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Newspaper
Comet
Location
Johnson City, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Oct 23, 1902
Page
2
A searing campaign piece accuses Col. W. Pacificator Brownlow of eroding equality and law, urging voters to back Cy H. Lyle for Congress. It portrays Brownlow’s machine as coercive, bribery prone, and threat to liberty, urging reform in the district.
An advertisement touts Scott's Emulsion as the right treatment for soft bones in children. It claims daily small doses straighten bow legs, strengthen loose joints, and firm hard heads, blaming wrong food and promising cure through proper nutrition. Free sample offered and pricing noted.
Reports from the district show Mr. Lyle gaining daily speeches and encouraging progress. He is expected to win if Democrats vote mid term, with predictions he carries all counties except Sevier Washington and Cocke. Major Pettibone spoke for Brownlow Nelson. Lyle and Weeks defended their positions in Carter Jolman counties.
Local papers criticize Brownlow and Lyle as election tensions rise. Tensions flare over campaign tactics with Rogersville Review and Greeneville papers urging voters to back principle over promises. The discourse highlights a Democratic bid against a strong Republican push amid rural mail route promises.
The wrapper of every bottle of Owens Pink Mixture is cited as a key to authenticity for the baby's friend product. The note appears as a claim that druggists should ensure bottle wrappers match the genuine Owens Pink Mixture.
A Rogersville Star letter questions the absence of a Republican headquarters in Nashville and accuses party leaders of apathy and weakness. The writer asks whether a state executive committee exists and why it appears inactive.
The Bristol Courier notes calls for all Democrats to vote and warns against cross party deals that would sacrifice nominees. It highlights local activity including candidate speeches, school improvements at Watauga Academy, and railroad stone crushing projects around the depot.
By order of the United States Circuit Court valuable farming lands and town lots of the Watauga Land Company will be sold at public auction at the courthouse in Elizabethton on November 20 1902. Included are multiple farms near Elizabethton and additional real estate such as offices cottages an incomplete hotel a factory building and prime town-site lots. Titles guaranteed and sales subject to court confirmation. For details contact Hexar W Corris Washington D C October 14 1902.
M L Dickinson management lists races with purses for trotting pacing and roadsters incl first race 50 26 for mile heats best two in three. Half tile repeat pays 20 10. Mule race 10 3. Ladies riding contest 10 prize. Ten percent entry. Races radstere d second day.
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