Johnson City News Fronts and Local Debates Stir City
The column highlights Johnson City's housing numbering needs and water supply for the Soldiers' Home with local approval of a water contract. It notes political shifts including Roosevelt and McMillin, praises city ownership ideas for the light franchise, and mentions court races led by Judge John K. Shields.
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Tre Comer
Light
Citisens
Sammers
Gump Bros
W. L. James
M. H. Gammon
M. H. Weiler
G. K. Lide
Linville
Tin Coxur
Ex Governor Taylor Charms 4000 at Music Hall Reading
Ex governor Baylor era reminiscences and plantation vignette draw laughter and tears from 4000 readers as Governor Taylor delivers eloquent, humorous, and pathos filled talk “A Day That is Dead” with three Southern singers. Cincinnati Enquirer notes a similar water contract for Soldiers Home and Royal Arcanum officers elected in Johnson City. The piece also recalls the death of Mrs. Klinkinbeard near Vinton Virginia and details her varied accomplishments and writings.
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Music Hall
Baylor
Dennessee
Taylor
Dyer
Cincinnati Enquirer
Johnson City
Sentinel
J.B. Thomas
Geo. F.campbell
H. W. Lyle
Hades
Scotts Emulsion Ad Shows Diet Causes Child Health
An old advertisement compares a grainfed horse to a grassfed one to argue feeding changes a child’s health. It claims Scott's Emulsion adds richness, boosts appetite and digestion, and builds flesh and red blood in pale or weak children. The copy notes the trademark on bottle wrappers and lists Scott & Browne as the manufacturers.
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Scott
Dog’s stern, guiding pace irks Doctor Duffy at new home
A peculiar dog forces a straight, faultless march from visitors, including Doctor Duffy, tracking him closely and even causing fear of sudden death for any who stagger in his presence. Tales hint the hound may be Keeley Institute trained, leaving the neighborhood scenery odious after two weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keeley Institute
Odions
Dr Duffy and the dispatching bulldog tale
A neighbor keeps a life sized bulldog as a household ornament who tails Dr Duffy from gate to door each evening. Duffy, now living in a commodion cottage on Division Street, rushes home and tries to escape the dog’s persistent escort.
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Dr. Duffy
Division Street
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