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Newspaper
Columbia Herald
Location
Columbia, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1909
Page
3
A concise note announcing The Fighting Chance by Robert W. Chambers, with a continued segment reference. The entry signals a serialized presentation of the book and author in the publication.
Sylvia and Agatha mingle at a party as Quarrier confronts gossip in a tense drawing room scene. Plank and Plunk clash with confidences while a blue diamond collar hints at marriage and social maneuvering amid looming personal revelations.
In a tense afternoon scene Mrs. Mortimer contends with her husband Loray, his debt, and a threatening note demanding exposure of a gambling vice. She hides the stress behind routine care as he rants about crooked roulette and looming bills, signaling a dangerous financial spiral.
A top notch doer proclaims Dr Kings New Discovery the king of throat and lung remedies. It claims to kill germs stop coughing heal inflamed bronchi and lungs and end hemorrhages. A testimonial from Dr Geo More of Black Jack North Carolina notes cure of lung trouble with a trial house offer and guarantee by druggists.
Reno court denied Virginia Harned Sothern a divorce on grounds she was a non resident. She stayed in Reno only a few days to pursue the case before lawyers and followed a procedure critics warned would be blocked by strict residence requirements.
An ad promoting Dr. King's New Life Pile from J A Harmen sells a health tonic as a pillar for success. It claims to strengthen brain and body and praises the product found in drugstores while urging readers to subscribe to The Herald.
New Jersey lawmakers limit marriage for those with tuberculosis or any transmissible disease. The law, signed by Governor Port after late session passage, aims to prevent transmission to children and curb elopement trends to New Jersey. It requires licenses for all marriages in the state, ending Gretna Green style unions. South Carolina remains without a marriage license law.
A A Chisholm of Treadwell New York writes of relief from reaction, torpid liver, constipation, nervousness and debility after using Electric Bitters. He claims twelve bottles restored health and vigor, improving sleep appetite and daily work. The medicine is advertised as infallible for stomach liver kidneys blood and nerves with druggists carrying it.
Nashville Tennessee April 20 1909 a government letter clarifies rural mail box placement to improve carrier safety and efficiency Boxes should be on roads not crosswalks edges avoid poles fences or buildings and be mounted on sturdy posts at a height reachable from a seated position Postmasters must report feasible relocations and road conditions to the department to aid route schedules and road improvements.
The legislature received multiple local bills Monday from Senator Greer and Representatives Lipscomb and Galloway. Proposals include securing witness attendance in criminal cases with a $250 bond, regulating Perry county clerk and master pay, defining railways within two miles of main lines as common carriers, authorizing the railroad commission over such lines, amending Columbia’s charter, paying debts to individuals in Maury county, declaring certain rails common carriers, establishing the Lewis Maury county boundary, and creating livestock inspector positions in Maury county.
Special to The Herald reports Judge Cook granted a mistrial after defense motion citing illegal summons of jurors. The talesmen were discharged and a new trial ordered. Court adjourned until Monday when the case will resume.
Mia Rau of York Pennsylvania describes a ten week illness with arm pain swelling and bruising. after trying various remedies she found rapid relief using Sloan's Liniment buying three 26 cent bottles and continuing with a 50 cent bottle. she credits the liniment with her recovery and urges readers to buy.
Program for teachers meet arranged for the Maury County Teachers Association in Columbia on Saturday May 1. Primary Department features J W Journey on Hewett's Pedagogy chapters 16 17 and Brigham's Geographic Intelligence in American History chapters 1 and 12. Secondary Department includes W P Morton on England's and America's Literature chapter 6 and James Brittel on MuMurey's General Method of the Revolution. Lecture on Tuberculosis by Dr Otey Porter.
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