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Newspaper
Comet
Location
Johnson City, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Sep 13, 1894
Page
3
An old medical note describes ague cake or enlarged spleen from malaria causing chest pressure, palpitations, and digestive issues. It endorses Peruna as a curative, noting a pamphlet from the Peruna Drug Manufacturing Company in Columbus Ohio offering free copies to the public.
The Comet reports correspondence submissions for publication and notes notable visits and events. Railroad postal clerk R H. Strain returns from Cincinnati with Ruby Painter. marriage of J B Mitchell to Ide May Donnelly near Jonesboro is recorded. Knoxville gathering supports Judge Shields for attorney general. W S Campbell family departs for New Orleans. Nettie Sortridge hosts a social for Fierson of Washington with local guests and attendees from Johnson City.
A collage of local ads and notices mentions White wine vinegar at Jackson's, custom made suits at Ware's, groceries and pant recommendations, cheap trousers at Ware's, Freach fruits at City Cigar and Tobacco Stand, wanted corporation warrants, Patton visiting Bristol, top prices for dairy and produce at Jackson's, shoes at CN Brown & B, fresh candies at City Cigar and Tobacco Stand, and a camp meeting return by Rev G H McLaughlin. N Brawn & Co signals next advertisement.
A storeroom once housing Rhea, Wood & Co is now split between Webb Bros as a meat market and Onke au as a grocery. Last Monday night a thief entered by the back door with a crowbar, opened the cash drawer, found a pistol, and pocketed fifteen to twenty cents. Tracks suggested a barefooted boy and the thief left the heavy crowbar behind. Police note the burglar was not hungry, despite the risk.
A scanned notice mix includes an oath by F J Cheney Co in Toledo offering $100 for each untreated catarrh case, plus local items about Hall and Hunter families, a new cigar stand opening, student Ed ward Evans passing Swarthmore exams, and Hall's Catarrh Cure advertised with testimonials.
Antis and fats nines practice for the upcoming contest expected to draw a huge crowd. Both teams boast confidence and aim to surpass previous local records as the season closes. The scene is set with talk of crowds, and local business Pierce and Myler advertise the Baking Powder and roofing tin work on various regional projects. Circus plans loom with Elizabethton on the 25th and Barnum at Bristol on the 19th, while Betsytown and Bristol host events.
Readers question the reliability of testimonials published on behalf of Hood's Sarsiparilia, urging scrutiny of source trustworthiness and motives behind endorsements. The piece notes concerns about authenticity and potential conflicts of interest affecting consumer confidence.
W E Latture Republic candidate for floater in the district had a barn burned Sunday night near White's Store. The barn and contents were destroyed including a fine horse valued at 150 dollars six sets of harness two waddles grain hay and farming implements. Total loss estimated at 1100 dollars with partial insurance. Latture suspects incendiary fire after a suspicious man was seen near the barn minutes before the blaze at 9 o'clock by W H Larimer.
Interviews with city merchants reveal improving trade as hard times ease, with workers more cheerful and busier. W A Dickenson adds a portico at Hotel Piedmont, F M George & Co erect a front shelter for better entrance control, and a pig pen 4x4 feet is built. A Jersey bull calf No1 is offered for beef value, awaiting farmers' pick. GC CuANDLen
Five years ago Ramon's Tonic Liver Pills and Pellets were little known but now fed in thousands of homes. The remedy is pitched as a complete liver treatment, cheaper than buying separate medicines, and says to work gently without weakness. It promises to purify blood and tone the system, with safe use for sick or well. A playful ad blurb notes prices and contact details for the seller.
Billy Greenhorn recalls a rural picnic day full of dust and crowds. He describes flirtations and fashion, overheard conversations, and a long, tiring trek home after eight hours of activity. The narrator reflects on human folly with the line What fools we mortals be.
A Courier rep describes Washington College renewing its vigor under new president Prof. Cooter. The college attracts new patrons from Indiana and Dexw, with up to 20000 dollars planned for new buildings this year. A brick church with stone trim will cost several thousand and follows donor Mrs. McCormick of Chicago's wishes.
A marketing notice touts De Kings New Discovery as a remedy for consumption coughs colds and lung illness. It promises a money back guarantee if not effective with trial bottles offered at MeFarland & Co Drug Store and large bottles priced 50 cents and 1.00. Freed Ment is advertised at Jacksons.
Local notes report a welcome rain in Austin's Springs with farmers pleased and river fishing returning to the Watauga. Visitors include Mrs Kendrick and children of Benetol visiting W DeVault, while unions and schooling details mingle with autumn tales and Cox's Army antics in Johnson City.
Calvin McMillan enters a challenge race against any rival horse of equal size and condition at three-quarter back. Bets range from ten cents to a load of wood. Loree at prevent is out of order but being refurbished for the race. The horse named Ben is described as docile on a lamb and struggles under the name Ben.
Dr Hale's Household Cough Cure earns its praise as a reliable remedy for coughs colds hoarseness and bronchial soreness. Purely vegetable and effective, it is sold at McFarland and Co's drug store for 25 cents per bottle.
Dunkards from far and near gathered for a large church meeting on Cherokee Sunday. The event was marked by a notable warmth of feeling. Many Johnson City citizens attended. That same day a Methodist camp meeting was held at Salphire Springs nearby.
Henry Hodge of Boone's Creek displays a 16 foot 4 inch corn stalk while a cart stands 10 feet high. His fine Jersey bull Goxey died from the bloody mite and several cattle head deaths due to the disease have been reported in the area.
A damaged OCR fragment describes nerve theory and treating nerve disorders. It mentions nerve force, digestion, and various medical claims by unnamed entities. The text blends speculation with references to remedies and educational notes, without clear dates or provenance.
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