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Newspaper

Columbia Herald

Location

Columbia, Tennessee, United States of America

Date

Dec 10, 1920

Page

3

Road Convention to Draft County Law Voters Choose Delegates

Road convention called by legislators to draft a county road law will convene December 21 at 1 pm. Twenty delegates, two from each district, will be elected by voters on November 18 regardless of politics. Delegates will organize the convention and lead the election process in their districts to ensure representation and proper certification of results.

Opm Daily Herald Ember Sem Looa Olle Richie W. W. Vlan Woody

Ten nessee Hamp shire win at international livestock show

Prony Saturdays Daily Meralh erry Evans, a Bedford county farmer, swept the Hampshire hog class at the International Livestock Show in Chicago. Evans’s Hamp shires won over $400 in prize money and earned more than twenty ribbons. It marks the first time Tennessee Hamp shires have swept the event. Evans is a University of Tennessee graduate and a leading rock farmer in Middle Tennessee.

Bedford Chicago Tentessee Hampshires Evans Micetacy Cloud University of Tennveses Middle Tenneasae

Unanimous Vote Abolishes City Hall Reform Act

City board approves abolition of the reform act amid a series of measures. Officials cite popular demand and efficiency as reasons for the change. In other news, Mrs Forbes presides over a bird judging event with thousands of dollars in value on display today.

Forbes

Controversy Over County Work House Policy

Debate on whether to abolish the county work house or lease inmates for road labor dominates discussion at the local conference. Opponents warn against idle prisoners while advocates push for work or jail sentences, noting rising per capita costs as inmate numbers shrink.

Looney

Modern Woodmen Elect Officers at Columbia Camp No.11928

At Saturday's meeting of Columbia Camp No. 11928 Modern Woodmen of America officers were elected for the coming term. Consul Ed Byrd Advisor Raymond Read Banker H E Hanson Clerk S W Witherspoon Escort C G Sims Watchman W W Johnson Sentry John Rush Physicians J J Voorhies P D Biddle Trustees J A Godtin W L Padgett TP McGrew. The session included other important business and a barbecue meal, described as delightful, with plenty of Spell cold select. The lodge regards the gathering as one of the year's best and anticipates adding new members next year.

Daily Herald Columbia Modern Woodmen of America Ed Byrd Raymond Read H. E. Hanson S.W. Witherspoon CG. Sims W. W. Johnson John Rush J. J. Voorhies P. D. Biddle Trusteas J. A. Godtin W. L. Padgett TP. McGrew Additin

Specialists in Animal Husbandry Appointed

Knoxville December 4. A J Jovian of Alabama has been appointed assistant specialist in the annual husbandry branch of the division of extension at the University of Tennessee. Mr Jordan is a graduate of the Alabama Polytechnic Institute and has postgraduate study at Missouri and Illinois. He has two years experience with the University of North Carolina extension division.

Knoxville Tenn A. J. Jovian Alabama Division of Extension University of Tennessee Jordan Alabama Polytechnic Institute Missouri Ilinois University of North Carolina

Cascarets promise a clean start for morning relief

An old advertisement touts Cascarets as a remedy to ease biliousness constipation and headaches. It claims the product cleanses the liver and bowels so you wake with a clear head and fresh breath. Aimed at adults and children with simple pricing listed as 10 25 and 50 cents.

Thedford

Obituary: Mrs Ophelia Chaffin Dies at 85 in Maury Co

Mrs Ophelia Chaffin aged eighty five died Sunday evening at 6ainlock at her daughter Mrs J H Storys home on East Ninth street in Tup. She was a longtime Methodist and is survived by daughter Mrs J H Story and son W J Chaffin. Funeral held at 3 0 oclock today at the residence by Rev W H Williams with pallbearers W L Hooten Joe Sharber Aubrey Dean Mumford Ray George Hayes and Dave Cherry. Maury Undertaking Co in charge.

Daily Herald Ophelia Chaffin J. B. Chaffin J. H. Story East Ninth Street J. H Story W. J. Chaffin W. H. Williams Rose Hill W. L. Hooten Joe Sharber Aubrey Dean Mumford Ray George Hayes Dave Cherry The Maury Undertaking Co

Saddle Pony Dies of Grief After Election Result

Woodrow Wilson the saddle pony belonging to Capt Merritt B Tomlinson of Cullooka died reportedly from grief over the recent election results. The captain blamed the death on the pony's partisan support for the President and theNovember 2nd contest outcome.

Mondey Daily Herald Woodrow Wilson Merritt B. Tomlinson Cullooka Tomlinson

Stolen Alcohol Found Hidden in Swamp Near New Orleans

Federal agents unearthed part of a $20,000 alcohol consignment hidden in a swamp, marked by a stake, indicating theft from freight cars tied to the Kentucky Distillery of West Wer. Five men were arrested and charged with involvement.

Orleans Deep Kentucky West Wer

Bread price cut at Chattanooga bakery

The city's largest bakery announced a 10 percent reduction in bread prices, lowering the cost of loaves as part of a price adjustment in Chattanooga Tennessee mentioned by Dee fb.

Chattanooga, Tenn Dee Chattanooga

Seven Apply for Certificates in County Examinations

Seven teachers applied for certificates after the recent two day examination conducted by Prof. Graham county superintendent. Six were women and one a man with one taking the high school course and the other the elementary. No colored applicants participated. The small turnout reflects that most ready to teach already hold certificates and a larger group is expected next May.

Daily Herald Graham

Herald Publicity Delivers Strong Results at Local Shop

Eugene Loftin of Columbia Auto Supply Co. lauds Herald publicity after an ad man visits his shop and sees gear and tubes awaiting repair. The scene hints at a busy weekday, while a British press controversy notes why women quarrel more than men.

Columbia Auto Supply Co Herald Eugene Loftin Colima Inonier

Pape's Cold Compound Promises Fast Relief

Nasty cold eased with a dose of Pape's Cold Compound taken every two hours until three doses. First dose opens congested nostrils, stops runny nose, relieves headache and feverishness. Quickest relief known, tastes like, contains no quinine, costs only a few cents at drug stores.

Pape Grippe

County Board Faces Heavy Pension and Coal Costs for Schools

The Daly Herald reports the county board of education confronted many requests for school improvements and numerous bills. Coal prices have spiked, doubling and raising costs beyond prior budgets. Car loads bought by districts show expenses exceeding $100 per ton, with one district paying $600 for a single car load. These cost factors were not fully considered by the county quarterly court when discussing the school tax rate. New York City is identified as a major employer in North America.

Daly Herald County Board of Education County Quarterly Court

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