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Newspaper
Columbia Herald
Location
Columbia, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1913
Page
11
Racket store offers fleece lined vests and pants in cream and white for women and children, heavy union suits, gloves, shirts, and belts with prices ranging from a few cents to several dollars. Includes sweaters and pants for men and boys, plus corduroy pants and various leathers.
Begun at Ovoca Ovocs Tennessee December 13 work began on a new auditorium and Mining hall for the summer conference of Christian workers in Middle Tennessee. The 2 1/2 story building with 96 foot frontage will feature a wide veranda and a tower lobby. Architect C K Kelly of Nashville designed the $3,000 project as a prominent resort addition. Grand Lodge Knights of Pythias will have the privilege of using the building during the summer conference.
An item from Abhytum reports President Ay Come to Nashville on January 5 for a planned tour. The visit is tied to a meeting of a Jackson association with a ball and banquet planned for the occasion.
Dr Eugene M Orr of this city sails for Nashville to practice medicine. A Vanderbilt graduate, he studied in New York City with a renowned ENT specialist. He will join Dr Hale and Dr Cullum, esteemed local physicians, in Nashville. He is son of Mr and Mrs J K Orr of this county. Farm owners are urged to list properties with FIGURES REALTY CO amid rising inquiries.
Nashville December 16. A two page Maxwell Motor Co advertisement is described as the biggest single advertising push ever by any auto company. The campaign reportedly cost about 950000, backed by a nationwide spread reaching California to Jacksonville and a combined circulation of over ten million.
James Flood and Jon Davin, officers of Flood & Van Wirt engineers and builders of Hudson Falls, N Y, testified they donated 4500 dollars to the Democratic state committee to avert contract delays with the state highway commission and canal board. They described the court inquiry overseen by District Attorney Whitman and Highway Commission officials.
Several mule buyers attended the Coll sale, with prices about the same as before. Report notes buyers were active but margins remained steady, reflecting stable demand in the market.
The United States produced 6,428,000 bales or 18 677 000 cwt of cotton in 1913 14. The figure excludes linters and was released by the Department of Agriculture.
A prominent local hotel proprietor and saloonist has fled the state amid undisclosed circumstances. Police and local authorities are reportedly seeking information to determine the subject’s whereabouts. No further details were provided in the accessible text.
Nashville amid a grand jury indictment of saloonkeepers including William Lolgart owner of the Bohemian case and several hotels. Deputies search for Lolgart while trials loom for Mel Wilson, Loi Cohn, and Chasten Loeffler for alleged illicit sales. A defined shift toward enforcing liquor laws is noted as defendants claim compliance since November.
Pleasant Hill resident Mrs Walter Vincent recounts severe three summer health declines including nervous headaches and prostration. After using Cordui she reports full recovery in three months, improved strength and appetite, and restored rosy cheeks. Cardui is described as mild and gentle with tonic effects on the nervous system and female constitution.
Fragments report a Christmas shortage at the state penitentiary as quarantine limits hamper prisoner access to food and gifts. Officials and inmates fear a repeat of last year’s meager welfare, with wagons of goods scarce and help from outside uncertain.
Washington dispatch reports the Republican national committee arriving to shape the party platform for the 1936 election. The draft outlines reforms to party rules and primary methods, with focus on southern states and unified convention processes.
News from December 21 reports a fatal accident in the Rostom neighborhood. Sidney McCandless and family mourn the death of a teenager crushed when a piling tree toppled and fell onto him. The incident occurred near the Attia Adlowers property, with rescue efforts ongoing.
A fragment from a 20th century movement notes a Better Babies department by The Womans Home Compus. It cites Dr Roger M A Dencett and summarizes advice on infant development including proportion by weight height and chest, with claims on feeding sleep dress and intelligence as key factors.
Washington Dec 1 Ex Gov Patterson of Tennessee signs an agreement with Dr P A Baker president of the anti saloon league to devote three fourths of six time to speeches promoting nationwide prohibition. The plan includes constitutional amendment advocacy and broad public support as Patterson campaigns with Baker.
From Mexico City a dec 13 dispatch reports Rear Admiral Fletcher ordered rebels and other boats to cease firing at Tampico. The federal forces hold Tampico center and front, with gunboat protection from Berlin and British aid. Fletcher expresses confidence in his command and refuge protection for foreigners on ships or foreshore areas.
Willigan Frierson joins Gow with Collier and Smist to head a new drug department offering ointments, surgeries, and picture framing. The store promises progressive drugs, improved service, and customer satisfaction with a money refund policy of 50 cents via mail order.
A unclear report notes multiple minor criminals with short jail terms and police investigation into substitutes for crime in Blackwell. A pickpocket found in the city spurred an inquiry into unauthorized laborers and potential replacements for workers.
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