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Newspaper
Columbia Herald
Location
Columbia, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1900
Page
6
An ad notes removing 200 bushels of potatoes leaves 80 pounds of actual potash in soil. It says 1000 pounds of fertilizer with 89 percent actual potash supplies the needed amount. A potash deficiency reduces crops and offers free books on composition and fertilizer value from German Kali Works in New York.
A dialogue fragment imagines Billy and others debating when the twentieth century starts and which inventions define it. They discuss New Year timing, telegraphy, telephone, phonographs, bicycles, and evolving tech shaping society at the century’s turn.
A Bronx tone monologue questions progress and safety in a small town. Joan Hazelden notes citizens fear crime and social decay while debating future change and stubborn resistance to improvement.
W A Hines of Manchester writes of almost fatal lung trouble from exposure to Meneses. After frequent hemorrhages and severe coughing doctors urged rest. He used Dr King’s New Discovery for consumption and was completely cured. He would pay any price and believes many others have benefited. Free trial bottles available at the store.
In Omaha Bryan argues for an ever present army to govern the Philippines, labeling it an imperialist move that harms republican ideals. The Shelbyville Gazette notes local Democratic shifts and potential gubernatorial contests involving Carmack Head and McMillin while Tennessee press voices skepticism on Judge Shudgrass and party honors.
A Fulton man bragged about an automatic bath tub built into his home. He demonstrated it for guests by pushing a button, causing the tub to glide from the next room. The tub swung into his bedroom with his wife inside, ending in a humorous misadventure.
The Cable and Claggett Company of Maury County was granted a charter by Secretary of State Moegmns. Capital stock is 226000. Named officers include J.A. Cable, Don Walker, H Harper and Li. Hy Loethart. Nashville Anu treat.
A garbled OCR fragment mentions telephones and receivers with unclear context. It appears as a fragmentary note or diary line referencing hearing voices and a center, but lacks coherent names, dates, places, or events to identify a clear subject.
A fragmented column from Mt. Pleasant Chronicle recounts wartime themes and local incidents. It notes a telephoned inquiry about a public figure, reports an injury at the White Star Laundry and cautions against whiskey loan schemes amid census preparations. Phosphate shipments from Mt. Pleasant mines remain heavy with about 100 cars daily through Columbia, peaking at 155 cars.
The court disposed of cases including State vs John Clara for carrying a pistol fined $40 and costs. Will Long colored fined $50 and costs for carrying a pistol. State vs Jesse McWhittier colored larceny sent to the workhouse with costs. State vs Sen alias Universal Helm 30 days in the workhouse with costs.
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