Political Dust and Local Notes in Johnson City
A chaotic recap of political sniping over parties and leaders, with digressions on figures like Wallace Wade and Grover Cleveland. The piece notes local developments including a planned East Tennessee Virginia Georgia depot, a new Johnson City Medicine Company, and February freight statistics, plus social tidbits about weddings and public curiosity.
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East Tennesset
Virginia
Georgia
Euet Tenneson
Harrie
Bate
Bristol
Johnson City
Nere
A. B. Harrie
Three O's
Erwin
Tate
New York
Keeiver
Busi
Dall
Mont Towns
Joharson City
Society Notes From Jonesboro Town Affairs
Society notes from Jonesboro and nearby towns recount visits, travels, theater, and events. Items mention Mrs. Pendleton visiting Roanoke, Miss Tastur in Morrintown, Dr. Taylor, Mr. Jones of San Francisco, and reviews of local performances and concerts with mixed opinions on actors and touring companies. Also included are municipal election results from multiple towns and national observations on local press practices and public subscriptions abroad.
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DL Dencas
Barton
John Wildawart
J. D. Fancette
Bluffity
Cinni Toneray
Elizabethton
E. D. Pendleton
Roanoke
Minx Tastur
Morrintown
Taylor
Jhowan
Jones
San Francisco
Missi Beaman
Jonesboro
Alvah Davin Han Jort
Big Stone Gap
Wd. Exum
Jurkvon
Tenn
Spotthwood
Wrahington
Joe
A. Maher
W. Wilson
Henry Stratton
Alabama
Longfellow Literary Circle
Tom Thomb
Chattanooga Evening News
Mix
Mattie Willer
Johason City
Sawtelle Comedy Company
Mont
Our Great Need in Johnson City Politics and Growth
A 19th century precinct look at Johnson City's municipal election, urging business leaders with broad vision to govern for town growth. The piece argues for capable, nonpartisan leaders focused on manufacturing expansion, steel age progress, and town prosperity, led by pragmatic, competent civic stewards.
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Qutcado
Towa
Towa City
Democrata
St. Madinon
Attuman
sMvern
Dketa
Creston
Burlington
Mayon City
Citizens
Waterloo
J. Hoat
Host
Cobler's Bench
Knights of Labor
Cedar Falle
Laporte City
Johnson City
Aouth
Thrae
Edward Atkinson
Hewitt
John RB Proctor
English Metallurgiete
Thie
Jo Towm
Pitteburg
Sheffield
Juin
Jobneon City
Wilson
Industrial Plan and Three C's Debate in Johnson City
A letter argues for diversified industry over a single Three C's rail project linking coal fields to Marion. It emphasizes manufacturing deposits, iron, amber, stone, and coal, urging growth beyond rail lines to boost Johnson City's economy. It notes competition from 26 Southern towns and calls for action to attract industries and corporations.
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Johnson City
Marion
Johninn
Fon and Coober
Dan
Piriniack Fog
Southers
Virginia
Tennessee
Competition Knocked Out You Should See Our $2.00 Shoe
A brisk sales pitch touts a $2.00 men’s shoe praised as a genuine hustler. The dealer urges readers to call and visit to compare quality, style, and price for a bargain purchase.
Industry bonds spur Johnson City growth plan
A writer proposes consulting bonds worth 100000 to 150000 at five to six percent with 20 to 30 year terms to secure manufacturing in Johnson City. Ground donated by land companies and town stock or cash could attract 100 skilled workers, create 100 houses costing 150000, generate wages around 1200 weekly, and raise property values to cover interest while expanding the town’s industrial base.
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Andrew Carnegie
United States Treasury
Caregie
U. S
America
England
Johnson City
St Ip
Taille
Warrenp
Trade Offer Brings Large Fresh Stock To Market
The notice proclaims a new trade offering with a large and bright stock of goods to attract buyers. It emphasizes vast selection and value, aiming to lure customers with quality items and prominent availability.
Groceries Sver Exhibited in Johnson City
Exhibit at Johnson City features Sver groceries with motto Underbay Undercell and Breast Plate mid Shield.
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Sver
Johnson City
Logical whimsy and old fashioned cash only bargain notes
A fragmentary ad style passage discusses logic puzzles and a cash only shop selling a broad range of goods. It claims lower prices for cash, warns against credit, and invites readers to inspect stock including groceries, apparel, and household items. It mentions Thomber-Whylind goods and several product lines, urging prompt payment to avoid bad debts.
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Dead Ducke
Marehash
W. ©. Smith
Wallace W. Wade
Trenton
Eighteenth Judicial Circuit
Grover Cleveland
Republican Party
Blaine
Cuba
Canada
United State
William Abould
Ingalle
Addrom
Washington
Kyle
Chicago
Benater Wilain
Maryland
Senate
Paine
Democratic Party
Deets
Callin Chorley
Foster
the Treasury
Hayes
Kiefer
Quay
Chicago News
Harrison
Grand Army of the Republic
Jonnnon City
A. J Gabagan
Chattanooga
Col
T. A. Reever
Port
Dantel Ellis
Elizabathton
Medianl
Frank Weise
Peat
Nuptiville
Chap Vian
M. M. Harris
Maj. Cantwell
M Olal
Hacker
Capt
MeIntire
Capt Rule
Mr. Case
W. M. Harris
Col . Pettibone
M. Trextor
Hayy # Co
Reading
Hoe
W. B. Whiteside
Johnson City Medicine Company
Evan
J.T. Alderson
J. M. Martin
J.J. Avtor
Old Point Comfort
Jeery Simpain
Huth Shen
Congress
Hit ‘Nm Senin
Jerry
Rood
Hi Tate
Sandwich Spande
Mater
Kulakus
Society Notes
Taoana
Arizona
Lamar
Colorado
Monitor
Fort Lent
Kansas
Hutchinson
Newton
Shohaethie
Bristol News
Tennesne
Herrison
Republic Jeans
N. Y
Morcin
China
Henry Way
Blair
Benator
Hoowac
Melican
Univa
H. Mongla
J. H. Monule
Johpson City
Ies
Bie Old Home
Abingdon
United Btalon
Huston
Jess
Johnson City Medical Society
Jones Hughes Mongle
Lung Dineane
Brern
Boyd
Cowsed
Virginie Mangle Springs
Washington County
Minea
EB Mitten, Jr
Toy
Gux
Morristown Cor
Sentinel
Unicoi
Wien
Unicch
Penland, Hurst and Co
Oilers
Joseph Winred
Rag
Wax
Miraday Inez
Denese
Enoch Arden
Carraniona
Bristil
Varianiona
W F. Cooper
Louihville
Geotlouun
State OF Ohio
Toledo
Lucas Houxry
Frank J.cuexey
FJ Gresey &C 0
Frark J
Owenny
A.W Girasox
Hall
F J Cueser & Co
Druggias
California
Momaja
Jersey
Bert
Evans &C
Spot Cash Grocers
Evans
the New York
Hunter & Brown's
Thirber
Ludian
Repa Juatin
Migses and
Childre
Chinkeeheap
Bay State
Grote
Howe
Hunter & Brow
East Market Street
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