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Newspaper

Comet

Location

Johnson City, Tennessee, United States of America

Date

Oct 12, 1893

Page

4

President Cleveland Moves. Esther Born As Nation Probes Aid

The article notes President Cleveland and family at their country residence while Congress debates a 25,000 cyclone relief measure. It covers trials at Turford's Theatre, Bancroft publishing progress, and the Cleveland baby Esther named with Hebrew roots near the New Year.

President Cleveland Mrs. Cleveland Bether Misa Ruth Cleveland Esther Vashti Ahasuerus India

Ruth and Esther Admired as Models in Public Life

The Baltimore Sun recalls Ruth and Esther as noble biblical figures whose devotion and virtue made them ideal figures for American ideals. It blends praise of their fidelity with wishes for modern American women to emulate their strength and grace in public life.

Haman Porin Betanee Haman Esther Ruth Aether Naomi White House Baltimore Sun

Open Challenge Aims Pension Reform in Grand Army Row

The letter challenges Weissert and Adams to publish every post commander’s pension list details and disabilities under the Disabilities act. It alleges dependence on claim agents to influence elections and hints at revealing pensions exceeding law limits, urging reform within the G A R.

Up Exchange Weissert Grand Army G. A.R Washington Harrison Weis Eert Jack Adams Tanners, Lemons House of Lords Ringsters Weinsert Adams

Grand Army Gazette Editorial on Pension Roll Honor

The piece questions entries on the Pension Roll and argues for removing those not entitled. It defends Werasert’s assertion and asserts the roll should honor honest veterans. This editorial from the Grand Army Gazette and National Guardsman in New York presents a call for integrity in veteran lists.

Werasert Grand Army Gazette National Guirdesman New York

Alarming rise of youth reform needed in schools

The passage laments a decade long rise in youth prison numbers, arguing population growth and lack of moral training in public schools fuel the problem. It urges daily parental guidance and teacher collaboration to counter alcohol's pernicious effects on the rising generation.

England Suhvol Dinee

Who shall Teach Our Children in Public Schools?

An article argues moral education is crucial as 30 percent of Boglind schoolchildren show negative effects linked to parental drinking. It warns teachers shape destinies, urges skilled, individualized teaching, and critiques emphasis on higher education for the few while neglecting mass moral education.

Why Do Natural Phenomena Baffle Schoolchildren

A PEDAGOGUE article presents questions on weather sound wind and physics. It describes a science lesson with a pail of water and a small tin cup showing that the cup remains unfrozen while the surrounding water freezes, inviting explanations of heat transfer phase change and immersion effects.

Himsell

Oysters Served in Any Style at City Restaurant

A fragmentary report from Atlanta notes oysters served in any style at the City Restaurant. Text includes garbled quotes and unclear remarks about wages and a dying editor, with references to spiritual themes and dark skies.

Ald Bie Bell Hunt Levy Atlanta

Society Notes Forecast Winter Entertainments in Johnson City

October nights signal return of society set from seashore and mountains. Young married couples dominate social scene as bachelor men must court them or risk loneliness. Local clubs including Longfellow Literary Circle and Ladies' Reading Circle poised for early reorganizations with prominent members listed. Whist Club readiness also noted with several households named.

East Tennessee Johnson City Longfellow Literary Circle Joe P. Summers Frank Stratton W. J. Exum Walter Faw C. H. Lyle H. W. Lyle J. D. Faucette J. D. Brading Mary Wilder Sallie Fan Mildred Smith Mattie Wilder Crumley Sallie Chandler Rita Lyle Eva Wilson Neta Shortridge Megara J. H. Cromley J. F. Crumley Frank St. John E. D. Duncan F. D. Love Reading Cirele R. W. Farr Walter W. Faw W. T. Ware Ward Mra Miller W. P. Harris J. B. Crandall Mre

No tobacco cure pitched in miracle booklet ad

A promotional notice touts No tobacco spitting cure as a guaranteed 60 tobacco habit ender. It invites readers to obtain the little book from J. Ad. Preas, or by mail from Sterling Remedy Co Todiana Mineral Springs, Ind.

J. Ad Preas Tora Addreay Sterling Remedy Co Todiana Mineral Springs Ind

Dr. Hase’s Household Tea Claims Cures All

An advertises a herbal drink named Dr. Hase’s Household Tea that allegedly cures dyspepsia liver complaints and kidney diseases. Sold at 25 and 50 cents per package at McFarland & Co’s drug store.

McFarland & Co

Notice of sale under trust deed for Hickey home

By virtue of a trust deed of T M Hickey and wife the house and lot at Boone and King streets in Johnson City Tennessee will be sold at Jobe's Opera House in Johnson City on Monday October 28 1898 in legal hours to satisfy three notes each for 150 with interest and costs.

T. M. Hickey Register Washington County Jonesboro Tennessee Jobe Opera House Johnson City Hickey Boone and King Streets Jack Hickey Ann Johnson Robt, Burrow Kirkpatrick & Williams Carr, Reeves & Jennings

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