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Newspaper
Comet
Location
Johnson City, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Nov 01, 1917
Page
2
A wartime call urges citizens to defend morale and oppose dissent that aids the enemy. It cites Lincoln on suppressing actions weakening the Union and warns that critics may be traitors. The piece frames loyalty as essential as soldiers go to battle and urges educating opponents.
The article argues government price regulation reduced big retailer power but notes ongoing small-fry abuses. It cites high prices for vegetables and perishables and farmers facing spoilage, blaming collusion aided by strict city marketing rules. It suggests abolishing peddlers licenses to restore competition and lower food prices.
Friends report Governor Tom C Rye plans to announce his candidacy for the United States Senate in the upcoming Democratic primaries. He would face likely rivals Senator John K Shields and Gen Charles T Cates Jr with strength seen in Middle and West Tennessee.
The Herald Courier reports a grave shift in Italy with Austro German forces breaking through near Cadorna's troops and threatening a decisive reversal. Rome insists the danger is serious but not final, while the Allies rush aid as Italy remains an asset with uncertain future impact on the war effort.
President Wilson announces a 45 cent per ton increase in bituminous coal prices at mines across the nation effective Monday morning. The move, linked to wage settlements, relies on Fuel Administration guidance and aims to stabilize costs for consumers while expanding federal control of coal supply.
Governor Rye names Dr B My Sanders of Nashville to fill the vacancy created by the expiration of Dr R B Fort term as president of the state board of health. The board’s reorganization and future officers are under consideration, with possible changes in secretary and registrar posts and questions about Dr C L Slater’s earlier appointment.
Advert shows Dr. King’s New Discovery as a pleasant remedy for lingering coughs and colds. It claims antiseptic laxative effects and rapid relief, urging readers to buy now as delay is dangerous. The copy notes nearly fifty years of use for grippe croup coughs and colds.
The Comet newspaper in Johnson City Tennessee publishes four weekly notices for Frank Willis a non resident defendant to appear at the Law Court in Johnson City Tennessee on the third Monday of October 1917 to answer the complainant Alice Willis bill. Clerk J ly Hilbert signs the notice dated September 16 1917.
Fragmentary item lists court practice matters and locations in the Hart Building rooms 216 and 217. It mentions individuals and agencies in an unclear filing context, with no clear case actions or deadlines.
Johnson City reader C. W. Sharitz, a retired hotel proprietor, credits Von's Kidney Pill with curing longstanding kidney trouble. He reports relief from backaches, fatigue, and frequent kidney secretions after using the pills. Sold at all dealers, not a generic kidney remedy.
Advert says Hall's Catarrh Medicine has sold for thirty five years as a reliable remedy. It claims to purify blood from mucous surfaces and relieve catarrh symptoms. It urges immediate use and offers a treatment by mail from Toledo Ohio.
In the Chancery Court at Johnson City Tennessee Nancy Henderson sues Thomas Henderson a nonresident. He must appear by the first Monday of September before the Clerk and Master to defend or the bill will be confessed. Notice to be published four consecutive weeks in The Comet. July 31 117. J W Cass Clerk and Master. Vines and Price Sols.
A vintage advertisement touts Dre Bell's Pine Tar Honey as a remedy for coughs throat irritation and chronic bronchial affections. It claims soothing relief easier breathing antiseptic action and germ killing properties. Available in bottles for 26 cents at druggists.
An ad touts Dr King s New Discovery as a soothing healing remedy for coughs and colds. Pine balsams and laxative ingredients claim to drive the cold from the system, with a 50 cent price at the druggist for winter colds croup grippe and bronchial affections.
Dr Bell's Mine Tar Honey marketed for colds relief. Claims say it soothes a tight chest and throat, loosens phlegm, and is pleasant to take. Available at local druggists with listed price.
An old advertisement extols Sloan's Liniment for easing stiff and sore muscles after colds or grippe. It claims rapid penetration without skin staining and offers relief from rheumatism neuralgia lumbago strains sprains and bruises with a call to buy at all druggists.
Advertisement copy touts Dr King s New Life Pills as a winter laxative remedy for constipation. It promises relief from heaviness dullness and pimples and a boost in energy and complexion through a cleansing effect.
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