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Newspaper
Columbia Herald
Location
Columbia, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1912
Page
7
A late night blaze in Minneapolis destroyed more than 10,000 turkeys geese ducks and chickens from five commission houses affecting Market Row. About 2000 live chickens suffocated in the flames and smoke.
Edward F. Mylius, an Englishman convicted in London of selling King George V short in a libel action, was ordered deported by Ellis Island immigration officials as an undesirable alien. His sensational Malta marriage rumor, published in 1880, was proven false in a libel case brought by England’s solicitor general. His one year sentence ends December 7, 1911.
Sheriff Godwin and wife plan a Christmas morning feast for county jail inmates and deputies, with stockings hung for twenty two prisoners and a special dinner. The piece also extols almanacs as valuable libraries and includes a California woman’s endorsement of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy.
A patriotic ad touts Bucklen’s Arnica Salve as a quick healer for burns cuts bruises bullet wounds and explosions, promising relief for boils ulcers eczema sores or piles. The product is advertised at 25 cents at Woldridge Drug Co.
May or Crump issues a reply to Jesse Littleton’s remarks about Crump and Memphis in a dispute with Gov. Hooper. He calls Littleton Patterson’s and Dibrell’s hanger-on, describes him as slicker than an eel and urges him to return to Winchester.
A film show fire at Barraques near Menin, Belgium, tonight caused panic and many deaths and injuries. Ten bodies were recovered. The report notes a cinematograph incident amid chaos and fatalities.
This ad claims Foley's Honey and Tar Compound quickly relieves coughs and wheezy colds in children. It states the product soothes and heals without opiates and features a testimonial from H. L. Blomquist of Esdaile Wisconsin praising its effects and calling it the best open gar and boat results.
Ice overloading wires around the city between 10 and 12 this morning eased by noon with no reported trouble. A continuation of rain and colder forecast could cause widespread telephone outages in the county over the next two to three days as ice breaks lines and damages connections. At 10 oclock three inches of snow were noted at Nashville with more snow in progress and a forecast of colder temperatures tonight and Tuesday.
A New York physician quips that women in thin stockings and thin soled shoes keep doctors in business. Treat colds early to prevent pneumonia. Chamberlain's Cough Remedy touted as effective, pleasant, and safe, sold by dealers.
The Lynnville gin owned by Mr. Ray was destroyed by fire Saturday night around nine o clock. About thirty five bales of cotton burned, ten bales already in the bale, plus a large amount of seed. No insurance covered the loss and the cause remains undetermined.
A compact advertisement urges readiness for cuts burns and injuries with Dr Thomas Electric OtL products. It promotes ready supplies sold by your local druggist with a focus on practical first aid and safety at home and school.
Complete selection returns from the recent general election show the official state total and Madison county results. President figures list Wilson, Roosevelt, Debs, Hooper and McMillin with thousands of votes. Railroad Commissioner totals cite Hannth, Hidington, and Fischer among others.
An Auburn New York notice praises Foley's Kidney Pills for kidney and bladder troubles. Mrs Lena Heyer reports three boxes cured her symptoms and renewed strength, claiming the medicine is the best for kidney and bladder disorders.
A close in tract offering 315 acres described as a bargain with plentiful water, well improved improvements, good soil, and an attractive price of 55 dollars per acre.
Dated text lists fleeced vests and union suits 20c to 76c and 50c to 76c for ladies. Children fleeced unions 5c to 10c. Wool sweaters and hats to $6.00. Annex section offers coal hods shovels and hearth items cut to low prices. Lanterns and miscellaneous tools priced from 3c to 40c for quick clearance.
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