Johnson City Post Office Listing
Notice marks second class matter at Johnson City Tennessee post office indicating circulation in the local mail system.
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Newspaper
Comet
Location
Johnson City, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Sep 21, 1918
Page
2
Notice marks second class matter at Johnson City Tennessee post office indicating circulation in the local mail system.
HH. Lyle owner of The Comet and former Mountain Branch Soldiers Home treasurer received telegraphic orders this week to report at Newport News for embarkation to France. He leaves behind a family of children and scores of friends offering prayers and best wishes.
Captain Cy H Pyle, commissioned captain in the quartermaster reserve corps and treasurer of the Mountain Branch National Home, departed yesterday afternoon for Newport News Va to sail for overseas service. A welcome gathering at Governor Cooke’s home honored him with Red Cross Chapter and fellow officers attendance. In his absence Lenelly acts as treasurer and Bam Laird of Jonesboro is promoted to clerk. both are highly recommended for their posts.
The piece summarizes Eugen Debs admission of guilt under the espionage act and defends the court's impartiality. It argues freedom of speech is limited when it becomes sedition, lauds national unity, and stresses loyalty to the President as leader during wartime. It cites the Journal and Tribune's stance.
Documentary evidence reveals a conspiracy between the German government and the Bolshevik regime to betray Russia, presenting alleged proof of collusion and strategic treachery during a period of upheaval. The report outlines purported channels of contact and aims to undermine Russian governance and national security.
American secret service unearthed documents published by the American Committee to Public Information confirm that Lenin and Trotsky were employed and well paid by Germany to betray Russia. The disclosures claim Germany and Bolshevik leaders plotted to force a separate peace, surrender Russian lands, and arm German influence while Allied forces faced a weakened eastern front.
National War Work Council announces recruitment for war welfare service in camps and overseas. The campaign highlights a broad effort with a goal of 14 000 workers, including exhibits at the Southeastern fair to showcase seven participating organizations.
Seventy thousand cakes weekly are prepared at the Y M C A bakery in Northampton Eneton to feed training camps and canteens for American soldiers. In another note, the palace of the Princess of Lorraine is mentioned as a glamorous venue in a French town repurposed for soldiers. Tennessee farmers reported higher production of most food and feed crops this year than last.
Mary Cole Samuel Franklin Cole and Frank Williams appear as non residents in Tennessee, with four weekly publications ordered in The Comet of Johnson City. Hearings set for October at the Johnson City court, notices detail appearance requirements and sworn complaint filings.
Worn back pain and kidney discomfort described by Johnson City readers lead to claims that Donny’s Kidney Pills relieve soreness. Testimony from Dean’s Kidney Pills user Milburn Mists of Buffalo credits improvement after use. Concerns about price and availability are noted.
The Comet publishes a legal notice notifying nonresident defendant Myrtle Stpeny and others to appear before the Johnson City Law Court in Washington County Tennessee. The notice warns that failure to appear may lead to confessions or judgments by default and sets a hearing date in October.
In Johnson City Tennessee Willis T Leach appears as a defendant in a case before the circuit court. The order states the bill be answered by November before the court and publication of the notice is required for four consecutive weeks in the Johnson City Corner starting September 17, 1918. Attorneys J W Cass and W Price sign the order.
Owner of Lins No 20 in Block 87 Caraosie Addleson to dob son City Tennwater in Washington County Tennessee is notified to appear at the Johnson City office on or before the 20th day of November 1918 and pay taxes and costs or redemption will be barred. deed will be issued to purchaser M. Mercer. Witness my hand September 20, 1918. W. J. JONES, Circuit Court Clerk.
The bill shows Nannie W Riley a non resident of Tennessee. Public notice in The Comet John son City alerts her to appear Oct 1918 court in Johnson City. The 15th day of June 1918 marks the clerk's order for publication and legal steps.
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