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Newspaper
Comet
Location
Johnson City, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Oct 09, 1902
Page
1
The piece covers campaign tensions between W. P. Brownlow and Cy Lyle in East Tennessee. It details debate remarks, party contrasts, expected outcomes, and a dismissive, humorous critique of political sensationalism tied to Rogersville and surrounding counties.
The Morristown Gazette reports Judge H T Campbell republican gubernatorial candidate spoke Monday on tariff imperialism and state affairs. The opening address drew a muted response with several attendees leaving the room during the remarks.
Davis Kentucky druggist C T Smith hails Dr King’s New Discovery for consumption coughs and colds as fastest selling article in his store. He says it has never failed in six years and has saved sufferers from throat and lung diseases where doctors offered no help. Mothers rely on it and Miller insists on refund if not satisfied. Regular sizes 500 and 81.
A fragment depicts higher household costs from May salary boosts on carrots flour meat and more, alongside warning of prosperity. It references Hood's Sarsaparilla as a remedy for scrofula and recounts a troubling church encounter involving threats and discussions of spiritual marriage and blood atonement.
A long maritime theft tale follows mysterious jewel robberies on ocean liners between New York and Liverpool. A pair of passengers fed jewels to an ostrich aboard, later found among birds shipped to Paris, with the culprit and birds ending up under police and circus hands. Southern Railway promotions and new dining cars are also noted for travel routes.
G B McDowal of Logan County West Virginia reports partial paralysis of an unidentified man who regained use after two bottles of Chamberlain's Pain Balm. The letter claims several cures of partial paralysis and praises it for rheumatism sprains and bruises, sold by City Deng Store.
Curnas H Lyle the Democratic nominee for re election in the Fifth district of Tennessee has started campaigning with speeches across the district. Reports from Claiborne county indicate he will likely carry that county. Lyle, editor of the Johnson Comer, is described as young and energetic.
An advertisement urges readers to visit City Drag to obtain a free sample of Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets for immediate relief. The copy claims the product cures biliousness, sour stomach, and constipation with one or two doses.
A sharp critic observes that a certain man speaks many polished phrases that carry little substance, noting his talent for sounding impressive while conveying no real message. The remark frames him as a smoother talker than most politicians.
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