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Newspaper
Comet
Location
Johnson City, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Sep 20, 1884
Page
3
Fragmented report covers forthcoming county fair events, shop openings, and social notes. It mentions Hunt & Lide stores, Washington County Fair dates, officers’ meetings, and local visiting residents, alongside brief obituaries and local anecdotes about community life.
Special trains will run from Knoxville to the Greene County Fair on Thursday and Friday the 25th and 26th for Greenville residents unable to travel earlier. Trains depart Greenville around o clock with a short round trip time. The Jonesboro Brass Band will perform at the fair as preparations rise for a large attendance.
A fragmented 1864 notice mentions Painless Rye Water from J A Drexey of Reynolds, Missouri, with purchaser L H Taylor requesting six dozen bottles. It also lists campaign schedules for Hon A H Pettibone and C O King with dates in Morristown Rutledge Beans Station and other towns, and a critical comment on Pettibone’s tactics.
A historic note compares Pettibone to a vulture, accusing him of an inapparent appetite for office that grows with feeding. It references King's speeches sparking friendships, suggesting political maneuvering and persistent ambition amid contentious rhetoric.
An anti Pettibone club has been organized at Biowntville. The group includes two Republicans who voted for Alf Taylor. Some of the party members belong to the county.
Early in 1810 Mr Gallatin reported on tariff history from 16 to 87 percent, tracing protectionism through eras of high duties and later decline. The piece notes 60,155,788 Americans with 8,887,112 manufacturers and argues protection shifted from industrial growth to supporting wages. Three burglars named Tate and Westmoreland were arrested and sent to Marion, Virginia for robberies.
Farmers urged to buy Pure Raw Bone Meal from A. D. Beyroms at Bristol Tenn. during the campaign period. Payment options include postal note for three cents or postage stamps for those unable to use postal notes. Special price valid through January lat.
Physicians report widespread use of Dr King s New Discovery for consumption and throat diseases. The ad claims it cures many patients once sent home to die and notes hundreds of doctors adopting it. Trink battles free at J B Tinh Son s Drug store regular size 1.00.
An 19th century patent medicine advertisement touts Electric Bitters as the best blood purifier and regulator for liver, biliousness, jaundice, constipation, weak kidneys, urinary disorders, and general tonic needs. It promises guaranteed satisfaction or money back and lists J. B. Hash as seller.
Time table for the East Tennessee Virginia and Georgia system shows routes to major hubs and connections. Mentions Atlanta division with Georgia and Alabama lines, Nashville to LaFollette, Roanoke and Shenandoah routes, Western North Carolina lines, and Pullman service between Knoxville, New York, and other cities.
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