Special Train Parade and Shrine Ceremonial at Johnson City
A chaotic notice promotes a public parade at 4 PM and a banquet and balloting on petitions later, with a Shrine ceremonial to be held April 26 1912 in Johnson City. The long fragment blends courtly callouts, mock desert imagery, and elaborate committee lists amid tangled satire and promotional tone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alharbra
Tennessee
Johnson City
Rockies
Knoxville
Saharra
J. F. Treat
Lhereby
Senator Taylor Vagrant Verses On Violin And Shrine
A chaotic miscellany of verses and poems from a Chicago poet on Senator Taylor, a Shriner in Knoxville, and a famed violin. The text blends adulation, satire, and wandering reflections with references to Mecca, Swanee River, and Alhambra patrols, concluding with a tribute to a governor's violin as read in the Chicago Record-Herald.
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Galilee
Wm. Lightfood Visscher
Chicago Record-Herald
Massey and Sells Will Run in November
Bristol April 20. After a Bristol conference with A L Shiptey present Dr Z D Massey announced he will run for congress in the First Tennessee district until the polls close in November. He plans a thorough district canvass riding horseback county to county to meet the masses and present his case. Authors of the conference say Massey is not a quitter and foresee a Massey Sells contest until voters decide.
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Bristol
Bristol Friends
A. L. Shiptey
Z .D. Massey
Congress
Tennessee
Sells
Dr. Massey
Massey
Doan's Kidney Pills Endorsed in Tenn Towns
A tarnished ad-like notice touts Doan's Kidney Pills as a proven remedy for backache kidney trouble and related symptoms. It cites local testimonials from Kent Johnson City and a Mrs Laws at 921 West Martin Street, Johnson City Tennessee, claiming relief and urging purchase through Whitehouse Drug Co. Price listed as 60 cents with nationwide distribution details.
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Wesley
Doan
Kinley
Wl Love
Kent
Johnson City
Seston Ys
Laws
W. Mirtu St
Folmson City
Tenn
Dean
Whitehouse
Dr Caldwell's Syrup P. S. Dated Claim Ad
The ad promotes Dr Caldwell's Syrup P. S as a quick cure for constipation indigestion and stomach liver and bowel troubles. It claims guaranteed results and offers a free sample by sending an address to the Syrup Co. at 119 Caldwell Biggs Mill, Lil. Tete, with bottles sold at 50 cents and one dollar.
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Fr. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Ohio
Cheney & CO
Hall
Farber
Pe Syrup Co
Caldwell Biggs Millo
Lil
Caldwell
Synup
Pepsins Syrup Co
Caldwell Midg
Monticello
I Draggiste
Oldest Confederate veteran reported in Scott county
Uncle Peter Winnger of Yuma named as likely the oldest Confederate soldier in Scott county. Born February 14 1840s, he served under Gen. John B. Floyd, Col. Wilson and Captain Stearnes. He remains unusually vigorous for his age. J Williams near Gate City reported as the youngest Confederate veteran so far, stating five years in Co. G Tennessee regiment.
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Peter Winnger
Yuma
Scott County
John B. Floyd
Col. Wilson
Tapl Stearnes
J. Williams
Near Gate City
Co. G
Tennessee Regiment
Gate City
Veteran dies after being struck by freight train
Peter Rufe, an elderly veteran of Boltiers Home, was walking on a C. and C. railroad track near the crossing with the Southern line when a southbound freight train struck him, killing him instantly at the sleary curve in the track.
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Peter Rufe
Boltiers
Southern
Tere
Suggestions on Growing Alfalfa for Farmers in Wheat Regions
Advice outlines soil preparation and manure use before sowing alfalfa, with lime and phosphate applications, rolling, and a 10 day rest before disk harrowing. Emphasizes summer cultivation, rainfall conservation, light seeding Aug 10–20, and first cutting around May 1 1913 with up to five harvests yearly.
Almost A Miracle Remedy Promoted In Texas
A Texas advertisement touts Dr King s New Discovery as a miraculous cough and cold cure. It claims a man cured after ten doses, weighing 218 pounds, and recommends the product for families with a guaranteed quick, safe remedy. Trial bottle offered free at H C Miller s.
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W. B. Holienon
Texas
Dr. King
H.C. Miller's
Act of Heroism by Col. Astor Is Recited in Titanic Tale
George A. Harder, a Titanic survivor from Brooklyn, recalls Col. John Jacob Astor aiding his young wife and her maid into a lifeboat. He reportedly fed a life raft to a boy and, urged by officers, placed a hat on the boy to help him, then helped a girl climb in before the ship's boat departed.
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New York
Col
John Jacob Astor
George A. Harder
Brooklyn
Col. Astor
Colonel Astor
Colonel An Lor
Memorial Association Formed to Honor Bob Taylor Monument
L G Walker elected president as Memorial Association formed to promote a monument for Robert L. Taylor. A committee was named to draft action plans and appeal for contributions from Tennessee residents and friends nationwide, following the senator's death and state funeral observances.
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Commonwealth
Imperial
Lars D. McCord
Bob" Taylor
Bob Taylor
Lap
D. McCord
T. C. Thompson
Robert Burrow
Tennessee
Robert L. Taylor
Tenn
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Thos
W. Fritts
J. M. Starrett
D. G Crabtree
Illustrious Recorder
Williams
Geo. T. Watford
Petitians—C. 1
Burchfield
Chaisdoe Lyle
W. Page
Ack
W. B. Miller
W. P. Chandler
H. D. Gump
FL Oa. Henderson
O. EB. Miller
J. D. Reading
H. M. Burleson
F. G. Tice
T. H. O'Brien
the Pike
City National Bank
Maka National Bank
Johnson City, Tenn
Senator Taylor
Mecca
Allah
Arabia
Alhambra
Johnny
Ron
Massey and Sells
Nelect
Bor
Mitbira
Hufaky
Tole Anonte
United States
Duan
L. G Walker IS
Bob Taylor Memorial Association
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