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Newspaper
Columbia Herald
Location
Columbia, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1908
Page
7
The Herald Publishing Company lists subscription rates and mailing terms. It notes a seven dollar yearly rate, six month term, and post office handling. Editor F. D. Lander is mentioned among the staff.
The article argues for higher public school salaries to attract capable teachers, noting county averages around 39 dollars monthly and seven month terms. It also surveys Tennessee history of joint candidate debates, praising notable campaigns and warning about political factionalism in the Republican party.
The Nashville American reports a heavily fined bottlegger sentenced to jail who ponders what would occur if prohibition were effective. It mocks the idea that any law can prevent crime and likens the pistol toter gambler chicken thief and murderer to broader legal controls, arguing against blanket prohibition.
The judiciary mourns as Associate Justice John Wilkes of the Supreme Court dies after fifteen years of service. He was known for deep legal mastery, studious conduct, and tireless work, with health issues briefly limiting his later output.
The Evans wing dominates Tennessee Republican ranks with no unified party left. Brownlow and Evans factions control party councils for two years, leaving ordinary Republicans scarce as factional lines divide the organization.
John Sharp Williams, minority leader in the House, will be a U S Senator-elect for Mississippi, taking office March 4, 1911. He will spend three years in private life and pursue literature, then serve in the Senate where his debating skill and knowledge of history will shine.
McKeanon Andersen Foster promote next Saturdays and Mondays sales with skiddoo pricing on odd lots. They highlight spring goods arriving including ginghams percal es lin en finished chambray and seersucker style yardage offered at low prices for early sewing needs.
Next Saturday and Monday bargain sale on yard goods and apparel. Mill ends and slightly damaged fabrics priced low, with 640 yards of organdy cloaks department deeply discounted to half price and coats and rainwear marked down to $9.90. Shoes and print remnants offered in bundles, with men and boys footwear bargains and assorted knit items.
A Wisconsin milk price protest mirrors night rider violence with claims of force to raise milk prices. Critics warn of mob rule and potential lawlessness harming consumers and the market. Tax collectors Thomas and Puryear collected funds in Cullooka, Mt. Pleasant, and Spring Hill totaling $4,100.
Lily Madge of Veuhan Toad Camblewell Green reports her son, aged about one, cured after fourteen years marked by eczema. After failing numerous treatments, Cuticura Soap Ointment and Pills brought full recovery with no lasting marks.
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