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Newspaper

Comet

Location

Johnson City, Tennessee, United States of America

Date

Oct 17, 1912

Page

4

Roosevelt Borrowed Democratic Ideas in Long Campaign

The article accuses Roosevelt of borrowing Democratic ideas, cites Shall the People Rule as a key issue, and notes the long Democratic fight for the popular election of senators. It argues Roosevelt gave no acknowledgment during Taft’s era and only recently supported the reform as it nears adoption. The piece also mentions the income tax debate and party interactions.

William Jennings Bryan Solomon Strosevelt Democratic Party Perkins Roosevelt Denver Taft Democratic House of Representatives Washington House Repubean T. A C. R. Crane Finance Committee Democratic National Committee Michigan Avenue Chicago Ill Woodrow Wilson United States Wilson

Zemo Skin Wash Promises Quick Relief From Itching

An old advertisement touts Zemo as a soothing wash for itching and irritated skin. It claims rapid relief and complete cure with thymol glycerine witch hazel boracic acid and other medicinal ingredients. The City Drug Store in Johnson City carries the product with a money back guarantee if not satisfied.

Zemo Johnson City

Will You Spend One Dollar to Elect Wilson President

A wartime style appeal urges readers to contribute to the Wilson and Marshall campaign fund with $2 $5 $10 or $20 and to act quickly. It emphasizes funding a broad citizens’ effort to counter corporate influence and to educate voters about Wilson's record and platform.

Wilson Marshall Democratic National Committee Woodrow Wilson C. R. Crane Mittee Michivevenue Chicago Anataenay Marshal

Cumberland Telephone and Telegraph Company Message

A business note urges using long distance lines for economical messaging. It highlights simultaneous send and receive capability to close deals instantly with reasonable rates and prompt service. For information contact the manager.

Cumberland Telephone and Telegraph Company

Hall's Catarrh Cure Ad Claims Internal Blood Benefits

An old advert boasts Hall's Catarrh Cure taken internally and affecting the blood and mucous tissues. It pushes sentimental nostalgia about remedies used in the reader's early home life, citing Nucklen's Arnica Balm and other products. It markets the product at 25 cents via H C Miller.

Gota Nucklen H.C. Miller's

Truth About the Trust and Industrial Efficiency Debate

Brandeis and other leaders challenge claims that business combinations boost efficiency. They argue that most trusts rise from promoters seeking profits, not scale efficiency, and profits come from market control and monopoly power rather than superior productivity.

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Farmer Struggles With Low Prices and Rising Costs

United States Department of Agriculture reports a larger drop in prices paid to farmers from August 1 to September 1 this year than last year, with crop prices down 7 percent that month and 28 percent lower than the previous year. While farmers face cheaper outputs, costs for manufactured goods they buy continue to rise, and political commentary discusses the cost of living and party leadership.

United States Department of Agriculture

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