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Newspaper
Columbia Herald
Location
Columbia, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1920
Page
3
A vintage advertisement touts Casarets laxatives promising quick relief from headache constipation and indigestion. It describes cleansing the stomach removing foul gases and bile while the body rests, claiming the product works overnight for a clear feel and improved digestion.
M Murphy, a Tennessee university extension figure, aligns with the Breeders Association to aid Hye stock and regional dairy interests. The note discusses shifts in breeder sales, market demand, and pricing pressures impacting small breeders and larger outfits amid changing stock conditions.
Federal aid road plans for Williamson County project are nearly finished with costs likely to exceed estimates. Officials say nearer 16 000 dollars than 12 000 will be needed for construction, with appropriations extending through the year. Engineers report field work on the Spring War in Columbia area nearly complete and office work progressing slowly.
A vintage advertisement touts Pape's Diapepsin tablets as a quick cure for indigestion and acidity. It promises immediate relief from gas sourness heartburn and belching and encourages buying a box to enjoy favorite foods again.
Clerks and court records show Anderson active as proceedings on dog tax cases proceed. Attorneys state indictments returned from Trustes and others involve multiple defendants with juries convening. no further charges filed for some parties, while others await trial in the term.
Maury County authorities seek higher teacher salaries next term to maintain standards as counties consider raising minimum pay from forty five to sixty or sixty eight dollars monthly. American Hereford Breeders representative Meg Allen views Maury as a promising cattle center after inspecting local herds, foreseeing statewide growth in Hereford breeding. County officials plan meetings to appraise needed funds, aiming to operate schools for eight months without increasing tax rates, and to reallocate floating debt to support education.
Memphis Tenn Jan 23 Efforts by W T Condon county assessor and several committees to push changes in the state board of valuation after new laws. Condon asks chief statistician A V Louthan for permission to submit suggestions on basic figures. He believes valuations on real estate are higher than true values in wards including first second fifth ninth twenty third and twenty seventh.
Dr. O. J. Porter purchases the Wooten Moore home on West Ninth street known as the old Gillespie place for 9000 dollars. The colonial style house is among Columbia’s oldest with large front columns and stately rooms. The Moores plan unspecified travels, with Mrs Moore visiting daughter Mrs George Bayes in Little Nook Arkansas. Dr and Mrs Porter will move soon.
T. Daugherty, a prominent Giles County farmer, moved from Tan Gordon farm in Darke Mill to Maury County. A long time public school supporter, he served twelve years on Giles County Board of Education and values local education. He has joined The Daily Herald subscription list for the coming year. One hundred fifty University of Wisconsin women students are specializing in physical education.
A vintage health ad warns calomel is dangerous and promises Dodson's Liver Tone as a safe, vegetable alternative. It claims calomel harms bones, causes salivation, and urges readers to trust the Dodson product instead for a gentle liver boost.
A district conference of Social Work and Community problems under the State Conference of Charities and Corrections will be held in Columbia on February 10 with three sessions. Topics include child welfare, dependency, delinquency, crime, law enforcement, public health, and needed welfare legislation. Organizations involved include American Red Cross, state board of health, University of Tennessee, W C T U, state board of charities, state anti tuberculosis board, and parent teachers association. A Nashville representative assists with arrangements. daily announcements to follow.
Richardson a live stock expert and County Agent McLean plan a countywide Better Live Stock crusade in the second week of February aiming to eliminate scrub stock. Committees report strong effort across communities with determination for complete success.
George W. Pinkleton respected citizen of Maury county died this morning at 11 at King's Daughters hospital after a brief illness. A Union veteran, he farmed locally and was a member of Friendship Baptist church. Survived by one daughter Sue Perry of Dyersburg, two daughters Maggie Willeford of Mary Texas and Sallie Willeford of Cullooka, and son Eugene Pinkleton of Mt Pleasant. Funeral at Friendship Baptist church Sunday at 2 led by Reverend Nanery.
An advertisement claims Pape's Cold Compound quickly relieves cold symptoms after the first dose. It asserts two hour dosing until three doses finish a severe cold, clearing nasal congestion, head pressure, coughing, sneezing, and fever. The ad stresses quick, pleasant tasting relief with no quinine and low cost.
The Herald is authorized to announce Webb Williams as a candidate for reelection to the Tax Assessor position in Maury County. The announcement follows the actions of the people and aligns with the upcoming local political process.
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