Comet Editor Cy H Lyle Named Soldiers Home Treasurer
The Johnson City Comet editor Cy H Lyle has been appointed treasurer of the local Soldiers' Home at a salary of 2400 dollars per year. Governors Rye appointed Capt W E F Milburn and Sen J R Gardner as delegates to the Anti-Saloon League convention in Atlantic City July 6 to 8. The note also mentions praise from the Greeneville Democrat and a general chorus of good wishes for Lyle’s new post.
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Cy H . Lyle
Johnson City
Rye
J. R Gardner
Atlantic City
Lyle
Sam
Greeneville
Harrisburg
Brother Lyle
Soldiers’ Home
Chattanooga
Tenn
Mountain Branch Soldiers’ Home
Tennessee
New York
Brother Cy
Knoxville Journal
M’connell
Trenton
N. Y
Talso
Pawtucket
Natonal
New Secretary of State Appointed by Wilson
The Johnson City Comet notes President Wilson appointed Hon. Robert Lansing as secretary of state to fill the vacancy created by Bryan. Letters from several correspondents praise Lansing, highlighting his loyalty, competence, and suitability for a steady, businesslike state department leadership.
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Robert Lansing
Bryan
Wilson
Johnson City
Comet
H. Lyle
Spon Jim
National Soldiers’ Home
Mountain City
Tomahawk
Baltimore
Lansing
Constipation Cured Overnight Ad Po Do Lax
An old style advertisement promotes Po Do Lax with a small nightly dose to produce a morning bowel movement. It claims Podophyllin from May Apple arouses the liver and increases bile to aid digestion, promising no griping and a safe cure for constipation overnight.
Chancery Sale of Land in Johnson City Tennessee
In obedience to a decree of the Chancery Court at Johnson City Tennessee issued on July 10 1115 the land in Washington County Suh Civil District fronting 351 feet on Commerce Street and containing 2 1/2 acres will be sold to the highest bidder at the courthouse door in Johnson City on six or twelve months credit with interest from sale date and a lien on the property. June 17 1915.
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Chancery Court
Johnson City
Tennessee
Daniels
G. FP
McClain
Twill
Court House
Suh
Washington County
Commerce Street
Belo Burns Wife With Fire Over Letters of Infidelity
Prank Belo of Grand Rapids built a bonfire from love letters said to be written to his wife Mrs Belo by other men. He forced her hands into the flames until they were burned, then threatened to punish her further unless she vowed fidelity. Also involved is 24 year old Joseph Kelly who assisted in the act.
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Belo
Grand Rapids
Michigan
Bolo
Dong
Toon
Joseph Kelly
Pola
Kelly Med
Carolina Clinchfield and Ohio Railway Train Schedule
In effect November 26 1914 Eastern Standard Time Northbound 8 55 am and 6 18 pm for Fort Town Kingsport Tenn Cameron Va Tenn Speers Ferry St Paul and Dante Va East General Passenger Agent Toho n City Tennessee
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Fordtown
Kingsport
Tenn
Cameron
Va-Tenn
Speers Ferry
St. Paul and
Dante, Va
Georgia Minister Kills Farmer in Avenging Daughter
Rev W W Putnam of Calhoun shoots Homer Taylor while Taylor drives with his cousin. First shot kills. second fires as Taylor exits the buggy. Five more shots follow as Putnam cries that Taylor ruined his daughter. Miss Putnam denies the charge. Taylor, married a year, had a newborn child.
Farmer Radford on Woman Suffrage
A speech defending women’s place in the home argues that the home is the greatest contribution of women to society. It claims political duties lie beyond “woman’s sphere” and that involvement in governance would distract from domestic duties and domestic welfare.
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Cardus
Cardui
Farmer Radford
Loyal Home Buyer Creed
A compact call to buy locally urging readers to shop within their own community. It asserts benefits of supporting neighbors, keeping money local to bolster schools churches lodges and hometown services, and emphasizes trust and mutual aid in transactions.
Most Remarkable Combination brings health with Cinwah remedy
A tonic claim touts Cinwah as the greatest remedy for stomach, liver, kidney and bowel troubles. It highlights a blend of roots herbs and juices from around the world prepared in a Johnson City laboratory. Sold by Gregory Drug Company in Johnson City at two local stores.
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Johnson City
Gregory Drug Company
Understanding as a Bridge Between Capital and Labor
Peter Readers discusses the Federal Industrial Commission's work on linking capital and labor. He argues that farmer observers value direct dialogue over polemics, praising justice and understanding as forces stronger than government mandates. He contends that income is sacred, yet justice and conscience guide society toward peace.
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United States Commission of Industrial Relations
Federal Industrial Commission
Supreme Court of Common Sense
Watered Securities in Farming and Usury Critics
Peter Radford argues that watered stock harms agriculture by high interest on farm real estate and chattel loans. He warns that US farmers pay about 200 million annually in usury, creating fictitious values and risking national prosperity. He urges public leaders to drain liquidity from farm finance to secure permanent agricultural prosperity.
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Peter Radford
Farmers of
United States
Superintendents pledge support to Sherril at Johnson City
At a Johnson City conference of East Tennessee county superintendents Supt Booth presented a resolution praising State Superintendent S W Sherril. The body commends his fair examination, explains his future administration policy, and pledges heartfelt support for administering school affairs according to law. A copy of the resolution goes to East Tennessee public acts.
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Seasion
Johnson City
BE. B. Booth
Rone
East Tenessee
East Tensnesste
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Johnson City, Tenn
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Chattanooga Times
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Stephenville
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Unala Springs
Toccane
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West Main Street
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Knoxville
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