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Newspaper
Comet
Location
Johnson City, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1912
Page
2
Congressman Rainey criticizes pressure on Judge Campbell to run as a Bull Moose candidate as Bristol signals entry while Democrats present Governor McMillin with a strong platform, suggesting a likely triumph. The piece uses partisan rhetoric and blends political analysis with unconventional phrasing.
Memphis Commercial Appeal portraits Wilson as a disciplined yet sociable university president who mingles with students and public figures. He enjoys life with moderation, attends church, favors local option laws, opposes gaming, and supports drama while avoiding excess.
Judge H. T. Campbell leader of a new party in East Tennessee states neither Kells nor Masxey should get party support in the First district. He argues the Progressive Republican party's spread, with Colonel Roosevelt as presidential candidate, will require a Roosevelt affinity for Congress in this district. The statement signals steps toward backing a Roosevelt-aligned candidate at the district convention.
A Bristol Herald Courier excerpt argues for federal lines over state tickets in the Roosevelt progressive context. It notes Tennessee’s vote, Sells, Massey, and Chicago influence, criticizing log rolling and urging broad minded, conservative leaders to advance industrial and labor reform, with calls for an organized approach to congressional candidates.
An advertisement urges readers to swap a painful back for a stronger remedy, citing Vonn's Kidney Pills as effective kidney medicine. It includes a testimonial from J D Crewell of Johnson City Tennessee and notes Foster Milburn Co as US agents. It warns to remember the name Dodn's and avoid other products. The ad mentions price 50 cents and product availability from dealers.
Tennessee Democratic delegates call for thorough tax reform with fair assessments, back tax limits, and a tax commission. They pledge to appoint six reform-minded officials, support primaries for national and state offices, and advocate road building and temperance measures while opposing special campaign funds.
An Indian man was killed near Rochelle Michigan after lying on a railroad track. The incident is linked to neglect of coughs and colds, with an advertisement touting Dr King’s New Discovery as a cure and preventive measure. A testimonial from J R Watts in Texas is included.
An old advertisement extols Zemg Zeno a clear liquid remedy from B. W. Reve Mediclar Co. It promises rapid scalp itch relief and skin benefits from a non sticky formula. Sold nationwide with guarantees and availability at City Drug Store in a listed city.
A damaged OCR passage touts Chamberlin’s remedy with promises of quick relief from ailments. It cites Lindsay Senet of Tenple and urges sales through dealers, claiming widespread efficacy and favorable punishment, framed as an official notice of returns and advertisements.
The fragment lists names such as Campbell Andare son, Kainger, Claiborne, and others involved in early county formation and territory claims. It references Union county formed around 1860, Cumberland, and various local figures, plus scattered notes on territorial negotiations and equity cases.
A group of travelers led by Miss Helen Haynes and Prof JF Bays toured Linville Aleefod Cloudland and nearby Western North Carolina resorts. The party faced a minor mishap when a misadventure aboard a mule caused a trunk to fall from a wagon as they journeyed through Valle Cruenk and Banners Bill. Local notices promote Bucklen's Amies and Dr Patney remedies for various ailments.
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