21 Sep 1905
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Newspaper
Comet
Location
Johnson City, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Sep 21, 1905
Page
1
Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin advertised as a universal cure for worms and stomach and bowel troubles for babies children and adults. One dose relieves symptoms and money refunded if no benefit. Includes scattered contact details and advertising endorsements.
Robert L. Taylor explains he will not meet John Carmack for a joint discussion, citing precedent and party unity. He asserts Democratic principles and seeks a high, honorable campaign focused on public happiness and national prosperity, declining personal rivalry as the basis for any debate.
A major railway advance is rumored as Southern Railway moves graders between Embreeville and Erwin, aiming to build six miles of road and block competing routes east of Embreeville along the Nolachucky river. Backed by Zimmerman interests and the Cincinnati line, plans include a Great Lakes to Charleston trunk route with coal regions in southwest Virginia, spanning Ironton to Limestone and on toward Erwin, Marion, and beyond via Wise Norton Big Stone Gap. The project centers on coal-rich terrain around Norton and Wise courthouses, with construction by Carolina Construction Company once promoters’ plans mature.
Instructions praise Lion Coffee as pure and superior and outline two methods to prepare it. A paste with cold water and egg is recommended, then either boil with water or with cold water. Three cautions caution against overboiling, long standing, and reboiled water. Also notes government deficit and an antitrust injunction against Standard Oil in Missouri.
Notice in the United States District Court for the Western District of Tennessee announces Joseph Peter Hart of Johnson City declared bankrupt on September 1, 1905, with a creditors meeting scheduled September 10, 1905, in Knoxville to prove claims, appoint a trustee, and examine the bankrupt. Also notes the Tennessee Soldiers Association annual meeting at Johnson City on September 28, urging veterans and younger readers to attend.
An advertisement touts a cure for a disease with Italian origin claims and a money back guarantee. It promises testimonials and asks readers to send fifty dollars for a list of endorsements. The notice ends by promoting Hall's Catarrh Pills as the best remedy.
A century ago France accounted for 26 percent of Europe's population, now 11 percent. French was once spoken globally. today about 45 million speak it, while German reaches 100 million and English nearly 160 million.
An advertisement offers affordable piano purchases with monthly payments as low as ten dollars. It promotes the Virginia College for Young Ladies in Roanoke Virginia opening Sept 25 1905 with new facilities and conservatory advantages in art music and elocution. It notes students from 30 states and invites catalogue requests to Mattie P Harris president.
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