Europe War Echoes in American Industry Optimism Rises
The piece argues that Europe’s devastation will require postwar reconstruction, while American industry shows signs of recovery. It cites agricultural surpluses, iron and steel rebound, increased credit flexibility, and growing public–private cooperation as reasons for optimism, noting risks of overstatement and the need to export finished goods and invest in domestic manufacturing. It discusses trade balances with South America and urges expandingMade in America products to compete globally.
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Europe
America
Atlantic
Oytiam Weenie
United States
Stoffey
Redfield
South
South America
ABC
Argentina
Bolivia
Rupper and Coffe
Brazil
Venezuela
Chile
Colombia
Ecuador
Peru
Wolx
East
Dollar Christmas Fund aids Belgian refugees effort
Broad Street New York treasurer Henry Clews leads the Dollar Christmas Fund to provide food clothing and shelter for Belgian refugees wintering in France and Holland. The appeal notes aid from the Rockefeller Foundation and London fund while urging Americans to donate a dollar or more before Christmas. Bristol connection and local tribute to Robt Burrow accompany the appeal.
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America
Rockfellar Foundation
Dollar Christmas Fund
Christmas Fund of
London
Henry Clews
Dollar Christmas Yand
Retstans
Broad Street
New York
Dresden Leader's Illness Delays Congress Attendance
Representative Binia J. Garrett of Dresden Tennessee, unable to leave for Washington due to illness and family bereavement, requests indefinite leave of absence as sessions open. The report notes his long service and intent to attend rush hearings on rules upon return. In other local news, voter campaigns surge with claims of support, and a poem about the European War appears alongside a fatal streetcar accident in Johnson City.
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Dresden
Tenn
Binia
J. Garrett
Ness
Washington
Congress
Garrett
Hy ‘Voldt
West Tenetines
Kipling Inspired Pushes on in Press Business
The passage portrays Kipling as a resilient figure in the publishing world, determined to prove his talent and overcome obstacles. It hints at leadership, self reliance, and the importance of bank connections to secure assistance during critical times. The text ends with a banking pitch promising mutual benefits.
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Rudyard Kipling
Curtie
Afr
Probable successors named to late Southern official
Knoxville stories identify M H Dooley of Washington and J H McCue of Bristol as likely successors to the late Maj Henry Fonde, former Southern railway general agent in Knoxville, with Dooley returning to vote there and McCue long affiliated with the BT G and later Southern railway. An electric line plan also proposes connecting Otto, Greeneville, Fall Branch, and Kingsport, with substantial private subscriptions and public interest.
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Main
Henry Fonde
M. H. Doaley
Southern Railway
Washington
J. H. McCue
Virginia & Southwestern Railway
Bristol
Iate
Maj
Hears Fonde
Knoxville
Dooley
Southern
The
McCue
Ald BT. V. & G. Railroad
Miss Boyd
8. B. Boyd
Knoxville Sentinel
Falls Dunneh
Ottoway
Greeneville
Fall
Beaneh
Kingsport
Dr Bell's Pine Honey Tar for shaking coughs in children
When a child shows signs of an approaching cold give Dr Bell's Pine Honey Tar at once. It acts quickly, helps prevent the cold, and strengthens the system. Sold by your druggist. Also buy Duckson's Arctic Salve for sores.
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Sloan
Dr. Bell
Duckson
Masons Elect Officers For Ensuing Year In Johnson City
Johnson City Lodge No. 486 F and A M elects J B Shell W M C B Murchfield Br W J BR Applegate Tr W 8 Harington Sec W J Miler Jr Treas G A Measengill Sr dD Ry Cooper Jr H B Hart Sr 8 7 B A Montes Jr Rev ISN Tenano Chaplain J M Hotoway. Officers to be installed Dec 15. banquet Dec 28 for Masons and families.
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Masons
Johnson City
A. M
J. B. Shell
W. M. C. B. Murchfield
Br. W
J. BR. Applegate
Harington
Seog
W. J. Miler, Jr
Treas
G. A. Measengill, Sr
Ry Cooper
H. B. Hart
B.A. Montes
Isn
Tenano
J. M. Hotoway
Frank 8. Miller
C.G. Hanpah
B. H. Cooper
Wy Walton
Prohibition Edict Debate Shifts Wet Dry Fight in US
Washington reports Governor Patterson of Tennessee rejects compromise with liquor traffic and argues prohibition remains central. He cites wartime liquor risks and calls for sustained temperance efforts in sermons at Fourth Presbyterian Church and upcoming men's meeting.
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Washington, D. C
M. R. Patterson
Tennessee
Patterson
Fourth Presbyterian Church
Russia
Washington
Former Tennessee Judge Ernest Harnest Dies in Texas
Relatives here report the Monday death of Judge Frank Butts Harnest, aged 78, in Catala Texas where he had lived for over thirty years after adoption. Born in 1857 in Jonesboro Tennessee, he studied law with Judge Ligorsoll, edited a local newspaper briefly, practiced in Texas, and served as an internal revenue official in Laredo before later founding a silver venture. Survived by widow Josephine Waush and five children. Also noted: Walter Doaz resigns as Bristol Telephone manager after long service. J W Turner of Minnesota to succeed him and move family to Bristol.
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Frank Butts Harnest
Saturn Jany
Catala
Texas
Judge Earnest
C. J. Bates
Jonesboro
Tenn
Knoxville
Ligorsoll
al Tribun
Laredo
Nagnosi
Josephine Waush
Walter R. Dickenson
Cantlewood
James Dicken
St. Paul
Knoxville Journal
Walter Doaz
Walter M. Boas
Nef Yoart Haw
Bristol Telephone Company
Urisalty
Mr. Bois
J. W. Purner
Minnanippi
Mr. Boaz
Bristol
Okanesd Man's Slayer Pardoned by Governor Hooper
Nasisiile, Dec. 7 The man who killed a prominent man in Nasisiile was pardoned by Gov Hooper today while extradited to Thomas N Guiley, convict, in the court of Hawk ny comnts for voluntary manslaughter in criminal case to serve from one to five years. Governor's pardon follows recommendation by Judge Marion, the attorney general and the jury that tried Guiley.
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Okanes
Nasisiile
Marion
Gulkley
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