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Newspaper
Comet
Location
Johnson City, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Oct 28, 1915
Page
2
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A Thursday Barter section promotes Kenneth D McKellar for the October election urging true Democrats to vote at polls. It lampoons Lea and Patterson, praises McKellar as the “white Fly,” and touts Johnson City stores and local merchants ahead of the campaign. Chief Hickman and local crime talk add a rural civic tone.
Johnson City is experiencing a strong funding surge with the rushed completion of a new work and several other buildings in various stages of planning. The scene shows a lively expansion in local construction, indicating broad investment in infrastructure and development.
A dense excerpt traces early 20th century debates on Americanism, hyphenated identities, and patriotism. It cites Lincoln and Wilson to argue for unity, notes attacks on German Irish Italian Jewish votes, and recalls Arlington memorials and the 1915 cornerstone laying with figures like President Wilson, Judge Kimball, and Secretary Daniels. It closes with a Civil War era paymaster robbery tale as a contrasting American saga.
At Ariington on October 18 1915 the cornerstone laying of the memorial was deferred due to inclement weather during the Grand Army of the Republic encampment. Many comrades could not attend the ceremony planned for the 13th as previously stated and Washington papers carried lengthy reports on the matter.
Ten days before Appomattox a Mississippi River steamboat below St Louis held a Federal paymaster with sixty thousand dollars. Capt John Jacobs of Marmaduke’s star led sx trusted lieutenants who boarded the vessel in daylight, overpowered guards, seized prisoners, and found the crew gambling and consuming heavily as they moved to take the money and men.
The United Daughters of the Confederacy closed its 22nd annual convention selecting Dallas Texas for next year. Asheville North Carolina was a contender before Dallas won. A southern states boulevard with western terminal at San Diego California was proposed under the Jefferson Davis highway plan to be built by county supervisors.
A satirical sketch portrays William Shakespeare mocked for idling with pen and ink while workers seek plowmen, clerks, and laborers. The piece links his supposed dowry of twenty pounds yearly to frugal living, suggesting critics push him toward practical labor as he remains devoted to writing and the stage.
Thomas A Edison, though deaf, presided at naval consulting board meetings without an acoustacon. Dr Miller Reese Hutchinson, Edison Industries chief engineer, kept his right index finger on Edison's left wrist tapping telegraph code to relay what was said.
War Songs recount the death in Boston of hymn writer Luther Emerson. It notes he authored the famed Civil War song We are Coming Father Abraham, said to have aided Lincoln in urging volunteers. The piece appraises its inspiring victory tone amid wartime calls.
A discussion on the power of war songs accompanies a Stars and Stripes ceremony at the Confederate Soldiers' Home. A U S flag was raised under A J Harris chapter with Judge Higgin’s patriotic oration and a Tennessee Industrial School band performance attracting a large crowd.
An old ad claims Sloan's Liniment stops infection by killing germs and neutralizing poison. It promises pain relief and aids healing by improving blood flow and reducing congestion. Available in 25¢ 60¢ and $1.00 sizes with value comparisons.
Careful buyers note the advertised remedy Dr King s New Discovery claims to stop coughs and soothe lung troubles. The ad asserts long market presence and urges timely treatment to prevent pneumonia and other complications with a money back guarantee and a one dollar price in Carolina.
Daily southbound and northern routes listed with times toward Fordtown Kingsport Erwin Unuca Springs Toccoane Burnsville and Spartanburg. Includes multiple destinations in Tennessee Virginia North Carolina and South Carolina. Inquiries directed to CHAS T MANDEL assistant general passenger agent Johnson City for ticket information.
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