post analysis relays unofficial 1900 popular vote figures for McKinley 7,050,510 and Bryan 6,231,662 with Palmer at 70, and notes Kentucky apart. It argues Bryan's support is substantial, despite Republican derision, and contrasts with Cleveland’s 1892 showing to suggest lasting Democratic vitality.
A prominent businessman urges friends in distress to try Dr Deane's Dyspepsia Pills. He states he will allow his name to testify to the benefits and has advertised and given away many samples to help fellow sufferers. Kingston New York firmDr Deane Co distributes the pills.
Floodwaters devastate Hamilton in Skagit county as streets and sidewalks vanish. The Baker and Fontaine brick store collapses burying goods while homes flood. some residents were rescued by boat after being stranded. The Seattle and Northern railway segment between Wooley and Hamilton is wrecked, with two weeks expected for repair and heavy losses for upstream branches and stock.
Free trial box of Dr King s New Life Pills offered by H Buckten & Co Chicago. Address requested to send a sample box promising relief from constipation headache malaria and bowel trouble. Claims the pills are vegetable safe and effective without weakening the system. Sold by McParland Co agents.
The Bristol trio Gonishow featuring Dulaney Taylor and Oliver Taylor entertained at the opera house last Friday night. Dulaney opened with a lecture on the Philosophy of Anecdotes while Taylor and Dulaney delivered impersonations of Gov Bob Taylor and Riley's poems. Carl Harmeling and Frank Bickley provided musical support as the audience applauded the lively, patriotic and humorous performances.
Mrs A J Craft of the N and W road area died at noon Saturday after seven hours in a room illness. She was 52, previously sick but able to stand. She slept Thursday and could not be roused until death. Survived by husband and six children. Bristol Courier note. Harvey H Hannah seeks Tennessee adjutant general post. praised for campaign service and press ties. Harriman reports.
The advertisement touts Hood's Sarsaparilla as the most remarkable cure on record for blood diseases. It claims unparalleled efficacy and urges readers to consider the medicine for their ailments.
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