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Newspaper
Comet
Location
Johnson City, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1906
Page
2
The text discusses two conditions, one in children and one in adults, both labeled as thinness with poor blood. It claims fat as the best remedy and cites cod liver oil as producing the healthiest fat to overcome these diseases.
An advertisement extols Scott's Emulsion as the easiest and most effective cod liver oil. It claims greater fat weight and nourishment for scrofula and consumption, noting the product by Scott & Bowne of New York with price points of 50 cents and 1 dollar.
Partial counts show uncontested totals in Haywood Lauderdale and 45 for uninstructed counties DeKalb Roane Groene Clay Sevier. Contested sums reach 107 with Weakley Wilson Washington and others. Remaining counties Obion Robertson Stewart Trousdale Williamson show minor votes. Editorial comment references Bob Taylor and local figures in Chattanooga Times.
Knox County Democrats and all factions announce unity for the gubernatorial race. Delegates from Knox will prorate their 32 county votes among Cox Patterson and Bond based on each candidate’s prior support. Readers note ongoing county-by-county scheduling and rivalries across Tennessee.
A letter from Fort Worth dated May 1 1900 praises Bob Taylor over Carmack in the Tennessee Senate race. The writer reports large crowds, enthusiastic cheering, and strong support for Taylor, urging fellow Tennesseans to elect him and denouncing Carmack’s attacks. The piece reflects national interest in the primary.
The Commercial Appeal reports confidence that Washington County will award its vote to Mr. Patterson despite a Cox faction challenge. Gov Cox and supporters allegedly push discord as the county awaits a contested delegation after a hurried Washington visit and a questioned $1500 transaction.
The Johnson City High School outlines baccalaureate and commencement programs led by Rev J Lem Keevil. May 19 features the baccalaureate sermon. May 17 includes invocation, orchestra, solos, recitations, diplomas, and medals. Class members listed include Ionece Anderson Lovg and Sara Cordelia Tomlinson among others.
Voters urged to participate in the first senatorial primary in state history on Saturday May 12. Democrats 21 or older by November 6 1906 may vote without registration or poll tax receipt. Campaign favors Bob Taylor as East Tennessee’s favored candidate with polls from 9 am to 4 pm in specified precincts.
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