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Newspaper
Columbia Herald
Location
Columbia, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1920
Page
6
Mr E B Mulkey of Acworth Georgia and his wife report feeling run down after a hard spring on the farm. They began taking Ziron faithful and soon regained strength and appetite. They praise Ziron as a safe iron tonic and recommend it for men women and children.
Report of Secretary Murphy highlights council achievements and urges stronger membership. Second day sessions draw farmers from every county section with Prof. C A Keffer calling for continued affiliation and unified effort to improve farming conditions through organized action.
Miss Margaret Ambrose urged farm groups to focus on deterring threats to their communities rather than national movements. The afternoon session, attended by farmers, highlighted concerns over farm problems and the need for practical action.
A grocer manager says price declines are real with some staples and many fancier items dropping. He notes reductions will help housewives replenish lard flour sugar coffee and related goods, but warns no further large falls are expected soon.
Respectful notice of the death of Nathanle Jone aged about twenty years at home of his mother near Tock Springs after an illness. He was a Baptist and well regarded. Survived by three brothers and five sisters. Funeral Wednesday at Rock Springs Baptist Church with interment to follow.
The Columbia Retail Credit Association held its first meeting in new quarters at the county council of agriculture rooms. Merchants agreed to launch a pay up week to adjust prices to changed conditions, with advertising plans to be set soon. A protest over dispatchers' office relocation and related coalitions drew attention amid broader economic concerns in Columbia and county.
The Polish relief drive reports strong church and community participation as the first relief ship prepares to sail with clothing bedding and cash donations totaling around 122000. Churches in Bremond and nearby towns contributed heavily while ongoing efforts aim to fill a second ship with essentials for devastated areas.
A man described as a negro was found dead with heart failure at the farm of Jury PUMOn's near Sawdust on Staley. A jury was empaneled by Squire Joe T. Wilkes to investigate the death.
Maury County leads Tennessee with a large dairy cattle count and strives to expand in dairy production for market. Farmers, led by Dr. J. Phayis and growers from the Koupp Selund group, discuss herd productivity, environmental concerns, and organizational plans to advance the county’s dairy contest and industry. A public notice will announce the event details and meeting place.
A testimonial from Captain Cooke praising Tanlac for easing illness and restoring strength. The letter, written from St. Paul, describes relief from throat and breathing issues, improved appetite, and renewed vitality after weeks of poor health. Distribution lists Senser Drug Co. in Colaba and Wann Cn in Mampshier.
Frank M. Thompson, Tennessee attorney general, and Thompson Peebles will argue tax cases in the Tennessee Supreme Court. The Sloan Company vs Archie Lipscomb involves tax enforcement on corporate shares, with implications for every corporation in the state. If the city of Columbia wins, the state may pursue similar assessments. The decision could come early next year.
Prom Monday's Daily Herald reports Prof. McCormick head of agriculture at the county high school led his classes to a county council of agriculture short course. Students eager to learn as they prepare to demonstrate future farm methods were attentive to the expert discussions.
Captain Max Hardison of Central High School and director of athletics received a treasury letter stating a check for No Dollars and Two Cents. The Fort column notes “For Excess Wool Wrote” and hints at wartime controls. The item remains unclear but implies a small wool sale under government regulation.
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