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Newspaper
Comet
Location
Johnson City, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1914
Page
4
G M Bentley states that farmers lose 200 to 1000 dollars per year to insects, a preventable tax. He advises crop rotation, avoiding same crops yearly, sowing shallow after deep rooted plants, preventing volunteer crops, fall plowing to kill soil insects, cleaning trash and weeds, and timely planting to deter specific pests. Healthy growth supports insect control and overall farm practice.
The Texas Wonder claims to cure kidney and bladder troubles for men, women, and children, including backache and rheumatism. It promises diabetes relief and offers a two month supply for $1, with mail order from Dr. BE. Hall in St. Louis and druggists selling the remedy. A teething syrup by Dr. Fahrney is also advertised for teething discomfort.
A letter from Jake Huffman accuses The Comet of bias amid campaign chatter for Sam Sells and critiques Col Lyle and Cox. It cites Roosevelt, Wilson, and Villa references, notes local figures Loften Cox and Rev. E. D. Cox, and mentions a Hooper and Saddler club formation, a vacancy in teaching staff, and crop conditions.
A crowd attended the burial of Mrs. Sallie Peregoy at her birthplace area. Mrs. M. A. Shaner of Detroit visits friends including W. D. Reynolds family. Rev. W. I. Fogliman preached his last sermon for the year. J. W. Duncan visits Roxie Love. Lizzie Lacy and Alfred Range wed at A. K. Lacy’s home. Greeneville travelers camp en route to Kingsport. Oscar Draper of Locksport plans autumn stay. Edward and Mrs. Smith of Bristol visit relatives. Arthur Carr and Mary Hendrix visit A. J. Little. Glenn Setser seeks suits. Democrat editor to be elected November 3.
A Johnson City resident Henry Rogerson testifies in favor of Doan's Kidney Pills claiming relief from back pain and weak kidneys. The ad urges readers to request the same remedy at local drugstores and cites Foster Milburn Co. as the manufacturer.
United States tin production in 1913 was 84 short tons with 60 percent tin value about $96,970. Major sources included the Federated Malay States, Straits Settlements, and Alaska Buck Creek. World totals showed large outputs from the Straits and China, with dredging rising in importance and Bolivia discussed as a future smelting source for wartime needs.
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