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Newspaper
Columbia Herald
Location
Columbia, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1913
Page
11
Truant Officer Sam Hardison notes good compliance with the school attendance law as the county nears a midterm pause with a quarter of compulsory days completed. He says few delinquent cases arise, usually for valid reasons, and anticipates more challenges when bad weather tempts parents to keep children home.
The passage describes teachers' difficulties in giving pupils proper attention and a system where Mr Hardison duplicates the scholastic population across districts. Teachers submit weekly attendance reports on a blank, enabling quick reference to those absent for investigation.
An advertisement cites the daughter of A Mitchell of Bagdad Kentucky who suffered kidney trouble but recovered after taking Foley Kidney Pills. The copy asserts women are more prone to kidney issues and promotes the medicine as safe dependable and non habit forming. The Woodsrdge Co. (Aart) endorses the product.
Special to The Herald Nashville Aug 25 Parks Worley senator and revenue agent for East Tennessee resigns as revenue agent. In his letter to Comptroller Woollen he notes a prior resignation demand. resignation to take effect Sept 1. It is believed the appointment of Worley’s successor will be made soon.
A revival meeting started at the Glendale Methodist church on Sunday led by Rev. S M Cherry of Bigsbyville. A large crowd attended the opening sermon delivered by Rev. T H Gilbert the pastor.
W P Morton, principal of Columbia High School, returns from Columbia University summer school with enthusiasm about school prospects and benefits. About opening on September 15, he plans to promote the Declamatory and Athletic Association for local high schools, with officers Morton, Mitchell, and Williams coordinating.
A Whitlow Arkansas man C H Hines recounts failing to find relief at St Louis and New Orleans hospitals. He credits Chamberlain's Tablets for his recovery and states he is now well. The ad notes the product is for sale by all dealers.
Police report a break in at Walker and Porter’s Williamsport store on Thursday night about 11 o’clock. Loot was not taken, and burglars escaped through a rear window after the alarm from the telephone office. Citizens surrounded the premises but no clue to the intruders was found.
After three days of heat followed by rain, Maury County residents awoke to a cool 55 degree Sunday. The weekend delivered near perfect sunny weather with a touch of autumn as coats and quilts returned to daily life. At Cullooka Cumberland Presbyterian Church, Andrews and Cleo Collier were named deacon and deaconess by Rev. S. H. Eshman noting their devotion to church work.
An old advertisement touts Grigsby’s Liv-Ver-Lax as a harmless vegetable liver syrup superior to calomel. It claims safe use for children and urges readers to ask Stephen Son Bros for the product.
The Carters Creek baseball club members were entertained Wednesday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. R. E. Church. Hosted by local ladies, about thirty five guests attended, sharing in social enjoyment in a community gathering.
Large crowds attend opening sermons at Bryant Station as a revival at the Methodist church promises good results. An advertisement touts Chamberisin’s Tablets as a cure for constipation and related ailments, urging readers to keep bowels regular and buy from dealers, with subscription for The Herald.
The Racket Ladies Snnglish Gloves offered at 2c and 50c. Ladies love silk Gloves priced at 5c and 1.00. Ladies Gause Hose listed at 1c lic and 2ic.
Local store Salzman Furrier presents a retail list of discounted apparel and home goods. Items include Ladies Silk Hose 25c and 45c, Ladies Summer Vests, Men’s and Boys’ Union Suits, Belts, Under Shirts, and Silk Hose. Also Colgate powders and toiletries, rugs, wallpapers, lamps, croquet, ice cream freezers, Jelley Glasses, screen hardware, water coolers, brushes, fishing tackle, and hammocks, with prices across categories. F. Swansburg, Proprietor.
A Missouri station bulletin urges egg producers to curb infertile eggs by removing male birds and improving heat management. It cites a government chart on losses from fertility and promotes keeping nests clean, collecting eggs twice daily, and selling eggs promptly. The chart is available at the Herald office.
A Snow Hill North Carolina resident details a two month bout with dysentery starting July 15. After failing with doctors and other remedies he used Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy and gained permanent relief. Sold by all dealers.
Farmers face reduced watermelon supply as crops wane soon. Officials expect melons to appear this week and perhaps into next, but not in abondance or of large size. Homegrown fruit will dwindle after a brief period, with only a few young melons remaining.
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