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Newspaper
Columbia Herald
Location
Columbia, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1899
Page
4
Fragmentary OCR text from a Columbia Pennsylvania article references a postation and a radio plane matter. No clear individuals or organizations are readable. Further readable content needed for a coherent summary and headline.
Fr D Lander argues the Tesnevaal is the world focus as Boers resist a powerful foe. Johannesburg is praised as a modern gold city with vast reserves, rail links, and rapid growth driven by Uitlanders. Hazing in American schools draws renewed calls to end the deadly practice following a fatal Princeton feeder event. Columbia considers a new passenger depot after local petitions to officials.
A reflective piece contrasts the public reverence for Dewey after Manila Bay with a later mood of disillusionment. It likens Dewey to a flawed hero and extols Wade Hampton of South Carolina as a nobler, selfless exemplar. The article then critiques Columbia stock law and calls for a comprehensive, fair solution addressing livestock control and municipal policy.
A jumbled OCR style notice promotes Bruit Foods items in stock ready for sale. It mentions Fresh Oysters Celery Cheese and Macaroni Olives bulk items and Buckwheat Flour among offerings. The text is fragmented but centers on product availability and daily offers.
G W Nichols notes prospective stock law brings general rejoicing among Columbia residents. He cites improved appearance as cows and hogs roam less, praising the King’s Daughters charity since 1888 with $8,4110 raised for the poor. Also mentions Thanksgiving returns of a soldier boy and Tennessee’s capital flooded with patriotism and liquor.
We have just added to our hat department an elegant line of the celebrated headwear, promising both pleasing quality and favorable prices for discerning buyers.
A letter urges Maury County and Columbia capitalists to start a machine shop and foundry near the town. It argues the venture would employ idle funds, supply local needs for boilers and light machinery, and create jobs while boosting surrounding industries. The writer pins hope on cheap pig iron from Columbia and predicts substantial dividends if begun with under $5,000.
The piece extols national Thanksgiving as a distinctively American day set apart by presidential proclamation. It traces origins to the Pilgrims, notes its evolution into joyous public and social festivity, and frames gratitude to God as the core spirit of the holiday, ending with an advertisement for Garwood's Sarsaparilla.
Lincoln, November 20 Mr Bryan has rented his Lincoln home for winter and will spend three months in Texas and Northern California with his private secretary remaining in the city. He plans a brief trip to the East to honor prior promises but has no dates for lectures and will not overstay in New England. He aims to rest and be in good shape for the national convention next year and the early campaign start.
A fragment lists received letters for a week ending December 1st. Names include Alexander Nellie McKey Mattie Brown Elviria Mra McDowell Will eeony Mattie Nowe Ninirod aele Porter Selinia jeeckt Carrie Porter Carrie Pitapatrick Lizzie Rowland Marion Garrow AD Sutherland ba Nuts Greene Gert Seaith JJ Gordon Teal Johnson Cora Tay Love Charlie re ad Taylor McVitle Florence Wallen Amie Mrs. Parties aoe for the above letters will a one oe rnp a advertised lors clue one cont. A. F. Panion POM.
A local cloth offer introduces 56 inch plaid back Skirtings in grey brown and tan mixtures. The fabric face is a smooth covert blend with a plaid reverse and no linings required. Sold in 1 504 yards quantities.
In Tennessee military history the First Tennessee Volunteers take top rank as they disembark homeward and engage in victory. The Nashville American notes this act inscribes the regiment's name in fame, amid broader commentary on political indictments and figures like Hon. Matt Quay.
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