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Newspaper
Comet
Location
Johnson City, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 1906
Page
2
In Washington County Democrats name a winning ticket amid mixed signals from Chattanooga Times. The Soldiers' Home stays execution until March and local candidates discuss county clerk race and ethics. Senator Carmack speaks on character. Brownlow faces governor race hurdles as August election nears.
The Dallas and Little Rock interviews show ex governor Alf Taylor praising Senator Carmack as a grand man while acknowledging a victorious campaign against him. The Nashville American notes no rancor toward Carmack or Frazier, and confirms Taylor as the Democratic Senate nominee. Gallatin News discusses political intrigue in the First District and hints at a Republican challenge.
A dated pulp ad for Allen's Foot-Ease powder claims it cures tired aching calloused and sweating feet. Sample free at participating druggists and shoe stores with mailing address Allen 8 Olmsted Le Roy N Y 1139 41.
A Monday night gathering in the courthouse thanked Col W P Brownlow for securing the initial 250000 federal appropriation for a Johnson City public building and the Mountain Branch Soldiers Home site. W J Exum J W Crumley G J Wolford W Price and H H Carr spoke as T V McCowan was elected chair and M Iump secretary.
Delicate feverish children gain immediate relief as the product cleanses the stomach and acts on the liver. Claimed to cure worms and restore health. Sold by all druggists for 25 cents. Sample free, Allen & Olmsted, Leroy, N Y.
A July 4 1906 pledge by county Republican and Democratic leaders in Washington county condemns money or other means to buy votes or influence turnout. signatories vow not to pay poll taxes or fund bribery schemes and to prevent such acts on election day and in the period before the August election.
A late 19th or early 20th century sales pitch offers a free first bottle of Moll's Grape Tonic to readers who write today. The ad claims the tonic cures constipation and promises free distribution if it works, noting a $1 bottle contains nearly three times the 50 cent size and cites availability at drug stores.
Notice announces supplemental registration before the Regular Election on August 2, 1904. Residents who have not registered or changed residence since last registering must register at county wards and districts. Commissioners of Election for Washington County include Gro W Winner Hasxien H Dyer J M Marrn and Hane H Dyer as secretary. Registers will call for books. Monday July 1906.
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