Temperance and politics in the McKellar Kenyon act debate
The piece discusses Senator Lea remaining neutral in the runoff and Mel Kellar's sharp attacks. It notes Prof Sawney Webb backing McKellar on temperance, and questions the Kenyon law’s effectiveness. It mentions an amendment by K B McKellar to tighten penalties for shipping liquor into dry territory and railroad transport of liquor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lea
Sawney" Webb
McKellar
Senator Webb
Sawney
Torust McKellay
Congress
Hon. K. BD. McKellar
Col Mel Doak Praises McKellar On Democratic Debate
A column from Col Mel Doak praises McKellar for supporting joint debate within the Democratic party. It recalls Senator Harris and Senator Bate in contrasting stances on debating allies and foes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Len
Mel Doak
Tennesseean
McKellar
Democratic Party
Harris
Bate
Luke Lea and Tennessee Politics: A Candid Review
The passage praises Luke Lea as a potent influence in Tennessee politics over five years, noting his attempts to dominate legislatures and shape laws. It acknowledges his ambition, his Lea machine, and his defeat with manly acceptance, calling him young and possessing an important lesson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luke Lea
Tennessee
Lea
Senate
Jonson
Give Yourself a fair chance for health and vigor
The article emphasizes that health and vigor depend on normal digestion a active liver and regular bowels. It advises an immediate trial when digestive functions are disturbed to restore balance and well being.
Nature Restorative Digestive Tonic Described
A tonic praised for aiding digestion and restoring health and vigor to the entire digestive system, presented as a well known strength maker and appetizing aid.
True Story of the Capture of Jeff Davis
Extract from Col B F Pritchard report details the disguise used for Jefferson Davis capture and the chaotic pursuit in the woods. It notes how a cloak shawl and calico skirt were involved, the confusion among Union troops, and subsequent handling by the War Department. Includes correspondence praising Colonel Sample’s archival work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeff Davis
James Sample Hay
United Confederate Veterans
James Sample
Knoxville
Tenn
Veterans’ Department
Knoxville Journal and Tribune
Sample
United States Senate
Lee
Lushen
Daughters of the Confederacy
the Confederacy
Richmond
Bennett J. Young
The
Confederate Veterans
Palmer
Grand Army of the Republic
Times Dispatch
U. D.C
Ud. CG
Brandon
Colonel Sample
Miss Rutherford
Confederate Museum
San Francisco
Daisy Meclaurin-Stevens
Confederate Memorial Literary Society
Susan B. Harrison
H. R
Diogenes
North
South
Richmond Re‘union
U.V. L
Bf. Pritchard
War Department
Miles
Davis
Washington
Secretary of War
Col. Pritchard
Mr. Davis
Wisconsin
Michigan
Mt. Davis
Wisconsin Tropers
Harnden
4Th Michigan Cavalry
James H. Parker
Fortress Monroe
Soil Stimulants and How to Use Them
An excerpt from J C McAmis of the University of Tennessee ext ension explains how temporary soil boosts can raise yields but may deplete soil fertility. It urges balanced use of tilage and fertilizers, recommends limestone to unlock nutrients, and stresses planting soil-building crops like red clover to sustain long term production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.C. McAmis
Division of Extension
University of Tennessee
Tennessee
Inoculation Of Alfalfa Varies With Plant Age
Inoculation catches on young alfalfa roots much more easily than on older plants. As alfalfa ages, it develops resistance, making inoculation difficult. Practically, apply inoculant early and generously, with 200 pounds of infected dirt increased to 400 pounds if available. Dirt is cheap and inoculation is essential.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McAmis
Division of Extension
University of Tennessee
Dr King’s New Discovery Promises Cough Relief
Coughs that are stopped by Dr King’s New Discovery, a remedy on the market for 44 years, praised by youth and old age for soothing effects. The ad claims it stops hacking coughs and la grippe tendencies, with a money-back promise if it fails. Also lists real estate ad for a new 4 room house at 505 W Main St, Tenn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
King
Boarding House Landlady Complains of Appetites and Hoard
A local boarding house landlady voices concern over a hoard and capricious appetite amid ongoing conflicts with tenants. The dispute highlights daily life tensions in the neighborhood and hints at broader housing issues.
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Jackson C. Lyle
Johnson City, Tenn
Mel Kellar
Pyitchett
Washington County
Jim
Hostetter
Ustarans Cmunn
National Military Home Notes
National Military Home
Tenne
Sam Davis
Veterans
Sunday Journal
Tribune
General Lee
You
Mildred Rutherford
U. D. GC
United States
Hepburn
Confederacy
Davie
Sons of Veterans
U.D
Gen
Tee” Onl
Sau Davie
Addreex James Sample
Nat
Military Home
Chichester
Arlington Pressing Parlor
Mati Se
Windsor Hotel
Hank
Strauss Bros. Master Tailors of
Chicago
Earl C. Campbell
Prop
Main St
Jos
Carolina
Clinchfield and Ohio Railway
Eastrn
Fordtown
Kingsport
Cameron
Va-Tenn
Speers Perry
St. Paul and
Dante
Elkhorn Cit
Speers Ferry
Erwin
Unika Springs
Toccane
Burnaville
Pensacola
Marion
N. C
Spartanburg
Unicol
Chas
T. Mandel
Johson City
Bristol Telephone Co
the Plumber Co. O. Biddle
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