South Manifold Exhibits at New York Exposition
The Southern railway and allied lines plan a major exhibit at the American Land and Irrigation Exposition in Madison Square Garden, New York, November 3 to 12. Materials come from their railway territory and neighboring lines. Farmers are invited to participate with prizes for apples, corn, alfalfa, potatoes, wheat and oats, with outreach from M V Riehanls in Washington to arrange space and assistance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Southern Railway
Allied Lines
Madison Square Garden
New York City
Mobile and Ohio Railroad
Alabama Great Southern Railroad
Cincinnati, New Orleans and
Texas Pacific
Georgia Southern and Florida
South
Land and Industrial Department
M. V. Riehanls
Wabington
D.C
North
Decatur Mob Tries to Lynch Umpire in Field Clash
In Decatur Alabama on June 10 a mob of fans attacked umpire Box Sorber after disputed calls in the Selma game. Cooler heads kept him from injury as the melee caused shirts to tear and grandstand crowds to jostle. A stray ad segment then promotes Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decatur
Ala
Box” Sorber
Selma Julny
Need of Dress Reform in Reform Era Fashion
Acritical editorial argues for dress reform in society, condemning indecent displays and ornate gowns. It cites a Philadelphia social incident featuring a harem skirt and green silk tights, labeling it improper for public wear and urging legal action to curb fashion excesses. The piece critiques eastern social leaders and calls for more modest attire in schools and streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democrata of
Congress
Ain
Dreas
Philadelphia
Bellvue-Stratford
England
Newport
New York
Burn Mawr
Polk
Virginis
Ale
Ube
Main Street
Knoxville Bristol Night Train Service Adjusted Schedule
Bristol June 10 The Southern railway will revise its current timetable to add a Bristol bound night train and an early morning service from Knoxville. Train No 3 currently 7 pm will depart about 7 pm and No 11 arriving Knoxville 11:30 am will be moved to reach Bristol around 8 30 am The board of trade pushes for better passenger scheduling while Kilcoxville opposes changes to trains No 3 and 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol
Southern Railway
Knoxville
Board of Trade
Tnat
Kilcoxville
Real estate pitch targets the South and farming profits
Letters from Ralph A. Parker and readers discuss moving to the South for agriculture and lower taxes, urging reprinting in Back Home Magazine. The exchange mentions land prices, costs to improve property, and better potato and crop yields in the South, contrasting Seattle area farming.
Remington's Newspaper Directory 1911 Edition Overview
A compact description of Remington's Newspaper Directory 1911 detailing its compilation of 1910 census data, lists of newspapers in the United States Canada and Mexico, with days of issue politics circulation and classifications by town state and county. Published by Edward P Remington Pittsburgh Pa with prepaid prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uix
United States
Canada
Mexico
Edward P. Remington
Jenkins Building
Pittsburg
Baptist Preacher Leaves Wife and 7 Children
Rev J W Foster pastor of Baptist churches in Alexandria Watertown and Shop Springs vanished from Watertown leaving an afflicted wife and seven children. Rumor says he fled with a Nashville woman and traveled to Knoxville where a committee reportedly sought him but he eluded them. Foster had come from Texas six months earlier. The Nashville woman is said to be from Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lebanon
Tenn
Watertown
J. W. Foster
Alexandria
Shop Springs
Foster
Nashville
Knoxville
Himsell
Texas
Children honor graves at National Cemetery service
Mrs E M Cratcer president of the Woman's Relief Corps and department chaplain of Tenn W R C led her children to participate at the National Cemetery at the Soldiers Home. A child recited a poem titled The Little Green Tent Built of Sod, superbly rendered by Miss Lillian Kilby, pupil of Columbus Powell School.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. M. Cratest
Woman's Relief Corps
Tenn. W. R.C
National
Soldiers’ Home
Lillian Kilby
Columbus Powell School
ER. M. Cratcer
Dept
Tenn
Public notice corrects Rev J G Palliam’s association with Anaka Academy
Public notice declares Rev J G Palliam is no longer connected with Anaka Academy as of May 1. It asks anyone with funds or votes to forward them to Erwin Tennessee, signed by MNAKA ACADEMY President A KR Brown on June 6.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. G. Palliam
Anaka Academy
Nyone
Erwin
Tenn
Mnaka Academy
A. KR. Brown
Hooper Promised to Stop Saloon Traffic
Murfreesboro News-Banner criticizes Gov. Hooper and supporters for failing to curb alcohol, questioning whether he has the will or power. The piece laments the legislature's inaction and accuses Hooper's camp of cowardice and blame.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gov
Hooper
Patterson
Ben Hooper
Murfreesboro
How's Kidney Pills advertised remedy in US paper
An advertisement extols kidney trouble symptoms including backache headaches and fatigue and urges immediate treatment with Doan's Kidney Pills. It cites Mrs Lillo A Rush of Johnson City TN and a testimonial from Try Johnson City Tran. Sold by Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY agents nationwide for 50 cents. Remember the name Doan's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dolay
Johnson
Lillo A. Rush
Market St
Johnson City
Tran
Doan
Whithouse Drug Co
Tam
Foster-Milburn Co
Huffalo
New York
United States
Noan
Thinking of You and Linville Falls Excursion Offer
A personal plea urges Johnson City residents to buy a Carolina Clinchfield and Ohio railroad excursion ticket to Linville Falls, N C, and back on Sunday June 18, with promises of satisfaction and good treatment. Includes directions to contact agents and a note on Dr Fahmey's Teething Syrup for infants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnson City
Tenn
Carolina, Clinghfield and Ohio Railroad
Chinchhfield
Linville Falls
N. C
Clinchfield
Chas
T. Mandel
C. By
Johnson Uay
State Board to buy furnishings for normal schools
The state board of education will purchase furnishings and equipment for the normal schools at Murfreesboro and Johnson City within the next few weeks. Propositions may cover all or part of the equipment and bidders must exhibit samplers in Nashville. No specifications are set yet and both quality and price will guide contracts. A list of desired furnishings is available from the state superintendent in Nashville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nashville
State Board of Education
Murfreesboro
Johnson City
State Superintendent of Public Instruction
Wins Pight for Life by Newark Man
James B. Mershon of Newark New Jersey recounts a life saving recovery after eight months of illness and fatal risk. He credits Dr Kings New Discovery for strengthened lungs, reduced coughing and restored strength. Trial bottle free with guarantee by H C Miller. It was a brutal battle for life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James B. Mershon
Newark
N.J
Dr. King
H.C. Miller
SOUTHS DEAD IN ARLINGTON CEMETERY tribute
Washington June 11 The annual tribute of flowers and eulogy honored the soldier dead of the south at Arlington National Cemetery. The Confederate section with 204 graves received blooms, while a wreath from the president appeared as thousands attended despite heat. Senator Taylor of Tennessee delivered the eulogy and children formed a "living southern cross."
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Arlington National Cemetery
Robert E. Lee
National Cemetery
Taylor
Tennessee
The Sunrise of Life Laxative Parenting Note
Infants and children need a mild gentle laxative tonic like Dr Caldwell’s Pepsin. It is advertised as a house remedy guaranteed to help and offers a free bottle on request. Sold by dealers at one dollar per bottle.
Lavishly Misleading in Tennessee Recall Debate
A Charleston News and Courier excerpt parodies an Associated Press dispatch about Sir Henry Seymour losing his peerage. It argues Gov. Hooper misled Tennessee constituents by promising a businesslike administration and denounces his role in legislative actions as a political ploy. The Chattanooga Times editorialized that recall is only sentiment today and requires more time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston News and Courier
Associated Press
London
Henry Seymour
Charleston
Tennesee
Guv
Hooper
Gov. Hooper
Tennessee
Chattanooga
Special Court for Dulaney Cases in Jonesboro
Judge Harmon will convene a special term of the default court in Jonesboro on the third Monday in June. Judge Bam Brown will hear the three cases of the state v. W. Dulaney on the charge of embezzlement. Judge Brown heads the Fourth Judicial Circuit and is an able jurist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harmon
Effault
Jonesboro
Bam ©. Brown
W. Dulaney
Brown
Fourth Judicial Circuit
The Agony of Baby Under a Skin Affliction
An old time advertisement touts Zemo as a permanent cure for prickly heat rashes hives eczema and skin afflictions in infants and adults. It promises relief and a money back guarantee if the first bottle does not help and claims wide druggist availability including Johnson City via The City Drug Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zemo
Johnson City
The
City Drug Co
Atlanta to adopt commission government charter
Atlanta officials announce that a bill will be introduced in the upcoming state legislature to create a new city charter and establish a commission form of government. A citizens committee is drafting the commission charter in Atlanta, Georgia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alanta
Atlanta
Carrie Nation Dies in Leavenworth at 76
Carrie Nation mother of the temperance movement dies in Leavenworth Kansas at 7 05 PM after a period of illness and a sanitarium stay starting January 2 Funeral will be in Kansas City where a nephew lives and services are expected Sunday The death follows stress from lawsuits against a lecture bureau and ongoing health decline
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leavenworth
Kan
Carrie Nation
Kansas
Paresia
Local notices from Fall Branch report medical and military chaplain moves
Fall Branch Tennessee June 9. Chaplain G. A. BR Baker, department of Tennessee, has moved here from Greeneville. All post chaplains are asked to read reports to him at once. Dr Warren, a dentist, died last night from a liver abscess, leaving a wife and four children. Funeral services were held at four this afternoon with interment in the Methodist cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fall Branch
Tn, Baker
Department of Tennessee
G. A, BR
Greeneville
Warren
Methodist
Old Citizen Thornburg Dies in Washington County Farm Leader
D E Thornburg aged 47 died after a three week illness at his home on Boones Creek Saturday at 4 20 am. A leading Washington county farmer and East Tennessee pioneer, he served two years in the Confederate Army Twenty ninth Tennessee regiment. Survived by widow and several children. Funeral Sunday at Zac Brethren church on Boones Creek, burial in church cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. E. Thornburg
Boones Creek
Thornburg
Washington County
East Tennessee
Twenty-ninth Tennessee
Zac
Boones Wreck
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