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Newspaper

Columbia Herald

Location

Columbia, Tennessee, United States of America

Date

Dec 15, 1916

Page

3

Many Members Added to Society at Wit Church

The Young Ladies Missionary Society held its last monthly meeting at the Mfiarp home in West End. Fifteen new members joined, led by Miss Annis Joyce, with Miss Eugenia Sharp and others elected to lead campaigns. Officers elected for the new year include Miss Vivian Curtis as president and Miss Jah Sharp as first vice president. Meetings will move to the church, first Saturday each month at ten a.m.

Young Ladies’ Missionary Society Wit M Fiarp West End Licks Welome Annis Joyce Greens Eugenia Sharp Reds Vivian Curtis Jah Sharp Albertine Page Naomi Estes Emmett Dugger

Bank official recommends Foley Kidney Pills

T. J. Norrell, vice-president of the Bank of Cottonwood, Tex, writes that he has received relief and recommends Foley Kidney Pills to anyone with kidney trouble. He notes kidney trouble can show as worry, aches, pains, soreness, stiffness and rheumatism, and signs the advertisement from Smiler Drug Co.

T. J. Norrell Bank of Cottonwood Tex Smiler Drug CO Advt

His Whisper Train Announcer Becomes Daughter’s Beau

A playful exchange reveals the daughter's beau is a train announcer. The scene centers on family curiosity and light humor as neighbors hear a whispered romance. The item captures local chatter and witty banter without revealing wider events.

Karl Lehmann to Speak at Garden Street Church

Birmingham leader Karl Lehmann, Southern States Secretary of the United States Society of Christian Endeavor, will address Garden Street Presbyterian Church at 7 tomorrow evening. The talk targets youth but invites all, with special seating arranged for the crowd.

Karl Lehmann Birmingham Ala Southern States United States Society of Christian Endeavor Garden Street Prestorian Lehmann

Oil Boom Bets Roil County Near Hampshire

Western end of the county buzzes about the Aetna Oil and Gas Co plan to drill five wells near Hampshire. Citizens have heavily invested in the $25,000 capital stock and expect drilling to start soon with ecologists predicting a strong oil strike. Residents foresee substantial county wealth if the field proves extensive.

Aetna Oil & Gas Co Hampshire Thomases

Fragmentary Verse Exchange Amid Ocean Lament

A clipped, incoherent fragment mix echoes nautical whimsy and tragedy. Lines reference purple screws coastwise trade and naval themes, with abrupt dialogue snippets about shooting a son and a misheard sentiment. The text remains cryptic and locally unanchored.

Senior Glass Talking Machine Gift to AGH School

The Class of 1917 at County High School donated a Victrola style talking machine and records, about $100 total, to support a new instructional system. Miss Emily Rice of Victor Talking Machine Co demonstrated the machine, thrilling faculty and pupils and prompting the gift.

GLASS AGH Emily Rice Victor Talking Machine Company

Coughs Better After Foley's Honey and Tar, Patient Says

R. J. Hall of Mabe Way claims a 15 year bronchial cough and throat irritation were relieved by Foley's Honey and Tar. After one bottle the cough ceased, per an Adyt. ad for Smiler Drug Co.

Foley R. J. Hall Mabe Way Smiler Drug CO Adyt

Wombat’s Wedding Gamble Draws Mixed Fortunes

In a sharp exchange, critics call the purchase of a duke for his daughter foolish while supporters argue the movie rights to the wedding ceremony will yield a 20 percent return. The dispute centers on a high profile bet by Wombat, with figures cited on the film rights potential and the million dollar price tag.

Wombat

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