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Newspaper
Columbia Herald
Location
Columbia, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1920
Page
7
An old advertisement touts Dodson's Liver Tone as a safe herbal substitute for calomel. It claims the liquid cleanse starts the liver without causing salivation, warning calomel is mercury and harmful to bones. The ad targets both children and adults, urging readers to try the product for relief from sluggish digestion and related symptoms.
Mrs News Due aged seventy four years died at 10 o clock this morning at her Sunnyside home near Mecuin s She was a devout Cumberland Presbyterian Church member and highly respected in the community Survived by husband Newt Due and four children Charles Peden of Nashville HL Moore of Columbia Miss Koes Dow and Die all of this county Funeral Tuesday at McCains Lobby Row Atterburn with pallbearers named from local men
Ed Erwin, a rising local farmer near Columbia on the Low ell Mill Pike, shows a Himalaya Climbing blackberry sprig. He notes a heavy spring, last year’s bounty of fifty two quarts from one plant and fifty four gallons from six. eight vines bear this year with expected ripening berries. He predicts a large harvest though not surpassing last year. The fruit is described as a cross between dewberry and blackberry and excellent for rain.
There will be no appeal from the decision of Justices Guest mind tour in the suit against the county and the road commissioners to recover damages for injuries to four horses that fell through a broken bridge. It had been expected an appeal would be taken but the plaintiff did not perfect one within the time allowed by law, which is taken to mean the judgment of the justices is final.
County peace officers are actively pursuing owners of vehicles who have not provided the required tags. They are targeting offenders in and around Colombia and also working on related road issues. The Czech Slovak government faces a separate matter involving a substantial shipment to America.
Maury County council of agriculture approves a road improvement program to ensure safe year round access within two miles of every schoolhouse. A Tennessee state fair exhibit is planned, led by Miles P. Murphy, with committee setup and next meeting July 19.
A garbled report notes The Matted States holding a leading position in Argentina's auto trade amid a skewed reference to labor scales in New York City, mentioning an eight hour Gay and a cent-based wage.
The program announces Head Nation's Farm Bureaus will be present at Middle Tennessee Institute with President Howard set to speak. Speakers include officials on agriculture and farm policy shaping the event and discussions.
Relief effort for ex-service men in Maury County formed into a permanent organization guided by Chairman Watts. A survey of county pay service status will determine aid or claims, with Gov Parker and Dr Dorset among notable attendees for a forthcoming August Farmers Institute program in Tennessee.
Mrs. Melinda Greenfield aged eighty four died Saturday at her daughter’s residence in Greenfield Bend after months of ill health. A longtime resident she was active in the community and a devout church member. Survived by five children K Greenfield Walker Joe Greenfield Ja Perrington and J D Mayfield. Funeral Sunday at 30 o clock at Delk cemetery conducted by Elder W S Morton with Maury Undertaking Co. in charge.
At a Monday night meeting of the local advisory school board of Cullepka the romps term teachers were elected including Prof Joby White Miss Virginia Parker of Alabama Miss Kennedy and Mr Grace Wilkes Martin of Cul leuka. The current school building was torn down and a new 26000 dollar structure will replace it with the board undecided on the new site.
The county board is advancing property value adjustments countywide with steady progress. District by district, officials expect to finish the labor by Saturday evening if the current pace holds, marking a significant step in equalization efforts.
Quorge Nicholas McKennon of CuljWwoka announced candidacy for the house of representatives on a ticket with Judge Looney and Squire Mekertas. They plan a conference the next day to define their positions, with canvassing dependent on opposition. No other clear candidates besides Sam Hays, though talk of another ticket persists.
In Nashville on August 9 a special session of the state legislature is called to ratify the federal suffrage amendment. The session follows President Wilton's request to form a democratic state body. The article notes a large sum related to potators permitted in the previous year.
Mrs Evalin Turnbow age 77 died at 6 this morning at the home of Mrs Will King near Scotts Mill after a three week illness. She was a longtime member of the Christian church and left a son, Turnbow, of Boyd's Creek near Knoxville. Funeral will be Wednesday at 10 at Spence Hill with burial in the family ground. Maury Undertaking Company in charge.
Beginning Thursday morning the mail service will start from Lewar dung to Columbia and from Columbia to Centreville. Lewisburg route awarded to Young, a known driver. Centreville route awarded to Joe Miller of Columbia. No contract yet for Lawrenceburg. unlikely before August 1. Representative Padgett seeks a temporary contract to run through duty. Colimbian readers will receive Nashville papers by seven o'clock instead of 950 or 10.
County board of education convenes next Monday to review recommendations for teacher appointments for August openings. Prof Graham urges advisory boards to prepare selections promptly. The Hampshire Enterprise and Cullenka principals attend. a successor to B D Tiuater will be named. Mockefrler foundation noted for hospital and medical schools in Pekia.
A Peoria reader recounts eight years of stomach distress and weakness. After using Tanlac she reports rapid improvement from the first bottle, weight gain of twenty pounds, calmer nerves, and restored appetite. Sold locally through multiple drug firms in Santa Fe, Mt. Pleasant, and Hampshire.
Mrs J A Haubenrich wife of Ale Haubenrich died Thursday morning at her home north of Columbia after months of illness She was 19 years 7 months 18 days formerly of Columbia later living in Memphis before returning to Maury county She professed faith in Christ and asked that relatives meet her in heaven The brief item notes local customs and includes stray editorial content on Mexico and Germany.
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