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Newspaper
Comet
Location
Johnson City, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1912
Page
2
The Greenville Democrat reports Democrats strive for party unity in Tennessee with Judson Harmon as a potential candidate. Maj. Vertrees supports harmony, concessions are made, and a Nashville meeting on May 15 is proposed as a traditional gathering to align Democratic ranks.
Commentary denounces Governor Hooper's appointment of Newell Sanders to succeed Robert J. Taylor as a poor political maneuver. The piece accuses Hooper of a peanut politics preachment, overreaching explanations, and appeals to independents to consolidate support. It questions Sanders' funds and the likely ten month tenure.
The Memphis Commercial Appeal accuses Governor Hooper of appointing Ben W. Newell to the Tennessee Senate in exchange for promises that Newell will not seek re election in January. The paper argues the arrangement corrupts the office and undermines independence, urging Democrats to unite for the Democratic candidate.
Hon. H. C. S. Richmond, a prominent Gate City Va. attorney and brother-in-law of Gen. J. B. Cox and Mrs. J. H. K. Whitman of this city, fell down the stairs at his home Friday night, dislocating a shoulder and suffering other injuries.
An old advertisement touts Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a remedy for constipation indigestion liver trouble and heartburn. The copy promises strong health and clear minds and offers a free sample by mail from the Caldwell Syrup Co Monticello Illinois, with a price of one dollar per bottle at druggists.
The passage quotes Robert Love Taylor on preferring humble public good over conquest and glory. A testimonial from Clarendon, Texas praises Dr King’s New Discovery for coughs and colds, noting a dramatic cure and a weight gain, with price details and a trial bottle offer at H C Miller’s.
Philadelphia reports a surprise outcome in the party contests with Gov. Wilson losing expected margin as delegates split. Of four elected, Wilson likely 28 to2 and Clark or Harmon favored by others while unit rule cannot apply due to district voices. Also an ad for Electric Hitters pitches health benefits and guarantees by H. C. Miller.
President Sydney G. Gilbreath hosted a birthday banquet on Saturday with attendees including Superintendent J. J. Brooks Dean Hodge Mathes professors D. 4. Burleson W.0. Wilson W. J. Souder D. KR. Haworth C. K. Rogers H. L. Prince Hon. E. J. Baxter Kuraur and donor George L. Carter who gifted the normal school site.
From St Johns Apel reports Titanic struck an iceberg and sank within four hours. The Bruce relay describes 18 knot speed, massive hull damage, water intake, and rapid flooding as lifeboats launched with priority to women and children. Captain Smith gave orders as officers and crew pursued orderly abandonment amid growing panic.
Fragmentary report notes torches and figures moving amid darkness as rescuers attempted boat clearances around the Titanic wreck. Authorities say most craft left the scene before the ship vanished two miles beneath the ocean.
The poem honors Bob Taylor as a tender and charitable man who faced mortality with quiet dignity. It portrays him as a guiding, compassionate presence, whose deeds were deeds of kindness rather than grand feats. The closing lines praise his life as a sculptor’s masterpiece of clay.
The piece predicts the presidential contest will boost Democratic enthusiasm in Tennessee with regulars and independents likely to work together after the Hal Himore convention. The state campaign is expected to be brief and occur in late summer Hibaths, while a medical note mentions shoulder pain relief with Chamberlain’s Liniment.
Prof C A Keffer of the University of Tennessee supervises landscape gardening at the state normal school. He visited Saturday to oversee work on the grounds where about 4 600 plants will be planted. Transplanting of 14 plants is nearly finished.
Digest of vintage kitchen notes lists six salad dressings and easy long keeping treats. Includes Sour Cream Cookies and Easy Chocolate Cake with frosting, plus a four egg Yolka mixture, mustard, sugar, flour, vinegar, water, salt and pepper. Finishes with butter, sour cream, and optional whipped cream for freshness.
The note urges cutting living costs by avoiding credit-store suppliers. It claims such stores raise prices to cover bad accounts, bookkeeping, and collection losses. It also highlights delivery costs as a major factor in overall prices.
A local grocer advertises cash sales with up to date stock of groceries meats fish and produce. Prices include lard 10 to 12 cents per pound beef pork and coffee many items listed with per pound or per unit prices. Customer savings touted by avoiding delivery costs.
An advertisement extols Zeme and Zemo soaps as universal cures for infant and adult skin conditions. It cites a Johnson City endorsement by The Shy Dene Company and pharmacist P. L. Gregory. The text blends medical claims with a recipe section for desserts and baked goods.
A noted recipe explains making a surprise cooky using flour butter sugar and a small egg. Mix half a pound flour with a quarter pound butter and sugar rub to a paste add a small egg roll thinly cut rounds and bake quickly. The article suggests it as a playful dessert to amuse guests expecting the ordinary cookey.
A cooking note describes making suet dumplings with beef suet flour pepper salt and water to form a biscuit dough. Roll cut boil for half an hour and serve hot with roast meat or in meat stews. dumplings may be browned briefly after boiling.
A compact recipe instructs rolling six eggs for 30 minutes, cooling and quartering, then frying onions in butter to make a curry sauce. It adds flour and curry powder, stock or milk, pepper, and seasoning, pours over eggs in an oval dish, tops with buttered breadcrumbs, and bakes until light brown. The text ends with an unrelated aphorism about learning.
Real Shortbread is described as a toothsome delight baked into a round form and cut into wedge shapes, noting a simpler, less rich approach that avoids excess. The passage emphasizes traditional round shapes and triangular wedges as a standard serving method.
The Comet offers a special club rate with The Memphis Commercial Appeal. A one year subscription to both papers can be secured for $1.00 cash, the regular Comet price. The Commercial Appeal is described as one of the largest and best papers in the south, with hopes for many new signups.
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