20 Jun 1912
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Newspaper
Comet
Location
Johnson City, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1912
Page
1
Chattanooga reports that Sen James B Frazer withdraws from the August primary due to appendicitis. The note explains that despite prior urging to reenter public life, Frazer’s illness makes a gubernatorial bid unlikely, and reactions from friends and Democrats favor a candidacy by James B Meaxzier to unify the party and defeat the current governor.
Ten days after a malady developed into appendicitis he may require surgery. Personal and political friends announce he will not seek the August primary Democratic nomination for governor, citing medical advice and his need to recover. Statements come from Wa. W. Chambuss and others amid Tennessee political tensions.
An advertisement claims deafness cannot be cured by local applications and asserts a universal remedy by Hall s Calierh Cure. It promises one hundred dollars for extarth caused deafness cured by this remedy and invites readers to send for free literature.
W. W. Remine and J. W. Franklin plan immediate erection of a $12 000 business block opposite the site chosen for the new passenger station. Gay L. Sovith Blakes Buchanan and Geo. O' Bien, recent buyers of Tullinka springs, prepare to build a modern hotel at the springs two miles east of the city on the Memphis to Bristol line.
A Fourth of July scene highlights severe injuries and burns then offered by Bucklen’s Arc a Salve as a rapid healer. The product promises improvement for tails ulcers eczema and piles, with H C Miller's advertised as the place to obtain it.
The St Louis Nationals purchase pitcher Griner from the Cleveland base ball league for 1000 dollars with delivery next September after the Appalachian league season. Griner has nine wins in ten starts this season. The move follows a larger offer from Boston Nationals demanding immediate delivery.
Tennessee coal production in 1911 totaled 6 433 158 short tons valued at 7 200 754 dollars per USGS release by Edward W Parker. Output fell 9.80 percent from 1910 but exceeded 1909 and all years before 1911 except 1907, with 10 708 mine workers and an average 2.50 tons per man per day. The report notes coke losses and method shares, plus a health ad for Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin.
County and city superintendents and boards of education will convene daily at the East Tennessee state normal for one week starting June 24. State officials Brister Harned and Frazier along with Miss Moore and normal school leaders will attend. Open meetings invite all Tennessee officials to discuss pressing regional school needs and public health integration with Dr. Olin West speaking June 26 on Public Schools and Public Health.
Frightful coughing spell leaves a man in Neenah Wisconsin with two broken ribs and great pain. The story cites Dr King s New Discovery as a supposed cure for persistent coughs and lung weakness. Mrs Elie Morton of Columbia Missouri endorses the remedy claiming it would have saved her from consumption and mentions a free trial bottle and a one cent offer.
Sashville Tennessee June 4 Dr Ht Taylor of Memphis was today appointed a member of the state board of dental examiners by Gov Hooper He succeeds Dr Southall Dickson of Holvar who resigned named to the post in the appointment notice
June 14 Jonesboro workmen tore into the old court house cornerstone causing an explosion. Spectators scattered as flying fragments passed by, an event witnessed by many. Inside were coins a Bible a sealed bottle and a copper plate from Rhea Lodge No 47 dated 1845 notes and a roll of paper listing lodge members. The relics will be dried and examined. J M Fink will place them in the new cornerstone.
Johnson City reader testimony claims kidney pills cure back ache dizziness and nervousness. The ad urges buying Dean's Kidney Pills from White House Drug Co. and lists Foster Milburn Co as U.S. agents in Buffalo New York with price five cents.
Bristol Tennessee June 15 report the first state bank organized at Elkhorn City as part of Clinchfield and Ohio railway expansion. Arbour and Neas East Tennessee brokers organized the institution which will open July 1 with $25,000 capital. L. P. Polly presides and Dr G C Sanders is vice president. Additional officers to be chosen by directors amid strong business prospects.
Augustus Spensler of York Pa claimed a private pension bill, endorsed by Postmaster Lewis and urged by Rep F Lufenn and Sen Penrose, for saving a congressman's life during 1864-65. Critics question why a special bill was pursued instead of a general pension and note Spensler's unstable personal history.
Married people learn how to aid each other and children’s ills with Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin the herb laxative compound. A bottle belongs in every home. Send address for a free sample to Caldwell Bldg Monticello Illinois. Sold by druggists at 50 cents and two dollars.
New York June 13 The American City publishes a women focused issue with reports by civic chairmen from forty five states. It features practical articles on housing reform parks tire protection garbage disposal water purity and street cleanliness among other municipal improvements.
An old time advertisement touts Zemo as a guaranteed remedy for eczema promising to stop itching and rash. It claims the liquid sinks in and cures without leaving evidence and notes the product is sold by druggists nationwide and in Johnson City.
The summer term at East Tennessee State Normal grows in numbers and interest with almost 100 new names added to the roll this week. President H. G. Gilbertson said he had never seen better enthusiasm among students.
Governor Millin favors Republicans as crowds gather for a July event at the normal school. Prominent speakers are to attend and a student lineup by counties will feature a procession through the city. A proclamation likening the school to a declaration of independence is noted along with health tips and teacher remarks.
A column touts Chamberlains Voik Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy as essential for families, with claims of low cost and efficacy in summer health. Several home remedies and quackish tips follow, including a whooping cough note and onion syrup preparation, plus political chatter about Benton McMillin and Tennessee governance.
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