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Newspaper
Columbia Herald
Location
Columbia, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1920
Page
3
An old advertisement touts Bayer aspirin as a safe, physician prescribed remedy for headaches, toothaches, neuralgia, rheumatism, colds and pain. It warns to accept only a genuine Bayer package with proper directions, noting handy 12 tablet tins and larger packages sold by druggists.
Prof Henry Clay Bryer, long time principal at Waternster consolidated school, is named principal of Velvet Hampshire. A World War I veteran, Bryer earned esteem with the young at Enterprise, recorded as moving from Pickett city area. York, a war hero, attended his marriage.
Prof John White, a veteran elementary and high school teacher, has been selected as principal of Calleoka public school and has accepted the post. The school board commends his qualifications and expects better results under his supervision.
John B Talbert aged 23 died at his father's Dry Creek home after months of ill health. He was a member of the Me choyeh and a consecrated Christian. Survived by wife Besu Gawth, parents J and Mrs Talbert, and brothers Herschel, Ernest, and Annie. services held Thursday at 2 PM conducted by Rev. Pyncs assisted by Rev. Gilbert, interment Play Springs Cemetery.
A garbled medical commerce note mentions Persetind and Peretind aids, praising Tanetier de Sangh and B.D. Aarne in a cluttered advert. It references Baker Corporation and a saloon manager, with odd claims of cures and appetite aids, all amid confusing phrasing and scattered proper nouns.
Business men of Columbia impressed by progress on the twelve mile route between Columbia and Stringtown. Road straightening, deep cuts on Rutherford Creek Hill, and curves eliminated as crews quarry dirt, lay air drills, and reshape the grade. Work spans four sites with heavy activity near Spring Hill and across the river at Columbia.
The Pulaski sale of the Ewell Farm and surrounding tracts drew buyers from Georgia Alabama and Tennessee led by Rasek and Walker. Atlanta Fruit and Produce Co paid 530 per acre for two fine orchard tracts totaling 51.60 acres plus a corner lot near the depot for 500. The event filled the crowd with a gala picnic and a $50 Liberty Bond prize.
Dr. Roy Hardison, chairman of the automobile committee for furnishing care for the old soldiers parade next Saturday, urges those who can provide cars to contact him. Call the Hardison Motor Co. to offer vehicle services, as many cars will be required for the event.
Prof and Mrs L C Evans visit Williamsport with Mrs Evans relatives there. Evans formerly headed Woodrow School and taught at Blackshear Georgia. He was lately appointed superintendent of public schools in Cartersville Georgia and will soon leave to assume duties.
The ad cites strong endorsements for Dr. Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery and Pleasant Pellets as effective tonics for stomach trouble, blood cleansing, and liver issues. Personal testimonials from J A Bean of Highland Avenue and Mrs Addie Hargop of Polagrove Street claim notable benefits and broad family use across years. The notices also mention over twenty four million bottles sold by druggists nationwide.
The Herald lists candidates for Maury county offices and Tennessee General Assembly seats in the August 1920 elections. Sam Hays, Ed Looney, Frank M. Ricketts, Geo N McKennon seek nominations. W E Farris and Jackson Haywood vie for school board. J Ross Burns for county trustee. Webb Williams for tax assessor. G K How for sheriff. Elections set August 5th and 6th 1920.
Walter N. Bingham of Cullookea has accepted the principal post at Enterprise school. His wife Mrs. Mattie Anxram Bingham will be assistant principal. Both are Peabody College graduates with classroom experience. Bingham formerly headed Cullookea school and taught at the County High School before returning to farm and dairy duties. Despite farm plans, teacher demand led him to join Enterprise. he will operate the farm during terms. The note mentions England's wartime duties and a 194 percent drop in duties over two years.
The United States senate has purchased a Hudson Super Six. It will be parked outside the senate chamber during sessions and used by a senator for official duties, marking the first car of the senate.
A claim of lasting relief from rheumatism through a blood purifier after fifty years of use. The text asserts the disease is deep seated and not cured by rest or local treatment, and that the remedy targets the underlying germs in the blood to provide real relief.
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