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Newspaper

Comet

Location

Johnson City, Tennessee, United States of America

Date

Feb 16, 1911

Page

4

Resolutions of Washington County Bar Honor Judge McHenderson

The Washington County Bar passes resolutions praising Judge G Henderson of the Second Judicial Circuit for presiding over the February term in Jonesboro. They commend his fairness wisdom and courtesy and invite him to return to Jonesboro to preside again in the same able manner.

G. McHenderson Second Judicial Circuit Tennessee Dana Harmon First Judicial Circuit Jonesboro McHenderson

Cardul aids Adel woman in overcoming female troubles

Adel Georgia resident Mrs C J Rentz narrates relief after three years of suffering from female troubles. She says tying down left her exhausted and breathless until taking Cardul, which enabled her to perform all tasks without suffering. Cardul is advertised as helping many women with backache nervousness headaches and related weakness.

Adel C. J. Rentz Cardul Cardus

No Citizenship For Dealers In Liquor

Memphis February 13 Saloonkeepers bartenders and others whose business is to sell intoxicants in Tennessee were ruled ineligible for United States citizenship by Federal Judge John E. McCall He stated no man can support both state and federal constitutions while upholding laws and sell liquor in a state where its sale is prohibited He refused naturalization petitions for Filippi Vanni and George Congias and others in similar occupations withdrew their petitions.

Memphis Tennessee United States John E. McCall McCall Filippi Vanni George Congias

Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin Promises Health Cure

The advertisement touts Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a remedy for headaches indigestion constipation and stomach liver or bowel troubles. It claims the syrup is a pleasant mild laxative regulator and urges readers to request a free sample from the Pepsin Syrup Co Monticello Illinois before buying at one dollar a bottle through dealers.

Pepsin Syrup Co Caldwell Bldg Monticello Ill J. Cressy & Co Toledo

Political row over Gov Hooper’s choice for public instruction

The Chattanooga Times comments on Governor Hooper’s rejected appointment of Prof Gus Dyer as superintendent of public instruction. It argues the decision was political, praises Prof Jones’s record, urges a strong experienced Republican or a regular Democrat to lead the schools, and notes appointments should avoid partisanship.

Senate Gus Dyer Dyer Hooper Professor Jones Chattanooga Times

Republican Discord Roars Over Old Guard Resurgence

A Chattanooga Times report cites Nashville whispers of an old guard revival within the purified republican establishment. It notes fear of fusionist schemes, the ouster of loyal Republicans, and a Nashville convention planned to reveal pact secrets and pro prohibition manipulations to sway votes.

Nashville Tom Taylor Folk Chattanooga Times

Wayward Children Discussed At Munsey Memorial Church

Ministers association and board of education met to address youth crime and schooling after a student shot the principal. A joint Limestone and Jonesboro meeting is planned for March 6 to push bills for a reform school, a juvenile court, and a bonded reform institution. The county would be covered by the compulsory school law unless population figures exclude it.

Ministers’ Association and Board of Education Munsey Memorial Church Limestone Jonesboro

Opposition in Senate in Tennessee Governor's Appointment

Nashville reports indicate Governor Hooper may nominate Vanderbilt Professor G W Dyer to succeed Prof R L Jones as superintendent of public instruction. Regular Democrats may oppose confirmation despite unani mous approval of adjutant general and state factory inspector. The outcome hinges on senate support and governor's intent, amid ongoing political tensions. Also notes a Chamberlain's liniment ad urging readiness for injuries.

Nashville State Senate Hooper Senate G. W. Dyer Vanderbilt University R. L. Jones Dyer General Assembly Judiciary Prof. Dyer

Doors Open at 9 30 for Bryan Lecture at Hippodrome

Doors will not be opened until 9 30 Thursday for the Bryan lecture giving the public a chance to hear the distinguished speaker address school children from the hotel Purdue balcony at 1 o clock and secure choice seats for the event.

Hippodrome Bryan Purdue

George Renfro Named New Superintendent of State Capitol

Governor Hooper announces George Renfro of Uroseville as superintendent of the state capitol with a two year term beginning March 19. Renfro is a prominent Middle Tennessee Republican and former secretary of the state executive committee.

Nashville Tenn Hooper George Renfro Uroseville Rento

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