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Newspaper
Columbia Herald
Location
Columbia, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1920
Page
3
A county court rejects a request to fund wheel tags for Glerk and related items. The dispute centers on finances and authority, with no final agreement reached as the matter proceeds through judicial channels.
An unreadable OCR passage recalls a sailor’s account under strain at sea. It references long voyage, medical concerns, and a controversial figure named Tanlae amid tense, unclear dialogue and partial sentences.
Fragmentary notes describe fifty hens producing two dollars per bird and an associated farm income. The text mentions a Mrs. Lunch and various figures, with unclear context but indicating income from poultry sales and related farm activity.
The quarterly court unanimously reelected Murphy to a three year term on the County Road Board. Judge Whitthorne submitted a favorable annual county finances report noting debt reductions and pending bridge needs. Multiple officials were named to commissions and a $1,200 hospital appropriation and bridge project funding were approved, with a focus on road upkeep and tax revenue.
An old advertisement promotes Diamond Dyes promising new rich colors for wool silk linen cotton and blends. It claims universal use on dresses blouses skirts coats draperies and stockings with a package containing all needed items.
An old advertisement touts Pope's Cold Compound as the fastest cure for severe colds and grippe misery. It claims to relieve nasal congestion sneezing fever dizziness headaches and body stiffness with a safe taste and low cost, sold at drug stores.
Jasper C. Taylor, former representative from the tenth district in the county court, submitted his resignation after moving to Lonuba to educate his children. He had been elected three times, the last unopposed, with four years remaining. A special election is expected to be called by the election commissioners.
Detective notes a missing Warlerwoman known as Washand agent during the holiday season in Valveston. Authorities urge witnesses to contact local police with any information.
The readable lines indicate a comparison of personal crisis reports, noting fewer such reports in a specific region or country during a period. The text appears to be part of a larger statistical or health-related briefing with damaged context and unclear scope.
Dodson's Liver Tone replaces calomel as the preferred liver remedy with druggists noting a sharp drop in calomel sales. The tone is touted as safe, vegetable based, and guaranteed by druggists with a money back promise if not effective. Consumers are urged to use a spoonful at night for relief from biliousness headache and stomach upset without the nausea of calomel.
The Herald announces Woblb Wik Hates as a candidate for reelection to the office of Tax Assessor in Maury County. August election is set, with supporters attacking the Republicans and alleging opposition to the war and President.
Samuel M Nesbit aged thirty eight years toller agent at Arkland near Williamsport died at home after a short illness. He is survived by his wife one daughter Miss Clara Nesbit his father one brother Wale ler and one sister Myra. Funeral at 11 o clock Tuesday at the First Christian church with Rev Mr Spurlock and burial in Rose Hill cemetery.
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