Columbia Lodge Elks to Memorialize Departed Members Sunday
Columbia Lodge of Elks plans its annual memorial service Sunday December 3 at the New Grand Theatre. Gen Charles T Cates Jr Knoxville lodge will deliver the address. Miss Robinson and G C Cooksey will sing solos with an orchestra providing selections. The program includes processional ritual opening ceremonies roll call of the deceased and several musical numbers.
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Columbia Lodge of Elks
Charles T. Cates, Jr
Knoxville
Cates
Jess
Miss Robinson
Columbia Institute
G. C. Cooksey
Central High School
the Elks
New Grand Theatre
Tann
Abauser
Wagner
Brage
Household remedy ad for Dr. Thomas Helectic Os
A long running American household remedy advertisement promotes Dr Thomas Helectic Os for cuts sprains twists burns and bruises priced 50 cents and available at all drug stores reflecting period advertising language
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America
Thomas
Friend’s sprained ankle healed with liniment aid
Plainfield man recalls helping a close friend after a severe sprain. He applied Sloan’s Liniment nightly and within four days his friend was back at work, praising the remedy. Liniment priced one dollar and available at local stores.
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Sigan
Sloan
Addres
Isom and Woodrow Divide Honors in Local Games
Isom girls edged Woodrow 6 to 5 in a tight contest at Isom school. Isom boys then defeated Woodrow 1 to 0, with Isom’s offense limiting Woodrow’s scoring. Thanksgiving games set to pit Isom teams against Water Valley in Isom.
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Isom
Woodrow
Isom Young Indies
Woodrow Boys
Water Valley
National Fox Hunt Meet in Columbia Seen as Historic
Officials praise the 1916 National Fox Hunters Association trials in Maury county as the greatest in the history of the organization. Columbia is favored to host the 1917 trials, with Thomas B. Scott expressing approval and local enthusiasm rising to secure the return.
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National
Fox Hunters’ Association
Listory
Maury County
Mort Gosely
Columbia
Thomas B. Scott
Association
Fox Club
Ned Fox Club
Irelf
Col
Bill Flames
Arkansas
Jamel
California Syrup of Figs Adverts Claim Quick Child Relief
An old advertisement promotes California Syrup of Figs as a universal remedy for child illness including constipation and stomach issues. It touts a “fruit laxative” that supposedly cleanses bowels within hours, urges parents to keep the bottle at home, and instructs asking a druggist for a “sweat bottle” made by the California Fig Syrup Co.
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California
Clear Bad Skin From Within with Dr King’s Pills
Pimply muddy complexions due to impurities in the blood are said to clear by Dr King’s New Life Pills. The mild laxative ingredients remove poisons from the system and brighten the eye. A full guarantee of a renewed morning energy follows a dose the night before. At your druggist 2d Advert.
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Dr. Kine
Howe
Dr. King
Cascarets Ad Promises Stomach Cleanse and Health
A vintage advertisement touts Cascarets for bilious symptoms and digestive relief, claiming a 10 cent nightly cure that cleans the stomach, liver, and bowels while you sleep. It appeals to all ages, highlights taste, and warns against harsh laxatives. The second item notes the death of James M. Seagraves after a paralysis stroke, age forty eight, with survivors and funeral details.
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James M. Seagraves
Southport
Mr. Seagraves
Christian Church
Stopped Croup Cough Cited By Mother Billie Mayberry
A Eckert mother, Billie Mayberry, reports two children began choking with croup, gave Foley's Honey and Tar before bed, and by morning the cough and croup signs were absent. The ad is from Iser Drug Co. Adyt.
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Croup
Billie Mayberry
Eckert
Foley
Iser Drug CO
Adyt
Foley's Honey and Tar relieves chronic cough
R F Hall of Mabe Virginia writes that after fifteen years of a troublesome bronchial cough and throat irritation Foley's Honey and Tar relieved the cough, and after taking one bottle the coughing ceased. Ad sponsored by Smiler Drug Co.
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Foley
R. F. Hall
Mabe
Smiler Drug CO
Advt
Practical Polonius Hamlet Quips Bonesetter Remark
The fragmentary dialogue shows Hamlet in a muddled era lamenting that the times are out of joint while Polonius, an aged advisor, quips about bonesetters as a possible qualifier. The scene hints at irony and theatrical humor in a tense relationship.
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Polonius
Hamlet
Dean's Regulars Recommended for Easy Use Ad
Advert says Dean's Regulars are praised by many for easy operation and no adverse after effects. Priced at 25 cents at all drug stores.
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Dean’s
Negro shoplifter charged after two years loitering at store
Harrison, owner of Five and Ten Cent Store, says he watched Chris Nicholson, a colored man, at his shop for two years with frequent visits. Nicholson was accused of taking two shoe laces, resisted arrest, and was detained by Harrison and Chief McLain before being jailed and later tried by Judge Erwin.
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Chris Nicholson
Wien
Brewin
Tora McLain
Meholeon
Barrison
Tornayy
Harrison
Nicholson
Molain
Erwin
Georgy Niebibson
Cval
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Columbia Lodge
SF Elas
Grand Theatre
Handels
Axhestra
Mr. Cooksey
The
Herald
Anderson-Morton Grocery CO
J. B
Hill
Atohinson & Pigg Furniture Co
Kuen
Toy Department
Dolls Wagons
Crums
Musical Toys Tool Chest
MEET
Mabry
Bear Hunt
Amelia Wilson
Alma, Ark
Manry County
Iuniire
White Serur Co
Nashvilleshive
Colashan
Veteriverian
Tern
Thier RF
Moore & Sons Stable
Bell
Cascarets
Gle
Tom McLean
Hilary Wiley
Denton
Tex
Robert Seagraves
John Seagraves
Glenwood Church
G. Brewer
Glenwood
Oakes and
Nichais
Bard
McLain
Negra
Ty City Bastile
Baerved
Figuers Insurance
Joehcy
Phoenix National Bank
Wolf’s Dry Goods
South Main Street
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