Bristol Fire Devastates Fourth Street Buildings
The Bristol blaze on Tuesday evening destroyed four large Fourth Street structures, with losses estimated between 100000 and 150000 dollars. Fire originated in Reynolds Corporation building around 6 pm and threatened the business district for hours before containment. Two men injured, several others hurt by debris as flames spread to Bristol Lions Factory and Masengul Drug Company, with heroics by firefighters and citizens safeguarding Twin City Mill and Armour building. Insurance covered much of the damage.
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Bristol
Fourth Street
Reynolds Corporation
Marengill Drug Manufacturing Company
Whifred F. Moore
Adams
Bristol Lions
Reynolds
Masengul Drug Company
Ha Hlings
Armour
Bert
Board Orders Four New Paving Districts
At Tuesday night’s session the Board of Mayor and Aldermen ordered four paving districts Holston avenue North Roan street Millard and King streets. On September 25 the board will discuss paving types for each district.
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Holston Avenue
North Roan Street
Millard and
King Streets
Fire damages private garage on Saturday night
A private garage owned by Mr L D Gump sustained slight damage Saturday night around nine o'clock due to a fire from defective electrical insulation. Firemen used chemicals to extinguish the blaze after it started, with government guarantees aiding the incident.
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L. D. Gump
Sugar Price Set At Eight Cents A Pound For Consumers
Washington reports a new agreement with the food administration allows consumers to buy sugar at eight cents per pound. Wholesalers will pay 7 1 4 cents at eastern refineries, retailers’ margin about 3 4 cents. The price takes effect October 1 in the west and mid October in the east. An international five member committee will arrange purchase and distribution of vast sugar quantities for the government and allies.
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Washington
Food Administration
Personal mention fills town with visiting dignitaries
Numerous visitors and residents are listed with their origins and movements around the city. Names include Mr and Mrs W M Baker of Wilmington North Carolina Col J R Thompson from Knoxville on official business J J Boyd Englewood Tennessee C KR Slaughter Maryville and many others from Kentucky North Carolina Georgia Virginia and West Virginia.
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W. M. Baker
Wilmington, N. C
Farm Loan Act Promises Better Borrowing for Farmers
C B Allred explains the Federal Farm Loan Act shifts appraisal from land sale value to earning power. By valuing farms on income and management, loans reflect ability to pay, promoting best operators, curb careless borrowing, and encourage good bookkeeping with free Tennessee Extension guidance.
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C. B. Allred
Division of Extension
University of Tennessee
Knoxville
Tennessee
Bookkeeping on the Farm Inquiries at Tennessee Extension
A Tennessee Extension message from Knoxville invites farmers to request information on keeping farm records. The letter indicates experience varies, with the signer NAMO requesting guidance and urging that tools be provided to manage farm books effectively.
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Booka
Plain Steer Quality vs Price in Cattle Markets
University of Tennessee extension expert note stresses that top quality cattle fetch top prices while plain, poorly bred steers remain cheap. Flesh can improve value only if inheritance quality is present, and a well bred steer sells reliably regardless of condition. A Maine Stage Horse, Lee, set a 2,180 day harness record traveling 39,670 miles for Jonas Holden between Moose River and the railroad.
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D. Lowe
Division of Extension
University of Tennessee
Maine
Lee
Moose River
Jonas Holden
Moose River Plantation
Ars
Portland Prose
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City News
Damad
J. R. Thompson
U. S. Revenue Department
J. J. Boyd
Englewood, Tenn
C. KR. Slaughter
Maryville
W. FP. Duncan
Erwin
W. T. Whalford
A. W. Birchett
Chis
Adelaide Fuge
Cedartown, Ga
City
Hu Hunter
Kingsport
A. B. Crouch
Nat G. Taylor
T. J. Quinn
Summers-Parrott Hardware Company
Pennsylvania Railroad
Philadelphia
Quinn
Abingdon
Eee
W. G. Smith
Smith Shoe and Chashing Co
Mann
The
Mann Construction Co
Mitchell Moore
J. A
Frank | Woodpasture
J. A, Haywood
Rockingham, N. C
Thomas A. Jones
Asheville, N.C
J. L. Clark
Boones Creek
R. L. Patton
Telford
Ollie Wright
Unicoi
William S. McCormick
Glen Gillespie
Afton
W. Maden
Howard E. Wilson
J. P. Bowers
Elizabethton
8. B. Wood
Roan Mountain
J. A. Clark
Nashville
Cece
R. W. Dulaney
Jonesboro
Thursady
J. E B. Lineback
Elk Park
N. C
James Dempsey
O. K. Marshal
Arkansas
J. J. McCorkle
Spring and
Baple Streets
J. F. Willis
W. A. Pankey
Bluefield
W. Va
Joe H. Crouch
Geis
Washington County Gas Co
Elkhorn
J. A. Gaddis
Mendota
Lucius F. Spencer
Pasaak
N.d
Tadls
Cam Bradford
Pliny Ney Smith
M. D
Rovis
Geo. R. White
White Serum Company
Nu Was
Sr, Washvilli Tenn
Knoxville, Tenn
Namo
Seeeree
Addrosa
Tennessee Trust Co
Fountain Square
Johnson City
Royal Baking Powder
H.m.smith Company
FISE
Buffalo Street
Johnson City, Tenn
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