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Newspaper
Comet
Location
Johnson City, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Oct 14, 1897
Page
2
A fragmentary column of local jokes and political chatter touches on marriage rumors, a Tennessee Centennial Exposition attendance figure, fever scare effects, a governor’s politics, a bridge project, and editorial changes at The Staff. It mocks McKinley’s Ohio speeches, contrasts Japanese theater norms with American customs, and critiques gold standard advocates in the silver debate amid congressional finance plans.
The piece argues McKinley is duped by Spain and warns Congress must act on Cuba policy. It notes Spain delays, minister changes, and hints at a potential recall of Weyler while pressuring for home rule concessions. Also covers Holston conference appointments and clergy shifts in Morristown district.
An Atchivon couple, Arthur Hacker and Annie Brownlow, were married last Wednesday Oct 6 at 1 o'clock in Second Presbyterian Church. The Embroidery Club, with bride as charter member, decorated in gold and lilies and provided reserved seating. Rev John S. Eakin officiated. electric bulbs lit B and H to reveal a single yes. After ceremony, couple rode to the depot for a westbound departure to Nashville for their honeymoon, receiving many gifts from schoolmates and friends.
Disjointed quotes mix political sniping from 19th century papers and a Western Illinois obituary. Passages reference W J Tyan Josiah Patterson and Tammany, plus a mournful funeral for Little Hubert A Pippin aged 3 years, with biblical phrasing and a Stark Nursery ad fragment interwoven.
Old people needing medicine to regulate bowels and kidneys can find a remedy in Hlectric fitters. The medighte acts mildly on the stomach and bowels, aiding nature and improving organ function. It is described as an appetizer and supports digestion, offered for fifty cents with bottle at McFarland & Co's drug store.
An advertisement declares Hood's Sarsaparilla as the sole true blood purifier in the public eye today urging readers to buy Hood's. The claim emphasizes exclusivity and superior cleansing ability amid competing tonics.
Myrtle Lesueur born June 10 1888 died Oct 4 1807. She was motherless at three, a pupil at Johnson City Institute. Memorials note her kindness and obedience. The Principal spoke of her gentle conduct as the school paused to grieve and reflect on faith.
A collage of lighthearted musings on fashion trends and social quirks. Topics range from millinery openings and the Newport Coil hairstyle to poke bonnets, net handkerchiefs, feather flowers, and the revival of bracelets. The piece tosses in humorous aphorisms about love, manners, and family outings at the circus, all in a lively early 20th century tone.
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