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Newspaper
Comet
Location
Johnson City, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1908
Page
2
Our sale features a large stock of dry goods, notions and shoes with prices far lower than in the past two to three years. We note a cotton goods market drop and claim loss is your gain as we revise prices on all items. We back this with goods and ten years of business proved value.
Muslin undergarments receive corresponding price cuts across higher grades. The advertisement promotes heavy reductions on shirt waists skirts and petticoats. Entire stock of children's muslin underwear is reduced.
Local store advertises heavy discounts on fancy parasols and shoe stock. Severe reductions highlighted, including Ziegler Button Oxfords dropped from 3 to 2.25. Shoppers urged to visit to view goods and prices.
FOR TAX ASSESSOR hereby announce myself a candidate for tax assessor and promise that if elected I will be just to all Ep Rowan.
Carmack supporters push for Patterson as minority nominee after Masseil statements. They plan to wait for the June 27 popular vote result before appealing to the November election.
Last Sunday the M B Church South held a quarterly meeting and a special service honoring members with fifty years of membership. Dr. Long of Martha Washington College led a memorable observance. Sisters W Earnest, B S Hicks, W A Sparks, G L Gilmer, M L Martin, Col 7 0 Reeves, H H Carr, B S Miller, J Crumley, M M McKamey, G M Hasnah, and Pyle were recognized.
Next Sunday morning at the Watauga Avenue Presbyterian Church a service program is planned including voluntary selections, hymns, scripture, prayers, announcements, offertory, and an installation of Moderator W. D. Copp. The service will feature Mr. Clemons and Mrs. Milligan, with Rev. Dayton A. Dobba delivering the benediction. The piece also includes political commentary about Carmack and Patterson amid Tennessee Republican and Democratic dynamics.
The Nanbyillo American reports a heated scene as Governor Patterson and supporters condemn Senator Carmack for causing disorder. Attacks on Bob Taylor and calls for orderly party action are noted, with Patterson’s backers staying loyal amid Carmack’s reflected criticism.
The Bank of Commerce directors elected M. C. Jackson president Jus A Summers first vice president H R Shipley second vice president and cashier W B Miller assistant cashier. If the City Crow Store room is unavailable the C N Brown Co Spring street space will be used for the initial operations with a July 1 target.
The article argues that local self government and democratic consistency are shifting votes toward Patterson in Tennessee, with Carmack supporters switching to Patterson. It notes a Humboldt former alderman and a prominent Carmack proponent now backing Patterson, suggesting prohibitionist claims were used to mislead voters. It questions why prohibitionists backed Hoke Smith in Georgia and accuses them of deceit.
A lively vaudeville performance plays to a packed crowd at Elactelo Park featuring clean acts and tightly staged close moving pictures. Performers showcase sharp timing, polished routines, and audience friendly humor in a family friendly program.
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