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Newspaper
Columbia Herald
Location
Columbia, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1902
Page
4
F D Lander urges readers to update their newspaper delivery for new Rural Free Postal Routes. Do not rely on others, as misrouting could lead to loss or discontinuation. Attending to this now costs little time and one cent. Obtain a postal card to write the new address.
The Nashville temperance battle centers on enforcing laws against Sunday whiskey sales and gambling. The American newspaper defends Mayor Head against alleged pacts with gamblers and argues that law enforcement must be impartial and uphold prohibitions, while warning of wider state implications.
The Daily Herald will publish a one day Christmas edition next Tuesday, enlarged to two or three times its usual size. It will be mailed to Weekly subscribers, distributed as samples across Columbia and Maury County. Advertisers gain broad reach and the paper shares half gross receipts from that day as employee Christmas remembrance.
The passage muses on self-reliance as a rare bloom not raised in comfort. It links genius to madness, notes courtship misfires, and reflects on misperceptions of sanity. It also satirizes idle belief and questions whether some men overconsume clothes while stalling at work.
A local bakery advertises baking services for fruitcakes and turkeys with an oven kept at even temperature and low risk. The offer states baking for 25 cents per item and claims juicy brown results with 4% cents for baking and a listed price of 6-6t.
A poem by Florrie HL Burness evokes sunset and twilight as the day ends, recalling a beloved home and memories of a mother father and sisters as shadows deepen in the west.
Wanted buyers and feeders seek wholesale or retail prices on Hari Bran, ants, corn, cotton feed, cotton seed meal and hulls. Prices requested at Columbia Mercantile Storage Co with W. J. Dale as manager, Office at Stock Yard.
December 11 report from Sweisburg Tennessee says the session of the Presbyterian Church recommends Rev. R L Bend of Cleveland Tennessee to succeed Rev W J McMillan who has accepted a call to Franklin. The meeting occurred Tuesday evening with the congregation to be advised.
Old friends greeted Dr. Pettie at Mayfield Kentucky upon return from preaching. The church offered permanent supply with Acclamation, a $1,800 salary, and a free parsonage, hoping he will accept. Mayfield, a growing western Kentucky city, has strong Baptist ties and local option history. The church decision in nearby Colombia remains unresolved.
Christmas fruits priced to attract buyers. South Columbia Bakery advertises a large line of fruits and a variety of cakes and breads with low prices. Call to place orders.
A collage of snappy quotes from Memphis News Chicago Tribune and other papers. The lines mock leaders courts and public figures noting Roosevelt Sage Bear Tracks and Hetty Green with wry humor and editorial bite.
An assortment of ladies and men’s gloves, umbrellas, shawls, and quilts offered with varied prices. Items include white and black kid and golf gloves, silk umbrellas, lambs wool sweaters, and white satin crochet quilts with notable sale pricing.
Second Floor display showcases dolls from Dollyland at 10¢ per dozen to 10 dollars each plus toy books A B C and romance titles. Doll House sets building blocks and mechanical toys priced 10¢ to 1.25. Ladies gifts include chatelaines wrist bags fur boas and skirts while children’s fur sets aprons and knit skirts offer wide price ranges.
Third Floor shows Smyrnia Riderdown and Axminister rugs in all sizes. Blankets range from $1 to $10 a pair, with fine all wool options at $3.50 to $24.50. Sanitary blankets priced at $84.90, Monte Carlo coats at $5 to $12.50 and up. Boys knee pants suits from $3 to $4, overcoats offered as Christmas gifts.
Death has entered our circle taking Calista Hendley, a faithful and devoted worker. Resolved we express sincere admiration for her Christian character and sorrow at her early passing. May God comfort her father. resolutions to be published in local papers or church pages. Committee: Mrs Bailey Padgett, Mr John T. Wooten, F. D. Lander.
A 20 day sale announces lower prices on Huggies and Surries at the Satterfield and Dodson store. The notice invites shoppers to visit the outlet to take advantage of the limited time discounts.
A dated grocery ad warns customers that clerks push inferior flour to boost profits. It urges shoppers to insist on Clifton brand flour, touted as the best value and the top patent hour. The note directs readers to visit Chain Brow to obtain Clifton flour.
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