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Newspaper
Columbia Herald
Location
Columbia, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1920
Page
5
Predictions for 1921 foresee revival of the Wer iusey Corporation and increased exports. Finances for export lines are discussed, with expectations of rising inventory and a larger volume of business as industry terms stabilize.
A fragmented notice outlines the Premium List for a poultry show with numerous breeds and prizes. It lists Wyandottes, Rhode Island Reds, Leghorns, Plymouth Rocks, Orpingtons, Minorcas, Silkies, Langshans, and more, with various prize ribbons and prizes, and mentions a 1 PM gathering and trained nurses on site.
Hog prices fell twenty five cents in Louisville and Nashville with top hogs at 10.10 in Nashville and 11.25 in Louisville. Sheep and cattle prices stayed steady as receipts showed hogs down and cattle steady. Prices reported by local dealers reflect Wednesday quotations and active demand across markets in a late 19th or early 20th century setting.
A brief notice records a demonstration related to an event at GEO and BUCH locations with details indicating it is for demonstration purposes only. No further actions or dates are provided in the fragment.
The WO TU exhibition from Ononel headquarters features charts on welfare to be shown during the Wetter Babies contest Friday and Saturday at Oliver's Haraxe. The First Lady Abigail Adams is noted as the first to occupy the executive mansion. Cheap column ads pay.
Farmers of Maury county are invited by President Porter of the county council of agriculture to use the daily market reports posted at the council chamber. Live stock and train market quotations are available by telephone. Citizens telephone is installed with hope for other lines soon.
Social columns record the Hewitt Alexander wedding at 6 pm Thursday on Caspers avenue with attendant Miss Cecile Hewitt and James Thomas Alexander. After a brief wedding trip the couple will reside on Beech avenue in Nashville. Columbia Society previews St Peter's church Gift Bazaar at Bethel Hotel on Dec 2 and 4, with decorated booths, a musical program, and public invitation from 10 am to 10 pm. Other notices include Henderson Garrett MaLean wedding at Columbia. Peery Ashton nuptials at First Methodist with a large audience, musicians, and bridal party details.
Dr and Mrs J J McMahon announce the birth of a nine pound girl at their home with Miss Mary Ashton playing the organ.
A string of social notes lists residents traveling to warm climates for winter, visiting Nashville, Avon Park, St Petersburg, Winter Garden, and Montgomery. Families including Mr and Mrs Gewuen Obludgivey and Mr and Mrs Agined are noted, along with Edna Les guests from Tullamnd, Rev R M Chenault visiting Columbia, and others attending events or hosting relatives.
A cryptic affair at the Grand Opera is resolved as police identify a suspect linked to a mysterious crime. The scene features witnesses, a local Bowser Frakes, and a coal st scene, with a dramatic breakthrough in the investigation and public relief.
Fragmented OCR text shows a local market mention of turkeys with price notes over seven dollars. Names and clear actions are garbled. readable fragments reference a person or buyers and a home setting, with no coherent event or date.
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