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Newspaper
Comet
Location
Johnson City, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Sep 24, 1896
Page
1
Cutting from issue dated appears to summarize ads and news items across papers. Readable fragments indicate multiple notices and brief items compiled for distribution. The exact date of the issue and the scope of ads vary by page and publication.
Textile items include Serges and Dress Flannels all wool 40 inches wide per yard at 00. Novelty Suitings all wool new styles per yd 80c. Storm Berges all wool 60 inches wide per yd 00. Canton Flannel fc per yard and up. New Outings 840 per yard and up. Red Flannels 10 per yard and up.
Mercury in nostrums damages the body and mind. An oblique political column discusses US Britain tensions over silver, monetry policy and trade, citing Senator Lodge and Mr Cameron. A letter from Jesse KR Grant explains switching to the People's Party over silver and rail/telecom policy amid calls for protectionism and gold/silver price shifts.
An analysis arguing America should fix silver bullion prices due to its vast production and demand, contrasting with Europe as a consumer. It asserts U S control of supply, criticizes European middlemen, and cites mint reports and historical pricing to urge direct selling.
An old advertorial urging readers to treat coughs with SCOTT'S EMULSION of Cod liver Oil. It touts cough relief, bodily fortitude to fight disease, and free literature on prevention. Mentions sizes 50 cents and $1.00, with address Sooty A Rowne, New York.
Slogan text references an election era motif with an odd insertion about automatic key locks and devices. Mentions Nidiprobes, Nigeria, and a Knoxville Tennessee building location with Gay and Vine Streets. Immutable context unclear due to garbled OCR.
A fragment notes people hype charity work and touts Sutherland's Anxle Eye Salve as the best remedy for eye ailments. Mentions McFarland & Co. at a street address 4 i, with the sale of the item.
For thirty years Dr Deane studied and cured numerous dyspepsia cases, leaving theology for medicine after peers deemed him doomed. His change produced a long life, vast practice, and high demand for his pills, marketed by DR J A Deane Co Keaveton, S Ve.
Lacy L Lawrence nominated by Democrats of the Flrat district as Saray candidate. He is general solicitor for Holston National Building and Loan Association, formerly practiced in Greeneville, served as railway postal clerk and pension examiner. He resides in Tusculum Tennessee and has long public service experience.
An investment pitch from Tate L. Earnest of the Magnetic Building and Loan Association in Johnson City Tennessee. The offer touts six percent coupon shares with $100 maturity value selling at $50, redeemable after six months, secured by first mortgage real estate via Fonesboro Banking and Trust Company, with semiannual interest and withdrawable after 30 days notice.
Ambiguous fragment hints at a plan costing little to trial and aiming for profitable culture. Details are unclear and names or places are not discernible. the text appears to discuss advertising or communication strategies with uncertain references.
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