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Newspaper
Comet
Location
Johnson City, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1916
Page
4
A Philadelphia Public Ledger writer notes that collections in Philadelphia churches on a recent Sunday equaled the Harvard Yale football game in value, though congregations were nine times larger. The observation appears in The Comet, a Tennessee weekly edited by T. L. Anderson and John A. Everett.
Chief of Detectives Andes of Lincoln Nek condemns profanity among police. He calls swearing a sin and urges officers to maintain gentlemanly conduct to protect public safety and uphold the force’s blue image.
A World’s Sunday School Association plea from Rev. Trowbridge of Galva advocates relief for Armenian refugees. The piece criticizes liquor interests, citing an Ohio State Liquor League officer arguing for creating appetites in boys to boost sales, and laments moral decline tied to temperance and vice.
Monroe N. Work of Tuskegee Institute reports 1915 lynchings totaling 69 with 65 Black victims and 14 Whites. Four deaths later found innocent. Georgia records highest with 18 incidents. Rapes charged in 15 percent. states listed include Alabama Arkansas Florida Georgia Illinois Kentucky Louisiana Mississippi Missouri Ohio Oklahoma South Carolina Tennessee Virginia and towns.
Curb children s colds by keeping them dry and comfortable and limiting exposure. Give Dr Bell s Pine Tar Honey, a soothing antiseptic that eases phlegm and inflammation. First dose relief. continued care prevents serious illness. Don't delay. get a bottle today for 25 cents at druggists.
New York fashion column discusses how practical fabrics and innovative trims can stay stylish. It highlights serge for college wear, wool poplins gabardines and tweets as versatile materials for varying climates, and notes decorative details such as distinctive color motifs, buttons, buckles, and medallions to give dresses a unique, wearer-specific look. It also mentions the resurgence of net in dainty blouses and frocks.
The article describes lace fabrics and trims for dresses and blouses, noting thread-run nets for litter purpose, Chantilly and shadow lace, velvet trims, and satin or taffeta as edging. It mentions tunics with satin loops, metallic braid ornaments, picot-edged taffeta ribbons, and underflounce details. It also references fashion fete trends with bouffant skirts and narrowing street costumes.
Dr George M Derry was in Asvistol saving Christmas. Mr and Mrs Robert Burrows visited friends in Bristol during the holidays. Miss Lula Smith of Jonesboro spent New Years day in Johnson City. Miss Ella Crumley of Jonesboro is her cousin Miss Stacy Crumley. Miss Fannie Berkley of Limestone visited Mrs Will Ham. Miss Lucy Sells of Sullins College spent the holidays with Miss Jennie and Nora Crumley. Mr Martin Gump the handsomest modiste young man in the city spent Friday in Knoxville. The county court considered buying a rock crusher. Col Thomas B H Matson resigned as superintendent and engineer of the K T & W N C railroad. Mr C Hi Nimson was appointed in his stead. Mr F D Hale, convicted of murder in the second degree and sentenced to ten years, withdrew his appeal and was taken to Coal Creek prison yesterday morning. The new ordinance requiring Johnson City barkeepers to close from dark until daylight works well. The ordinance is reducing trouble and disorder. Officer Burleson says it is easier to keep order than before.
An old style advertisement claims babies tolerate cold easily when kept well and promotes Dr Fahrney's Teething Syrup with free samples and broad availability.
For sale a new four room house with electric lights and water. Lot size 50 by 150 feet at 505 West Main Street. Apply to Jos A Frick Treasurer's office Soldiers Home Tenn Terms to quit purchaser.
A collage of 1856 items from Jonesboro notes Christmas visits and gatherings. George Mamillon returns from the west, Harkins and others spend holidays at Bristol and home. Miss Lula Walker weds George Blevins. Edna Lunk marries A L Cooper. Welcoming Dr S R Preston as pastor at Second Presbyterian Church.
Promote vitality with Dr Kings New Life Pills for active digestion and relief of constipation. Improve overall tone of body and skin with a daily laxative plus health benefits. Available for 250 at druggists.
A narrative poem and biographical sketch center on Samuel Davis of Tennessee, a Confederate youth celebrated as a martyr. The piece blends lyric tribute with a life history from his childhood, military service, and the spy allegations, concluding with a note on his capture and the controversial fate of “incriminating papers.”
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