Funeral for Samuel G Shields Draws Massive Local Turnout
Clinchdale June 24 Hundreds of sorrowing friends gathered at the Shields homestead for the funeral of Samuel G Shields. The service was at 2 pm led by Rev. Samuel D Long with Rev J C Cowan assisting. Body came from Morristown, reached Clinchdale Wednesday night on a Memphis Special. Shields died suddenly in Washington while in legal business. The Knoxville contingent traveled on a special train. many dignitaries and hundreds of farm folk attended to honor the renowned lawyer. Flower designs adorned the baggage car and grave as processions unfolded through the family cemetery.
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Shielta
Washington
Grainger County
Shields
Samuel G. Shields
Knoxville
R. B. L. Mounteasile
P. J. Briscoe
W. K. Anderson
Rogers
Frank Hall
H. Y. Hughes
von A. Hagaker
Nathen Stablefield
Richard Johnson
W. Baxter Lee
Ed M. Gillenwaters
Locker Club Bill 15 Invalidated in Tennessee Ruling
Memphis June 26 Tennessee's locker pink law prohibiting storage of liquors for individual use in social and fraternal clubs was held unconstitutional in a criminal court decision by Judge Jesse Edgington. The case, brought by a local fraternal organization, contends the act is unjust discriminatory and violates state constitution and federal fourteenth amendment. The state supreme court is expected to rule in September.
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Memphis
Tennessee
Jesse Edgington
Criminal Court
State Supreme Court
Rev J C Bass Retires From Active Ministry
Rev J C Bass retires from active service after nearly fifty years as a gospel minister. He led Anderson Street Christian church in Knoxville for six months before health declined and he returned to Johnson City to live. He is almost 85 and has baptized more than 4 000 people.
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J.C. Bass
Anderson Street
Knoxville
Johnson City
Mr. Bass
Sloan's Liniment Relief Ad for Nerve Pains
An advertisement touts Sloan's Liniment to halt neuralgia pains in the face head arm shoulder chest and back. It promises quick relief after a few minutes of application and offers 8 ounce bottles for 25 cents with prompt druggist delivery. The copy also mentions dry stove wood and a contact/brand line C. L. Bolton.
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Sloan
C. L. Bolton
The Penalty of Carelessness
By 8 W Ingush fire prevention expert argues fires result from carelessness. Each fire is a preventable act due to unsafe habits and premises. The piece urges constant vigilance to reduce fire losses and insurance costs.
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Pire
Egypt
Rural School Term Should Be Extended
The piece argues for equalizing school terms across rural and city areas, noting urban schooling averages 185 days while rural terms average 138 days. It cites California, New York, Connecticut at 180 days and Rhode Island at 190, urging at least 185 days for all to ensure equal educational opportunity.
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United States
California
New York
Connecticut
Rhode Island
Agricultural councils for rural areas proposed in Germany
A professor argues every rural neighborhood could benefit from an agricultural council similar to city chambers of commerce. Such bodies would study local economic opportunities and promote farming enterprises. Proponents say coordinated farmer dialogue reduces bad decisions and boosts credit use and produce marketing.
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Board of Trade
Germany
Landwirthechafterath
Agricultural Council
CATARRA CANNOT BE CURED WITH LOCAL APPLICATIONS
An ad style notice mocks remedies for catarrh including local applications and constipation cures. It mentions Toledo Ohio and a generic family pills product, presenting a dubious health claim in fragmented copy.
Civilizations Greatest Tragedy by WD Lewis
The article presents a provocative address by WD Lewis, president of the Texas Farmers Union, arguing for female elevation while warning against backlash. He envisions the decline of civilization as women advance, using poetic image of the setting sun and fading glory to illustrate perceived risks.
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WD. Lewis
Texas Farmers Union
Tainted Politics and the Call for Honest Government
A critique of tainted politics argues that campaign rhetoric and policy often serve personal gain rather than public good. It labels self-interest as a driving force, laments party machines, and urges farmers bankers and merchants to join legislatures to restore wisdom courage and honesty in government.
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Asean
Johnson City Woman Endorses Dean's Kidney Pills
Mrs Annie E Dingle of 600 W Main St Johnson City recounts severe back pain dizziness and kidney secretions improved after taking Deans Kidney Pills from Whitehouse Drug Co She praises lasting relief from December 1910 to March 10 1915 and recommends the remedy priced 60 cents at dealers FosterMilburn Co Buffalo NY
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Annie E. Dingle
Main St
Dean
Whitehouse Drug Co
Tanlac boosts Tennessee woman from 76 to over 100 pounds
Miss LaRue Davis of 211 Glass street Fast Chattanooga Tennessee testifies Tanlac improved her severe rheumatic pain stomach trouble and kidney discomfort. She weighs 76 pounds before treatment and now surpasses 100 pounds with appetite restored and energy up. She praises Tanlac as magical and urges friends to try it. Sold by Gregory Drug Company in Johnson City.
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Glass Street
Chattanooga
Tenn
Miss Davis
Live and Let Live Drug Company
Gase City
Ind
Johnson City Projects Modernize Club Kitchen and Shower
Contracts have been set for a kitchen at the Country Club with completion expected in ten days. A shower bath will be added. Johnson City society leaders frequent the club and charity sales support its funds. Col. B Cy Reeves underwent a hospital operation in Philadelphia and is reported doing well. Reeves, an early Johnson City settler, has long led local church and civic improvements.
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Col. Reeves
B. Cy Reeves
Philadelphia
Col.Reeves
A Divine Covenant On Women S Rights And Wrongs
The piece argues that God blessed the union of Eve and Adam and condemns extending suffrage to women as an unlawful amendment to a divine covenant. It recalls biblical warnings and cites historical examples to warn against debasing women by law and to defend traditional gender roles.
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Adam
Cory
Rome
Drowning Reported In Watauga River Near Allison’s Mill
Chester Carr a Piney Flats merchant disappeared Saturday evening while driving to Austin Springs for a picnic. His horse and buggy were later found drowned in the Watauga river near a ford, with searchers continuing Monday for his body. Carr, about 28, was noted as a prominent local figure in Piney Flats and Deltaville.
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Allison’s Mill
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Austin Springs
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Bristol
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Jane
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East Tennessee Normal faces funding needs for dorms and library
A committee report on East Tennessee State Normal highlights dormitory and library needs, urging a state appropriation. The panel commends the work of the school, its president, and faculty for their continued effort in campus upkeep and teaching.
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East Tennessee State Normal School
Why Woman Restless in Destiny of Nations
Provident Texas Farmers' Union speaker argues that home and motherhood wield greater moral and political power than suffrage. He questions female desire for civic authority, praising the mother’s influence over society, faith, and family. He warns against women entering government, fearing a hen-pecked nation and lost civilization. He anchors his view in family, church, and national destiny.
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Texas Farmers’ Union
Yalo
Senate
Christendom
United States
Acta of the
Apostles
Sission
Congress
Doctor's Prescription A Cough Treatment Ad
Old advertisement text touts Dr. King's New Discovery as a cheap simple remedy for coughs colds and ailments. It urges readers to visit a druggist today buy a bottle and start treatment immediately promising relief and cure.
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