Tennessee First District Republicans Seek New Nominating Path
The First Tennessee district Republicans debate how to defeat incumbent congressman Bunt R. Hells. Old Brownlow guards push for a convention or primary and consider Moses as leader, with Judge Henderson or Gen. Cox or Dr. Massey as possible figures to carry the opposition for the next nomination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hristo
Tennessee
Col. Brownlow
Moses
Miunister
Brownlow Guards
OonMs
Atitey
Judge Henderson
Selix
Maxey Wee
Maxsey
Henderson
Jas
Cox
Maamey
Spie
Tin Feuwun
Gen. Cox
Dr. Massey
Sella
Texas Wonder Cure Ad Claims Kidney and Bladder Benefits
An advertisement touts Tar Texan Wonder with claims it removes gravel and bladder troubles, cures diabetes and back pain, regulates kidney irregularities in men and women and bladder issues in children. It offers a two month treatment in a small bottle for $1, requests mailed testimonials, and lists De B W Hall of 2026 Oliver St Louis MO as a seller through druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texan
B. W. Hall
Oliver St
Louis
Death of Jas R Price in Tennessee County
James R. Price born February 15 1831 died September 22 1911 on Chuckey River near Knoxville Tennessee. He served three years in the 1st U.S. regiment Co G as sergeant and was a respected Teniveanes citizen. Obituary notes his upright character and loss to the community. Also advertises Chamberlands Cough Remedy sold by dealers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James R. Price
Carter County
Tean
Chuckey River
Uonkling
Price
Teniveanes
1St
U. & Regiment, Co. G
Wilson Endorsed for Democratic Nomination at New Jersey Convention
Representatives of about 300 New Jersey Democratic clubs endorsed Gov. Woodrow Wilson for the presidential nomination at the Federation of Democratic Clubs of New Jersey annual convention in Trenton. His progressive policies received strong endorsement and he was warmly received during the address.
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Trenton
N. J
New Jersey
Federation of Democratic Clubs of
Woodrow Wilson
Areo
Down's Kidney Pills Ad Seeks Backache Relief
An old Johnson City advertisement touts Down's Kidney Pills as aid for backache and kidney trouble. Mrs Sallie Campbell of 103 Claiborne Street commends the product for relief and renewed strength after trying various remedies. Price 30 cents, Poster Milburn Co Buffalo NY sole agent for the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doue
Johnson City
Sallie Campbell
Claiborne Street
Jubnson City
Tonn
Emya
Whitehouse
Poater-Milburn Co
Buffalo
New York
United States
Protest Rally Against Road Route Selection in Washington County
A voter denounces a plan to route a highway along the Southern railway through Washington county. He argues it deprives the northern half, overwhelms Jonesboro’s business, and calls for opposition to three local trustees chosen to locate the road, promising continued resistance.
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Bristol
Southerm
Washington County
Jonesboro
Southern Railway
Greeneville
Johnson City
Rma
Austin Springs
Green Bhed
Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin Promoted by Local Men
Mesara Ridgill and Burns claim thousands suffer stomach troubles can be eased. They say they cured themselves with Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin, guaranteeing results. Free sample offer to Monticello residents. bottle sizes sold at 50 cents and one dollar.
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Caldwell Bldg
Monticello
Judy
Pepsin Syrup Co
Caldwell
Worley Nominated for Senatorial Seat at Hawkins County Convention
At Bull's Gap Hawkins County Democrats nominated J Parks Worley of Sullivan for the Senate by unanimous vote after Senator Cox declined. They also nominated Prof H Richardson for Neater from Sullivan and Hawkins. George L Berry declined the offer to join the ticket. The note includes an embedded Catarrh Cure ad and other unrelated items.
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Sullivan
Hawkins
Bull’s Gap
Hawkins County
John I. Cox
J. Parks Worley
Sullivan County
George L. Berry
Hale's Springs
Neater
Special Term of Circuit Court Convenes Friday
A special term of circuit court will be held at Jonesboro Friday with Judge Dana Harmon presiding to try the Northern murder case and the Wheatley embezzlement case. John Green, charged with the murder of Policeman McPeak at Johnson City, was continued to the next regular term. The Northerton killing occurred on the Alf A Taylor farm near Jonesboro. The Wheatley embezzlement case involves an alleged defalcation in which the Bank of Timberstone is alleged to be involved, though the bank did not lose a cent.
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Jonesboro
Dana Harmon
Andalso
Wheatley
John Green
Policeman McPeak
Johnson City
Northerton
Alf. A. Taylor
Bank of Tdmestone
Senator Taylor Visits Home State Recalls East Tennessee Reunion
Senator Bob Taylor of Tennessee describes a homecoming in Jonesboro and a reunion with old friends including Bob Thomas and Alf Taylor. The piece recalls dancing to fiddles, a traditional East Tennessee dinner at Frank Brittain's, and regional fare. Also mentions Electric Bitters as a remedy praised by Ira Gould eld for stomach and kidney trouble.
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Senator
Bob" Taylor
Tennessee
Washington
New Willard
Washington Post
Jonesboro
Bob Thomas Washere
Henry Jackson
Judge Hacker
al’ Taylor
Alf
Ark
Sourwood Mountain
Bob Thomax
Frank Brittain
Shome
East Tennessee
Jouvaboro
Iim
Ira
WW. Gouldeld
N. H
Vother
H. C. Miller
Minister Nominee for Virginia House from Bristol and Washington
Rev E G Buck and John Roberts were chosen by the Democratic convention at Abingdon to run for the Virginia House from Bristol and Washington County. Buck previously ran and lost. Lee McChesney was elected two years ago. Prohibition is a live issue in Virginia elections.
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Bristol
E.G Buck
John Roberts
Washington County
Abingdon
Buck
Lee McChesney
Virginia
Virginia and Southwestern plans new coal equipment
Revital Oct 7 reports the Virginia and Southwestern Railway will buy six Mikado freight locomotives, 525 steel coal cars, and fifty steel underframe box cars to handle increasing coal traffic. The line, affiliated with Southern Railway, serves Southwest Virginia to the southeast and recently opened a low grade line from Moccasin Gap to Bulls Gap connecting with Southern.
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Virginia and Southwestern Railway Company
Virginia and Southwestern
Southern Railway
Virginia
Moccasin Gap
Holaton River
Bulls Gap
Tenn
Remedy Promises Quick Cure for Skin and Scalp Ailments
The City Drug Store touts a refined preparation that acts instantly to heal irritated tender inflamed itching skin and scalp. With Zemo and Zemo Soap, customers are promised swift relief and a cure, sold by City Drug Co in Johnson City through pharmacist P. L. Gregory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amerie
Johnson City
City Drug Co
P. L. Gregory
Rural Route Carriers Named in Tennessee Assignments
Washington October 7 rural carriers appointed for Tennessee districts including Bybe route No 3 J C Holt carrier with no substitute Limestone route No 4 Jos H Trivett carrier with no substitute and similar listings for other routes.
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Washington
Tennessee
Bybe
J. C
Holt
Limestone
Jos. H. Trivett
Pleasant Little Strike Breakers Ad Joke from TitBits
A humorous fragment promotes Dr Kings New Life Pills as aid for internal organs. It notes improved health with quick results and ends with a misquoted quip about a friend named Mr Needs. The ad copy appears in a late 19th or early 20th century style.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
New Life
H. C. Miller's
Can't Learn in School Warning Ad for Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin
An ad claims constipation harms learning and energy, promising rapid improvement with Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin. It advertises a free sample offer from Pepsin Syrup Co. and lists prices of 50 cents and 1 dollar, urging truth as fundamental.
Bucklen's Arnica Salve Proven Supreme Healer
Advertises Bucklen's Arnica Salve as a perfect healer for cuts burns bruises sores eczema boils ulcers and many skin ailments. Claims unmatched for sore eyes cold sores chapped hands sprains and even piles with availability at H. C. Miller's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bucklen
H. C. Miller's
Botanic Blood Balm Ad Promises Cure for Blood and Skin Diseases
An old advertisement touts Botanic Blood Balm B B B as a cure for impure blood and chronic skin diseases. It claims to heal sores and pains, restore purity, and offers samples from Atlanta based company. It notes large bottle price and local drugstores. A London alderman is referenced as holding life office.
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Express
Blood Balm Co
Atlanta
Ward & Friberg and
Miller's Drug Store
Ie Molde
Life
City of London
Citizenscyothoy advocates reform in rural stock laws
A rural Wisconsin tale features Cyothy advocating strict fence rules, cow Geraldine, and a town debate over stock law enforcement. The narrative blends comic dialect with a reform pitch, ending with an anecdote about Dr Keene’s New Discovery and a cough testimonial.
Medical Advice Promotes Dr Caldwell's Pepsin Remedy
A fragment urges readers to discard violent laxatives and keep Dr Caldwell's Pepsin on hand for constipation and digestive illnesses. It claims it cures bowel trouble for all ages and markets the product to homes with a $12 bottle through the Caldwell Sump Co.
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Aml
Caldwell
Pepsin Sump Co
Sbd
Gow
Call for meeting to nominate First District congress candidate
Bristol reports a Republican executive committee call for a November 4 meeting at Bulls Gap Smith hotel to fix the nominating time and mode for the 1912 campaign. Attendees include all committee members and prospective candidates, with other district business possible.
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Bristol
A. Li. Shipley
Republican Executive Committee
Tennessee
Bulls Gap
Congress
Jonssboro
Tenn
Bull's Gap
Smith Hotel
A. L. Bhipley
Exec
1St
Congressional
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