Road bond proposal sparks county discussion and reform ideas
The county court narrowly backs a plan to ask legislators to issue 100000 in bonds for roads. The paper favors a county road tax and broader use of funds, criticizing exempt wages rules and railroads influence in agriculture. It questions appointing Cy Lyle as agriculture commissioner and cites railroads as a political factor in state offices.
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Washington County
Huntunly
Department of Agriculture
Cy Lyle
Johnson City
Office of Commissioner of Agriculture
Commissioner of Agriculture of
Tennessee
Lyle
Nashville
Capitol
Capitol Hill
Old Hickory
St. L
Reuben
L.N. Railroad
Robert E. Gates
Gallatin News
Brownlow
Andrew Carnegie
National Soldiers Home
Oy Lyle
Bright Conor
Maury Democrat
Alaury Democrat
District Court of the United
Tue
Chancery
A. Smiecey, OC
G. T. Ler
D.C
Proverbial Remedies Sparkings From Old Dairy and News Gossip
A collage of quotations and notices combines a dairy ad style proverb for Scott’s Emulsion and local political and social chatter. It mentions Carnegie gifts for Johnson City, marriage rumors of Mike Connolly and Carrie Nation, and editorials from the Nashville American and Chattanooga Times with colorful, non‑graphic jests and anecdotes.
Old Document Reveals Gen John Sevier's 14 Children
An aged paper lists Gen John Sevier's children as James John Joseph Geo W Sarah Valentine Margaret Mary Ruth Catherine Joanna Samuel Polly Eliza and Robert Savier with wives for several. The Greeneville Sun notes the find is a significant historical item as little of Sevier's family has been published. The Commercial Appeal mentions the ongoing peaceful blockade by trusts.
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John Sevier
James
John
Joseph
Geo. W
Sarah
Brown
Valentine
Margaret
Joslin Carland
Mary
Walter King
Ruth
Daniel Witnur
Catherine
Archibald Rea
Joanna
Joseph Wendall
Samuel
Polly
William Overstreet
Eliza
William McClelland
Robert Savier
Greeneville Sun
Cotton Seed Meal for Livestock Feed
Cotton seed meal makes a fine feed for cattle and horses, promising a 10 percent rise in milk and butter flow when fed properly. It can improve coat shine and cost less than chop or corn. Start with tiny portions and increase gradually. never exceed half a gallon per feeding. Sold in 100 pound bags at $1.50 each.
Light up Invitation to Inspect Stores and Pots
A terse notice says at well lit stores a stranger will ask for inspection and the owner has pots ready for examination. It reads as a special call to call and light up the area.
To Rosa and Dent Allison N. J. Galloway
A brief notice records Rosa and Dent Allison N J Galloway of Galloway family recognition in a local society column. The item notes a commendation or familial acknowledgment without further context.
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Rosa and
Dent Allison
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Nashville American
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N. J. Galloway
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George W. Himes
Geo. W. Holmes
Washington
George W. Holmes
United States
Knoxville
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Aotice
District Court of the United States
Walter J. Cargille
Wauhanei
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Knoxvile
Joshua W. Canowell
Tannary Bat
George W. Campbell
Geo. W. Campbell
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Nora Owens
James Owens
E. A. Surney
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