May 29, 1868: The East Tennessee Union Flag advised readers, “To cure warts on horses and cattle, take a small quantity of blue vitriol, pulverize it, and add enough water
The Whig was a newspaper in Jonesborough, which was spelled that way at the time.
May 19, 1887: The Comet published advice for husbands. âNever talk in your sleep unless you are sure what you are going to say.â
âDonât be discontented. It is much easier to make your wife feel that way.â
âNever tell your wife that she is a charming singer unless you happen to be deaf.â
âDonât flatter yourself that you know more than your wife until â¦you have got home from her funeral.â
âDonât be too friendly with your prospective son-in-law. He may think you intent to live with him after he is married.â
May 13, 1846: The Jonesborough Whig and Independent Journal carried this announcement from Dr. James Patton: âThe undersigned, having removed to Leesburg, enders his professional services to the public, and hopes by attention to his business to merit a share of their patronage. He may be found at his office, unless absence on professional business.â
Leesburg is a community in rural Washington County.
Jonesborough was spelled that way in 1846.
May 13, 1886: The Comet reported, âMr. V. Doriot, of Bristol was in the city this week negotiating with the Johnson City Foundry and Machine Company to build his brick machines.â
The Comet was Johnson Cityâs first newspaper.
May 11, 1866: The Union Flag opined, âThe greater favor you bestow, the more likely it is to be rewarded with ingratitude.â
The Union Flag was a newspaper published in Jonesborough; the city was spelled that way on the masthead of the newspaper. However, it was also spelled as both Jonesboro and Jonesboroâ in the newspaper.
May 11, 1892: The Comet reported, âGeneral Wilder has returned from an extended tour. He expresses himself as well pleased with the outlook. In regard to the 3 Cs, he thinks the signs favorable. He met while away all the parties interested in the road, and things seem to be working together for the future successes of the great scheme. With characteristic emphasis the General says: âI feel sure that the road will be built.ââ