Doctor Pillow Jr Receives Army Medical Commission
Robert Pillow Jr has passed the medical examination for service in the officers medical reserve corps and has been accepted by the department. He will receive his commission soon and is a skilled surgeon recently taking eye throat and ear courses. His father Dr Hubert Pillow is famed as a leading Middle Tennessee surgeon with a strong reputation in the field.
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Officers Medical Reserve Corps
Pillow
Fiubert Pillow
Middle Tennesee
Lemon Juice Skin Whitener Ad From Aged Lemons
An old advertisement extols lemon juice as a skin whitener and blemish remover. It describes preparing a lotion from three fresh lemons strained with cloth, aging the juice, and mixing to make a pint for facial and neck use. The ad promises softness, toning, and whitening effects with Dean's Regulats as a modern remedy.
Want Dr Horn One More Year
At the fourth quarterly conference of the Methodist church held at Bigbyville and Mt Olive on Saturday the resolution was adopted unanimously to request the return of Rev. J. M. Horn as pastor for the coming year. The group also expresses esteem for presiding elder Rev. W. B. Lowry and prays for providence and the Tennessee Annual Conference to support the renewal. Signed by W. H. Estes E. F. Marshall T. H. Neeley and C. C. Baker.
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The
Methodist Church
Bigbyville
J. M. Horn
Mt. Olivet
Rey. W. B. Lowry
Tennessee
Nestor
W. B. Lowry
W. H.estes
E. F. Marshall
T. H. Neeley
R. Baker
Household remedy ad for Dr. Thomas' Eclectic Oil
A compact household advertisement touts Dr. Thomas' Eclectic Oil as a cure for diverse ailments from a war baby’s croup to daily cuts and bruises and a sore throat, noting price points of 30 cents and 60 cents. The copy emphasizes broad usefulness and domestic trust in the remedy.
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Willie
Mamma
Grandma
Thomas
House Destroyed on High Street
A fire destroyed Joe Dillehay's house on South High Street around one o'clock this morning. The blaze spread quickly and, if not for prompt firemen, nearby homes might have burned. Loss including furnishings partly covered by insurance. Subscribe for The Herald.
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Joe Dille Hay
South High Street
California Syrup of Figs Ad Encourages Constipation Relief
A vintage advertisement urges mothers to give California Syrup of Figs to constipated children showing signs of illness. It promises gentle relief within hours, mentions coated tongues as a warning, and notes the product’s pleasant taste and liver cleansing effect. The copy warns about counterfeit syrups and directs readers to reputable suppliers.
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California
California Fig Syrup Company
Dr Gilmore to Be Lieutenant in Medical Reserve Corps
Dr Lugus Hough Gilmore, colored, has been commissioned by President Wilson as a first lieutenant of the Officers Medical Reserve Corps in the United States Army. He is the first negro to receive his commission in the medical reserve. He appeared before Finney, United States Commissioner, this morning and sent in his acceptance to the government.
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Lugus Hough Gilmore
Wilson
Officers Medical Reserve Corps
United States Army
Medical Reserve
Finney
United States
Joy in Prospect Neighborhood Censorship Drive
In a weekend exchange a resident volunteers for a local censoring effort, asking “Doing your bit?” and declaring intent to oversee and refine neighborhood communications. The dialogue hints at communal pride and a cooperative spirit in public life.
Overwhelming Maury County Vote Against Constitutional Convention
Maury County voters decisively rejected a proposed constitutional convention by about nine to one. Turnout was low, with less than 1,700 votes countywide and many precincts recording zero or single votes. The Ninth and Seventh districts contributed little, while Theta in the Second District showed the largest yes count with 31 votes to 51 against. Columba memo shows no organized effort and no campaigning.
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Maury County
Theta
Tne
Sandy Hook
Taylor's Store
Columbia
Tennessee
Fly
Fike’s Mill
Carter’s Creek
Timmons
Spring Hill
Redorn
Rally Hill
Neapolis
Caldwell’s
Rock Springs
Leftwich
Transferred to Ivory Woods After Diamonds Remark
A boss praised a plan as brilliant and moved the speaker to a project named Diamonds, then reassigned them to a location called Ivory Woods, signaling a strategic shift within the organization. The exchange suggests a hierarchy and internal decision making affecting assignments.
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Ivory Woods
County DRF Examination Ordered Next Saturday
The county board announces the draft examination schedule with 356 men notified. Notices mailed today grant five days until posting at the courthouse, after which volunteering is closed. Examinations depend on physical rejections and exemptions, all via written affidavits with strict evidence rules.
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Manuity
Court House
War Department
Catarrh Cure Promises Full Cure and Reward
Readers learn Hall's Catarrh Cure claims a complete cure for catarrh a constitutional disease with internal use. Proponents offer 100 dollar reward for any failed case and invite testimonials while urging purchase from F J Cheney & Co Toledo Ohio. Ends with a sales pitch for Hall's Family Pills.
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Hall
F. J, Cheney & CO
Toledo
Captain Henderson Extends Thanks to Maury County Ladies
Captain Thomas P. Henderson of Battery F First Tennessee Field Artillery writes from Columbia on July 27, 1917 thanking the patriotic ladies of Maury County for a splendid dinner given to the men during their arrival and muster into Federal service. He notes the reception helps ease county sectional tensions and shows the home station is in friendly hands.
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the Herald
Thomas P. Henderson
First Tennessee Field, Artillery
Columbia and
Maury County
Columbia, Tenn
Columbia Herald
City
Columba
Thos. P. Henderson
Guts-It Corn Remedy Claim From Old Ad
An old advertisement touts Guts-It as a simple corn remover that dulls pain, dries instantly, and shrinks the corn without bandages or knives. The copy promises rapid, lasting results with 2 to 3 drops, enabling wear of tight shoes again, and cites E. Lawrence & Co as the seller.
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E. Lawrence & Co
Fine treatment of soldier boys
Capt Thomas English commander of the Second Tennessee machine gun company said at Murfreesboro that his unit, mustered into Federal service with seventy four men, includes twenty nine college graduates and two former marines. Citizens furnished dormitory space at the Tennessee College for Women and the State Normal’s grounds and beds were offered.
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Thomas ¥. English
Tennessee
Murfreesboro
Enterprise
English
Murfreeseboro
Tennessee College For
Jones
State Normal
No convention gains in Tennessee county vote
Special to The Herald reports July 30 from Nashville that seventy-nine of ninety-six counties back the anti convention majority by about 42,000 votes, with a total statewide lead estimated near 50,000.
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Herald
Nashville
Tenn
Doan's Kidney Pills for Columbia Readers
Columbia residents are urged to treat kidney trouble with Doan's Kidney Pills. Mrs W J Dowell of 331 West Tenth Street reports dull back pains headaches and vision issues improving after using Doan's. The ad cites 6 0 price and advertises the product through Foster Murphy Buffalo NY.
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Columbia
Columbie
W. J. Dowell
Tenth St
Dean
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B. A. Satterfield & CO
R. Pillow, JR
Robert Pillow, Jr
Ry Dean
DR. Horn
DR. Gilmore
U. S. Army
Maury
Emett
Capt. Henderson
Field Artillery
Tin
T. Y. English
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