Department urges timely farm work and rapid adjustment of labor disputes
The article notes every hour is crucial for farm productivity and warns against delays in threshing. It cites the Department of Labor reporting 89 industrial disputes adjusted in a week, including machinists at Curtiss Aeroplane Co Buffalo affecting 15,000 people. It also mentions Smileage Books and a $3,500 first year activity at training camps, plus 2,000,000 youths volunteering for the Garden Army with a pledge to boost food production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Agriculture
America
Department of Labor
Curtiss Aeroplane Co
Buffalo
Uncle Sam
Commission
United States Garden Army
Department of the Interior
Fourth of July War Bond Drive Sets Heroic Tone
The Herald Courier urges celebrating Independence Day by unity with France Italy and England in a shared struggle against a new autocracy. It calls for a nationwide War Bond drive to surpass the top goal, supporting the government in wartime and honoring forebears by preserving freedoms for future generations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
France
Italy
America
Germany
Han Boon
Herald Courier
Senatorial picture in Tennessee politics after war era
The Chattanooga Times notes that Senator Shields faces little public sentiment against him and appears to hold the field with minimal opposition. It reports tax investigator Hayters probing post withdrawal and suggests voters prefer the incumbent governor, with political tensions remaining personal and factional after the war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben Haytes
Taxewell Progress
Cate
Shields
Almable
Hey Hays
Chattanoaga Times
Election Cautainty Confidence in Shields for Senate
The race for the United States Senate narrows to John K Shields versus Ton C Rye after Gen Cates withdrawal. Shields is praised for his service and noted as a likely reelection, with strong ties to officials in Washington.
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United States
Senate
John K. Shields
Ton C. Rye
Gen. Cates
Rye
Shields
Washington
Wayne Countian
Senator Shields Likely Re-elected in Tennessee Vote Trend
The state press signals strong support for Senator John K. Shields, seen as capable and a constitutional lawyer. Voters resist replacement and favor continuity, noting his national prominence and confidence from President Wilson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tennessee
John K. Shiels
Shields
Senate
Wilson
Hickman County
Senator Shields Endorsed for Endorsement Term
The Petersburg Herald urges Tennesse Democrats to support Senator John K. Shields for an endorsement term. It lauds his wartime record, loyalty to war measures, and argues national needs outweigh partisan politics as the president and senate rely on him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John K. Shields
United States Senate
Senate
Tennesse
Petersburg Herald
Cates Men for Shields as Embrey Predicts Wins
Capt Embrey of Winchester in Chattanooga Saturday said about zero percent of former Cates supporters now back Gov Rye. He noted a few Rye appointees remain loyal, but overall Rye cannot expect gains. Embrey forecast Shields win of Senate reelection with strong Middle Tennessee support from Franklin, Lincoln, Moore, Coffee counties.
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Embrey
Winchester
Chattanooga
Cates
Shields
Capt. Embrey
Rye
Capt Embrey
Franklin
Lincoln
Moore
Coffee
Middle Tennessee
Senator Shields
Chattanooga Times
Second Lieutenant James Carlock Brewer Reported Killed
Bristol July 1 Second Lieutenant James Carlock Brewer son of Mr and Mrs J K Brewer of the city was killed in France per War Department message. He was 22 and had trained at Tennessee Military Institute and First Officers training school before serving on the France front. He is survived by his parents two sisters and a brother and was a popular local youth. A second gold star will be added to the Presbyterian church flag to mark his sacrifice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol
James Carlock Brewer
J. K. Brewer
France
War Department
Detalla
Brewer
Liberty
Hoboken
Young Brewer
Tennessee Military Tristitche
Nw Woulba
Company UH
Iil
Sam I. King, Jr
Harry Aaron
Hin
Lieutenant Brewer
John Henry
Jes
Readerine
Louise
Douglas
Johnson City Ordinance 204 Bonds for concrete work
Ordinance 204 requires contractors laying concrete walks curbing and related work within Johnson City to post bonds equal to 60 percent of the contract price for owner benefit. City Engineer as inspector. violations are misdemeanors. ordinance effective upon passage dated July 2 1918. Esquire P O Miller announces for Justice of the Peace seeking another term.
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Rome
Johnson City
Tennessee
Tullahoma Women Save Clover Hay on Demonstration Farm
In Tullahoma a 40 acre clover field on the North Carolina and St. Louis Railway demonstration farm nears harvest. Women of the Tullahoma Ladies Auxiliary quickly volunteers with hay forks to save the crop from rain, matching men in output and earning praise from superintendent Joseph H. Judd. The effort, captured by photographers, highlights patriotic civic action as the crop is expected to yield about four tons per acre.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tullahoma
Plantoay
Mesdames J. M. Ransom
Lan
Doak Aydelott
Dana Flosie Dann
Mildred Hicks
Julia Knott
Irma Powers
Tul- Jaharma
Joseph H. Judd
Mr. Judd
Me. Judd
Patriotic Ladies of
United States
Chateau Thierry site rich in ancient battles and wine trade
The article recalls Chateau-Thierry on the Marne as a historic fortress city marked by centuries of conflict and trade. It notes landmarks including Charles Martel’s castle ruins, the step hill, and its famed Champagne vineyards, with notable natives like Jean de la Montaine and ties to royal imprisonment legends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chateau-Thierry
Geographic Society
Marne
Iits
Nauplton
Christendom
Bull
Thierry IV
Paris
Nancy
Peboune
Ham
Chiyles
Louis the Stampierer
Herbert
Count of
Jean de la Montaine
Museut
Hamilton
Glance Backward praises community and past leaders in East Tennessee
A reader reflects on The Comet in a改 clean dress praising decency and morality. The piece endorses Mrs. Lyle and honors long time residents, past mayors, and Red Cross workers. It urges participation in wartime support and local clubs, noting the lasting impact of the boom days and current efforts for the Chinese Labor Army relief in France.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyle
Tennessee
Col
Matson Jade
Walter Faw
Red Cross
D. H
Fourth of July Pageant Echoes Classic Parade Vibes
Fragmentary verse floods the page with cannons booming and drums beating. Readers glimpse banners, crowds gathering, and a festive mood as they ponder the event’s meaning and spectacle.
The Fourth of July Anthem From Early American Verse
A fragmented verse sketch extols Independence Day and patriotism. It references King George, Yankee colonists, Betsy Ross sewing the flag, and the Fourth of July celebrations in Philadelphia. The poem invokes liberty, virtue, and national pride, with lines praising battle readiness and anti German war sentiment.
Julie W. Pierce Seeks Justice Office in Sixth District
Julie W. Pierce announces candidacy for justice of the peace in the sixth district. Jude Bleror has prior court matters before the County Court and seeks a vote on his record. Charles S. Maden, well known clerk, traveled from Jonesboro with his family to the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julie W
Pierce
Tos
Justion
Sin Peace
Jude Bleror
Jolom
Charles 8
Maden
Fran
Conversion of Liberty Bonds and Conversion Rules
Liberty Bonds convertibility rules outline six month window from May 9 to November 1 1918 for first and second Liberty Bonds. After November 1 1918 no conversion rights attach to 4 percent bonds. All 4 14 percent bonds are non convertible. Conversion requests may be submitted at Federal reserve banks or the Treasury. Registered bonds convert with the Secretary of the Treasury. ownership changes need not be witnessed. Coupon bonds may convert to registered bonds on request with May 14 or June 15 1918 coupons detached. future coupons attached or exchanged as specified.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federal Reserve Bank
Treasury Department
Secretary of the Treasury
Doane Kidney Pills Promote Health in Patients
A damaged ad recalls Mrs. Webster of Ohio who suffered fatigue dizziness and kidney pain. After using Doane Kidney Pills she reports stronger back improved kidney function and renewed energy. The testimonial notes price at dealers and attributes changes to the product from Poster-Milburn Co Buffalo NY.
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Uy Jolineon
Ohio
Webster
Wateka Avenue
Paves
Toan
Trice Gue
Poster-Milburn CO
Migra
Buffirlo
N.Y
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H.W. Lyle
Johnson City, Tenn
Old Bradley
Air
Gov. Rye
Cleveland Kanner
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CPEY
Esquire
P.O. Miller
Justice of the Peace
Miller
Fehaw
Tellahoma
Chateau Thierry
Ogan Fe
Ant
Betsey Ross
Port Melcury
Viele Sam
Hberty
Berlin
Iwantu Comfort
CAS Company
Dizaziless
Johnson
Kansas City
Levenworth
Daryithe
Milwaukee
Wis
Marion
Tad
Battle Mountain
Norfolk
Hampton
Dayton
Cincinnati
1. C
New York City
Philadelphia
COMET
Tenn To
Jonnin'v Carson
National Soldiers
Hote, ‘Moin
Teedee
Barna
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