Massey Defies Hooper Network in Tennessee Race
Dr. D Massey, appointed prison physician, says he will contest Bam R Selle’s victory in Tennessee’s First District as Hooper allies allegedly manipulated the election. He claims his prison post comes without entangling alliances and vows to organize against the administration. Absent a full polling presence, Massey’s supporters faced suppression claims amid fusion politics.
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Nashville
Tenn
D. Massey
Ram R. Yella
Congress
Tennessee
Hooper
Hooper-Sand
Bam R. Selle
Lea-republ
Moose
Massey
Jene
Dr. Masoney
Sells
Selis
Upper East Tennessee
Bids Wanted for High School Building Johnson City TN
The city council building committee seeks sealed bids for a fireproof high school building in Johnson City Tennessee per Hillman Brothers plans. Bids due noon December 19 1912 with five percent certified check. Plans available at architect or board of education offices. Committee may reject any or all bids.
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Johneounty
Tenn
J. H. Pierce
111
Spring Street
Johnson City
Tennessee
Fire Hero Shows Bucklen’s Arnica Salve to Crowd
A crowd cheers as a firefighter holds a small round box and proclaims Bucklen's Arnica Salve a cure for burns and other injuries. The promotion touts quick relief and multiple uses, noting packs at five cents.
Petition Seeks Clemency for Claude Swanson Allen
Bristol Tenn November 23 a petition circulates to influence Gov Mann to spare Claude Swanson Allen son of Floyd Allen who faces the electric chair with his father many signatures have been secured Dont waste money on strengthening plasters Chamberlains liniment is cheaper and better Dampen a flannel with it bind it over the part and it will relieve pain and soreness Advertisement
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Claude Allen
Bristol, Tenn
Mann
Claude Swanson Allen
Floyd Allen
Chamberlain
Fire destroys lumber yard in North Carolina blaze
The Williams, timber buyers for American Cigar Box Lumber Co. of this city, visited Saturday and reported that Kd. W. Cox Lumber Yard at Poplar, NC, burned. More than 1,000,000 feet of lumber was destroyed, with only about 4000 in evidence on the site. Text then shifts to health ad copy mentioning Chamberlain's Tablets for stomach trouble.
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the Williams
North Carolina
American Cigar Box Lumber Company
Two Officers Wounded in Free-For-All Fight
Jonesboro November 25 A free-for-all at Constable Joan Hayles home left Deputy Sheriff Sam Howard and Constable Bayles seriously hurt. Disputes between the Hayles and Howards families fueled the melee with multiple shots fired. trials set for next Monday amid an old feud. United States bans white phosphorus in matches is noted.
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Jonesboro
Joan Hayles
Bayle
Vere Gorbeouli
Sheri Sam Howard
Hix
Sleine Howard
Okie More
Buylts
Sam Howard
Hayles
Bayles
Howards
Porto Ricans Praise Dr King's New Discovery
Reports from Porto Rico claim Dr King's New Discovery greatly aids coughs colds and chest illnesses. Ramon T Marchan of Barceloneta cites multiple local users including his brother and over 30 others. Trial bottle free and medicine priced at one dollar with guaranteed satisfaction.
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Porto Rico
Ramon T. Marchan
Barceloneta
Dr. King
H.C. Miller
Farmers Meeting to Boost Agricultural Development
Farmers and others in the war region will meet in this city on Saturday December 7 at 10 am to organize a Farminglab under the Southern Railway Department of Farm Improvement Work. Local agent B A Miller and Prof Sowder of East Tennessee Normal will explain methods, with Rural Extension help and possible club formation with the Farmer's Exchange.
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Baburday
Dev
Southern Company
Southern
B. A. Miller
Mississippi A. and
Sr. College, University
Sowder
East Tennessee Normal School
Parmer’ Exchange
Miller
Lowder
T. O. Plunkett
W. J. Clayton
Southern H
Federal Department of Agriculture
East Tennessee
Zemo Eczema Cure Advertised by E.W. Rose Co
An ad promotes Zemo to soothe cool and heal fiery red eczema and skin diseases. It claims rapid relief from itching pain and distress with a clean liquid that sinks in. The product is prepared by E W Rose Medicine Co and sold by City Drug Store.
Red Cross Seals Campaign Expands Nationally This Year
The National Association for the Study and Prevention of Tuberculosis launches a vast Red Cross seals drive starting today. More than 100000 volunteers and 250 agents will sell one cent seals across almost all states and territories to fund anti tuberculosis efforts, with a target of 400000 dollars and a campaign to reach 100 million seals printed.
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United States
Hawaii
Porto Rico
Canal Zone
Pittsburg
Brooklyn
Clevelind
Chicago
Cincinnati
Francisee
American Red Cross
Red Cross
National Association
Ialio
Red Cross Seal
Union ‘Trust Building
Washington
Hookworm Cases Reported By Local Specialists At Schools
Dr Yaney inspected Martha Wilder School with about 400 pupils and found over fifty children suffering from hookworm. He noted filth as a source and compared with West Side and Columbus Powell schools where higher rates were observed. The piece mentions factory and Potlicker areas sending students, and a brief ad for Chamberlain's Cough Remedy.
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Yaney
Martha Wilderschool
Varey
West Side
Columbus Powell
Columban Powell
Martha Wilder
Facory
Potlicker
Yancy
Peck and Maloney Also to Continue in Office
Nashville November 2 Governor Ben A W Hooper says that upon the expiration of their present term J W Brister state inspector T F Peck and Major General Fred Maloney will be continued in their offices. The governor voices satisfaction with the manner in which these officials have conducted their departments.
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Nashville
Ben A W. Hooper
JW. Brister
Centeigner
Agriculture
T. F. Peck
Fred Maloney
Evernor
How Standard-Time Is Distributed
The article explains how standard time is determined and distributed by the United States Observatory in Washington, D.C. It describes observing star transits to set the sidereal clock, recording exact transit times, and signaling time via automatic telegraph marks sent through Western Union wires at noon along the 75th meridian for a three to five minute window.
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United States Observatory
Wallington
D. C
Western Union Telegraph Company
Major Hacker Visit Stirs Local Headlines
Major T. B. Hacker, Army quartermaster after an eighteen year federal service, visited Johnson City on Wednesday. He has served two years in Boston and is now transferred to Fort Oglethorpe Georgia. A son of Judge Newtonacker of Jonesboro and East Tennessee native, he was recently promoted from captain to major.
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T. B. Hacker
Army Service
Johnson City
Hacker
Boston
Fort Oglethorpe, Ga
Harker
Judge Newtonacker
Jonesboro
East Tennessee
Texas Wonder Cure Kidney and Bladder Troubles Ad
A vintage advertisement claims Texas Wonder cures kidney and bladder troubles for men and women including diabetes and rheumatism. It promises bladder regulation for children and offers mail order with testimonials from six states. Dr W B Hall River Street St Louis Missouri markets through druggists.
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LEXAS
Oria End
Pth
Hal
St St Louis, Mo
Deggums
Wilson Administration Forecast Steady and Pro-Business
In Atlanta on November 23 1920 William Gibbs McCombs Democratic national chairman said the Wilson administration would be sane and steady with room for renewal. He predicted no business panic and a favorable readjustment while the South would lead in the new era. McCombs was joined by Robert J. Adamson as they plan to travel to Washington and New York.
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Atlanta
William FL McCombs
Mark Howell
Georgia
Melcombs
White House
Wilson
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Unaka National Bank
Sumool Building
Farmers Meeting
Tomson
Doane Kinney Ville
Wittehown
Pele Decents
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Sule
Agente Fy
Lyi Statin Remeier
Sewer
Gwalveston News
Mr. R. A Donaldson
Lexington
J. W. Copeland
Dayton
Los Angeles
Texas
Tatar
City National Bank
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