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Newspaper
Columbia Herald
Location
Columbia, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1918
Page
3
An old advertisement touts California Syrup of Figs as a gentle inside cleanser for children and adults. It claims relief from feverishness, upset bowels, and sour bile by flushing wastes in a few hours. Dosage printed on bottle. warnings about counterfeit syrups and brand verification.
Allen Holt fifteen year old son of Jerre Holt prominent resident of Culleoka section had a near fatal fall when his horse ran away and struck a telephone pole throwing him from the saddle. He suffered painful injuries but not dangerous. an older brother in the wagon escaped with an injured ankle.
W. G. Hickman has letters from the Red Cross in England about the death and burial of his son, Private Horace Hickman. He died at U S Hursley Hospital on Sept 29, received full military honors at Morn Hill cemetery, England, with VA 8 Army Chaplain McGuigan and Lieut. W. J. O'Connor in attendance. Three volleys and taps marked the service, and his final resting place overlooks miles of English countryside. He was 25.
Reverend J E Hight has purchased the Blackburn home in West End from Miss Mary Blackburn for $6,000. The eight acre property is one of the best in the area and will be remodeled next spring with added rooms. The Hights plan to move in January 1 and convert the residence into a banding home benefiting the family and city proximity.
An advertisement promotes Cascarets as a remedy for cold symptoms bad breath and headaches caused by a torpid liver and clogged bowels. It touts a ten cent box that cleanses the bowels while you sleep and benefits both adults and children with gentle internal cleansing.
Elizabeth Whitthorne secretary of the Maury County Red Cross Chapter and head of knitting reports an urgent order for fifty sweaters. Wool is available and calls are asked to come at once to help fill the county quota promptly.
Washington December 6 United Press reports a Senate proposal inviting Marshal Ferdinand Foch commander in chief of the Allied armies to visit the United States if the resolution passes. The article notes the invitation as a formal gesture amid postwar diplomacy.
A telegram from Europe reports Mr Hoover has not yet finalised a concrete food conservation program but will do so after completing a survey. He is in talks with allied governments on shipping finance and organization. Meanwhile 270000 tons of foodstuffs were dispatched and a ship bound for Southern Europe has passed Gibraltar.
Mrs. Winnie Taylor Rayburn died early Friday after a paralysis stroke at her home 607 Thirteenth Street. She was 44, a Catholic, and survived by husband Geo J Rayburn two sons Maury and Johnny a daughter Mary Frances her mother Mrs Bridget Taylor two sisters Mrs Will Rayburn of Columbia and Mrs Charles Giessen of Cincinnati Ohio and two brothers Tom and Martin Taylor. Funeral from St Paul and St Peter's church Saturday at 9 am Father Francis G Sullivan officiating interment Mt Oliver Cemetery Maury Undertaking Co. in charge.
William N Parrish, 48, respected Glendale resident, died Sunday morning of pneumonia following influenza. Survived by wife and three children Nancy Mattie and Buford. Funeral Sunday at 2 PM at Glendale Gilet County Hawai Methodist church conducted by Rev W T Powers. Pallbearers Miles Murphy Gerfield Rea Rey Bradford C H Denton Ben Haywood J A Mostick. Maury Undertaking Co in charge.
A fragment from The Dotted Line appears, noting caution about preconceptions and unseen signals before action. The text hints at a dialogue about restraint and perception. Names, places, or dates are not available in the readable portion.
Walter H. Estes purchased Rosewood Stock Farm between the Nashville and Theta pikes, 1.5 miles from the city, for 28 500. The 215 acre property fronts the Nashville pike with improvements and a fine residence. Estes plans to sell fronting Theta pike tracts of 25 and 50 acres to local farmers. Frierson bought last summer for 27 000 then sold after realizing a profit and moving elsewhere.
Private Josiah Dugger, son of Talbot Dugger, was listed as missing in action after being reported in an unknown German camp. A War Department letter to his family stated he is not in a German camp and is in good health, with a note he may have been released among repatriated Americans.
In Maury County Tennessee alfalfa demonstrations since 1916 have grown to 225 acres. An average yield of 3.7 tons per acre brings value estimates around 129.50 per acre, with one demonstrator reaching 210 per acre. County Agent G C Wright cites plans for more demonstrators and a study of lime types at Knoxville.
The late George W. Harlan estate on West Sixth Street will be sold at the courthouse south door December 16 by executor Jake Harlan. At the same time the Harlan old home on South Garden Street will be sold by order of the chancery court. Both properties are described as ideal and splendid homes and open for inspection.
An advertisement promotes a lemon juice based skin whitening remedy. It claims mixing lemon juice with orchard white creates a potent lotion to whiten and soften skin including freckles and tan. The copy notes preparation steps and storage tips and mentions Australian timber Sangalo with high tensile strength.
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