Wougher for Building Letter From Comptroller Dibrell Sparks Prison Debate
Frank Dibrell, state comptroller, accuses J B Beasley of manipulating dates and reveals that lessees at the prison increased their insurance under Beasley’s administration. He cites mutiny caused by poor food and defects in machinery, and states boiler casualty insurance will be paid while building insurance will not. The dispute centers on state insurance fund coverage and responsibility.
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Frank Dibrell
J. 8
Beasley
Board of Prison Commissioners
Dibrell
Hth
Tam
Doan's Kidney Pills Ad With Local Endorsement
A Johnson City reader advertises Doan's Kidney Pills as a remedy for backache and kidney issues. The endorsement cites prior relief and recommends purchasing from Foster-Milburn Co. agents in New York, noting price and nationwide availability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean
Mitney
Johnson City
Bousley, Jr
Myprite Avenue
Tun
Donn
Foster-Milburn Co
Thirsale
New York
United States
Doan
Eaien No Obhar
Elks of Portland Adopt Commission Form for Convention
Portland Ore Special A commission form of government has been adopted by the Huke of Portland to manage the grand lodge convention next July. Ten commissioners cover general arrangements reception grand lodge decorations finance entertainment parades and hotels publicity and treasurer. Ik Kubli Exalted Ruler is chairman and Harry McAllister is secretary and general manager. The plan draws interest as Portland debates commission government at home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Ore
Dee
Thin City
Ik. K
Mrs Fenbee’s Cure for Indigestion with Pepsin Syrup
Mrs Fenbee of Cumberland Furnace Tennessee suffered seventeen years with sour stomach and related digestive issues. She tried many remedies until Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin, which she credits with curing her. Free sample bottle offer and guaranteed results accompany sales at $1 per bottle.
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Fenbee
Cumberland Furnace
Tenn
Pepsin Syrup Co
Caldwell Brig
Monticello
Inadequate Force Riles Nashville Power Plant Costs
Nashville Comptroller Frank Dibrell issued a warrant for 1420.82 to Nashville Machine Company for work at the main prison power house in West Nashville. The payment notes continued inability of Republican appointees to manage the crisis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nashville
Frank Dibrell
Nashville Machine Company
West
Power woes hit prison during Hooper inquiry
A six month period saw outside parties cited for aiding in furnishing power to the prison while contractors complained of insufficient electricity to run their business. Gov Hooper ordered two or three engineers charged after learning of inefficiency. Other workers at the power house quit amid reports they were told they were not satisfactory.
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Hooper
Nne
Zemo Treatment Claims to Cure Dandruff and Itching Scalp
An advertisement touts Zemo as a penetrating scalp remedy to eradicate germ life and dandruff. It promises rapid relief, noting antiseptic soap and a single Zene application as part of a claimed system. Endorsed by a city printing company and a named pharmacist, the copy targets readers seeking scalp cures.
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Ceria
Elslit
Dohiwon Cjyy
Chiy Pring Company
P. L. Gregory, Phirnaelst
Domestic Science Chair Named at East Tennessee Normal
Mike Alex Arrants has been elected by the state board of education as teacher of domestic science at East Tennessee Normal. He previously taught domestic science for four years at Rhea County High School in Dayton, Tennessee. A regional advertisement for Catarrh Cure appears amid unrelated text.
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Mike Alex Arrants
State Board of Education
East Tennessee Normal
Miss Arrants
Rhea County
Dayton
Tenn
High School Boy Wins County Corn Prize
Jake Blonaker of Jonesboro high school received the Washington county teachers association prize for the finest corn. The $25 award was donated by business and professional men of Jonesboro and Washington county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jonesboro
Jake Blonaker
Washington County
Teachers’ Association
Remedy for stomach and liver troubles praised by mother
Mrs Alice Northup of Quincy endorses Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin for herself and her family claiming it cures stomach bowel and liver troubles. She guarantees it will do what it claims and suggests trying a bottle first. Sold by all druggists at 4 a bottle with the Caldwell Building Monticello Illinois address.
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Alice Northup
Quincy
Lil
Dr. Caldwell
Pepsin Syrup Co. R. Caldwell Bldg
Monticello
Pepsin Syrup Co
Caldiwell
Fifty Three Sundays and a Patently Odd Claim
A garbled ad notes there will be fifty three Sundays in 11911 and a claim that denominations should celebrate a December 1 Sunday. It shifts to medical puffery for Dr Caldwell's Syrup Peppin promising relief for old age ailments and digestion with a sample bottle offer from Pepsin Syrup Co., Monticello, Illinois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Brownlow Rifles Elect Officers for Co. F
Capt W H Hodges elected first lieutenant and Blaine Hendricks chosen second lieutenant after recent election held by Capt R Lunsk for Co F Brownlow Rifles. Also includes health ad for Dr King’s New Life Pills at H C Miller’s.
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Brownlow Rifles
R. (. Lunsk
W. H. Hodges
Blaine Hendricks
Co. F. Brownlow Rifles
Patterson shoots liveryman in Port Orchard
Beattie Washington December 4 Governor Patterson son of former Tennessee governor allegedly shot Seal in Seal s livery stable after a drunken night drive from Port Orchard Patterson 23 years old says he acted in self defense Seal 22 is hospitalized in Bremerton with a wound in the left lung Patterson is jailed in Kitsap charged with assault in the first degree. Letters found support his claim of Tennessee lineage.
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Beattie
Wash
M.D. Patterson
Patterson
Tennesawe
I. VT
Seal
Port Oretged
Beat ‘Hey
Bremerton Hospital
Port Orchard
Patterson Ranch
Sea
Tineral
Patterson Astead
Bin
Himelf
Kitsap
Patteron
Memphis
Uttown
Beal
Tennessee
Hooper hints at future run and Taft ticket link
Governor B W Hooper of Tennessee, a major Oklahoma City property owner, said politics in his state show fifty seven varieties and did not confirm a next year candidacy but implied a possible run and a Taft vice presidential possibility. He sold his fruit farm in Oklahoma for 810,000 after paying 20,000.
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Oklahoma City
Okla
B. W. Hooper
Tennessee
Taft
Hooper
Oklahoma
Texas Wonder Cure Promises Kidney and Bladder Relief
A Texas advertisement touts Tom Texas Wonder with claims to treat diabetes urinary issues and bladder irregularities in men and women and regulate child bladder troubles. It offers mail order, a two month bottle, testimonials, and lists Dr E W Hail at 2026 Oliver St St Louis as the contact.
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Tom
E W. Hail
Oliver St
St Louis
Dyugglate
Newsboy Gives Penny to Red Cross Seals Drive
A Western League visiting nurse selling Christmas seals in a moving picture theater is gifted a penny by a newsboy who says he has no use for the seal but wants to thank her for helping his mother. He hands over the penny and runs off.
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Moving Picture
Former Governor Pat. jeecs heads to scene after son’s shooting
Memphis dispatch reports former Gov. Pat. jeecs showing distress upon hearing of his son Tt. T. Seal being shot at a Port Orchard livery stable. He immediately plans to take the first train west to reach the scene. He commented, My, this is horrible.
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Seattle
Wash
Memphis
Pat. Jeecs
T. Seal
Port Orchard
Patterson
Lae West
Botanic Blood Balm Promises Cure for Blood and Skin Diseases
An advertorial claim highlights Botanic Blood Balm as a remedy for blood poison scrofula eczema and skin ailments. It promises elimination of sores aches and pains and claims to purify the blood with a large bottle priced at one dollar. Available through NS Blood Balm Co Atlanta and local druggists Ward Eiberg and Miller's drug store.
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Express
NS Blood Balm Co
Atlanta
B. I. Boi
Wardeiberg and Miller's Drug Store
Prof Gilbreath Honored in Bristol Tennessee
In Bristol Tennessee Professor Sid ney G Gilbreath president of the East Tennessee state normal was guest of honor at a Bristol teachers and high school pupils meeting He spoke at Fifth Street Building and attended a banquet with Judge John W Price presiding as toastmaster The talk covered the relation of the high school to state normal work Also a local advert promotes Chamberlains Cough Remedy noting its trusted use for colds by consumers and lauded by L Grinly of Waverly Virginia for sale by dealers
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Gilbreath
Bristol
Tenn, Dee, Wo
Sidney G. Gilbreath
East Tennessee State Nomml
Fifth Street
John W. Price
Inheritance Spends on Red Cross Seals
A man who received a $3.65 legacy plans to spend it on Red Cross Christmas seals. He asks for the funds to support tuberculosis prevention, noting costs of care, wages lost, and preventive measures. The letter contrasts treatment expenses with the value of preventive seals and public health education.
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Red Cross
Aman
Southern City
United States
First District in Appalachian Reserve Expands
Washington reports Representative Bells secured inclusion of his district in the Appalachian forest reserve through the forestry bureau. Senator Helix says the Tennessee districts earlier left out will gain access to land offers. Inspectors led by Vernon Rhodes head to Johnson County December 15, with Congressman Sells to assist. About 150 000 to 175 000 acres of mountain land along the Virginia line toward Sovier County are expected to be affected.
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Washington
Bells
Forestry Bureau
Appalachian Forest Reserve
Tennessee
First Tennessee
Helix
Vernon Sthodes
Jollayson County
Sells
Sella
Virginia Line
Sovier County
Lightning Kills Few with Electric Bitters Claim
A 1906 claim notes lightning deaths low and asserts Electric Bitters cure liver and stomach troubles. It cites Robert Maden of West Burlington IA, once given up by four doctors, who recovered after using Electric Bitters. Sold only at H. C. Miller's.
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Aginning
Rober Maden
West Burlington
H. C. Miller's
Stenographer dismissed in Tennessee agriculture office
Mrs. Sarah Alexander, five years stenographer to the commissioner of agriculture in Nashville, was summarily discharged. Officials cited lost passes for a Democratic farmers' visit and alleged ties to bogus passes. Chief clerk Luther claimed sole action, though Alexander questioned recognition and motives.
Exposed Leg Incident at Tennessee Agriculture Office
Nashville December report notes Mrs. Sarah Alexander qualities in the Office of State Commissioner T. F. Peck claim Chief Clerk Jo. Luther discharged her peremptorily. She alleges Luther exposed his leg in her presence and insulted her during a visit to the department. Alexander served five years under a Democratic administration and is from a prominent family. Luther gave no reason for the discharge.
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Nashville
Teon
Mra
Sarah Alexander
State Commissioner of Agriculture
T. F. Peck
Jo. Luther
Alexander
Luther
Department of Agriculture
Bogus passes spark inquiry into Tennessee agricultural tour
Nashville report details widespread use of unauthorized passes for an agricultural institute tour in Middle Tennessee. Officials probe origins and distribution, tracing to passes from 1908 and a surge of unissued credentials. A counterpoint note urges Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for cold exposure, sold by dealers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alll
Johnson City Chosen for 1912 East Tennessee Teachers Meeting
Knoxville dispatch Dec 11 reports the East Tennessee Teachers Association selecting Johnson City for the 1912 convention. The meeting at Hotel Imperial decided to visit the new East Tennessee state normal, with the event set to begin the Thursday before Easter and run through Saturday afternoon. Prof J J Lowry favored Knoxville with an excursion, but the majority chose Johnson City for the gathering.
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Knoxville
East Tennessee ‘Teachers’ Association
Hotel Imperial
Johnson City
Park City
East Tennessee State Normal
J. J. Lowry
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Bucklen
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Middlesboro
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Commissioner of Agriculture
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Peek
RE. C. Luther
Chamberlain's
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Annex Institute
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