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Newspaper
Comet
Location
Johnson City, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1917
Page
2
The passage argues against soft policy on national defense, urging a rebuke of pacifist labels. It uses vivid metaphor, likening opponents to copperheads and praising decisive force to protect national honor and security. It contrasts hidden treachery with open resistance.
The piece argues that civilization and culture reduce births, noting a halving of the birth rate in New England over a century and a death rate surpassing births. It suggests civilization harms the race, questions large families, and cites sociologists blaming modern women avoiding motherhood.
An article notes the Blackfoot tribe seeking acceptance into the regular army amid wartime mobilization. It argues citizenship and armed service would affirm loyalty and reflect original American blood, suggesting Indians’ role could symbolize national unity and defense. The piece ends with a subscription prompt.
A patriotic home front feature urges families to fight German sympathy via the potato patch. The piece warns the potato bug endangers Uncle Sam, alongside the fly and bedbug, and urges spraying, cultivating, and weed control to defend the nation. It stresses everyone, including Sister Susie and Brother Bill, must contribute to the wartime food effort.
About 7 000 Tennesseans entered federal service in May, joining the First Second and Third infantry regiments a field army squadron of cavalry and a negro guardsmen company. The First Tennessee is in camp while other units rendezvous at home stations Hatchere. Former Adjutant General Charles B Rogan retired becomes colonel of the Second Tennessee Infantry Luke Loal named lieutenant colonel and Lee Harr of Johnson City appointed First Lieutenant.
By virtue of a deed of trust dated May 12 1915 G W Trent and wife Liddie Trent secure $70 due John Kelley recorded July 21 1915 in Washington County Tennessee trust deed No 38 page 582 John R Smith trustee will sell at public auction on August 10 1917 between 10 am and 2 pm at the courthouse door in Johnson City Tennessee the described property containing about thirty acres more or less with an undivided interest in the estate of the late William T Trent being transferred to satisfy the debt and costs J Stanley Barlow agent for the trustee
In the Chancery Court at Johnson City Tennessee Crumley Co and several listed defendants are non residents and must appear by August first or have the petition against them deemed confessed. The notice is to be published four consecutive weeks in the Johnson City Comet. June 18 1917. J W Cass Clerk and Master C M Fair solicitor.
An old advertisement urges treating nasal congestion and chest tightness by using Dr. Bell’s Pine Tar Honey and Dr. ABsi’s PingYar Honey. It promises soothing relief, loosening phlegm, and easier breathing for children and adults, priced 25 cents at your druggist.
C W Sharitz a retired hotel proprietor of 104 Walnut street reports twenty years of kidney and back trouble with dizziness and blurred sight. He credits Doan's Kidney Pills from Gregory Drug Co for relief and urges others to use the same remedy.
An old time pharmacy ad promotes Dr King s New Discovery as a soothing remedy for colds and coughs. It touts pine balsams and mild laxatives to ease throat and chest discomfort and urges readers to keep a bottle for winter ailments and bronchial tensions.
An advert claims Pine Tar Honey by De. Dells soothes a stubborn cough and eases breathing. It touts antiseptic properties to curb germ spread and lists stores in Chicago and Jones County Times as publishers. The copy incorporates a promotional tone and references weekly issues.
A vintage ad touts a new balsam remedy described as antiseptic and laxative, claiming rapid relief for lingering colds, coughs, croup, gas and other ailments. The copy emphasizes soothing heated membranes and a general energy boost, urging readers to obtain the product at their local druggist.
Field guidance from J. C. McAmis of the University of Tennessee extension describes preparing corn and cowpea lands for wheat, including timing for harvesting, subsoil plowing, liming if available, row spacing, and recommended fertilizer application of 160 to 200 pounds per acre of basin slag or phosphate.
Johnson City, Tenmasee reports a cautiously reviewed eyewear assessment. A local optician examined frames and lenses for fit, style, and vision support, detailing pricing and consumer options in a brief public notice.
The War Department replaces regular clothing allowances with needs based issuance to American soldiers. Commanders become responsible for proper equipment and strict economy in cloth use under the new plan.
Johnson City resident Mrs. Sarah Foran testified in 1910 and again in 1915 that Doan's Kidney Pills relieved her constant backache loins pain and irregular kidneys after obtaining them from Whitehouse Drug Co. She stated the remedy always gave good results and praised it as a worthy kidney medicine. Mouler Milburn Co. Buffalo N Y.
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