Preston enters race for Tennessee governor on business platform
Thomas R. Preston, president of the Hamilton National Bank in Chattanooga, announces his candidacy for the Democratic nomination for governor. He cites the need for a sound business basis, critique of current state policies, and vows to use his experience to improve taxation, public records, law and order, and state administration. He plans to open campaign headquarters in six cities and campaigns August primary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chattanooga
Tennessee
Thomas R. Preston
Lamilton National Bank
Preston
Union
Law and Order
Tennea
Deafness Cure Claim Promises Hundred Dollar Reward
An old advert claims deafness can be cured by a specific treatment restoring the Eustachian tube. It asserts catarrh causes nine of ten deafness cases and offers a reward for proof of any case cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. Also promotes Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wien
Hall
J. Cumany & Co
Toledo
Druselats
Col Tyson Declines Governor Run in Tennessee
Knoxville report says Col Lieutenant D Tyson will not enter the race for governor. A close friend cites insufficient time to canvass the state and notes Tyson is a businessman not widely known statewide. The friend said Tyson will not seek the Democratic nomination.
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Col. Tyson
Knoxville
Tenn
D. Tyson
Tyton
Dr King’s New Life Pills Promote Health Action
Fragmentary ad copy narrates a self help claim that Dr King’s New Life Pills guide readers to “right action” for better health. Mentions a police crowd and mineral pills, with unclear connection to a city or date.
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Dr. King
Hy. Miller's
John Ellison Killed in Virginia after Ky murder search
Reports from Kreeling Virginia indicate John Ellison, sought in Letcher County Kentucky for killing Andy Wright, was killed on Elk Horn Creek by authorities during an attempted arrest. A $2000 reward had been offered for his capture. Ellison was regarded as a desperate character. The ad then extols Chamberlain's Coke Cholera and Diarrheas Remedy as a reliably effective medicine available from dealers.
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Kreeling
John Iixon
Letcher County
Andy Wright
Elthorn Creek
Tor Lea
Gov. Taylor
Joe Marti
Knox
Guy
Taylor
Len
Senate
Joe Harris
Speaker
Southern Railway Seeks Vast Locomotive and Car Purchases
President Finley announced Southern Railway seeks Indian Pacific type passenger locomotives and Mikado freight engines with super heaters, 20 first class coaches, 5 steel-under frame baggage cars, 2 dining cars, 150 freight and 100 flat cars, plus 26,200 tons of steel. Expansion aims include double tracking 36 miles north of Atlanta and 29.5 miles toward Williamstown, aiding peach season movement and yard capacity.
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Washington
Finley
Southern Railway Company
Southern Railway
Birmingham
Atlanta
Crosskeys Ga
Gainesville
Cincinnati
New Orleans
Texas Pacific
Alabama Great Southern Railroad
Erlanger
Williamstown
Ohio River
Chattanooga
Tenn
Cincinnati, New Orleans
Boyce
Citico
Harriman Junction
Toon
Oakdale
Winley
Georgia Southern and Florida Railway Company
Hon J M Brabson Dies Sudden in Greeneville
Greeneville editor Hon J M Brabson dies suddenly at his home after a cerebral hemorrhage. Brabson, a leading businessman, former lightning rod dealer, large real estate owner, First National Bank director, and long time school director, was about sixty four. He was a prominent Republican considered for Congress but health prevented a campaign. survived by his wife Mollie Harmon and eleven children including Lt May Brabson and Lt Jon Brabson.
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Greeneville
John M
Brabson
Knoxville
Johnson City
Loudon County
First National Bank of
Puch
Congress
Han
Mollie Harmon
Dana Harmon
May Brabson
Regular Army
Tennessee
Jon, Brabson
Regular
Thos, Hrabson
First National Bank
Wm. Trent
Reaping Benefit from Kidney Remedy Endorsed
A Johnson City reader recounts relief from kidney pain and frequent urination after using Doan's Kidney Pills. The letter notes rapid improvement after two boxes and urges others to try the remedy. Also mentions Chamberlain's remedy for colic and diarrhea and a brief tax note referencing Solon.
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Johnson City
Willan Thorn
Pardue Hotel
Lenn
Sys
Prive Soconts
Retania
CSW Milburn Co
Buffalo
New York
United States
Chamberlain
Nown
Zemo Skin Remedy Promises Quick Relief
An advertisement touts Zemo for eczema chafing pimples and dandruff claiming rapid relief that sinks in with no residue. It notes Zeno sold by druggists and locally at City Drug Store in Johnson City. Also mentions a Chicago Tribune note on cruelty prevention and Chamberlain's Liniment for rheumatic symptoms.
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Zemo
Zeno
Johnson City
Prolonging Life with Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin
Prolonging life hinges on keeping the body open and impurities at bay. Readers are urged to use Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin to prevent constipation and digestive troubles, with a free sample offer and bottles priced at 50 cents and 4 dollars through the Caldwell Syrup Co. in Monticello Illinois.
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Pepsin Syrup Co
Caldwell Brig
Monticello
Sec
Notice of Discharge Petition in Bankruptcy
District Court of the United States Northeastern Division Eastern District of Tennessee. G D Rehardson bankrupt. hearing set July 22 1918 in Greeneville at 10 am. Creditors and interested persons must appear to show cause why discharge should not be granted. Clerk Honace Van Deventer. Dep. Clerk Hi L Minn.
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Chamberlain
District Court of the United Ane
Tennessee
G. D. Rehardson
Greeneville
Johnson City
Dletriot
Cauon
Honace van Deventer
Hi. L. Minn
Some People and Charity Foretells Hidden Motives
An old column critiques people who seek praise through charity to hide cold hearts. It also advertises Dr. Fabrney's Teething Syrup and Cham Stomach and Liver Tablets as health aids, noting their availability from all dealers.
Senator Carter's Matrimonial Milestone Celebrated in Senate
A 19th century Georgia figure, Pryor W. Carter of Macon, famed for courtly bearing and ties to Stonewall Jackson, orchestrates a surprise wedding in the state Senate with Gov. Bob Taylor officiating, prompting chatter and a quick move to revisit a passed section. The event underscores Carter's public persona and longtime political reach.
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Pryor W. Carter
Macon
Senator Carter
Bionewall Jackson
Hob Taylor
Gov
Marks
Tennessee
Yorktown
Prince Albert
Julian
Stonewall Jackson
Democratic Party
State Senate
House
John E. Savage
Carter
Flo
Tom
Ways and Means
Col. Savage
Benator Carter
Senate Chamber
Bob Taylor
Molina del Rey
Congress
Henald Pryor W. Unaker
Senate
Benjamin J. Ten
Aforwards
Spear O
Arma
Wal Savage
Dhair
Beri
May Run for House in Carter County
Bristol June 21 Hon A H Tipton resigns as assistant commissioner of agriculture and declares support for ex Governor M R B Patterson for the Senate. Tipton, now independent Democrat, is a leading East Tennessee political figure and would vote for Patterson if elected to the House.
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Bristol
A. H. Tipton
M. RB. Patterson
United States Senate
House
Carter County
Patterson
Hooper Amministration
East Tennessee
Noonday of Life Advises Care for Family Ills
Married couples urged to care for each other and children, noting common ailments like constipation and indigestion. Excerpt promotes Dr. Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as fast relief and permanent care, with a free sample offer from Repele Syrup Co, 119 Caldwell Monticello IL. Also cites Angelina Spinello, 10, as the youngest organist at St. Michael's church in New Haven Connecticut with a bright future expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Repele Syrup Co
Caldwell Monticello
Angelina Spinello
St. Michael's Catholic Church
New Haven, Conn
Man Coughs Breaks Ribs After Frightful Spell
A Neenah Wisconsin man, frightened by a harsh coughing fit, suffered two broken ribs. The ad promotes Dr King’s New Discovery as a remedy for coughs colds and lung troubles with testimonials and a free trial offer through H C Millers.
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Neenah
Wis
Bids Sought for Bristol Tenn Postoffice Location
Bristol Tenn June 23 Charles F Giwittier assigned as post office tester for Bristol Va to solicit bids for rental of a building suitable for a new Bristol Tenn post office bids to be opened July 4 with operations planned by July 15. The plan faces criticism that a second office will dilute prestige and cause mail delays and confusion locals say.
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Bristol, Tenn
Charles F. Giwittier
Bristol
Ateps
Bristol Tenn
Independent Democrats plan broad statewide legislature push
Nashville reports a revived independent democratic movement seeks control of the legislature with a county by county fight. The plan targets Patterson for the senate, aims to uphold election and prohibition laws, and may revise back tax rules as part of a broader reform effort.
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Nashville
Independent Democratic Party
Thea
Lht
Patterson
Senate
Bucklen's Amica Salve Advertises Quick Wounds Heal
The advertisement proclaims Bucklen's Amica Salve as a speedy remedy for injuries from the Fourth of July and other incidents. It claims relief for boils ulcers eczema sore lips and various skin afflictions with testimonials of healing across many sufferers.
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Bucklen
Amica Salve
Miller's
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John Ellison
Gestion
Unaka National Bank
J. M. Brabson
Solon
Boston
Francis H. Rowley
The
Society For the Prevention of Cruelty
Mrs. Rowley
Chicago Tribune
Europe
American
London
Edinburgh
Man
Naghville
City National Bank
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