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Newspaper
Comet
Location
Johnson City, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1918
Page
2
A brief item notes a comet observed by H. Lyle and Yi, detailing a celestial event seen in the night sky with curiosity from residents and local observers. The report mentions timing and a shared impression of a bright, moving object.
Local publish firm announces Saturday publication schedule and mail handling. Notices including revolutions of respect memorials and cards of thanks are charged by line. free church lodge notices require signed communications. Submit all items to Johnson City Comet.
A long obituary expresses heartfelt tribute to Mama, detailing her devotion as wife and mother, her two months illness, and peaceful death on April 14. It recalls twenty ninth anniversary with Stacy Crumly, her open life of kindness, and the family’s resolve to honor her memory. A church class offers solemn sympathy and support.
Col Thomas E Matson announces candidacy for magistrate of the Ninth Civil District of Washington County. A longtime city leader and engineer, he helped survey early regional railways, built roads and public works, and contributed to schools and public buildings. The County Court needs such experience in its makeup.
The Louisville Post cites General Robertson predicting a long war yet notes chances of ending in 1918 or by 1919. It argues American action and Russian collapse affect timing, with Roumania’s surrender freeing troops for the western front and United States support shaping outcomes.
The article discusses an inexhaustible abundance of a red whale pigment near John Pan City valuable to paint manufacturers. It states that for many years a diligent search has led to final success in locating and extracting quantities. It mentions railroads also seeking the material.
Democratic primary in Tennessee to choose a successor to Senator Shields. Reeves argues Shields’ experience and integrity make him worthy, noting his Supreme Court service and chief justice tenure. The piece praises his wartime support and says he is in prime form for another term.
A discussion questions whether a veteran constitutional lawyer should retire or succeed himself as senator. The piece notes public demand for efficiency, critiques political patrons, and urges support for thrift programs and war savings stamps. It mentions Thrift Day efforts in Enasville and a local bank joining two million dollars in deposits in Fennson City.
Knoxville reports Gov Thomas C. Rye arrived for a Farmers’ Convention program and will today visit the East Tennessee Insane Asylum at Lyon's View. He would not say whether he will run for United States senator, remaining noncommittal on the race.
The article notes nearly 45 million of a 100 million dollar American gift to the Red Cross has aided refugees orphans and wounded across France Belgium Italy Serbia and Romania. It details 30 million spent in France for canteens district rebuilding and care of homeless children plus 2 million for tuberculosis fight and 1.149 million for war orphans shelter. Italy saw more than 3 million in relief after the Austro German drive, while Serbia faced widespread refugee hunger. It urges continued American support to sustain the Red Cross's humanitarian work in Europe.
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