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Newspaper

Columbia Herald

Location

Columbia, Tennessee, United States of America

Date

Aug 24, 1917

Page

3

Canada Doing Its Whole Part War Spirit Report

Prof. H A Morgan of the college of agriculture visiting the Middle Tennessee experiment station returned from Canada noting wartime effects. He says Canadians are aroused and ready for sacrifice though some slackers exist. The recent selective draft law will draft many. Morgan’s relatives serve with Canadian troops and several have died bravely.

H. A. Morgan The College of Agriculture Middle Tennessee Experiment Station Canada Morgan Dominion Mr. Morgan

Suspicious Animation Case Sparks Senate Banter

The dialogue notes a mock case of fused animation raising questions in the Senate. Senator Flubdub questions a possible jab at Congress while another figure expresses curiosity about the contested topic.

Flubdub Congress

Lemon Skin Whitener Ad Promotes Orchard White Mix

An advertisement touts a lemon skin whitening mixture using lemon juice and orchard white. It claims to remove freckles tan and roughness and to leave skin smooth and clear. The piece also notes Washington Curran Whitthorne III, son of a county attorney, training for a Canadian royal aviation corps commission and potential combat over German lines.

Washington C Washington Curran Whitthorne Whitthorne Royal Aviation Corps of Canada Whittorne Camp Rathborne Canada Alabama Representative Whitthorne Tennessee

Better Surrender The Manly Art Of Self Defense

A fragment suggests a satirical or dramatic note on self defense as summer youth activities begin a "gay campaign" challenging traditional masculine norms. The text reads as a lyrical or polemical piece referencing gender and conflict in a period voice.

Hoyt Stewart Reappointed Revenue Agent for Middle Tennessee

Nashville Tenn Aug 18 Hoyt Stewart was today re appointed revenue agent for Middle Tennessee by Comptroller John B Thomason Stewart formerly served in the legislature and is one of the state s most popular politicians He has held the post for two years.

Herald Nashville Tenn Hoyt Stewart Middle Tennessee John B. Thomason Stewart

Maury County Farm Sold to West Tennessee Buyers

M. Allen and John W. Adkison sold a 105 acre farm on Hampshire Pike, four miles from Columbia, to W. W. Fain and wife of West Tennessee for $12,600 at $120 per acre. The Fains, impressed by Maury County roads and development, plan to manage the property this fall and move to the area.

Figuers Realty Co Adkison and Allen Farm Hampshire Pike Figuera Realty Co Figuera Sims Latta Reynard Pain Columbia Hampshire Fain The Daily Herald Figuers Maury County Middle Tennessee Experiment Station

Freezone corn treatment claim from Cincinnati authority

An advertisement touts Freezone as effective for corns and calluses. It promises rapid relief for tender and hardened corns, claiming the product loosens and removes them with no pain, and can be bought cheaply at drug stores or ordered through wholesale houses.

Cincinnati

Early convention likely for Tennessee judicial nominations

Democratic state executive committee chairman Hill calls a August 25 meeting at the Maxwell House Nashville to set the time and method for nominating supreme court and civil appeals judges. Candidates favor an early convention this fall to avoid next year’s governor and U S Senate nominating battles. The 1900s primary law leaves party committees to decide judiciary nominees with a likely November convention date.

Herald Nashville Tenn Hill Democratic State Executive Committee Maxwell House Supreme Judges Court of Civil Appeals United States

Mothers urged to use California Syrup of Figs for children

An old advertisement touts California Syrup of Figs as a safe laxative for infants and children. It warns mothers to check for a coated tongue as a sign of illness and claims the syrup cleanses the bowels in a few hours. The ad warns to buy the 50 cent bottle from the California Fig Syrup Company with full directions on the label.

California California Fig Syrup Company Adrt

McAdams Earns Training Call at Fort Sill Oklahoma

Lieutenant Georges T. McAdams from this training camp is one of six officers selected for musketry training at Fort Sill Oklahoma for four to six months. He reported Sunday morning, missing a visit home. his parents and sisters traveled to Nashville to bid him farewell before his transfer.

Georges T. Metdaums U. 8 A. Fray ‘'E Cesthorpe Fort Sill Oklahoma McAdams Fort Sil Nashville

Three Dishes Debate on Wishes and Fulfillment

The good fairy notes most people do not know what they want and argues three dishes are hardly sufficient to satisfy every wish. The exchange questions whether wishes align with needs and if abundance matters.

Senator Urges Outline of Peace Term

Quote from a senator urging a peace term as John Paul Jones retorts that the fight has not yet begun. The exchange reflects tension over peace timing and escalation during the conflict.

Dar John Paul Jones

W P Jackson Ordered to Report for Signal Corps Duty

Willoughby P. Jackson, five years local Postal Telegraph Co manager, receives orders to report immediately to Charleston, South Carolina for special duty in the U S Signal Corps. He leaves Sunday afternoon, will serve as first class sergeant. Waverly Jackson arrives to fill his Birmingham Postal Office post. successor not announced.

Willoughby P. Jackson Postal Telegraph Co Charleston 8. C Jackmorm Signal Corps Waverly Jackson Birmingham Postal Jackson

Rural sanitation project expands in two counties

Rural sanitation work proceeds in the McCains and Bigbyville communities, one of three county sites under the state health board. Santa Fe is chosen for a future start and Dr. Bishop reports strong local cooperation with pledges to participate in the health campaign.

McCain

Doan’s Kidney Pills Backed by Columbia Testimony

A Columbia farmer, R. E. Hogan, testifies Doan’s Kidney Pills relieved his backache and abnormal kidney secretions after he bought them from H. B. Adams drug store. Ad urges readers to ask for Doan’s Kidney Pills at dealers, price 50 cents. Foster-Milburn Company, Buffalo, N.Y. ad.

Columbia Dean R. E. Hogan Farmer W. Levest Doan H. B. Adams Drug Mr. Hogan Foster-Mithurn Buffalo

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