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Newspaper
Columbia Herald
Location
Columbia, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1921
Page
5
Maury county plans intensified bridge construction and an expansive 4H style corn club drive. Officials expect higher club membership, new breed stock programs, and continued concrete bridges funded under county appropriation with several projects slated for completion in the coming year.
Commissioner Magruder notes Jerseys are not yet proven Goo producers here as in northern states. He observes Jerseys excel in Vaanry County, citing strong development in the Maney county dairy industry and continued growth of the state dairy enterprise.
An old advertisement urges mothers to use California Fig Syrup to cleanse a child’s bowels. It claims a teaspoonful today helps prevent illness tomorrow and lists symptoms like constipation, fever, colic, sour stomach, and coated tongue as reasons to treat.
A bottle of Danderine is advertised as stopping hair loss and dandruff while beautifying hair. The testimonial states after one application no dandruff remains and no hair falls out, with hair appearing bouncier fuller and more colored. The ad mentions availability in dog stores.
Walter McCandless is celebrated as the crack shot of the county for his rock throwing marked by a single accurate throw that felled a hawk mid rise. The account notes his early promise and contrasts a vigorous, animal imagery with a bold strike.
The Daily Herald reports Love trends in Mattry County for December of last year and warns that this year may see a drop in marriages Keepers expect additional licenses before month end as the county clerk records show only thirty six issued so far against sixty five in the prior December Indications point to a disappointing matrimonial record amid hard times or discouraging divorce rates and no official comment from Clerk Lipseam about the cause
The Daily Herald notes a holiday gift from Santa Claus wired from Birmingham, Alabama, sending $1.00 for each child at the Tennessee Orphan Home. A previous year’s gift from Shreveport, Louisiana, funded similar sums for Orphan Home children, prompting bellows of hope that the charity would continue by next Christmas.
An old advertisement claims Diapepsin provides quick relief for indigestion gas sour stomach and heartburn. It touts rapid action, affordability, and widespread use with a focus on stomach comfort after meals.
Pronounced by the Daily Heralds that the Mebow oat school will be ready for occupancy by February 1 as work progresses at a very gratifying rate. Weather delays may affect interior finishing and roof work on the new addition and long center section.
Charles Cecil of Hurelte returns to Columbias or nearby friends after years away. He was popular in banking and farming and married an elder sister of judge Whitthorne. He has lived in Danville and Columba, and his long career is noted by the community.
France signals plans to shrink its military as tensions with neighbors loom, with analysts weighing the implications for regional security and NATO commitments. The government stresses a strategic reallocation of defense spending and modernization priorities.
From present indications two county officials will be selected with little opposition for incumbents. The road question dominates debate while Cherry and Guest are favored for the other posts. Road bonds and highway plans also figure in the docket and budget requests ahead of the January quarter session.
A Ballyeval Mdowell School report highlights a remarkable record for the fourth McDowell term with average attendance of 95 percent. It notes the school as the largest in the county outside Colhunia and St. Peasant, enrolling nearly 300 students and achieving high daily presence across the term.
An old advertisement warns readers about calomel and a liver tonic posing dangers. It touts calomel as quick and dangerous, urges avoiding its use, and promotes Dovdsenns Liver Tonic as a safer alternative for health.
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