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Newspaper
Comet
Location
Johnson City, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1915
Page
2
The text names two individuals, Comet Em Geiger and Jackson C. Lyle, likely persons connected to an article segment. No further context or events are provided in the readable fragment.
War reports describe Russian retreat devastation and German advances causing hunger and disease among civilians. The piece also covers a Tennessee shop and factory inspection initiative led by Mr. Spencer, outlining laws restricting work hours for women and children and the push for employer compliance, with offices in Knoxville and Memphis and a schedule for inspectors.
HR Spencer, assistant state shop and factory inspector, has mailed circulars to manufacturers and other employers highlighting the state shop and factory laws. He notes compliance by manufacturers but says confusion and violations persist among merchants not in the workshop and factory class, now subject to the law that covers all employers of labor.
September 20 designated Buy at Tennessee Week aims to boost state goods. Tennessee Manufacturers' Association points to 1849 General Assembly resolution urging state institutions to buy Tennessee-made articles when quality and price match foreign options. The campaign plans in store displays and inducement sales statewide to favor Tennessee products during the week and encourage residents to buy Tennessee-made items.
President Edgerton urges Tennesseans to support local manufacturing as a patriotic duty, noting tax revenue from factories funds state government and benefits citizens. A Buy-in-Tennessee committee will form in each town for Sept 20–26. Also reports obituaries and short column items.
The Palace Barber Shop at 112 Buffalo Street operated by Sam E. Cassida offers prompt and efficient service. Artistic assistants named Gardner, Thomas, and Burgess accompany proprietor Cassida.
In effect August 9 1915 the Carolina Clinchfield and Ohio Railway lists northbound trains at 8 80 am daily for Fordtown Kingsport Cameron Speers Ferry St Paul Dante Elkhorn City and a 6 16 am service to Fordtown Kingsport Cameron Speers Ferry St Paul Dante. Southbound trains depart 11 45 am and 9 30 pm daily for Erwin Anaka Unicol Erwin with ticket office and CHAS Mandel asst general passenger agent in Johnson City Tennessee for details.
An election is named in Johnson City Tennessee for September 2, 1936 to determine if the Board of Mayor and Aldermen may issue bonds up to 37,500 for a courthouse and up to 26,000 for a market house. Election officers are appointed for the city.
An advertisement touts Cinwah as the most efficient combination of vegetable remedies for stomach liver kidneys and bowels. It claims roots juices gums barks leaves and herbs from around the world are combined to stimulate digestion and cleanse waste, aiding conditions like rheumatism and eczema. Distribution noted in Johnson City via Greggony Drug Company.
Funeral services for Mrs Leona Branam were held at the family home Monday morning with Rev Byrd officiating. Interment followed at Salem Churchyard. She is survived by one son D H Branam and six other children and four sisters.
In Johnson City Tennessee Emma Corinne Goldsmith seeks relief against Henry Frederick Goldsmith in Chancery Court. nonresident defendant must appear by September to defend or risk default. Public notice runs four weeks in The Comet starting July 13, 1915. Railroad timetable No 73 for East Tennessee andWestern North Carolina line lists stations from Milligan College to Newland with first class trains and mixed services.
The Chancery Court at Johnson City Tennessee orders four weeks of publication for Worley Hart Herman Ruth and William Berkholts non residents indebted to City of Johnson City. An attachment was levied on their property and they must appear by the first Monday in September to defend the original bill and petition filed May 27 1916. otherwise the bill and petition may be confessed.
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