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Newspaper
Columbia Herald
Location
Columbia, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 1907
Page
7
F D Lander notes column on upcoming elections and law changes. An Accident in Nashville breaks a woman’s leg. Japanese migrants seek higher wages. Foreigner assimilation progresses. Clarksville Mayor Northington predicts crackdown on illicit liquor sellers. He labels critics as simple minded.
Morristown Gazette endorses E W Carmack for governor citing his leadership of the party and reform potential. The piece notes ex senator Burton speaking in Kansas and hints at a broader push to replace the current administration amid claims of vice and corruption.
The Rev W A Provine tendered his formal resignation from the pastorate of First Cumberland Church in Columbia Sunday to pursue broader field work. He is described as deeply religious, sincere, and a positive influence in civic life, with friends saddened by his departure and confident in his future endeavors.
A pointed takedown claiming The Tennessean merely echoes The American, backing Gov Patterson while attacking railroads and political reform. The piece accuses Patterson of stacking committees, vetoing anti saloon bills, expanding patronage, and using election power to favor his faction, arguing the anti machine banner is hollow.
A fragmentary note touts souvenir postalards and a time themed delight. The text hints at a nostalgic promotion or catalog entry, inviting readers to enjoy collectible postcards as keepsakes.
The Tennessean questions Governor Patterson's claim to a second term, arguing he violates democratic precedent and condemning party leaders for backing promises over truth. It notes appointees with railroad ties voted against Bryan and asserts Nashville needs a truth teller, not another party organ.
The Nashville Banner notes Harper's Weekly mentions former Senator E W Carmack as a possible national figure but clarifies he is not a declared candidate. It observes a North-South shift in political sentiment, praising Tennessee’s historical role and suggesting Southern presidential material remains viable. It cites past Tennessee presidents and Tennessee’s ongoing influence.
Memphis attorney R. A. Adams told Arlington listeners that former Senator Carmack is likely to seek Tennessee’s governorship next year. Adams cited Carmack’s strength and public esteem while noting his reluctance due to campaign tolls and spousal concerns. He predicted Carmack will be heard from again and not be felled by a single defeat.
The administration has secured several literary victories against Standard Oil and B A Harriman, yet its embrace of statute book lore appears uneven, leaving a stubborn, incomplete letter in the record.
A lengthy call for selecting two scholarship winners, one boy and one girl, with lists of candidates including John Morgan Porter James Voorhies Frank Lowell Robt Lee Thomas Dorothy Hollis Alma Wright Blanche Jaynes Mary Hayes Alberta Wilsford Anna Louise Latta Clara Hargrove Bessie Dame Gladys Timmons Maggie Harris Sue Wren Snow Church Louise Shineman Inez Voss Irene Owen Francis Kinzer. Voters are urged to cast a vote for each half dollar spent, supporting the education drive before the September 1 deadline.
The note urges investigating the listed girls and boys, stating that if the readers do not know them, they should investigate. It emphasizes that all are worthy of attention and inquiry.
Four sets of 32 inch Madras shirtings and walstings on white grounds with small black figures, priced at 10 cents a yard for next Saturday and Monday. White lawn and batiste waists with trims, previously 3.00 now 2.35. Also 60 cent woven printed Swisses in four colorings and 2C to 35C matting. Black ready made skirts offered at 7.50 each, with a small batch from a local skirt maker.
The article notes talk of ex Senator Carmack possibly entering the gubernatorial contest next year. While some friends oppose it, growing pressure from various sources could push him into the fight, despite doubts about his desire for the place.
An Ohio newspaper lauds Taft, arguing his election would extend four more years of prosperity. It contends that only a strong leader can sustain growth and economic health beyond the current term.
Gov Heckam of Kentucky is the latest Southern figure proposed by supporters for the Democratic nomination for president. The effort signals a push within party circles to broaden the field beyond traditional contenders.
A nature fakir claims animals cannot laugh and cites no verifiable evidence. The remark underscores ongoing debates about animal behavior and perception in historical religious or philosophical texts.
An association of fox hunters was formed in Pulaski Tennessee on July 1 to contest the validity of the new dog law.
In a Brazilian village a woman recounts using large ants to sew a deep cheek cut after a knife attack. She describes catching ants with two head nippers, aligning them, squeezing the body to close the wound, then breaking the ant for removal. The wound reportedly heals with no scar, dubbed surgical ants.
A humorous Punch cartoon scene shows Tommy asking if one dose of medicine matters for a baby and the mother reacting in horror. The exchange hinges on the idea of dosage and difference, delivered in a comic period voice with exaggerated language.
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