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Newspaper

Comet

Location

Johnson City, Tennessee, United States of America

Date

Oct 20, 1904

Page

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Bitter East Tennessee politics split over Brownlow influence

Washington county Republicans revolt against Brownlow the longtime party boss and congressman in the First district. The article notes mass defections in Greene and Washington counties, Littleton’s stance on temperance and saloon abolition, and Fraizer’s rising statewide momentum.

Brownlow J. J. Pinney The Ville American Walter P. Brownlow Tennessee Fleet Keriont Washington County Congress Apollo Tyler Harmon First Circuit Methjoda Littleton Washington Greene United States R. E. Styll Cocke Countty Knox James J. Vrazier Bristol Frazier Greene County University of Tennessee Mr. Littleton Winchester

Blood Balm cure claims and personal trial offer

An ad for Blood Balm promises cures for various ailments and chronic diseases. It touts a postal trial, urges writing for a free sample, and states that no money is required up front. It includes claims of blood purification and permanent cures, with addresses and order details.

Hobatile Islet Balin Lee Potanio Dalarrh Desert Trouble Amu Blood Maly Co Atambi Gru Eral New York Lo Gavia Cavendish Dr. King H. C. Ite Miller Iter’ 'S

Tennessee Penitentiary Records Driven by Parties and Policies

The article contrasts Tennessee penitentiary finances under Republican and Democratic eras. It cites a 1851–1801 cost of $459,740, an average annual loss of about $114,980, and notes improvements after abolition of convict lease by Democrats. It claims last year’s net revenue of $195,000 under Democratic management, credits wine laws and reforms, and highlights improved convict surroundings attracting visits from other states. It also quotes various Medical and consumer ads interwoven with the text.

Guy. Frazier Tennesser Tennessee Hawking Union Nashville

The Kiss Stealer in Red Lodge Turmoil Impacts Montana Vote

State Senator William F. Myers of Red Lodge faces accusations after an alleged kiss of a Carbon county girl. The incident sparks political fallout across eastern Montana, with party leaders and candidates questioning Myers’s role and possible removal from the slate. A separate cough remedy ad appears.

Butte Mont William F. Myers Red Lodge Carbon County Roosevelt Montana United States Myers Myera Ines L. ©. Casswell P. A. Soll County Central Committee Moyers T. H. Carter Senate Lee Mantle W. A. Clark

Love and marriage hopefuls and medical cures

Fragmented notices mix romance with health ads. A poem fragment hints at Andrew Careie and distant loves across states while Pine Bluff Graphic announces a $100 reward for a pager. Cures for catarrh promise Will's Catarrh Cure and other remedies blur with brief society notes and jokes.

Will Pip B.J. Cheney & CO Toledo

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