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Newspaper
Columbia Herald
Location
Columbia, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1920
Page
7
County assessor Mr Williams nears completion of work and will turn over dog tax books to the Board of Equalization in June. Owners are urged to report all dogs so he can complete a countywide assessment, with hundreds already listed as efforts continue to reach unreported owners.
An old fashioned house-cleaning tonic promotes Dr Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery as a temperance remedy to restore stomach tone liver function and nerve steadiness. It urges pre emptive health measures before illness and offers a trial package by mail.
The official notes dog owners numbered in the hundreds but many did not report their dogs. The assessor aims to fix this through corrected dog tax records. The effort also boosts school funds, with over $2,000 from the surplus directed to the common school fund as part of the broader tax reassessment. Assessor Williams finishes work on real and personal property assessments and will hand them to the county board of equalization on the first Monday in June for use in its duties.
The Herald announces Webb Wil l is a candidate for re election as Tax Assessor of Maury county subject to the voters on August 5 1920.
Correction of an error in the advertisement regarding John A Jr and Napoleon Direct. John A Jr will not be at Fairview Farm this season but will stand at the stables of B J Brennan under Pete Porter oversight, with Napoleon Street also retained for stud duties. Both stallions will be at the fair grounds this season, offering a premier breeding opportunity.
An interesting program closed the term at Santa Fe school marking one of its most successful years. The entertainment was well attended and enjoyed, concluding a period of school activities as reported by the Herald.
Judge Edmund Looney of this county announces his candidacy to shift from the Seventh district to the Democratic National Convention in San Francisco. He expects no opposition, has support across counties, and pledges loyalty to Wilson and his administration. Looney has long been a Democratic leader, former county judge and county committee chair.
Local Baptists gather in Washington on May 12 for the Southern Baptists convention. The event marks a year’s notable fundraising effort that reached over 100 million dollars, with John HM. Barlow of First Baptist Church planning to attend.
Mime Alzatein Gantner, after a lengthy Water Valley term, will move to Washington to accept a position in the department of cen. The notice notes her strong finish and expects her to begin duties soon in the national capital.
Former justice of the peace Hill McKibbon, a prominent Calleoka area farmer, dies suddenly at his home. He suffered sinking spells for years. his brother died in the same manner last year. Survived by wife Miss King and children Laude, Maude, Herbert, Howard, Fred, John Van. active in school and church affairs. three times his sons won corn production awards.
Livestock killed by Friday hail storm as falling stones tear holes in a galvanized roof on the farm of W. H. Curtiss. The report notes Hessian fly risk to wheat and urges protective measures to prevent damage.
A Maury County wheel tax case ends with a not guilty verdict. Judge Whitthorne states the defendant is guilty despite the jury's finding and notes a related case will proceed to determine the tax law's constitutionality. A further petit larceny case and witness attachments are scheduled for next week.
An advertisement urges readers to monitor blood flow and purify the blood to prevent disease, claiming a vegetable blood medicine revives vitality and strengthens health. It touts a drug store purchase and free medical advice from a medical director, urging immediate action.
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