Numerous Local Residents Visit and Travel Between Towns
Jonesboro visitor Tienry Anderson calls on friends Thursday while Limestone resident T. J. Blopper travels with companions Monday. Oren Ward returns from Johnenn Cig visit to Hexxport News, and John Rogan of Cartersville visits his sister Mrs. B. R. Wood. Mrs. P. J. Mater hosts Newark visitors. Kathryn Hawkins from Jose luno visits. McNethy and Annie Hoddle return from Kimrhoul. Sam Crumley enjoys a vacation in polis up the Narrow ghase. Wesley Bossche visits Ringsport. Mrs. Harry W. Lyle stays with Bristol guests. Willig Gilmer returns to navy duties. Robert Miller, recently at Camp Grant, visits home before new assignment. John Lyfinvn comes from Jonesboro. Margaret Pain visits relatives in Livingston. Prof. and Mrs. Alexander return from Tusculum. Alice and Tiva Carr and Mrs. T. S. Beckner back from two weeks at Shilo Park. Evhel John Jones returns from Nashville. Teton Vance visits Bristol. Allen Harris on business trip east. Mrs. Kt. L. Graney travels to Roan Mountain. Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Gannon depart for Chicago. Gannon to run Windsor Hotel. The Clark couple from Shelbyville stop en route to Blowing Rock. S. C. Me Clark praises Johnson City’s views. War Savings Stamps pledge redeemed. Mrs. J. T. Soulenbargey from Roanuke visits Mrs. Walter Hann. Mary Parrott returns from Brooklyn and eastern cities. Ceumley makes business visit to Erwin Friday.
Notes on W. A. Roberts Heroic War Service
W A Roberts, winner of the de Guerre, Law Badge, and Medal Militaire, rests after distinguished service with the MC A in France. He led disbursements, handled over a quarter million dollars, and faced machine gun fire near Soissons, Thiers, and Chateau. His bravery earned three decorations, while Anne Walton aided the front as a Y secretary, drives, and logistic support.
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Bigelbet
W. A. Roberts
Roberts
Michigan Central Railroad
M.C. A
France
Anne Walvot
War zone prompts bishop to back preacher call to arms
A British bishop endorses Rev. Leland of New York in urging joining the army amid wartime danger. Hungerford relates the incident as the Oronse torpedoed survivors are rescued by a destroyer. Leland volunteers for transport duties under threat of U boats and mines.
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Ban Land
New York
Hungerford
Rev. le Lan
Hongerford
Leland
Soldiers Home Notes Pension roll to exceed hundred thousand dollars
The September pension roll at this Branch is expected to pay more than one hundred thousand dollars due to automatic increases under the Sherwood amenities. Mothers attend to arrangements in Nashville for relief aid, while Red Cross workers coordinate efforts. Several entries detail duty status, leaves, and post totals with temporary postings and present counts.
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Ibin Enthmat
Annual Meeting of The Maat Pe W eastern Northe Company
Notice for the annual meeting of shareholders on Wednesday in September 1819 at noon to elect a board of directors for the coming year and transact other business as may come before the meeting. secretary signs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eastern Northe Company
Jobnsdot
AL HF
Education draft widens youth training in colleges
Washington on August 11 reports wartime education proposals to keep youths aged 18 to 21 in training after enlistment. A 460 college list will host military programs with candidates for commissions and a student army training corps. Dr. Mann notes colleges should not set military requirements. government oversight provides the path. About 165,000 college students aged 18–20 and around 100,000 high school students over 15 are in the affected groups.
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Washington
War Department
General Staff
Senator
de. C. Re Main
Aroy
Tennessee highway commission approves surveys for county highways
Nashville Aug 19 the Tennessee highway commission approved surveys and appropriations for several counties for highway building. A morning open meeting at the state capital included hearings for county representatives. President Arthur Crownover of Franklin county presided with Way Eye Engineer W A Nelson and Charles K Williams and F Milburn of Chattanooga present. Route for Memphis to Bristol highway was decided in favor of the Charlotte Pike Dog Stick route. National and state funds were appropriated for highway construction in Anderson Hawkins Anb lie Polk Sullivan Campbell Madison and May counties with about 5600 dollars to each county.
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Nashville
Tennessee Highway Commission
Arthur Crownsven
Pranklin County
Way
Eye
W. A. Nelson
Charles Kf. Williams
F. Milburn
Chattahough
G. B. Morris
WANTS FOR SALE Todd CHECK WRITER
For sale a Todd check writer in good as new condition. A bargain for those who value protection and care against check raisers. Comet
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Todd
Ensilage Copters Demonstrate Rugged Performance in Memphis
Fragmented OCR describes row of ensilage cutters and blowers, praising Rowell copters for immediate deliveries and rugged metal, with references to Prout Street Memphis Tennessee.
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Prout Street
Memphis
Tena
Government Urges Rapid Civil Service Stenographer Hiring
The Civil Service Commission calls urgent need for stenographers and typists in Washington with government and business centers expanding. Advertises eight weeks mercantile bookkeeping and simplified shorthand courses promising monthly wages from eighty five to one hundred twenty four dollars and a money back guarantee. Two hundred thousand prior satisfied students.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Civil Servied Commission
Washington
Mall
Civil Service
Mercantile
Umer
Coupon offer from DRAUGHON'S COLLEGE promotes study courses
A clipped notice from The Comet at Johnson City Tennessee advertises free books and a study plan for easy learning in bookkeeping shorthand penmanship and related subjects. It urges readers to send for the course and mentions Nash Si Moa and a flow plan of teaching.
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Johnaonity
Tenn
Pleasures and Paina Poem Fragments and Wit
A short poetic fragment reflects on pleasures fading across generations and the spiritual momentum of the world. A street encounter with a smiling girl prompts a mother’s remark about freckles, captured in a light exchange. The text evokes memory, humor, and a casual street scene from the era.
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J. R. Mingworth
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Tienry Anderson
Jonesboro
Thureday
T. J, Blopper
Limestone
Oren Ward
Jobnenn
Cig
Hexxport News
John 2
Rogan
Cartersville, Ga
AL Wood
Sie Carr
Daugher
P. J. Mater
Newark
N. J
Kathryn Hawkins
Jose Luno
Hua
McNethy
Tee Atte
Annie Mhoddle
Pedi de Plemmant Viel de Kimrhoul
Ase
Sam Crumley
Polis
Rae
Wesley Bossche
Harry W. Lyle
Hristol
G. Lyle
Willig
Gilmer
United States Navy
Robert Miler
Camp Grant
Mixx
Margaret Pain
Lutlivan County
Nor
Alwxmnnter
Fron
Tusculum
Eos Miagen
Alice
Tiva Carr
T. &. Beckner
DeLong Rice
Shilo Park
Monies
Evhel John Jones
Teton Vance
Bristol
Allen Harris
Graney
Roan Mountain
Ele
Wenveturt
Mim
A.J. Gannon
Chicago
Ganson
Ma Green
Windsor Hotel
Hay
Robert Clark
Shelbyville, Tenn
Cme Clark
Farmers National Bank of
Shelbyville
Johnson City
J. T. Soulenbargey
Mira
Walter Hann
West Maple Street
Mina Mary Parrott
Brooklyn
Ceumley
Erwin Priday
Mon EN War Zone
Mrs. Methee
Chattanooga
Gov
Mrs. Cenhe
Guv. Cooke
Red Crom
Sienn Tain Brunelialt
Rey Tien Biay
Aimtutant
APG
Hnepitalea
THE
East Tennessee Aldern
North Carolina Road Company
Maver
Iwantu Comfort
Phass
W. H. Brewer
National Soldiers Home
Virginia
Ional CA
Oscar M. Fal
Hart Building
B. Gardner
Omes Armbrust-Smith
Lee F. Miller
Elizabethton
Unaka National Bank
Miller & Seller
Thedford’s
Draughon's College
Nashsi Moa
Namo
Bristol Telephone Co
H. M. Smith Company
Buffalo ST
Johnson City Coal, Ice & Creamery Co
BE Laval
de Laval
Hall
Festimoninia
Trea
F. J. Cheney & CO
Props
Toledo
Drugelwta
Interstate Cartoon Co
Ney
Cem
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