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Newspaper
Comet
Location
Johnson City, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1918
Page
2
Publisher information lists publication schedule and post office entry in Johnson City Tennessee. It outlines sections such as Resolutions of Respect Memorials and Cards of Thanks with a five cent charge for communications. Readers are reminded notices must be signed and addressed to Johnson City Comet.
The Herald Courier discusses Tennessee Senate contest with Senators Shields Cates and Rye. It notes Shields faces two challengers while Rye enters a Democratic loyalty debate and emphasizes supporting the Administration's war policies as the state weighs candidates for U S Senate.
German U boats long feared are off the Atlantic coast with six submarines lurking offshore. Since the war began about fifteen ships have been sunk, mostly small coastal craft, with around twenty lives lost. Germany may be signaling a warning while reserving torpedoes for larger targets and supplies for troops.
The Herald Courier notes potential submarine activity and speculation on enemy actions. The navy probes for hostile craft and possible Atlantic bases while large U boats from Germany could be provisioned for extended campaigns of two months or more.
A wartime memo from W. B. Meyers U. S. Fuel Administrator for Tennessee urges residents to secure coal now, conserve usage, and rely on wood when possible. He notes mines face heavy orders due to war industries and rail demand, with 60 to 90 days needed to fill current orders. The memo stresses economy and direct contact with dealers and mines, warning of likely shortages next winter and urging orderly distribution.
In Knoxville on June 4, a notice from food administrator H H Morgan declares new rules affecting wheat flour distribution. No 100 percent wheat flour for export or resale may be shipped wholesale or retail without written county or city approval, with exceptions for certain blended flours. Administrators are urged to notify dealers and publish the rule widely.
A Johnson City notice touts Doan's Kidney Pills as a home remedy for weak kidneys causing dizziness headaches backache and irregular kidney secretions. Mrs. G D Webster of 702 W Watauga Ave credits Doan's with strengthening her kidneys and back, restoring energy and reducing pains. Price a price tag appears, urging readers to buy War Savings Stamps.
Captain George Frederick Campbell of the Royal Flying Corps will speak on the sixth night of the Chautauqua in a lecture titled A Soldier of the Sky. His life spans a family tragedy in World War I and his own service from India to the Western Front. He fought as a two year ace in the Royal Flying Corps and details daring air combats and a notable bombing raid on a Belgian frontier railway station.
Mr and Mrs J W Messick of Orange VA spend a few days with Mr and Mrs W d Exum. Thomas F Summers assistant cashier of Citizens Bank takes a needed rest with home folks in Jolson City after a period of ill health.
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