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Newspaper
Comet
Location
Johnson City, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1918
Page
2
The Comet of Johnson City Tennessee states it is published every Saturday and entered as second class matter. It lists sections for resolutions of respect memorials and church and lodge notices, with five cents per line for communications and a requirement that signed submissions be addressed to the newspaper.
Labor leaders in Chattanooga study Shields record and find him favorable to organized labor. A letter to C. L. Lindsay cites Shields as pro labor, supporting the Clayton antitrust bill and labor rights, while urging unity in wartime politics and loyalty to the administration. Memorial Day verses reflect national and regional sentiments.
A wartime editorial urges unity and focuses on the national war effort over partisan politics. It calls for harmony to support victory and discourages discord and factional contention during the war.
The page features an ad praising Doan's Kidney Pills with a local testimonial from J W Moody at 312 Ivy Street detailing back and kidney relief. It also notes Bonnie Shell, a Columbus Powell School sixth grader, with an extraordinary six year attendance record, never missing a day, never being tardy, and always good grades.
Chancellor Bradford presents a new lecture titled Rebuilding the World arguing America must lead the proposed new world order. The speaker, known for 18 years at the university and famed for rare attainments, emphasizes practical originality and leadership in addressing contemporary global issues.
New York May 23 A gift of one million dollars from the Carnegie Corporation was announced tonight for the second Red Cross war fund. Bly War Savings Stamps.
The Great Light Opera The Chocolate Soldier by Oscar Strauss will be presented by a 30 person company with orchestra on the fifth night of Redpath Chautauqua Week from June 5 to 12. Miss Jennette Studley and Miss Neile Fleming join the cast, with Ralph Dunbar supervising the production and stage lighting as in prior seasons.
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