Goats Contraband War Debate and Johnson City Obituary Note
War discussion in The Comet argues goats are contraband of war while Maj. Henry Mondo, Southern Railway official, dies in Kendiville. his Johnson City influence cited with depot and passenger station projects. The issue also notes debate on abolishing Lat job and hints at broader WWI context and public sentiment.
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Henry Mondo
The
Southern Railway
Kndiville
Johnson City
Lond
Breakage at Seventeen Sparks Humorous Image
A fragment from the Memphis Commercial Appeal describes a girl, seventeen or sixteen, in a playful verse about a wardrobe mishap. The lines mention a corn-fed costume, a torn silk umbrella, and a busted strap amid light humorous imagery.
Love and War in a World of Peace and Conflict
W J Bryan argues in Chicago that Christianity declines when wielded as state power and wars spring from militant faith. He cites the Crusades, the Hundred Years War, and revolutions as misuses of love versus force, contrasting revolutionary aims with lofty ideals behind independence.
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Europe
W. J. Bryan
Chicago
Peter and
Paul
Jesus
Kaiser
Prussia
Unseen Spirit of Christendom Speaks in Mythic Vision
Fragmentary prose presents a grand, mythic persona promising universal peace and joy. The speaker declares divine authority, power, and a guiding influence over humanity, framing a utopian dream of happiness and spiritual law.
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Taneficenes
Earth
Iim Universal
Appointment of election officers for six Carter County precincts
The notice lists officers and precincts for the special election in Carter County Tennessee to elect three Road Improvement Commissioners. It names districts Sixth through Twelfth Civil Districts, officers, judges, clerks, registrars, and the November 24th, 1914 date, signed by B. Creeves, Chairman.
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Aqcmuffine
Landon Leach
W. O. Care
Walter B Huffine
Ninth District
Pirat
Ih 8
Miller
M. B. Martin
W. 1
Bugbaye
T. B. Wolfe
Alex Patterson
BR. G. Tawh
WF. Jones
Prosse
Honorees mark funeral of Maj. Monde in Knoxville
The Knoxville community gathers to mourn Maj. Monde a longtime Southern Railway official born April 27 1851 in Mobile. He served as general agent for the railroad in Knoxville led terminal projects and river improvements and was widely respected as a civic leader and dependable supervisor.
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First Baptist
Hilateel
Greenwood Cemetery
Pall Bowers
John L. Boyt
D. C Hoskin
Gea, Hetayall
J. Aiea Salih
Alex Boonymay
J. Howell
Chattanooga
Nuhdreds
Otter
C. Thanpsit
Chante
Maj
Forde
Knoeville
Lotes
Winbight
Poudic
G. H. Borde
Mobile
Omer
Foitenet
Weta Mobile
Mel. Pode
Andlve
Guarles Fonde
Atri
le Company
Fonde
Thas
Phos
Thia
Die Jong Taut
Sarde
Knoxville
Paylo
Firstermek
Content
Yyltravk
Maj Monde
Iaad
Meade
Hie
Taeititior
Chattanoor
Hy Shathinoom
Faline Harrison
Bishop Gailor Preaches Friday Evening in Johnson City
Rev Thos Y Gutterhaw informs the vestry that Bishop Gailor will be in Johnson City Friday to conduct services and preach at 7700 Bishop Gailor recently returned from Europe after a month in England and France.
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Gailor
Thos. Y. Gutter Haw
G. Jobers Church
Johnson City
Galtor
England
France
New Top Coats and One Piece Frocks Revive Classic Styles
Fashion notes describe a revival of twenty year old silhouettes featuring the one piece frock and top coat. Variations include Raglan belted coats, semi-tight shoulder shapes with wide hems, Cossack inspired cuts, Russian peasant buttoning with wide belt, fur trimmings, sacque backs, and decorative soutache trim.
Fashion Notes and Cough Remedy Ad From Erwin News
A fashion column surveys gowns with kimona sleeves velvet touches and circular tunics amid notes on hats and decorative cords. An ad for Dr King’s New Discovery promises quick cough relief alongside local real estate visits by Ralph Boyd in Erwin and Main Street property dealings.
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Ralph Boyd
Johnson City
Es.tate
Mr. Boyd
Erwin
Main Street
Erwin Mughot
Lyle Seeks Road Commissioner in Improvement District 6
Joe P. Lyle announces his candidacy for road commissioner in Improvement District No. 6. He has lived in the city area all his life and is a substantial local farmer. He pledges to prioritize proper road location and fair, safe service without favoritism.
Carter Seeks ROS Commissioner Post
W F Carter announces his candidacy for ROS Commissioner, stating his county prominence as a large landowner and practical builder. He pledges to protect road interests, ensure proper construction, and manage funds, promising to advocate free and well graded roads if elected.
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W. F. Carter
P. Carter
Ais Mofja
Fire destroys Rev. Jacksons home in Maryville
Maryville reports the loss of the modern six thousand dollar home of A N Jackson of Louisville near Maryville by fire on Wednesday. The blaze started on the roof from a spark from the chimney and was discovered by the family at noon. About eight thousand dollars in total losses were caused by the fire with some furniture saved. The eighty year old structure had undergone wood improvements and housed Rev A N Jackson Sr and Mr and Mrs A N Jackson Jr who married in December 191% and lost valuable bridal presents.
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A. N. Jackson
Maryville
Louisville
Rural Letter Carrier Examination Announces Open Competitive Test
The United States Civil Service Commission announces an open competitive examination for December 22, 1914, in Johnson City Tennessee to fill a rural carrier vacancy at Pall Branch and other rural route vacancies in Washington county. Compensation ranges from 484 to 1200 dollars annually with potential transfers after one year to clerk or rail way positions in the service.
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United States Civil Service Commission
Johnson City
Tennessee
Pall Branch
Washington County
Elasa
Browning
Publication Order For Nonresident Defendant Pascal
In Johnson City Tennessee Washington County John Pascal and Lou Anderson Pascal are named in a law court petition. The nonresident defendant Lo Anderson Pascal cannot be served. publication is required to compel appearance before the judge at Johnson City by the third Monday in February. The notice will run in the Comet newspaper for four consecutive weeks starting November 20 1914.
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Law Court
Johnson City
Washington County
Tennessee
John Pascal
Lou Anderson Pascal
Lo Anderson Pascal
Tennesurenia
Johnson Day
Teo
Jokasendiy
Senenesseo
Inkerind
LG Hilbert
Clery
Stanley Barlow
D.C. Ae
Road Commissioners Hopefuls Seek Votes for Improvement District No. 6
Two candidates announce for road commissioner in Improvement District No 6. They urge voters to exercise their rights in the December 12 election, pledging service to the people and a commitment to improve local roads.
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Tam
Comnile wioRer
Local Johnson City Professionals and Services Listing
A dense directory of Johnson City area practitioners and businesses including physicians Dr Elmore Estes and Dr Cox, veterinarians, lawyers Jobe Building and Unaka Bank area offices, optician WM Silver, barbershops Hamech Beals Dyer Congress Shaving Parlor, and the Western Hotel with contact details and hours. The page catalogs offices, residences, and phone numbers across Market Street Locust Street Roan Street and surrounding streets.
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Johnson City
Thane
Hamech, Beals & Dyer
Main
Buffalo Streets
Congress Shaving Parlor
W. J. Allen
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White Me
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Cincinnati
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Opincens
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Lou Anderson
Pascal
Fama
Br, ¥. Stappord General Insurance
Spring Street Tenn
W. 5
Matthews BB
Main St
H. M. Casa, M. D
Roan Street
Elmore Estes
M.D
Avalon
Locust Street
DRRP
Banson
McClain & Dickinson Stable
Market Street
City Drug Store
DR. L. M. Dykes
COX
Uoaka Avenue
T. Massengill
Central
Boones Creek
W. C. Pierce
Justice of the Peace and Notary Public
West Market Street
WM. Silver
Guy
Chase
Jobe
Oscar M. Fair
National Bank
ER. N. Moore
Unaka National Bank
Tennens
A. BR. Johnson
Brown Building
Leef, Miller
Elizabethton
J. Vaught
Gardner
Armbrust-Smith
T. A. Cox
D. A. Vines Sam W. Price
Vines & Price
F. G. Hartman
Western Hotel
Yat Hyder
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