Platform of Hon Kenneth D McKellar for Senate
The piece argues for Hon Kenneth D McKellar as Democratic senatorial candidate in the November primary. It praises his anti machine stance, goals to boost Tennessee’s industrial agricultural and educational interests, and calls for clean partisan principles over personal power, urging Democrats to support him over two opponents.
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Kenneth D. McKellar
Tennessee
Senate
McKellar
McKetlar
Farmers Rally Planned in Lamar Washington County
Preparations are underway for a large farmers rally at Lamar in the fourth civil district on Tuesday. A program features speakers including Prof. A. A. Morgan Knoxville Le e Rhodes Nashville and Phil Taylor Washington County. The gathering is expected to draw several thousand attendees.
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Johnson City
Lamar
A. A. Morgan
Knoxville
Lee. Rhodes
Nashville
Phil 3. Taylor
Bulgaria Near War as Railways Handed to Military
Bulgaria edges toward conflict as military authorities seize railways and suspend traffic. Entente powers doubt Bulgaria can be stopped from joining Germany and Turkey over Macedonia, while King Ferdinand vows positive action for favorable results. Rumors of a premier resignation are dismissed. government insists on an energetic path to annex Macedonia.
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Sofia
Bulgaria
Macedonia
Greece
Senge
Germany
Austria
Turkey
Dedenghatch
Ferdinand
Radoslavoff
M. Radoslavots
Himelf
J. 8. Quochoft
M. Radosylayolt
Associated Press
Campaign for More and Better School Libraries in Tennessee
A state wide push by the Division of Library Extension and Mrs Pearl Williams Kelley aims to fund and stock school libraries. October 1 1915 is Library Day with state matching funds from 10 to 40 dollars per school year for approved book lists. The plan envisions a thriving library in every public school statewide.
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Tennessee
Division of Library Extension
State Department of Public Instruction
Pearl Williams Kelley
Sherrill
State Board of Education
Bulgaria Near Brink of War as Rail Lines Seized
Bulgaria tightens crisis as military authorities seize railroads and threaten broader conflict. Government actions escalate tensions while international mediators seek restraint.
Bryan Visits President at the White House
President Wilson and William J. Bryan met at the White House for nearly an hour in the green room. They discussed peace efforts and defense spending in a general, cordial exchange. Bryan plans Europe trip if decision on peace and defense appears favorable, and will continue lecturing.
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Washington
DD. C
Wilson
William J. Bryan
White House
Bryan
Europe
Dlofense
Daniels
Henry Ford
Mr. Ford
Mr. Bryan
Anglo-French loan commission in session on huge credit
New York today the Anglo French financial commissioners discussed a massive British French loan. Speculation abounds on terms rates and timing as bankers seek details while rumors of potential Russia involvement and possible changes in structure swirl amid Wall Street chatter.
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New York
Great Britain
France
Russia
Wall Street
Middle West
Chicago
Health and happiness tied to the liver says Dr King
An advertisement touts Dr Kings New Life Pills as improving liver function and bile flow to lift mood and combat sluggish digestion described as the cause of dark days and generalized malaise.
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Dr. King
Agricultural Fair Travel Offers From Bristol South
Very low fares to the Bristol agricultural fair in Tennessee advertised by Southern Railway premier carrier of the south. Tickets usable Sept 27 to Oct 1 with return by Oct 4.
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Southern Railway
G. M
Memorial service list notes president duties
Memorial item announces Mrs. John Knox will preside at the service. The brief item references WE TU and a memorial event led by the president of WE TU. Further details are not provided in the accessible text.
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WE. TU
John Knox
Memorial service planned for Mrs Selina M Holman
Knoxville Tenn memorial service details for Mrs Selina M Holman organized by the Woman's Christian Temperance Union. Services will be held at Trinity Methodist Episcopal and Concord unions with remarks on her life and work fostering prohibition.
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Knoxville
Tenn
Selina M. Holman
Lew Woman's Christian Temperance Unions
Trinity Methodist Episcopal Church
Woman's Christian Temperance Wiilon
First Methodist Episcopal Church
Frances-Willard Woman's Christian Temperance Union
Charles Kane
Ideory Street
Concord Union
O. R. Tarwater
Woman's Christian Temper
Union
Holman
Woman's Christian Temperance Union
State Woman’s Christian Temperance Union
John Knox
Kidney Pills Promote Relief for Back Aches
R C Collins of 102 Ivy Street Johnson City attests that Dean's Kidney Pills eased weak kidneys and back pain after starting at Ward Friberg's Bee Hive Drug Store. He reports four years without trouble and explains night urination, dropsical swelling, and rheumatic twinges improved. Price available at dealers.
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Dean
Johnson City
R. C. Collins
Ivy Street
Ward & Friberg
Bee Hive
Mr. Collins
Foster Wilburn Co
Johnson City Area News: Roads Improved and Legal Actions
Johnson City reports grade work on the Austin Springs road linking Sullivan county to the city. A ferry operates at Watauga vicinity near Long’s place. Land values rise after Carter county bonds for roads. A Sam Ay Williams farm trade and other large farm sales occur. Judge Haynes presides on divorce docket with about 115 cases. Charles Smith of Elizabethton was badly cut. Humphreys charged and jailed awaiting trial in Elizabethton.
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Johnson City
Sullivan County
W. G. Long
Carter County
Sam Ay i Williams
Hal H. Haynes
Haynes
Elizabethton
Charles Smith
Humphreys
Smith
Campaign to end the tick menace in the South
The U.S. Department of Agriculture launches a nationwide campaign in the tick infested South to save farmers from a 50 million dollar annual tribute. Colored literature will persuade farmers to banish ticks and boost meat production. Southern Railway agricultural agents will assist and coordinate with local agencies in stopping the tick.
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United States Department of Agriculture
German Empire
Southern Railway
Agricultural Department
Dr Kings New Discovery Becomes Trusted Cough Remedy
A reader testifies that Dr King s New Discovery is the best cough remedy for family use during season changes. The note highlights positive personal experience after trying many products and mentions a price of one dollar.
Revival Progress at Johnson City Munsey Memorial Church
A revival at Munsey Memorial church in Johnson City continues after one week. Services draw good attendance and interest as Dr. John M. Crowe, pastor of Southern Methodism, preaches daily.
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Johnson City
Munsey Memorial Church
John M. Crowe
Non-Resident Notice in McAllister v Lizzie McAllister
Law Court at Johnson City Tennessee issuespublication notice for Lizzie McAllister a non resident defendant to appear in October 1915 to answer the bill in the case or allegations will be confessed and the cause heard by default. The notice runs in The Comet Johnson City Washington county Tennessee and is signed by Clerk J L Hilbert with D J Stanley BarloW.
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Alexander J. McAllister
Lizzie, McAllister
Law Court
Johnson City
Tennessee
Lizzie McAllister
State of
Phe Comet
Washington County
Defeou
Ex-Panie
J. L. Hilbert, iClerk
Tenn
D. J. Stanley
Barlow
East Tennessee State Normal School Opens With Large Enrollment
Johnson City Tenn September 14 the East Tennessee state normal school opened with the largest opening in its history. Twenty seven East Tennessee counties are represented in week one registrations plus students from Virginia West Virginia North Carolina and three West Tennessee counties. Women enrollment up fifteen percent and men up seventy five percent over last fall. President Gilbreath says the school has the best opening ever with a higher type of student and record numbers of graduates from county high schools and candidates for the normal diploma.
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Johnson City
Tenn
East Tennessee State Normal School
East Tennessee
Virginia
West Virginia
North Carolina
West Tennessee
Gilbreath
Sherrill
Ordinance regulating canvassing for subscriptions in Johnson City
The 1915 ordinance forbids solicitors to take payments in advance for periodicals or goods without posting a $50 bond and obtaining city approval. Violations incur fines from 26 to 50 dollars per offense. The measure, approved May 22, 1915, takes effect upon passage.
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Johnson City
Tennessee
City Recorder
Miller
Win
Pouder
Catarrh Cure Promoted By Kent Of Le dinoned
A questionable home remedy claims to cure catarrh internally rather than by local applications. The advertisement asserts internal treatment can reach the disease through the blood and constitutional factors, and promotes a purifying formula from a company in Totnda.
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Cueney
Arugatats
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Trinity MR. Church
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Tennessee Woman's Christian Temperance Unions
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Tennessee Woman's Christian Temperance Union
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