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Newspaper
Columbia Herald
Location
Columbia, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1920
Page
7
Maury county receives an endorsement of Trustee Ross Burns as he seeks a second term as tax collector. The article notes his past two terms, strong voter base, and unopposed primary prospects, with records praised by county revenue officials.
Farmers in the storm swept section clear debris and rebuild fences after miles of boundaries were blown away. Due to wet weather they lag in farm work, needing to fence then plant corn as telephone crews push to restore service and deploy every available man.
Springfield Tennessee woman reports backache relief after using Dr. Pierce’s Anure anti uric acid tablets for kidney trouble. Letter claims prompt relief with diminished pain and no burning, noting a druggist could not stock the tablets locally and ordering from Nashville.
Walker B. Fitzgerald private in the infantry died in a Liverpool hospital on Sept 28 1918 at age 23. His ashes are brought home to East Ninth Street Maury County undertakers conducted funeral services at Bryant Station with Rev John Mabry. He is survived by his wife and his parents Thomas and Mrs Fitzgerald of Silver Creek.
The Methodist church revival at 41 Mt. Pleasant conducted by Rev. George Tucker ends. It was a very successful meeting, yielding many additions to the church membership.
County Register J J Pogue and Deputy David Pogue toil amid mounting fines as the book machine falters. A replacement device, ordered by the court, is being installed and Davis is pushing the old unit hard to clear the backlog, with many days still expected.
Sugar sales in Columbia are limited to two pounds per customer as wartime controls return. Dealers report price hikes to as high as thirty cents and more, with a dollar purchase now worth far less. The government role and rising costs threaten the fruit canning season and hamper home preserves.
An old advertisement touts Diamond Dye as a guaranteed dye for any fabric including wool silk linen cotton and blends. It claims flawless results for skirts coats draperies and more and mentions a dye color card to match materials.
J. O. Cheek of the fourth district brought to Columbia this morning four red foxes captured on his farm. The foxes attracted the attention of veteran judge Lipscomb and county clerk officials. Cheek sought to dispose of the foxes after previous sales of turkeys.
Herald advertisement shows strong drawing power in this section. The shoe sale by Anderson Fos and Vester attracted a large crowd this morning with eager customers forming a line before opening.
Prof Dean's agricultural district shows rapid progress in forming county councils. Twelve counties already have permanent setups. Giles and Bedford are close to permanence. He predicts over twenty-five counties will be permanently organized by September and a state convention will establish the state and send delegates to the national body.
In exams led by Prof. John P. Graham six of eleven white applicants passed. Two earned first grade five year certificates and four earned second grade two year certificates. No Negro applicant attained the required certificate. Some who failed will retake on May 14 and 16.
The notice warns that catarrh can progress beyond annoyance into serious illness and emphasizes avoiding consumption by treating at its source. It promotes a factory remedy sent from Atlanta Georgia and urges readers to begin treatment immediately.
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