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Newspaper
Comet
Location
Johnson City, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1901
Page
2
A collection of satirical items from Tennessee papers comments on a potential third term for a governor, political figures like Jim Frazier and Bob Taylor, and local concerns. It notes hot weather, fair premiums, crop trials, newspaper anniversaries, and playful jabs at editors and readers. The snippets reflect regional humor and political chatter across East Tennessee towns including Knoxville, Johnson City, and Bolivar.
Chattanooga July 19 Hon James B Frasier elector last year from the State at large on the democratic ticket tonight formally announced his candidacy for Governor at the hands of the state democratic convention that meets next year He says the early announcement is to satisfy urgent demands of friends from across the state and denies making a public statement until now He is believed to carry East Tennessee with strong support in the middle and West Tennessee and his friends hope for nomination without trouble Fourth District No Third Term Memphis July 10 Morgan Fitzpatrick says Gov McMillin will not seek a third term and hints he may run for congress in the Fourth district next time.
Oct 8 to 11 1900 mark the 4th annual Tri County Fair on association grounds. Premium lists are in press with weekly updates in The Comet. Burpee seeds promotion cited. river flood note references North Carolina extension and notable destruction. Snippet ends amid historical reminiscence of independence day celebration and a village lecture misadventure.
A historical notice highlights a century of continued achievement, a location praised for healthful surroundings, and new girls’ buildings with steam heat electric light baths and modern improvements. It promises scholarly teachers strong courses and a diverse curriculum including French German art and music with a library and reading room. Sessions open August 27. Mil expenses moderate catalog available from Ray A Comm D D President.
The Treasury Department Comptroller of the Currency certifies that The Unaka National Bank of Johnson City Tennessee has complied with federal statutes and is authorized to commence banking business under section 169 of the Revised Statutes. This certificate is dated June 29, 1910 and signed by Charles G. Dawes Comptroller of the Currency.
An advertisement touts Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic as a simple iron and quinine remedy for malaria with a No Cure No Pay offer and a 500 price. The rest gathers unrelated travel, railroad news, and a long anecdote about a Texas man and a rattlesnake.
Hon Alf Taylor of Tennessee returns from Wise Virginia after delivering the lecture Poetry and Pearls. A mistaken train grip swap led him to discover his dress suit had been taken with the other man’s bag. He wore a makeshift short coat to perform, hoping to find a proper suit in the stranger’s satchel.
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