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Newspaper

Comet

Location

Johnson City, Tennessee, United States of America

Date

Sep 07, 1911

Page

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Cox Speech Attacks Hooper Regime In Tennessee Assembly

Former Gov John F Cox visits Blountville addressing Regulars of Tennessee democracy on fusionist problems in the legislature He attacks Hooper administration vetoes and excessive appropriations and defends his election and assessment bills His talk targets leaders Sanders Hooper and the fusionist house and appeals to Confederate veterans and taxpayers.

Bristol Sullivan County Brounville John F. Cox Tennense Democracy Blountville Cox D. A. Barger Gov. Hooper House Himelf Senate Sanders-Hooper Newell Sanders Tennenste Tennessee

Reformers, lobbyists blamed for public outrage unrest

A fragmented notice cites Miss Maude Tyner of St Louis recounting lifelong constipation and stomach trouble. She credits Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a permanent cure and endorses it for American women. Free sample offer and guaranteed results are advertised with price details and dealer availability.

Patterson May Seek Senate Against Taylor in Tennessee

Knoxville reports note ex-Gov M R Patterson plans to run for the United States senate to oppose Senator Robt L Taylor, the so called Apostle of Sanshine, after his Knoxville visit last Saturday. Patterson would not seek Congress but would challenge Taylor for re election, drawing Knoxville supporters with mixed backing. Governor Taylor recently announced his bid for another term.

Knoxville M. R. Patterson United States Senate Robt. L. Taylor Sanshine Patterson Congress Taylor Senate

Down's Kidney Pills Endorsed by Johnson City Resident

A Johnson City citizen testifies that Down's Kidney Pills relieved backache and other kidney weakness symptoms after obtaining a supply from the Whitehouse Drug Co. He urges others to use the same medicine, noting it is the true Down's and available through Foster-Milburn Co. in New York as sole agents.

Johnson City Johnson Chy T.C. Allen Claiborne St Johnvon Chy Tenn Down Whitehouse Drug Co United Stare Diwn Jase

Nashville Democrat Leases Printing Plant by Cumberland Presbuilding

Nashville reports the Democrat Company has leased part of the Cumberland Presbyterian building on Fourth Avenue and will publish the Democrat there between September 16 and 22. The Democrat’s plant will be very new.

Nashville The Democrat Company Cumberland Presbyterian Building Fourth Avenue Democrat

Dr King’s New Discovery Promises Lung Cure at Home

A fragmentary ad extols Dr King’s New Discovery as a home remedy for lung trouble and coughs. It claims many cures and weight gain, urging readers to try a one dollar trial bottle at H. Miller’s.

H. Cn Mifler’s

Public Road Bond Act for Washington County 1911

Public Law details authorize Washington County to issue up to sixty thousand dollars in interest bearing bonds to build roads from Greene to Carter or Sullivan counties and to construct bridges in Washington. A five percent maximum interest rate, 10 to 30 year maturity, bond denoms of 100 to 1000, and a three member commission to oversee road works are outlined. Bonds secured by tax levy and sinking fund, with bid rules, property condemnation powers, and accounting/oversight provisions as required by the act.

Greene County Carter County Billivan Washington County Qaid County General Assembly State of Tennessee Justices of the Peace Sai County Arid County United States Sullivan County Said County Board of Commissioners Enid Anid Will Tate General Assembly of Tennessee Bhannon Anid Roais Anid Court Sid Fonds Alsome Bee Passal Jay N. Baxter, Jr Kenite A. M. Leach House Representatives Ben W. Hooper

Public Comfort Committee at Knoxville Expo 1911

The Appalachian Exposition at Knoxville runs September 11 to October 1 1911. A Public Comfort department assists visitors with rooms at affordable rates, staffing trains and a central office day and night. Visitors are urged to book ahead by telegraph or letter, no service charge is made, and railroads offer cheap rates. last year crowding led to room shortages.

Department of Public Comfort Knoxville Vhone

How Disease Starts Leads to Digestive Cure Claim

The piece asserts chronic diseases begin with stomach or bowel disorders and promotes Dr Caldwell's Pepsin Syrup as a guaranteed remedy. It offers a free sample bottle from Pepsin Syrup Co., 119 Caldwell Building, Monticello, Illinois, and notes retail price of six and one dollar per bottle.

Pepsin Syrup Co Caldwell Bldg Monticello, Il

Miss Mayme Ball Dies in Bristol Home

Bristol Sept 4 Miss Mayme Ball daughter of Mrs J W Ball died at the family home on His street late Saturday afternoon The funeral was held from the home on Sunday Rev W Pierce of Anderson street church officiated The body was taken to Johnson City for burial Survived by several brothers and sisters

Bristol Misa Mayme Ball J. W. Ball W. Pierce Anderson Street Church Johnson City Miss Ball

Local ladies tout Caldwell’s Syrup Pepsin for children

Mrs. Curry of Trowbridge Illinois and Mrs. Eversole of Hindsboro Illinois say a remedy found for children is Dr Caldwell’s Syrup Pepsin. They claim it laxative tonic regulator and narcotics free. Guaranteed to do what it claims, sold by druggists for 50 cents and 1.4? bottle.

Curry Trowbridge Pepsin Syrup Co Caldwell Bldg Mont Welfo

Moose Charter Offered to Loyal Order Members

Aspiring members urged to act this week to obtain the benefits of an open charter with the Loyal Order of Moose.

Order of Moose

Splendid Banquet and Lectures Shape Jonesboro Visit

A large Jonesboro audience heard Senator Bob Taylor deliver a long lecture titled Our Bob with music by a marching band led by Taylor's brother. A seven mile electric car bond vote passed 126 to 8, with $40,000 project cost and $25,000 bonds issued. Post banquet, residents anticipated construction early next year. decorations honored Taylor and Alf. The report notes health ad and local ads.

Jonesboro Bob A. A. Taylor J. Kirkpatrick Elbert A. Shipley Russell House Kirkpatrick Senator Taylor Benator Taylor Alf St. C. Thomas Taylor Frank Ki Britton A. T. Shipley W. P. Shipley Garbers Here Jolnson Clty Johnson City Tim

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