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Newspaper
Columbia Herald
Location
Columbia, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1920
Page
6
J H Clark of Conley, Ga says his wife, long ailing with indigestion, headaches, and pains, gained fifteen pounds within three weeks of starting Tanlac. He notes she now eats anything with no discomfort and has recovered her appetite and strength. All druggists sell Tanlac.
President Wilson today selected the new secretary of the treasury and sent the name to the senate for confirmation tomorrow. The decision was learned at the White House.
An old advertisement touts Ziron as a new scientific medicine with a mix of inorganic ingredients to treat anemia and boost iron levels. A testimonial from Mr Sidne claims relief from indigestion and weakness after using Ziron, urging readers to try it, with a money back guarantee if not satisfied.
Howard Grevé d Hughes aged twenty five a Columbia native dies in a Nashville hospital after serving in Battery P Third Brigade Artillery in France. Survived by mother Mrs J H Hughes and several sisters and a brother, funeral plans to be announced by Maury Undertaking Co.
A large truck hauled tires from Firestone headquarters in Nashville area bound for Columbia and other towns. Hardison Motor Co loaded and stocked the cargo early Saturday, signaling a continuing truck shipment trend between Columbia, Nashville, Columbus and nearby centers.
Erwin charged with nonpayment of dog tax faced a court session this morning as Col. Tabmes H Peebles argued that the indictment should be quashed. The judge noted the grand jury lacked editorial power under the last legislature. The case was disposed of, with similar handling expected for other dog tax criminal cases in Hamilton County where the law was declared unconstitutional.
A vintage medical ad warns that summer catarrh with swollen glands and difficult breathing worsens in winter if untreated. It claims catarrh is in the blood and salves fail to relieve it, urging readers that Now Is a Good Time To Drive Out Catarrh with a root remedy backed by others’ experiences.
Citizens await litigation results as a delay within the road tax test is ordered. The collector must file by March 16, with next six weeks expected for further action and potential payment adjustments.
One of the county’s leading citizens and churchmen, Thomas Hughes, dies after a lengthy illness. He served as a former county officer and was highly regarded in local public life. Funeral arrangements to be announced by his family.
The article reports on ongoing debates over a road tax law in Tennessee, its constitutionality likely to be tested in higher court, and citizen protests about paying wheel taxes while awaiting a court ruling. Farmers foresee delayed revenues and public works funding, with campaign implications for the forthcoming legislative session. It also notes actions by federal tax officials urging timely income tax schedules and mentions the death of Thomas Greenfield Hughes, a long-time county leader and public servant.
The Herald reports James M Ingram’s farm near Culleoka saw a $19,900 boost above purchase price and his brother Joe Ingram’s wealth up by $36,600 in the fifth district. The property bought last fall for $15,000, partly on time, now assessed at about $4,500, with neighbors’ valuations noted. Ingram agrees to sell at the state valuation, claiming the terms hinge on the assessment.
The Oliver Godwin Milling Company, formed by Dalton A. Oliver and ex Sheriff Claude Godwin, will open Monday after complete overhaul and a new bleacher. They plan flour and meal production at the historic Thomas mill on Fountain Creek near Glendale, a site with nearly a century of milling history.
Retail flour prices climb with patent grade at 14 50 a barrel marking a near two dollar rise since last fall. Harvest outlook worsens wheat prospects. Acreage shrinks, crop condition discouraging, yields expected to drop. Households hoard flour amid rising costs, while dealers report unprecedented demand and limited supply.
Work started this morning as Eu gene Alford and Frank Nicholson began clearing the lot for concrete and brick work. Alford holds the erection contract while Nicholson has the concrete subcontract. Brick contract has not been set at this time.
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Enumerators finished census work in Columbia and will complete the county this week. Some districts are already done and Maury county should finish on schedule. Unenumerated residents should notify Captain Thomas Y. English at the post office to ensure a full count.
The article states that milk contains about 87 percent water and a cow needs roughly 2.5 pounds of water per pound of milk. It prescribes providing cows with all they will drink, at least twice daily, with pure water at suitable temperatures to keep cows healthy and productive.
At a county meeting the cooperative creamery stockholders report securing the Warfield lot on Garden street near the depot for the new facility. Dairy expert W L Clevenger will return Monday with building plans for the creamery home. Stock sales total $8,800 as farmers pledge hundreds of cows and optimism grows for a second creamery boosting local dairying revenue.
Dr. H A Morgan president of the University of Tennessee visited Columbia and Memphis where the university board met. He praised Maury County citizens for valuing money and buying a two acre tract on Mt Pleasant Pike for the Middle Tennessee Experiment Station and noted strong local cooperation.
Washington reports show treasury receipts for the 1919 year rising by nearly 500 million, with primary receipts at 4,017,000 and ordinary disbursements at 1,526,000. The total public money stock ended at 7,518,769,000, up 77,716,706, while the year’s money in circulation increased accordingly.
Washington dispatch reports a two hour session left the treaty fight unresolved with a Thursday return planned. Senator Lodge warned he would not be pressured and demanded Article Ten remain intact while Republican dissent persists amid party tensions.
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