Tennessee Democrats Split on Convention to Seek Unity
Nashville dispatch reports Senator James B. Frazier urging Tennessee Democrats to harmonize party factions. He favors a primary or county delegates system, a state convention to nominate a governor candidate, and a conservative platform to unseat Republican administration blamed for weak legislation and harmed credit and business interests.
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Nashville
Eix
James B. Frazier
Tennessee
Ile
Rhawn
Siehan
Mhunip
Samaen
First District Politics Stir Over Hooper Keener Appointment
In a brisk wave of political talk the First district shows rising interest as Governor Hooper appoints Dr. Keener of Kingsport as surgeon at Rush Mountain. The move sparks rumblings of rifts with Congressman Bells and concerns among insurgent Republicans about nonpolitical aims. The Chattanooga Times notes potential contest in the congressional race as factions weigh in.
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Hooper
Keener
Kingsport
Satlivin
Qurgean
Rushy Mountain
Con.feferman Brownlow
Ganaressiman Bells
Chattanooga Times
Hells
Sella
Judge Henderson
Selly
Imerly
Belin
Jonesboro Herald and Tribune
Dean's Kidney Pills Credit Local Health Boost in Johnson City
Good news spreads as locals report relief from back pain and kidney issues after using Dean's Kidney Pills. Testimonials cite improved kidney activity, reduced backache, and positive results. Buffalo firm Foster-Milburn Co. listed as sole US agents with nationwide sale.
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Johnson City
Down
Toresee
Peardley
J. D. Crowell
Claiborne St
Tenn
Sayes
Dean
Prion Mrevuta
Foster-Milborn Go
Buffalo
New York
United Ttates
Dean and
Vale Thar
Jonesboro's New Paper to Be a Sells Organ
The Advance Company incorporated yesterday in Jonesboro, electing F C Beauchamp as president Chas B Mason as vice president May as secretary and W F Carter as treasurer The publisher of The ene a new weekly paper will serve as a political organ in the campaign not for the coming year All incorporators and officers are strong supporters of the present congressman.
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Jose
Texas Wonder Cure Advertised From Texas
A faded ad proclaims Texas Wonder claims to cure kidney and bladder irregularities in men and women and bladder troubles in children. It promises a two minute treatment and offers delivery by mail for one dollar upon receipt, with a Texas address for orders.
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Texas
Hall
Oliver Stust
Lele
Arlington monument pledge by United Daughters of the Confederacy
In Arlington National Cemetery the United Daughters of the Confederacy pledge to place a monument to Confederate soldiers on a notable site. The document lauds Robert E. Lee and the Confederate cause, stating the project fulfills a long cherished aim of preserving name and fame, with memoral tribute for soldiers in gray.
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Arlington
Lee
Robbert Lee
Mars
United Daughters of the Confederacy
Arlington National Cemetery
Watauga News Items Highlight Local Happenings
Watauga Tenn October second notes visiting kin in Roanoke Va born to Mr and Mrs bee Saith noon best rain since March fell here 8.8 Mattern fertilized wheat to farmers. No church services but Sunday school held. Pension examiner Elias Shafer from Lansing Mich visited. H A W Carter packing to move to Aston Wed. Bluff City beat Watauga 12 to ?. John Robinson show drew crowds. Kam rumor denied. Local school at Watauga Academy enrolls 110. Mr Wright moves back to town. Mrs Reynolds travels to Knoxville for exposition exhibits. William Smalling and granddaughter Reba Smalling visit today. Plans to visit Straw Plains tomorrow.
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Watauga
Tenn
Mina Jeannette Scott Ix
Pogue Harris
Roanoke
Bee Saith
Elias Shafer
Lansing
Mich
H. A.W. Carter
Aston
Bluff City
Bam Wright
Kam
Watauga Academy
Wim. Williams
William Smalling
Mis
Reba Smalling
Piney
Straw Plains Vonage Row
A Generous Harmony in Democratic Overhaul
The article hails a broad shift toward party solidarity among Democrats. It cites editorial support from Johnson City Comet editor Henry Lyle and Senator John J. Cox, praising his keynote in Blountville and urging unity to defeat a common foe in the 1912 electoral year. The tone urges reconciliation, dropping past grievances and embracing a united front.
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Movement For Party Solidarity
Whch
Johnson City
Comet
Ry Lyle
John J. Cox
Blountville
Lyle
Senator Cox
The
Cox
Chattanooga Times
Lyrip Pepsin Ad Highlights Home Use and Guarantee
An early 20th century advertisement promotes Dr Caldwell's Lyrip Pepsin for liver and bowel troubles. It claims suitability for all ages and families, guarantees results, and offers a free sample by mail from Pepsin Co in Monticello Illinois, with bottle pricing at 60 cents to $1.
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Pepsin Stu Coz
Tg Caldwell
Monticello
Goc
Bucklen’s Arnica Salve Adored For Many Ailments
No one has ever made a salve to compare with Bucklen’s Arnica Salve. It heals cuts burns bruises sores ulcers eczema and more. Only 25 cents at H. C. Miller’s.
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H.C. Miller's
Press Agent Writes Novel Wally by Guy Steely
Guy Steely author of Wally a novel just published by Dodd Lead and Company. Known in this city for amusement work Steely moves into book writing with a Western set in a Nevada mining camp. The tale features a lost mine, a love thread, and vivid life scenes designed for broad appeal.
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Guy Steely
Wally
Dodd, Lead & Company
Steely
Anne
Nevilla
Local readers tout Pepsin Syrup as cure all
Testimonials from Mewira Ridgall and Buran claim relief from stomach ailments including loss of appetite constipation and indigestion after trying De Cs is Syip Pepsin. They say the product is guaranteed to work. Free sample offer available by sending address to Pepsin Syrup Co Monticello AL. Sold by dealers at 50 cents and one dollar a bottle.
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Mewira
Ridgall
Buran
Broseville
Tex
Mr. Bare
Wabash R. R
Bement
Ill
Pepsin Syrup Co
Reg Caldswell Bldg
Monticello
AL. Ie
Soc
Theu
Hall
Mall
FJ. Caerry &Co
Toledo
Drugetais
Rally Day at First Presbyterian Draws 300 Plus in San'oy Jost
Sunday school rally at the First Presbyterian Church on San oy Jost drew more than three hundred attendees for an innovative program. Speakers portrayed baseball positions to discuss church work, followed by Rev E P Glass speaking at both morning and afternoon services about joining forces in Sunday school and church efforts. A collection of 18.18 was taken.
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First Presbyterian Church
San' Oy Jost
I’. W. Hoss
Hen Taylor
Frank Taylor
A. F. Hoss
Prof. Sowder
E. P. Glass
Glass
Timely advice saves two lives in Marengo Wis
A chaotic notice recounts Timely advice from Mr C Willoughby of Marengo Wisconsin that prevented a dreadful tragedy and saved two lives. A woman with a frightful cough thought to be consumption improved after using Dr New Discovery. The aunt urged treatment and the patient reports the awful cough nearly gone. The ad promises a matchless medicine with various supposed cures and a free bottle guarantee.
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C. Willoughby
Marengo
Wis
H. Er
Pitts Benefit Minstrel At Memorial Hall
Pitts Benefit Minstrel at Memorial Hall Soldiers Home offers two performances Friday with matinee at 2 40 and evening at 8 o clock. It features professional and near professional talent, high class comedy songs and acting, plus monologues duologues and instrumental music for continuous entertainment. The Johnson City pennant will be displayed for the first time in the city.
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Pitts
Memorial Hall
Soldiers’ Home
Johnson City
Confederate Shaft Proposed for Bristol
Bristol, Sept. 29. The Confederate Monument Association will be formally organized in Bristol tonight with a temporary body having met Tuesday. The group aims to erect a marble shaft to honor Confederate soldiers, backed by notable citizens including Dr. C A Curson Col J M Barks ex Gov John J Cox N D Bachman Judge A A Philogar and others. The S W Fulkerson camp of Confederate veterans will assist in fundraising and campaigning for the monument’s erection. 100-Reward- 100. The notice also includes an unrelated medical advert for Hall's Catarrh Cure claiming a universal cure with a money back guarantee.
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Bristol
Confederate Monument Association
C.a.curson
J. M. Barks
Bound Over Without Bail in Triple Killing Case
Zeb Peterson, part of the Peterson trio, was held without bail after a Burnsville hearing in Yancey County North Carolina for firing on a labor party that killed Robert McVay of McVay Construction and mortally wounded two Black workers. His cousins remain at large, and evidence suggests Parham and another Peterson fired the fatal shot.
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Zeb Peterson
Peterson
Green, Mountain
Yancey County
North Carolin
Robert McVay
McCay Construction Company
Burnyville
Parham
Bob Peterson
Cee
McCay
Newport
Tenn
North Carolina Mountains
Petersons
Dr King's New Life Pills Aid Strikers for Health
A marketing note touts Dr King's New Life Pills as "strike breakers" for liver kidneys and bowels. It promises natural aid and restored action, claiming excellent health soon after use. Sold for 25 cents at H. C. Miller's.
Twice Convicted In Sehsol Courtroom Tale
A man charged with theft pleads guilty at arraignment but jury returns not guilty. The court remarks on learning and behavior while a sales pitch for Caldwell’s Syrup Pepsin is noted, offering treatment and a dubious guarantee.
Parks Worley for Senate Harmony Convention At Bristol
At Blountville Sullivan county Democrats reorganized with J F Yoakley as chairman and a new executive committee. Harmony speeches by Gus and Parks Worley followed by resolutions endorsing Cox election law and re election of Senator Taylor and state officials. Worley and Berry named as senatorial and flotorial candidates with delegates chosen for Bull's Gap convention. Hawkins county.
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Bristol
Tenn
Harmony
Sullivan County
Court House
Blountville
J. F. Yoakley
Gus
J. Parks Worley
Taylor
Frank Dibrell
Hallam W. Goodloe
Harry Ewan, Jr
Vox
Parks Worley
Geo. L. Berry
Hawkins
Bull's Gap
Hawkins County
Growing Better Through Aid From Hundreds Worldwide
In Pittsfield New Hampshire W W Gould notes growing aid for health through inexpensive Bitters. A woman reports kidney trouble and stomach relief after trying Ele Bitters, praising it as the best tonic and liver kidney remedy. Availability at H C Millers.
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W.w.gould
Pittsfield
N. H
H. C. Miller
GASS BELTON MARRIAGE IN NEWPORT CELEBRATED
Sam C. Gass of Newport and Lita J. Belton of Johnson City wed at 240 pm Thursday in Squire Frank Murphy's office at 605 Prince street. After visiting the Appalachian exposition they will reside in Newport. Gass is an electrician for Newport Telephone. Belton is a Johnson City young woman.
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Sam‘ C. Gass
Newport
Lita J. Belton
Johnson City
Squire Frank Murphy
Prince Street
Mr. Gass
Newport Telephoné Company
Miss Belton
Mr and Mrs Gammon Entertain House Party
Mr and Mrs M H Gammon on Fourth Avenue entertain with a house party this week. Guests include Mrs A L Wiley of Asheville North Carolina Mrs W L Hoss and daughter Marion of Philadelphia and Miss Lucy and Florence Wiley of Covington Kentucky. A delightful time is being enjoyed.
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M. H. Gammon
Fourth Avenue
A. L. Wiley
Asheville
N. C
W. L. Hoss
Marion
Philadelphia
Lucy
Florence Wiley
Covington
Knoxville Sentinel
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Unaka National Bank
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MO D. Cox
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Rose
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B. F. Stafford
Real Estate & Insurance
Eta Eink
Be Soy
Pany
Caldwell Bidg
Til
Sullivan
Senate
John I Cox
Chamberland
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MR. and
Mrs. Gammon
City National Bank
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