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Newspaper
Comet
Location
Johnson City, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1914
Page
3
In this piece the author urges mothers to give intense care during ages thirteen to seventeen, arguing neglect can ruin character and manners. It describes shyness, ridicule, and guidance through supportive encouragement, with a call to mothers to train daughters lovingly for lasting positive outcomes.
A grandmother contemplates drowning one of two kittens, black and gray, to avoid having both. The tale follows morning scenes and a revelation that the babies are actually two mule sisters, prompting a questioning reaction from Benn about who will be drowned.
A joke about a baker’s son bringing saltless pretzels to a teacher and the salt licking reply. A veteran recalls his head being grazed by a bullet at Chickamauga, and his great grandson notes the lack of grazing.
The East Tennessee Medical Association will meet in Greeneville Tennessee on October 8 with President George P. Zirkle presiding. The session starts at 9 am with a prayer, welcomes by Mayor Mason, an address by Dr. Hulfaker, a response by Dr. Shipley, and introductions of officers and members.
A letter from 8. Denton as Treasurer urges county Democrats to raise funds for the State Campaign. It asks each district to contribute a proportional part up to 300 in the county. It promises receipts to contributors and asks for prompt aid to build an effective organization.
Washington October 5 a movement led by prominent ladies in official society aims to enlarge the cotton goods market through a nationwide sales week starting October 5. The effort includes a cotton fashion show at The Willard Hotel on October 7 and 8 featuring gowns designed by daughters of national figures.
Want ads report a missing silver chain with a gold cross, lost about a month ago near downtown or Tuluoka road. The finder can claim a reward by delivering it to the Comet office. 1771.
Non-resident defendants A B Sprinkle J W Sprinkle and J P Laforce must appear in Johnson City Tennessee on December 10 1914 per attachment and judgment warning. Supplemental registration opens October 10 12 13 1914 at specified polling places with listed registrars to register voters in Washington County Tennessee.
Special election authorized for November 3 1914 in the 6th civil district to fill four justice of the peace vacancies following J J Humphreys resignation. Polls open at the general election time and place with same officers and ballot box as November 3.
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