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Newspaper
Comet
Location
Johnson City, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Sep 06, 1894
Page
1
A missive from Mrs. H. M. Peck of Tracy California endorses Hood's Sarsaparilla after long dyspepsia and heart trouble. She claims years of distress eased, noting friends benefited as well and highlighting personal improvement since starting the medicine.
A poetic verse recounts a deceased man famed as a defender of women and a respecter of men who never admitted faults. It contrasts his life with a gossiping, judgmental world and ends with a humorous ad for Dr Hale's Household Ointment sold by Suldat McKarland & Co's drug stores.
The Republican Executive Committee will keep hands off Evans campaign as Newell Sagnders of Chattanooga is named to organize. Lee Brock, secretary, is excluded. The campaign opens with a dinner in Elizabethton and short speeches at Huntington and Mandeville. The Second District contest ends with no endorsement and a split over who should run, Weser Houk or Gibson, after a secret four hour session.
Smarter of a century Dr King’s New Discovery is promoted as a long tested remedy for throat chest and lung diseases. Millions report benefits and relief is guaranteed with refund if not satisfied. Trial bottles free at McFarland Go's Drug Store with large sizes priced at 60 cents and 1.00.
A writer from Atlanta reports relief after using Tyner's Dyspepeia Remedy claiming full continence and eye health improved. The testimonial touts a single bottle as best dose and encourages others to obtain the product through seed distributors.
An old advertisement touts a universal remedy for cuts burns sprains and skin ailments promising greater satisfaction than any other product. It claims effectiveness for piles chapped hands and other conditions with large cheap stock available through McParlandt & Co at nearby Jersey locations.
A New York mail column explains the Southern Exchange Association drawn from 44 members and state, county, and township chairs. It details aims to attract industry, settlers, and capital to the South, with registries, data gathering, and an exhibition in New York to showcase regional resources and opportunities.
A sensational Rogersville case links John Cantrell and his wife and brother in law William Crane to blackmailing Dr. G H Morgan by threatening arrest unless paid. Mrs Cantrell allegedly lured the doctor to a sick child visit then her husband emerged from a hiding spot to condemn the affair and press for money. Morgan refused and the conspirators were arrested. Also mention of a patent remedy and local political notes in Second District events.
NOT PORTER YET. Wasumarox August 0. President Cleveland has taken a six weeks vacation without naming a successor to Judge Key ad titorium. Opinions vary on reappointing him, with doubt Senate confirmation. Benton McMillan opposes Porter. Frank Wilson favored. East Tennessee urged rights and home rule. race may hinge on Porter’s absence. Judge Key may be succeeded by qualified appointee as others loom.
An old advertisement promotes Bucklew's Araion Salve as a universal cure for cat bites bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores and other skin conditions. Claims of rapid relief and broad effectiveness are presented with stylistic misspellings and odd phrasing. The text cites McFortind & Co as distributor.
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