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Newspaper
Comet
Location
Johnson City, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1910
Page
1
Authorities post six day notices to vacate amid fears of disruption by alleged night-riders targeting the lake's fish trade. The action aims to safeguard commerce and maintain order around fishing operations.
Congressman Finnis J. Garrett of Tennessee clarifies that drawing a check for any amount is not a crime under federal law. He notes a misinterpretation from the 1914 act and the codification in the Sixtieth Congress, stressing the old statute does not make small payments criminal.
Disturbances on the lake follow injunctions against local fishermen by J. C. Burdick, who holds fishing privileges under a contract with the West Tennessee Land Company. A murder of Capt Rankin preceded renewed fishing, with a meeting planned to resolve the dispute. Also noted is the death of Mrs. A F Mauk, widow of prominent Washington county family, at age 84 after six months illness. funeral at First Baptist Church with interment at Oak Hill. Also an appeal to use Bucklen's Arnica Salve for burns and skin troubles.
The Bristol Telephone Company plans improved service under local manager Walter Boaz. About one mile of 100 wire cable has been added and will be ready for use in a few days.
M W Connolly, shop and factory inspector, cites Victor Hugo’s Le Homme qui Rire as predicting modern political conflict. He argues Lord Clancharlie, Gwynpaine, and Lloyd George illustrate the clash between privilege and the people, with Hugo’s depiction proving prophetic. The piece links Welsh identity and republican vigor to contemporary political discourse.
The article explains the February six test for census job applicants. Both rural and city enumerator candidates face sample schedules, mirroring earlier census formats, with population and agricultural narratives. It notes included details like names ages birthplaces literacy and occupations as readable on sample schedules.
An article portrays famine and social unrest as mothers bury infants while the rich waste resources. It praises Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a household laxative, endorsing its use through quotes from Dr Luella Gaderhill of the Working Woman's Home and the Pepsin Syrup Co. A note profiles Mrs Parker, a Scottish born dressmaker, and Virgin, an English born saleswoman, among other readers' anecdotes.
The state board of education postpones the Johnson City trip to February for selecting the East Tennessee Normal school site. The plan now calls for a single trip visiting Murfreesboro and Johnson City on the same itinerary. Governors and officials will attend the Washington conference. details clarify the travel schedule and site decision timeline.
Gen John T Wilder of Knoxville is a candidate for chairman of the Ubicamauga Park commission or a member of the Shiloh Park commission. Each post pays 3600 dollars yearly and supports visits to Murfreesboro and Johnson City with governor attendance noted. The Nashville American reports date changes and travel constraints for board members and the governor. The piece also mentions a winter illness warning and a church choir change as light filler.
The ad asserts daily labor strains harm kidneys and that Dean's Kidney Pills restore function and strength. P Baxter of Johnson City Tennessee reports relief after using Down's Kidney Pills bought via Grey-Sprowls Drug Co. and Milburn Co. as sale agents.
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