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Newspaper
Comet
Location
Johnson City, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Sep 28, 1899
Page
2
The Tri-County Fair set for October in Johnson City attracts calls for farmer participation and a booming parade with floats. Local leaders trumpet the fair as a community boost while officials consider speeches by national figures and the public enjoys a cost free first day on the grounds.
A loud outpouring reverberated through Johnson City stretching from Miller's siding to Watauga as residents joined in a powerful communal shout. Local watchers described the moment as a unifying gesture across neighborhoods.
At a Thursday meeting of the Tri-County Fair Association it was decided to add a Merchants Carnival on opening day. Merchants will parade floats along the main streets to the fairground with free admission for all. Prizes will honor best double and single turnouts. C H Lyle elected Director General and G F Campbell chief assistant. The official program will be released soon with an assistant marshal chosen for the parade. Dr Miles Pain Pills cure Neuralgia.
Admiral Dewey arrives aboard the Olympia off Sandy Hook in misty seas to cheers from passengers and sailors. The welcome event includes salutes, a Mayoral reception plan, and preparations for a public celebration in New York Bay, with Quarantine decorations and a large Welcome Home display.
We showcase the newest dress goods with Vene tians Grepons and other fabrics drawing attention. Our dress patterns and silks present the latest styles at exceedingly low prices. Don’t miss the new Silks on display.
Shoes advertise fall stock from Ziegler Brothers for Ladies Misses and Children with heavy extension sales and school shoes. The dealer guarantees every pair and promises best value for the money, claiming the best stock of staple and heavy shoes and boots in the city.
As frost returns and nights grow cold, the shop advertises a full range of ladies and children's underwear, including ribbed union suits and vests from 250 to 15c, plus a complete men's fleeced and ribbed line and a full hosiery assortment.
Washington whispers suggest Boss Platt pressed for a vice presidential bid favoring a New Yorker while Hobart plans retirement and Teddy Roosevelt shows little interest. Depew or Root are named as possible picks. Dewey’s Olympia visit prompts urgent New York readiness and a rapid mayoral response as city officials prepare for the Admiral’s welcome and a busy celebration.
A Macon report quotes women saying a labor aid product shortens labor and reduces pain. The claim asserts the remedy’s effectiveness and notes broad female agreement on its benefits.
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