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Newspaper

Comet

Location

Johnson City, Tennessee, United States of America

Date

Feb 24, 1910

Page

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Not Fair Rules Stir Bristol Primary Clash

Senator Sam Bells foes urge him to ignore Greeneville Republican primary rules. In Bristol on Wednesday he weighs entering protest and possibly running independently if rules trap him. Supporters call plan fair. critics call it a trap.

Sam KR. Bells Brownlow Bristol Bells Maj Divine Bristol News Republican Executive Committee Greeneville Jonesboro Pra Supreme Court Perons Friends Senator Bells

Bryan editorial foreshadows county option push in Nebraska

The piece notes Mr. Bryan's forthcoming Commoner editorial aimed at whisky dealers and county option in Nebraska, with speculation about press distribution and reactions among state allies who praised him as one of their own. It hints at potential backlash from temperance supporters.

Mr. Bryan Nebraska Tennessee Fr. Bryan

Republican executive row over primary dates and Bells case

The Greeneville Republican executive group clashes over primary timing and rules. Senators Bells supporters call the plan unjust, arguing it narrows time and traps the senator. The piece notes debates on proposed laws in Tennessee and parallels with Nebraska on whiskey regulation and party regularity. The Chattanooga Times reports.

President Helps Orphans At Macon Home

The president of the Industrial and Orphan's Home in Macon Georgia reports nine years of successful use of Electric Bitters in the institution. The tonic purifies blood aids digestion strengthens weak children and rundown adults and is highly recommended for stomach liver and kidney troubles. Only 50 cents per bottle.

Industrial and Orphan's Home Macon Socat H.c.millers

Ex Sheriff Johns Admits Enforcement Flaws In Prohibition Call

Nashville story reports ex Sheriff J D Johns Davidson conveyed that state wide prohibition has failed to enforce across communities. He urges moderation in drive for law enforcement, outlining how current laws and zeal blind effort, and signals a statewide lecture tour and political participation without seeking office.

Nashville Nashville American Tennessee J. D. Johny Davidson County Joins Johns Hillary Howse Tam Jobs

Whiskey labeling rules from Taft era regulation reform

Washington 21 President Taft's liquor regulation plan clarifies when whisky may be named and labeled. Untampered unmixed grain spirits that are potable at eighty proof or more may be called whisky, while blended whiskies must be labeled as such with explicit blend and brand wording. Implied mixtures and imitations are addressed, including distinctions for corn and rye based products and the required clarity on labels.

Washington Paft Board of Food and Drugs Inspection Department of Agriculture Wilson McVeagh The Treasury Nagel Department of Commerce and Labor

Public interview reveals former sheriff's changed stance

Mr Johns says he seeks no notoriety and speaks honestly. An American reporter secured an interview with Johns' friend confirming the ex sheriff’s attitude after recent claims. The piece notes a shift in views from a former campaign leader amid a controversial labeling discussion about whiskey blends and naming.

Johns

Magnets Draw Scientific Attention to River Steel Finds

The scientific world will soon focus on Luxora, Ath, a Mississippi landing 75 miles above Memphis, as the United States Steel Corporation investigates a $13,000 find of steel waifs and wire at the river bottom. The discovery promises significant study and mogelijk advances in materials research.

Memphis Tenn Luxora Mississippi River United States Steel Corporation Pittsburg American Steel and Wire Company Empany Duquesne Ahee Pittwharg Coal Company

Inhaled Whisky Mixtures and Patent Medicine Advertisements

Fragmentary OCR notes describe labels for whisky imitations and a range of patent medicines. Mentioned are Arnica salve for injuries, Dr. Fahroey teething syrup, Dr Caldwell's Syrup of Peppermints, and Teething Syrup claims. A steel barge cargo recovery attempt is noted along the Mississippi with magnet recovery of 1420 dollars in goods.

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Sen. Sells Erilmary Greeneville Re Publican MR. Bryan and Evans Hill CO Petaceute Bryan Chattanooga Times C. Wattrasts Provident Jno D. Cox Tare L. Earwust Cashier Avan B. Craven Aust Ca Naka National Bank Johnson City Nao J.D. Johns Bays Law Alidlor Moneagan M. J H. Miller Moneaqua Eui de. Caldwell Pepsin Syrup Co Caldwell + Bldg Monticello Stam Pictures Tunnell Studio Fountain Square Taft Food and Drugs Board Waterman's Ideal J. E. Crouch Main Street Johnson City, Tenn Mr. Johns Lewis Chamblin Manchester Ohio H. C Grey-Sprowl Drug CO Huyler's Cot Plowert F. Soman Cornelius W. C H. C. Millers Hiart Neelad Olsa Monsieur Weis
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