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Newspaper
Comet
Location
Johnson City, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Nov 28, 1907
Page
1
Heavy improvised ad text touts Burdock Blood Bitters and various salves as cures for a range of ailments including dull complexion headaches indigestion piles itching hives and herpes. Mentions numerous product claims and drugstore availability amid garbled OCR.
Nashville Tennesseean reports Gov. Patterson hosted a large afternoon reception at the governor’s mansion from 5 to 7 pm with Mrs. Patterson and other guests. The event featured white chrysanthemums, palm and fern decorations, and chocolate served by Mrs. Hamilton Parks and Miss Sarah Patterson. The governor, greeted by his mother and prominent women, marks his first formal host role at a Nashville social occasion. Separately, Chancellor J. W. Brout ruled in State of Tennessee vs. Standard Oil in Gallatin, allowing an appeal on the amended paragraph. the state seeks to revoke Standard Oil’s license over alleged discriminatory practices.
J N Mooney of Knoxville, a conductor on South Oro railway passenger train No 42, was injured near Sweetwater when a drawhead between the smoker and day coach pulled out as the train began moving. He fell between cars, dislocated his shoulder, and was placed aboard and taken to Knoxville after quick medical aid. The incident occurred at 4 10, and the train was halted to prevent further danger. Mooney is among the railroad’s veteran conductors.
An article recalls a Scranton Times claim by a noted expert that a common drugstore mix can treat rheumatism. It cites Fluid Extract Dandelion, Compound Karyon, and Compound Syrup Sarsaparilla prepared at home for post meal and bedtime use. The piece notes dangers of patent medicines and kidney links to rheumatism.
Washington dispatch reports that federal officeholders will be instructed to cease promoting a third term for President Roosevelt. The White House ordered departments to curb public enthusiasm to avoid the appearance of federal influence on state conventions and delegate selections for the GOP national convention.
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