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Newspaper
Columbia Herald
Location
Columbia, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1910
Page
6
Rain boosts crop outlook in Maury County with corn thriving after earlier drought. farmers plan wheat sowing once fields dry, turnips being planted, pastures revived, and general farm work resuming. The sweeping precipitation is hailed by a leading farmer as bringing substantial agricultural benefit.
At an Ohio Federation of Labor executive meeting in Columbus resolutions urged Governor to convene a special session of the General Assembly to allow municipalities to own street cars. The Columbus Railway & Light Company was denounced for hiring workers with questionable loan status during the strike. Plans were made to reunite the parent and the Ohio State Federation as events unfolded with minimal street car disruption.
Watermelons on the city market slipped slightly as demand lagged for large melons while buyers favored smaller stock. Despite some substantial specimens, prices eased to clear lighter supply of lower demand fruit. Knob Creek watermelons failed to reach the usual high standard due to a poor season.
Mrs Chas Lyon of Peoria reports a prompt cure for backache and kidney trouble with Foley Kidney Pills. She says she is now enjoying excellent health and credits the pills. Sold by Brooks Latham Drug Co.
In Maury County Padgett defeated J Grady Jones in the Democratic primary by about 1968 votes per official canvass. He carried every district and all but two precincts, with the district sub committee expected to meet soon to confirm his nomination. The High Street Helm’s Branch sewer project is under rapid construction and will add sanitation benefits city wide. Within two weeks connections to the new sewer are anticipated as crews push to finish the work.
In Brussels on Sunday a large fire hit the French exhibit at the exposition. Thieves looted the buildings during the blaze and have carried off many jewels and art objects. The complete collection of French gold coins from Gaul to modern times is among the stolen items.
Claude Brown of Reynoldsville writes that after months of kidney pain treatment failed, Foley's Kidney Remedy cured him after using several large bottles. He calls it of estimable value. Sold by Brooks Latham Drug Co.
The advertisement touts Dr Thomas Electric Oil as a remedy for pain all over the body claiming it helps every ache but warns Penn residents may dislike its use in certain areas.
A Glendale revival draws large crowds and reports sixty four converts from the meetings. The event features prominent speakers and ongoing prayer sessions shaping community faith.
Rev Dr Hendrix of Texas preached at Pleasant Mount and then the Glendale Methodist church in a revival noted for power and earnest conviction. Large crowds attended daily with 64 professions of faith and numerous backsliders reclaimed, signaling broad church benefits locally.
Foley Kidney Pills advertised to keep health sound and guard kidneys for a ripe old age. Sold by Brooks-Latham Drug Company.
Crowds are expected as the Tullahoma Fair Association opens the fifth annual exhibition next Wednesday. Horses and cattle are arriving, with trotting and pacing horses lining the stalls. Racing events on the half mile track are anticipated to break regional records. The track is in superb condition.
A fragmented advert describes Florence embroidery patterns and lace hose, assorted undergarments, underwear, and sewing supplies. It references undergarments, embroidery thread, colors, and fashion items with prices and sale notes, typical of a period retail page.
The advertisement promotes Foley's Honey and Tar for hay fever asthma and summer bronchitis claiming rapid relief of discomfort and healing of inflamed air passages. It notes no opiates or harmful drugs and warns against substitutes sold by Brooks Latham Drug Co.
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