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Newspaper
Comet
Location
Johnson City, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Sep 01, 1898
Page
1
Secretary Al ger rejects calls for a full inquiry into wartime mis management, praising the army’s growth from 25 000 to 275 000 and noting swift actions to fix abuses. He blames field officers for supply failures and highlights progress at camps in Miami Tampa Camp Alger and Chickamauga.
A literary roundup notes Harper's and Review of Reviews discussing Cuba and the Philippines, plus Mark Twain anecdotes in Ladies' Home Journal. It highlights Lippincott's The Touch of a Vanished Hand and other historical and war related pieces, with images and portraits of commanders and ships.
Washington reports Congressman Brownlow of Tennessee confident his 12,000 vote majority two years ago may not guarantee reelection this year as Democrats press a tougher campaign. The piece also notes chatter on Governor McMillan and praise for Admiral Schley amid letters of support and public acclaim.
The article surveys new skirt fashions with trailing lengths praised for practicality and hygiene. It notes sheath fits in front with slight trains, overskirts and apron effects, and a separate apron panel on a double skirt. It also mentions shorter round lengths remaining popular and the shift in terminology from Spanish to Dewey.
An old classified style notice promotes Planters Susan Oil claiming relief from cuts burns ervses rhew matiom and sores with a price tag of 25 cents.
A collection of witticisms and anecdotes about Otto von Bismarck, detailing his quips on suffrage, war and peace, domestic life, and reactions to events. The anecdotes cover remarks on Austria England Russia Attila John Bright and Wellington with stories of his wife guiding finances and a kiss from a restaurant umbrella incident.
Ex Governor Claude Matthews died at Meharry Grove Sunday morning at 6 30. Miss Winnie Davis in Naragansett Pier suffered from critical illness but showed slight improvement. About 200 of 1 000 men from the Seventy first New York will return this week from Camp Wilcott. Senator Fairbanks praised the Arbitration Commission work as promising. Segasta says no debate on war or peace in the Spanish Cortes due to lack of reports. Three regiments arrived at Lexington and Gov Hastings hospital train moved Pennsylvania sick soldiers. A czar directed note proposes an international peace conference and reduced armaments. Volunteers at Chickamauga Park prepare to depart. First Pennsylvania regiments move toward Lexington. Gen Breckinridge may move to Lexington September 1. Gov Hastings returns 221 sick Pennsylvania soldiers in a hospital train funded by Philadelphia donations. Reports on camp conditions prompt reform. Camp Wikoff improved. Camp Alger scandal to be investigated after a soldier died from neglect. Gen Boynton defends camp conditions. Pernandina camp blamed on friction and red tape. Aguinaldo seeks a seat at Paris peace talks and plans Malolos congress. Spanish possessions in the West Indies evacuated. Manila natives return to normal life. Aguinaldo’s government territory stabilizes. Maj. Gen. Merritt sails to Paris for Peace Conference. An old remedy offers foot relief for swollen, hot feet with Allen’s Foot Ease. available at druggists.
A Chicago News item warns against boasting mistakes and rash acts. It cautions not to repair or rely on luck, not to meddle with others, and to avoid overconfidence in temperance pledges. It uses playful maxims about work, hobbies, and self effort.
Free sample box of Dr. King's New Life Pills offered by H. E. Bucklen & Co. Chicago. Promoted as easy to use and effective for constipation and sick headaches, with claims of liver and malaria benefits. Guaranteed to be free from deleterious substances and purely vegetable, not weakening the system. Regular size six cents per box. Sold by druggists.
Promoters claim Hood's Sarsaparilla offers remarkable cures and strong blood benefits. The ad text emphasizes wonder of remedies and urges readers to try the product as a health solution.
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