Reelection Talks and Budget Shifts At State Board of Education
Nashville July 12. State Board of Education discussions centered on the term of President Brister, reelection of state normal presidents Jones and Gilbreath for three years, and Sherrill’s salary restoration to 3 000. A committee to investigate Cookeville polytechnic works will tour next week. The board approved actions to purge fraud in examinations and prepare for a national conference representation by Sherrill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nashville
State Board of Education
Sherrell
G. Rilla
Carter County
Sherrill
Bim
Conmiltes
Messrs. Ligon
Luck Andyar
Fle
Harry A. Luck
Hale
Supt. Hale
Luck
State Normal
Murfreesboro
Johnson City
KR. L. Jones
G. Gilbreath
Jones
Gilbreath
Ue Bam
Prof. Brister
Profs. Jones
Prident Brister
Brister
Seymour A. Mynders
Prof. Jones
Afl
Vookeville Ruamway
Polytechnic School
Cookeville
Flinana
Memphis
Hanson
Tennessee
San Francisco
Robinson
Gilbrentt
Mast
Tennessee Normal School
Testimony of an old soldier praises Tanlac relief
From the National Setters Home in Johnson City George W Ca hill describes a year of stomach trouble and breakdown. After trying many treatments he credits Tanlac with restoring weight strength appetite and sleep. He reports gaining 21 pounds and walking several miles daily. Tanlac sold exclusively in Johnson City by Gregory Drug Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnson City
George W. Cahill
Gregory Brig Company
Tanlae
Johnson
Gregory Drig
Range and Smith Tie the Knot in Moosey Memorial Chapel
Last Saturday evening at 6 o'clock Mr Harry Range and Miss Reita Smith were united in marriage by Rev J M Crowe at the parsonage of Moosey Memorial Chapel. The bride is the daughter of Prof and Mrs J H Smith and the groom the son of Mr and Mrs A Range, both of Thickly. The couple have many friends who wish them happiness and prosperity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Range
Reita Smith
Jno. M. Crowe
Moosey Memorial Chapel
J. H. Smith
Mra. A
Range
Thicky
Dr King’s New Discovery Promises Cough Relief
An old advertisement touts Dr King’s New Discovery as a cheap and simple cough remedy. It urges readers to visit their druggist, buy a bottle, and start treatment immediately for coughs colds and ailments, promising satisfaction and cure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
King
Dr. King
Whispering Whistles on Locomotives Proves Too Complex
A New York railroad touted the idea of whispering whistles on locomotives but found the technical and operational challenges insurmountable for office boys to manage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Railroad
Ite
Johnson City Woman Praises Dean's Kidney Pills
Johnson City resident Mrs Annie F H Dingle of 600 W Main St credits Dean's Kidney Pills with ending years of back pain dizzy spells and kidney sediment. She recalls taking the remedy in 1910 and 1915 and reports lasting relief after use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnson City
Annie FH. Dingle
Main St
Dean
Whitehouse Prag Co
Poster-Milbuen Co.Prom
Bidffato
Edison to Lead Navy Bureau Advisory Board
Washington July 18 Edison accepted Secretary Daniels invitation to head an advisory board of inventive experts for a proposed navy bureau. The plan aims to improve submarines and airplanes and to study and adopt the best civilian inventions for naval warfare. Hutchison said Edison would reply in a few days and broader appointments would follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Thomas A. Edison
Daniela
Elvsian
Bureau of Invention and Development
Navy Department
Naval
Daniels
Radison
Edison
Mr. Edison
Navy
M. R
Hutchison
Bilsen
Hutchiron
Hotchison
Griffin
Taylor
Strauss
Wich
Goalueas
Ines
Navy to expand testing and submarine armament programs
Secretary Daniels proposed a large naval testing laboratory in Washington and urged a bigger appropriation for investigation and experimentation as the nation develops naval firepower. He noted ships and ammunition types in actual warfare and that guns are being mounted on submarines, with Admiral Taylor working on submarines. A growing board was described as essential to advance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylor Je
Daniels
Washington
Congress
Vision of Armageddon Echoes in Virginia and Tennessee
A preacher claims the European war is the final war, basing views on Revelations imagery. He cites earthquakes in January, massive casualties, ruined cities, and a prophecy of divine judgment, urging readers to heed warnings and pray.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia
Tennessee
John
Isle of
Patmos
Haly
Avexzano
Nebster
Armageddon Vision and War Faith from Abingdon Letter
A Virginia minister, Rev. Thomas W. Clark of Abingdon, writes that the world edges toward Armageddon. He links biblical prophecies to World War I and urges faith in God guiding events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel
Mabceth
Hall
Palestine
Jordan
Mediterranean Sea
Kishen
Megiddo
Exdraclon
Israel
Gideon
Barak
Deborah
John
Belgium
Far East
Washington
Holston
Virginia
Tennessee
Christ
God
Vnot Wilson
Bryan
Kansas City
Euphrates
East
Saul
Jonathan
Josiah
House of David
John the Everlasting
Patmos
Europe
Gog
Magog
Carmel
Sinai
Olivet
Calvary
Metiddo
Thomas W. Clark
Abingdon
Prohibition Debate Led by Patterson Urges National Ban
Former Tennessee governor Malcolm R Patterson spoke in favor of national prohibition arguing science, experience, and religion prove liquor poisons the body and wrecks society. He criticized state rights as a shield for the liquor traffic and urged government action to crush the trade and protect public health. An ad promotes Sloan's Liniment and Farmony’s Teething Syrup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Malcolm R. Patterson
Tennessee
Patterson
Also Mentioned on This Page
State Board
SI Board of Education
L. Holton Agat
United States
Anaka National Bank
Anmnson
Galash
Harry RA
WMAN
HES Board OF Inventors
Frederial
United States Navy
Sleepy Tom
Deveils
Temple of Heaven
Babylon
Dr. Fahrey
Sloan
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!