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Newspaper
Columbia Herald
Location
Columbia, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1918
Page
3
A once-claimed home remedy advertisement urges mothers to treat stomach and bowel issues in children with California Syrup of Figs. It extols quick relief from constipation, touts its safety and fruit laxative appeal, and stresses checking for the genuine maker on the bottle.
Thanksgiving in Columbia was a day of rest and recreation. Churches held services praising the war’s end. families dined together and many visited Nashville for football or theatre while city business slowed. Picture shows and hunts filled the afternoon and evening as sales remained low.
The obituary notes Mrs Ethel Watson age 25 died Thursday morning at St Vincent hospital Birmingham from influenza. She leaves husband Andrew Watson, father Rev W Hight, stepmother, three brothers and two sisters. Funeral from the Santa Fe Pike home at 11 AM with interment at Santa Fe cemetery. Oakes & Nichols.
Realty transfers rose sharply in November compared with the same month last year and the prior month, while mortgages fell in both comparisons. County records show transfers totaling $402,050 for the period, up from $181,000 in November 1917 and $33,000 in October. Marriage trends appear lower with 22 entries recorded.
An advertisement argues that headaches biliousness and constipation stem from a torpid liver and toxic intestinal matter. It claims Cascarets cleanse the stomach remove sour undigested food reduce bile and flush waste overnight, with effects lasting months.
Governor Rye proclaims Sunday December 15 as Allied Blind Relief Day. Tennesseans are urged to contribute to a fund raised by the permanent relief war fund committee for soldiers and sailors.
An extensive display of flowers accompanied the floral tribute to Mrs. Kitty Brownlow Howard. The arrangement included assistance from Columbia Lodge 86 BPO and several community members who joined in sending prayers and condolences to the family.
Federal Employment Bureau will place representatives in camps to advise soldiers on available positions in home communities. Emphasis on farm labor. State Council of Defense seeks aid for demobilization efforts and job placement, with the slogan a good job for every soldier. Local bureaus to inform soldiers before leaving camp, connect with industry, and mobilize communities nationwide.
Judge Sam Holding, county chairman, asks Maury County subscribers to the United War Work fund to make immediate first payments to treasurer C A Parker at Maury National Bank. Funds support seven organizations and contributors should liquidate local obligations quickly to aid the war effort.
A clti zone meeting of the Union Grove community church is set for Sunday afternoon at 2 o clock to start a Belgian Relief fund campaign. Speakers from Columbia will attend and a large turnout of men and women is expected.
United Press reports from Copenhagen that Austro Hungarians have suffered four million killed and wounded in ongoing hostilities. The figures reflect severe losses across multiple fronts with no clear end in sight.
Mrs Cynthia Higginbotham of Meadoreville Kentucky aged 66 reports improvement after using Black Draught for constipation and poor digestion. She says appetite returned, strength rose, bowels regularized and general wellbeing followed with a few doses. The advertisement touts Thedford’s BlackDraught as a long standing household remedy priced 5 cents per package.
Washington dispatch reports Brigadier General McManus announced that permits will not be issued to relatives and friends of soldiers to visit the arrival point. All are requested to stay away from the piers to ensure expeditious movement campward of returning troops.
The Herald notes Jesse March wrote more letters to soldiers overseas than any other local person, though others may have written more to single recipients. His mail shows a mix of information and friendly hometown observations, valued by recipients. One notable note came from Lieut Sam A Hays with German propaganda sample and a reply from a member of the 1th Held artillery.
Friends in Columbia report letters from Erwin Voss with the American Expeditionary Forces in France written on the afternoon of November 11 the day the armistice was signed. He rejoices over the war ending and notes the terrible toll in the final days. He expects to be home by next March.
John W. Shelton receives a letter from his son Henry Shelton dated the fifteenth day of November. The message recounts a journey from Pure to America taking sixteen days and notes remarks about the war and Nike brightness.
Forty three former pupils of Mrs Mary L Hines primary department answered the call to voters and have served in the army and navy Three of them have lost their eyes A service tag with slurs representing these soldiers was raised at a peace celebration of Thanksgiving The former pupils listed include Clarence Fry James Wooten Meade Frierson and many others The Thanksgiving celebration featured school performances and a raising of the service flag under direction of Mrs Mary Hine assisted by Miss Rosa Barnett and Miss Nellie Booker
Corporal Clarence Dennis reports in a post armistice letter from Europe. His division earned historic mention in late fighting near September’s end, with soldiers joyful yet ready for home. He recalls trench life, toppling Fritz, and hopes for a spring reunion with his mother.
A vintage ad describes mixing fresh lemon juice with orchard white to create a skin bleaching lotion. Strain juice, combine with three ounces of orchard white, bottle, and shake. Applied daily to face neck arms and hands it aims to whiten soften and clear the skin.
Reports from Rome and London describe mass refugee movements as war spreads. Italy notes 100 million frames spent on relief while thousands seek protection in major provinces. Paris and London hubs report shifts in amber markets and European responses amid ongoing conflict.
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