Caldwell Bros Factory Destroyed By Fire Near Columbia
The Caldwell Bros canning plant at Kraus four miles from Columbia on the I N railroad was burned Saturday afternoon around 3 o clock. Loss includes building machinery and equipment, valued at about 1000 with only 400 insurance. The plant had operated for about fifteen years, wartime cucumber pickle production was underway when the fire occurred, and it is uncertain if the plant will be rebuilt.
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Big Auction Sale Farm Implements
A large farm auction is set for next Saturday at a farm near Walley Mell Farmer will sell tools, implements, Jerseys, and a wide array of stock. The owner recently sold Wilkes Place and will dispose of most equipment, offering farmers a rare chance to acquire quality gear at reasonable prices.
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Mrs J T Wooten Heads Maury Red Cross Chapter
Mrs J T Wooten was elected chairman of the Maury County Chapter of the American Red Cross at the annual meeting in the courthouse. J Provine Greenlaw named secretary and treasurer. The group aims to restore home nursing service with funds, continuing work with city organizations to raise support.
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Maury County
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Red Cross
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New Maury County Bus Line Aims to Link Columbia Centreville
Business leaders express strong interest in a Columbia Centreville route via Franklin. Plans call for five cent per mile fares with a ten cent minimum, two daily round trips, and connections to a Franklin service. Merchants expect revived trade from Hickman county shoppers and new regional commerce.
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Special Prices On Ground Lime Rock From Carter’s Creek Quarry
The Foster Creighton Company via County Agent Abernathy sets four dollar per ton price for ground or crushed lime rock at Carter's Creek quarry. Lime on board cars sells for one dollar twenty five cents per ton. County Agent Abernathy notes shipping lime countywide may total about twenty four dollars per ton. Farmers using two tons per acre reportedly find it profitable.
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Nine Hundred Hens Begin Laying Test At Grand Theatre
Prom Saturday’s Daily Herald reports Th. My Jackson Inger of the Grand Theatre starts nine hundred white Leghorn hens on a thirty day laying test. The hens average six months old and on the fourth day showed an eighteen egg gain. Mr Jacksee began an experimental group of thirty hens and by mid month production rose toward an average of eighty eggs per day for the test group.
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Destitute Community Relieved by Santa Visits and Charities
The Testy Daily Herald reports a widespread Christmas relief effort as Kiwanis, Girls Good Cheer Club, Junior Order, King's Daughters, and Sunday schools distributed toys, clothing, and food. Kiwanis Santa visited about 150 children plus elderly residents. Elks held their annual Christmas tree and gifts for over 300 children.
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Gloster Transferred to Nashville Office
Resident Engineer W C Gloster, head of the Jackson Military Highway project, is transferred to the Nashville office. He will assume new duties at the start of the year. Friends and colleagues express regret at his departure and wish him well in his next assignment.
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Nashville
Colombia
Maury County Filly Sets Five Year Old Sprint Record
From Friday's Daily Herald Julia M. Direct of Maury County posted the fastest five year old pace this season on the Grand Circuit with 2 01 percent. No rival five year old went under 2 05. Julia M. is by Walter Direct 2 05 percent, out of Dolly Dimple, foaled at Sleepy Hollow, owned by R H Wright. Edmonds trains and drives her, praised by turfmen who urged breeding to Napoleon direct 124914.
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Ballot Arranged for County Farm Bureau Directors
The county farm bureau committee has completed the ballot for the county election of the board of directors. Ballots will be mailed next week and must be returned by the morning of Saturday January 4. New directors will assume duties on Saturday January 28.
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War tax on fountain drinks ends after December thirty first
Old time price for a glass of Coca-Cola to return to five cents next day after December 1. War tax on soda water ends January 1 and no internal revenue stamps on cosmetics medicines or toilet articles. Movie theater taxes on dime or less admission to be removed. Passenger ticket tax drops cut travel costs notably to Nashville and New York. Dealers relieved from inspecting and reporting many taxed goods after June.
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Colinpia
Nashville
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Junia
Elks Provide Goodies for 250 Children at Christmas
The Elks club held a Christmas tree event for the city and county's poor, with over 250 children receiving goodies and clothing. Santa in regalia distributed bags with apples, oranges, nuts, and raisins, plus hosiery, dolls for girls, toys for boys, and several families outfitted with underwear and shoes. The event featured a famed tree and festive interior decorations praised by all present.
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Beard Reappointed Columbia Fire Chief Despite Omission
William Beard was named chief of the Columbia fire department at the fire and police council meeting held Thursday night. The Herald-Pry, published Friday, notes Beard’s name was inadvertently omitted from an earlier account.
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Fragmentary Health Ad Improvisation Noted
A garbled health ad fragment mentions digestion relief and liver concerns with dubious product names. It lacks clear events or entities but reads as an early 20th century periodical style notice.
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