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Newspaper
Comet
Location
Johnson City, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1917
Page
1
A fragmented, praise filled piece extols a soldier, praising his disciplined posture, readiness, and duty. It emphasizes his readiness to face danger, his training, and the belief that he embodies national service as a hopeful, steadfast figure. The piece notes he may have a mother or loved one, yet focuses on his resolve.
A philosophical piece argues humanity leans toward goodness despite temptations. It notes criminals and outcasts often intend reform, cites wartime French refineries and Paris Apaches as examples, and suggests moral instinct persists even after wrongdoing.
A poetic reflection extols laughter as the sunshine of the soul and the spark of happiness. It claims humor banishes melancholy, elevates all ranks, and keeps wit and conscience bright, a universal glow sustaining joy and virtue.
A fragmented OCR recounts numerous enacted laws from a legislative session. Measures range from liquor driving restrictions, corporate accountability, and advertising standards for U S flags, to schooling curriculum, civil costs apportionment, stock shares in private firms, extradition of mentally unsound persons, child protection, tuberculosis care in counties, loan shark licensing, coal price conspiracy, ship regulation, and county market houses establishment.
Editorials in the Nashville Tennessean and American argued the fate of the food control bill hung on Senator John K Shields. The measure passed the Senate in House form by a narrow two vote margin after a week of controversy.
The article notes a new law to curb excessive profits in trade via direct limitation and licensing, extending the concept from public utilities to trade. It adds that the war effort enables the people’s representatives to advance this policy, alongside reporting that hog prices rose to a new record of 17 dollars per hundredweight for choice heavies.
The piece argues state militias will be obsolete after peace treaties, with federal troops ready to intervene in disturbances. It notes War Department plans to deploy from training camps or army posts as needed, and anticipates postwar home guard efforts to maintain order in cities and towns.
The State Mire Preven ton Commission authorizes several special food conservation inspectors under Gov Tom C Hyeton. They will visit mills elevators and storage sites carrying official commissions and governor signatures. Inspectors must show credentials and photos to access premises.
Western front reports say Cana lane forces captured Hill 70 near Lens after heavy fighting, driving into the city from the north and west. Canadian units reportedly cleared the hill in hours, took many prisoners, and pressed toward Lens amid continued artillery duels and raids along the front.
The Torrens law summary details how title is examined by a court appointed examiner, a publication notice, and registration by the county clerk, culminating in a guaranteed certificate to the owner. Also notes weekly shipping losses and local social news from Miss Delle Smith and visitors.
Fire destroyed all county asylum buildings about three and a half miles southwest of Jonesboro Friday night. Loss estimated at 3000 to 4000 dollars with insurance of about 1000 dollars.
A section urged farmers to save their own seed as seed costs rise sharply next year and demand grows beyond historical levels, warning of widespread seed scarcity and stressing self-reliance to sustain crops.
A West Texas editor vows to print the plain truth after critics call him a liar over typographical slips. The next column lists town figures and events: John Benavi called lazy, John Coyle unfairly criticized, sermons plagiarized, Dave Charter’s death blamed on cheap liquor, Tom Spradlin’s shotgun wedding, Rodger Lloyd’s unpaid seven years, and Susie Scruggs and Horace Griffin’s sharp taunts and poor prospects.
Mrs Birdie A Owen of Jackson reports strong interest in a Tennessee war relief fund to buy an ambulance for war service. Her Musidora McCorry home chapter has raised over 200 dollars. A relief committee includes J Harvey Mathes and W C Schwalmeyer of Memphis, A P White of Knoxville, Libbie Morrow of Nashville, Sarah Frazier of Chattanooga, Mrs Harry Ezzell of Jackson, with Mrs Birdie A Owen chairing.
A historical note compares modern European battlefield losses to Civil War fatalities. It argues a single month of bombing in France could match 1,000 killed or wounded, yet overall Civil War casualty rates were much higher. Modern warfare and trench tactics reduced per cent losses, giving today’s soldiers a better chance of survival than Civil War troops.
The Soldiers' Insurance Bill marks a shift in military policy rather than principle. It would have the government insure soldiers directly, fund premiums from public taxes, and provide benefits for dependents, disability, and survivor provisions, aligning pension concepts with a calculated mortality rate.
The Regular Army nears 300000 with over 184000 volunteers since April 1. The Marine Corps has grown from 10000 to over 30000 enlisted, with recruiting halted. National Guard volunteers push state strength past 250000, navy forces total about 175000 volunteers. Overall about 850000 have joined land and sea forces. first draft jury not called until next month as volunteers continue.
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