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Newspaper

Columbia Herald

Location

Columbia, Tennessee, United States of America

Date

Aug 02, 1918

Page

8

National Fox Hunt to be Held November 18

The National Fox Hunters meeting is slated for Columbia the week of November 12 with Col. Sam L. Wooldridge backing the event. Officials predict record attendance and a premier display of fox hunting in Tennessee as openings for wartime recreation. A combination cup will be offered by a local club to the best Tennessee area dog, and a trophy cup from Colby K. Hertin of Clarkdale, Mississippi, is pledged for a high bench and field trial owner at the National meet.

Fox Hunters Columbia Sam L. Wooldridge Vermilies Iselation W. P. Kerwin Toucossne Col. Wooldridge Mc Brwin Cor Iumbia Wis Maury County Ameria Kentucks Tennessee Orvinhaw Southern Wed Fox Chi National Association Colby K. Hertin Clarkdale Mins

Dodson's Liver Tone Replaces Calomel in Town Ads

Local druggists report a drop in calomel sales as Dodson's Liver Tone Gains favor. The vegetable remedy is touted as safe for all ages, with a pleasant taste and no next day sickness. If ineffective, money back guarantee applies.

Dodson

Columba Aims for National Fox Hunters’ Honor at Trials

The event seeks to attract many dog owners from Mahan and will award to the Alabama team that records the highest average at both the Alabama state and National field trials. Mr. Erwin pushes for Columba to be named permanent meeting grace of the National Fox Hunters’ Association, mirroring the city’s role as the permanent meeting place of the Middle Tennessee Farmers’ Institute.

Mahan Fred Tog Alabama Erwin Columba National Fox Hunters’ Association Middle Tennessee Farmers’ Institute

Three Tennesseans Among Casualty List

Three Tennesseans appear in the casualty report. Major Goodwin Compton of Memphis, Tenn was severely wounded. Corporal R. Carrin of South Pittatore Tenn and Captain R. Whiteon of Union City Tenn are also listed as severely wounded. One casualty, Merson of Millhaven Ga, died of disease.

Washington Iminy Perching Goodwin Compton Memphts Tenn Merson Millhaven R. Ko Whiteon Union City R. Carrin South Pittatore

Forced Retrenchment in German War Effort Seen Likely

United Press report from July describes growing German casualty doubts and resistance to using more youths in battle. It cites Ludendorff concerns, declining depots, and rising American arrivals as signaling a potential forced retreat and peace pursuit before a total surrender.

William Philip Sims United Press France Germany Geeral Ludendorff Rupprech Crown Prince Ft i

Selections 10 Fill Places at Camps

Local Board of eight named men to go to Camp Pike Arkansas and Camp Gordon Georgia replacing those rejected on final physicals. The group headed to Camp Pike leaves August 2 including William Joseph Priest Edwin Anderson Stsey Joe Garfield Menson Lindsey Stte burn Renfro George Lorillard Thom as William Clyde Foster Walter Wil bur Staley Henry Kenneth Vander agriff. The Camp Gordon contingent includes Martin Wil 'Te Dodson Clifford Earl Mutehinson Horace Brooks Brown Buck Thomas Denton John Dee Crigcer Geo W Martin. Rejected men are placed in remedial and limited service groups for future call.

Camp Pike Ark Camp Gorton William Joseph Priest Edwin Anderson Stsey Joe Garfield Menson Lindsey Stteburn Renfro George Lorillard Thomas William Clyde Foster Walter Wilbur Staley Henry Kenneth Vanderagriff Auegast Camp Gordon Martin Wil ‘Te Dodson Clifford Earl Mutehinson Horace Brooks Brown Buck Thomas Denton John Dee Crigcer Geo. W. Martin

Garl Hensley Under Fire for 18 Days

Maury County soldier Gart L. Hensley recounts frontline service in France, describing eight months overseas and days under fire. He notes limited writing ability, lack of French language knowledge, and recent return from the front after serving in the butter felt conflict region.

Garl Hensley France Gart L. Hensley Maury County Foime Franer Mra. Hrarst Pogue Hnemapabirn

Election Extra Announcement for August Primary and General

The Herald will publish an election extra on Sunday morning August carrying full state news including Maury county results leaders winners governors US senator county officers and all candidates. The edition will also carry United Press Europe battlefield reports and major world events. Elections officials in every precinct should telephone results to The Herald promptly for rapid public disclosure. Advertisers should file copy before noon Thursday.

the Herald Maury County Herald United States United Press Battefield Europe

MP Is Traffic Cop of the Army

United Press describes the Military Police as the army’s traffic cops behind the lines. MP units take form from frontline arrivals, directing routes, checking credentials, and guiding troops through gas alert zones. They are the best troops, authoritative and essential, keeping order and safety amid congestion near the front.

J. Taylor United Press WRONT Army America M. Pos Military Police France M. Pls M. P Broadway New York Market Street San Francisco Ross Rouil M. P's

Hours of registration for student nurses shortened

Hours of registration at the War Work building for the student nurse campaign have been changed to six to seven thirty in the evening. Applicants will also be received from nine to twelve in the mornings at the Red Cross work rooms in the Maury Dry Goods Co building, reopened after a fresh supply of material.

Red Cross Maury Dry Goods Co

Plumbling Service Offers Low Prices and Quality Work

A terse ad promises top plumbing materials and workmanship at the cheapest rates. It highlights phones and Citizen's store contact, urging customers to choose their service for affordable plumbing.

Government centralizes labor supply for war industries

Major Smith announces that from August 1 all common labor for war industries with payrolls over 100 must be recruited through the United States Employment Service. Restrictions aim to curb labor poaching as skilled labor recruitment awaits federal rules. Exceptions include nonwar work, railroad and farm labor per existing arrangements, and establishments below 100 workers.

United States Employment Service Department of Agriculture Major Smith United

Three Men Training At Syracuse Barracks

Vance Wilson of Mr Pleasant leads three men from the limited service group to report at Syracuse barracks for training as fire and guard company members to be used at ports of embarkation. The men are Vance Wilson Joe Gorden Colbins and James P Cheek.

Vance Wilson Mr. Pleasant Syracuse N.Y Vanes Wilson Joe Gorden Colbins James P. Cheek

Tales Of Cardinal Strife Are Fiction

A column by H C Hamilton debunks rumors about the St Loma Cardinals manager Jack Henstricks and star Rogers Hornsby. It notes past fabrications about Hornsby’s injury and suspension and argues Henstricks remains on good terms with the club despite circulating gossip.

H. C. Hamilton United Press New York Jack Henstricks St Loma Cardinals West Rogers Hornsby Hendrie Hornsby Texas Horneby Hendricks

Grammar for sexinners and the tramp’s bold aid

A chaotic paraphrase of a scene where a tramp offers a humorous booklet titled Grammar for sexinners. The exchange reveals a blunt refusal and a playful street encounter with a mysterious mistress of the howee.

Tady

For Sale Cold Storage Seed Potatoes Column

Special column for sale lists Triumph seed potatoes offered by H. F. Alexander and C. Rerew, Citizens listed with phone numbers 221 and 61-4 respectively. Potatoes available through local vendors with accessible contact for orders.

Triumph H. FP Alexander C. Rerew Citizen

Maury County War Savings drive to finish quota

Maury county plans a whirlwind campaign this afternoon at Maury National Bank to raise the remaining 27 758 toward a 509 120 War Savings stamp quota. Chairman Hf Fulton urges committees and citizens to unite, noting rains improved crops and urging timely action within five days to meet the county goal.

Maury County Central County Committee Maury National Bank Fulton

Political fire of other campaigns lacks this year

Campaign activity rises with primary and general elections near. Senator Rye campaigns across the state while Senator Shields directs from Nashville. In the gubernatorial field Dems Austin Peay Clyde Sturppel and Judge A H Roberts spar, with Maury County showing strong local interest ahead of Thursday votes.

Aec Rye Shields Nashville Austin Peay Clyde Stropelire Judge A. Hi. Roberts Columbia Maury County Clarke Hut

Italian Girl Workers Aid Brothers in War

New York July 30 Italian sisters join 50 women workers to aid brothers fighting Austria. By day they are in factories and shops, then two evenings weekly they craft surgical dressings for the Red Cross. Miss Marie Frugone organizes the unit on Madison Avenue. They also aid Allied armies after hours and raised funds for the blind relief fund. The group turns out 2 000 dressings weekly and receives nightly lunches from the Rite Carlton hotel.

New York Red Cross Marie Frugone Madison Avenue Viblet Giovagnoni Blind Relief Fund Rite Carlton Hotel

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Cook Outfitting Co National Fox Hunt WAR Workers’ Recreation Hered Cheay Columa Ada U. S Columbia Bank & Trustompany K McKennon Oidenlaw Pree Thirks Simms J. B. Rees South Main Street Syracuse Barracks Phoenix National Bank Phoenix Savings Bank & Trust Co E. &. McLemore A. Dale Treasury Department Constate Advisory Board School Board Wise
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