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Newspaper
Comet
Location
Johnson City, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Nov 26, 1896
Page
4
A rural scene unfolds with a weathered farmer gazing at his wife by a hearth as snow falls and the world grows quiet. The poem-like passage reflects enduring love, family, and faith amid hardship, with vivid, archaic phrasing and tender imagery of home.
The piece critiques Henry Cabot Lodge's campaign tour and a New York Sun study linking free coinage support to foreign born populations. It accuses immigrant groups and foreign born Americans of undermining honesty and American patriotism, citing regional immigrant shares and a Washington Post quote about the flag's honor.
The bolting democrats in Kentucky say they will endorse General Simon Buckner for a foreign portfolio if McKinley rewards their support by carrying Kentucky for the Republican ticket. They claim many influential Republicans may back a spoils split with the bolters.
Secretary Morton in his fourth annual report lauds civil service reform and calls for a permanent director in charge of bureaus and scientific investigations. He notes rising English demand for American horses and highlights Weather Bureau storm warnings saving property and lives. He objects to $82,500 spent on reprinting horse and cattle books for Congress and opposes gratuitous seed distribution. He urges collaboration between agricultural colleges and the Civil Service Commission to certify more staff for scientific divisions and ends with a review of American farmers.
President-elect McKinley faces appointments to life federal judiciary positions including two supreme court justices, three DC court justices, and several circuit and district judges during his term. Notables include Justice Field and Justice Gray as retirement looms and vacancies arise in the court of claims.
Official returns from all counties show fusionists winning congresses and major statewide offices including governor lieutenant governor attorney general auditor and railway commissioners by margins from 107 up to 600. Republicans take state treasurer by two votes and state superintendent and secretary of state by under 100.
Fragmentary OCR text shows a garbled phrase about guarantees and a tie between two names, Biles Walop. No coherent event or context is readable for a meaningful summary.
An advertisement extols a health tonic claimed to strengthen the body by flushing impurities through proper channels. It asserts guaranteed health and strength benefits and cites Atlanta Georgia as its origin. The copy uses promotional language typical of patent remedies.
The Lawrenceville Pa Herald editor proclaims contentment in lean times. He notes the paper’s sixteen year milestone, its old hand press, loyal subscribers, and a carnival of cheerfulness offering subscriptions at a dollar a year, fifty cheerfulnesses for a dollar.
An early testimonial excerpt credits King's New Discovery as the only cure for a cough and claims high reliability. A merchant from Safford Arizona endorses it for chest but emphasizes its broad benefits, with local dealer McParkland & Co. selling the remedy.
Six percent bonds sold at half value with semiannual interest. Withdrawals allowed after six months with 80 days notice. Funds secured by a first mortgage real estate securities deposit with Jonesboro Banking and Trust Company. Security absolute and income sure. Tate L. Earnest, secretary.
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