Prohibiting Sale of Hens Policy Aimed at Farmers
A state food administrator urges farmers to delay selling hens until after May 1 to boost egg output and support the war effort. He argues February sales cut egg production by 2,000,000 dozen and cost farmers significant income, noting about 1,000,000 fowls are sold yearly in Tennessee. After May 1 hens may be sold as breeding stock. until then only for laying breeding purposes.
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Inis
Fouinty Food
H. AL Moreh
Fred Adeaihid Union
Moremi
Tontosse
Tennesser
Examination for Rural Carriers at Fall Branch
The United States civil service commission announces an exam in Washington county to be held in Johnson City at noon on Saturday March 9, 1418, for the position of rural carrier at Fall Branch Tennessee. Open to male citizens domiciled in the county and meeting requirements. Forms from local post offices or the commission in Washington. Applications should be sent promptly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Civil Service Commission
Washington County
Johnson City
Oelock
Fall Branch
Tennessee
Yaeancick
Coumunty
United States
Onl
Wagninston
Washington
Tobacco Market Banner Day Sets Local Sales Record
Tupadog marked a depary day in the local tobacco market with more than 24 004 pounds sold and about 15 000 held over for yesterday. About 95 000 pounds moved on the market overall and over 32 000 dollars was paid yesterday. Farmers are bringing tobacco from far away as the Johnson City market gains notice. Indications yesterday suggested a strong day ahead as more loads entered.
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Yeaeterday
Johnson City
Hon Phil Taylor at Mardi Gras Ball
Hon Phil S. Taylor nephew of the late Senator Robert L. Taylor and a prominent East Tennessee figure attended the Mardi Gras ball at the Soldiers Home on Tuesday night. He served as official caller of the dance in a notable and polished manner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phil
Taylor
Robert L. Taylor
East Ten
Nesset
Mr.Taylor
Boys fined for Baleng automobile drive in city
A group of youths stole and drove a Sterchi Furniture Company auto on a Sunday night, struck a wagon, and caused damage. They were tried before Enquire J. W. Crumley and fined with costs totaling more than $40.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sterchi Puniture Company
J. W. Crumley
Hughes Goes to Washington City to Work for IRS
Attorney A. D. Hughes, known as Dick, arrived in Washington D. C. to begin duties in the Internal Revenue Service legal department. Friends received his photo from near the capitol, confirming his safe arrival and new assignment.
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A.D. Hughes
Washington, D
Internal Revenue Office
Local notables visit town and nearby cities
Mr Ralph Susong a former Johnson City high student is in town visiting ald friquils with Dutch Motaien, after attending the Mavedt Grabtall. Sherrif Lola Remmel and others from Jonesboro are in the city. Several farmers businessmen and professionals from Grave Station Bristol Kingsport Knoxville Nashville and Cincinnati visit Greenside and nearby on various business and family matters.
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Ralph Susong
Johnson City High School
Ald Friquils
Motaien
Ube Mavedt
Jett Gester
Bristol
White City Laundry
Sherrif Lola Remmel
Yuster Dyna
Harrison Weiler
Pordtown
Loren Long
Sevier
Anim Syeeinus
J. Ab Andiursute
Soldiers Home
Greenside
A. L. Shipley
Jonesboro
Featus Rovenbalm
Jones
Boro
Niles Oxboray
George Walsh
KR. H. Hardin
Shulls Mills
N.C
Lake
WB. Bowers
Knoxville
J. Owen
Brwin
J. W. Weeks
W. Th. Johnson
Saltville
W, DB. Powers
Asheville
Hugh Towers
Days
Davis-Fain
Greeneville
C.F. Lockett
Points East
D. K. Tranam
Cincinnati
Chicago
Slogan Aims to Curb Profanity in Military Camps
Atlanta report notes Southeastern military units adopt a cleanliness drive to reduce swearing among troops. Posters urge better speech, while anecdotes illustrate the impact of disciplined language in camps like Camp Gordon.
Thirty Alien Enemies Registered Across Nations
Yesterday was the final day for registering alien enemies. Chief Hickman reported a total of thirty registrations. Of these, two were from Johnson City, one from Washington College, one from Bristol, and twenty six from the National Soldiers' Home. One blank will go to Washington City, one to the U S deputy at Knoxville, and one will be kept by Chief Hickman.
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Hickman
Johnson City
Washington College
Bristol
National Soldiers’ Home
Washington City
United States
Knoxville
Garden and Farm Outlook Amid Early Spring Weather
The article notes early signs of spring gardening with people preparing soil and planting corn, oats, and wheat in upper East Tennessee. It cites milder trends after severe winter, forecasts for better growing conditions, and mentions that spring oats and corn will be planted despite prior cold damage.
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Althoust
Melebury Garden
Nimking
Ceve
Tegun
Mir
Weberny Dammiy
Upper East
Tennessee
Country Merchant’s Rise From Strasburg to Million Dollar Business
Knoxvllle Feb 1 A former Strasburg country merchant built a million dollar yearly sales business through enterprise and advertising. At the Appalachian Merchants Association convention in Knoxville on March 6 7 H A Carver will explain his growth. Other speakers include Joseph of the Baltimore Advertising Club Dr Swinney of the Alexander Hamilton Institute and J R Wilhana Knoxville advertising expert. Attendance is expected to reach 800 to 1000.
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Knoxville
H. A. Carver
Strasburg
Appalachian Merchants Association
Carver
Gaver
Cleveau. O
Mr. Garver
Cleveland
Willy Slobe
Vention
Fire Set By Unknown Boys In City Park
A trash heap in the eastern city park was set ablaze by unknown youths. The burning papers boxes and rubbish caused a foul stench and alarms among nearby residents who urge city officials to curb the nuisance.
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Arash
Ely
Anniversary Observance for the Maine Sinking Planned
The twentieth anniversary observance is set at Memorial Hall National Soldiers' Home on Friday evening February 15 Professor D S Burleson will deliver the memorial address and Rev Oscar Sams pastor of Central Baptist church will speak on the A C A work at Camp Gordon Residents of Johnson City are invited to attend.
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Maine
Memorial Hall
National Soldiers
D. S. Burleson
Oscar Sams
Central Baptist Church
Camp Gordon
Johnson City
Johnson County Boy a Tuscania Survivor
Battie C. Allen, a Johnson county boy, survived the Tuscania torpedoing and landed safely in Ireland last week. His parents live near Shouns, with many local friends glad he was saved. several Johnson County residents in Johnson City know the soldier.
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Battie C. Allen
Johnson County
Ireland
Tuscania
Young Allen
Shouns
Johason
Woman Insurance Actuary Joins War Risk Bureau
Dorothy Mc Donnell Rolph, a Denver widow reputedly the only woman insurance actuary in the United States, has accepted the post as director of the compensation bureau of war risk insurance in the war department at Washington.
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International News Service
Denver
Mra
Dorothy McDonnell Rolph
United States
Directoon
Compensation Bureau of War Risk Insurance
War Department
Washington
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