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Newspaper

Columbia Herald

Location

Columbia, Tennessee, United States of America

Date

Dec 21, 1917

Page

2

Marketing Service offers broad farm goods for sale in Tennessee

The Marketing Division of the Nashville Chattanooga & St. Louis Railway invites producers to list sale items including poles, wood, corn, hay, seeds, cattle, hogs, goats, and farm equipment. It seeks buyers for many commodities and requests complete descriptions, prices, and quantities via L. Bellson, General Agent, Nashville, Tennessee.

Nashville, Chattanooga Nashville, Chattanooga & St. Louis Bellsn Nashville, Tenn

War Fund Drive For YWCA Reaches 30 Percent More Than Allocation

Contributions to the YWCA war fund in the Columbia district total $887 last week with Spring Hill at $515 and Mt Pleasant expected to raise $500. The drive aims to exceed the Maury county allotment by 30 percent as Miss Caroline Williams directs Columbia, Mrs Gray and Mrs Brown lead Mt Pleasant and Spring Hill efforts. Names of donors giving $1 or more published here include Mrs J T Wooten and RS Hopkins among others. smaller gifts to be published later.

Younes Women's Christian Association B. McKennon Columbia Bank & Trust Co Columbia District Trme Spring Hill Mt. Pleasant Maury County Caroline Williams J. Gray Mt Pleasant Percy Brown J. T. Wooten RS. Hopkins J. T. McKnight

No Surprise at Christmas Gift Exchange

Dialogue reveals Mrs. Crawford asks if her husband surprised her with a present at Christmas. Mrs. Crabshaw says he did not. she told him exactly what she needed, and he reckless enough to fetch it for her.

Crawford

Historic building demolished by fire in Maury county

An old building at the corner of North Main and Sixth streets of Columbia, once a county jail and later a local courthouse, burned in a blaze. The fire destroyed a structure tied to local history, including the Rowittree murder case, with its brick construction standing firm despite a large explosion.

Columbia Central Auto Co North Main Sixth Streets Cie Lis Maury Counses Sas Nine

Dr Thomas Blow Rice Oil Ad War Era Ad

Farmers mechanics and railroaders rely on Dr Thomas Blow rie Oil for cuts burns and bruises. A home remedy ad notes it is fine for minor injuries and lists price of 36 cents.

Thomas

Santa Claus-Land series spoof in Life magazine

Wrecker mocks Santa Claus in a cartoonish dialogue about Santa lamenting German thefts of reindeer and sleigh bells. The quip suggests wartime censorship and resource shortages as foil, with a sly plug for subscribing to The Hersh.

Wrecker Claus Santa Claus Germany

Red Cross Maury County Chapter Elects Officer

Maury County Red Cross chapter holds a mass meeting to elect officers including secretary treasurer and committee chairs. Judge John M Patterson of Philadelphia to address a mass meeting at First Methodist Church after prayer services, as the chapter outlines finances and membership drive goals aiming to 4000 new members.

John M. Patterson Maury County Red Crowe and Fractiontl Baniemuare Tie Ted Mimiay Ritenioay Fie Orginivabok Christhias Mothors J. H Berber The Wark Elizabeth Whitthormne Maury Count Abatroian W. 3

Woman credits Cardus tonic for life saving recovery

Mary Kilman of Rouse City Texas recounts chronic side pain and bedridden months ending six years ago after starting Cardus. She says three bottles cured her and she remains strong since, urging others with headaches backaches or monthly pains to try the tonic.

Carder Rouse City Tex Mary Kilman Cardus

Local Business Notes and Transit References

Fragmentary item referencing Maury Dry Gaiwis Co and McNutt Entertainment. Mentions taxi to Carters Creek and A. Satterfield & Co. Some figures 1.18 Refold to Ausiliarigs 6.020.00. Treasurer GEO. MS RENSON appears in the remnant text.

Eneeel Carters Creek Mac View Eraser Entertainment Bucks Maury Dry Gaiwis Co McNutt Entertainment Carter's Creek A. Satterfield & Co Auwiliarigs

John P McGaw Eaves For Chicago

John P McGaw veteran of Tennessee returns from Sheffield Alabama where he visited to discuss managing the Tennessee Valley Fair. Packers in Sheffield urged him to come and arrange a secured role. He plans to leave the city for Chicago to spend holidays with family and resume talks on fair management for next season.

Aha Po McGaw Fa’ Nan Tennessee Sheffield Ala Toolver

Funeral for Mrs Sue Erwin Held at Bigbyville

Mrs Sue Erwin aged 82 years and six months died at her home in Bigbyville. Survived by husband Joseph Erwin and three sons Alex Tom and Walker Erwin. Funeral services from McCain's church Saturday at 11 o'clock. Further details to follow.

Sue Erwin Bigbyville Joseph Erwin Alex Tom Walker Erwin McCain

Winter Wear Styles Take Practical Turn In Magazines

A readable fragment notes fashion pieces where women's magazines show practical winter wear. The brief mentions hats and ears, hinting at practical yet stylish items. It reads as a casual takeaway on current wardrobe trends.

Atyles

Grand jury lauds efficiency over sensitive case at Maury County

The November term grand jury report commends its conscientious discharge of duties and the attorney general’s satisfaction. It references seven indictments including the Boaz case involving alleged improper relations with inmates at the Tennessee Orphan Home. Boaz left for Dayton, Ohio, with possible requisition to return. The session featured examination of witnesses in the Boag Cave case and ended as the Circuit Court heard the final report and dismissed the grand jury with compliments to its members.

Canex Grand Jury Vnal Iquisitorial W.T. Bowz Tennessee Orphan Home Lone State Board of Charities Sond Athaneyceérel W Phaning Dir Maury County Terrn Uotil W. T. Boaz Dayton Ohio Columbia Boaz Atate Boag Cave Hiatial Circuit Court Ollock Jorge W. B. Turner al ‘Ovens

Jack Spratt Saves All the Fat Patriot Thread

A compact note praising Jack Spratt as a steadfast figure, claiming no patriot doubts him and describing Spear as a man of notable resolve in a conservative context. The fragment suggests a historical or satirical vent.

Jack Spear Jack Spratt

Movement of Stochars and F era From October Markets

The article discusses movement of stockers and feeders during October, comparing 1917 to 1916 and September to October figures. It cites U S Department of Agriculture data showing 65,210 stocker and feeder cattle shipped nationwide excluding Chicago and Omaha, with 14,246 from those markets in October 1917, plus September totals of 28,457 stockers and feeders for the year.

Walrington Slaighisrud Department of Air Cuit Bureau of Mass United States Chicago

Fond recollections amid lilac time and hog killing

The Daily Herald notes a nostalgic sense of lilac time and apple season, recalling pleasant moments and a few good points from a passing era. The piece ends with a casual inquiry and a nod to hog-killing time as a rural reflection.

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