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Newspaper
Columbia Herald
Location
Columbia, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 1918
Page
7
A 19th or early 20th century medical ad urges Calomel users to switch to Dodson's Liver Tone. It warns calomel is dangerous mercury and salivation can occur, while Liver Tone is a harmless vegetable liquid that starts the liver without sickness. The copy claims relief from biliousness, constipation, headaches and stomach issues and promises a refund if not better.
Maury County pledged about $651,000 toward an $800,000 goal in the national War Savings drive, with officials noting reports may raise the total. Officials cite census discrepancies and incomplete reports as the main reason for not meeting the target while praising widespread unity and turnout across communities, including strong support from Black residents in several towns, and recounting notable pledges in Stiversville and Columbia’s Ninth district.
Incomplete county reports list numerous church, farm and business units with assigned quotas and raised amounts. Totals by district reach diverse figures, culminating in a county total of 657,670.
Former Governor Benton McMillin American consul to Peru returns to Tennessee with W J Cummins and others to visit Bon Air Coal and Iron Co properties in Wayne Hickman and Lewis counties Colnwood wood alcohol plant similar to Lyle plant to supply munitions chemicals The trip includes remarks on Peruvian climate and American business influence Mrs McMillin recovering from appendicitis in Washington McMillin plans quick return to Washington noting Tennessee politics are adjourned for the war period
Nashville June 28 The sentence of Homer Lawson for rape was commuted by Governor Rye from death to life imprisonment. Lawson will be moved from Davidson County jail to the state penitentiary tonight. The action comes amid ongoing public tension over capital punishment.
Hon. William B. Whitaker of Maury County enters the race for state representative in the ninth district. A veteran public servant and farmer, he campaigns strongly on legislative experience and close ties to Democrats across the county.
In Blue Springs Maury County a 100-year-old Black resident Uncle Sam Booker signed no pledge for a $5 War Savings Stamp but expressed willingness to aid the war effort. A church meeting led by Charde Godwin saw about six hundred dollars pledged by community members ranging from $3 to $60, many contributing despite eligibility.
Enforcement of the Sunday closing ordinance yesterday met little resistance with police instructed to arrest all violators. Only one arrest occurred as Wallace Smiser was cited to appear in city court this morning on the charge. Police documented more than 40 patrons at his place, and Smiser sought a continuance until Saturday, granted by City Judge E. E. Erwin.
The Maury county democratic primary commission was organized Monday morning with C. P. Hatcher elected chairman and Hugh C. Shelton secretary. Ben Mullens attended. Petitions filed for state senate candidate Dr. C. Y. Clarke and house candidates A. Hayes R. N. Moore W. J. Russell W. B. Whitaker. Also bids for U.S. Representative L. P. Padgett. Election officials handled petitions for local offices.
The County Board of Education met in regular monthly session Monday in County Superintendent John Graham's office for routine work and to elect more teachers for various schools. All members were present except D. W. Shofmer of Mt. Pleasant. Present were John P. Graham, Joe Meinight, W. J. Meneel, Miles Murphy and A D Hotere.
Five selectmen from the area with names Herman Kelly Morton Wendel H Church Arnold McCaleb El Richardson and Vernie Randall Dugger left Sunday afternoon for the University of Tennessee at Knoxville to take special mechanical training for army service The party left on the afternoon train and the move aligns with government labor and material needs.
Nashville July 1. Tennessee will have at least sixty thousand men in the army by July 31 including Regular Army National Guard and National Army up to July 31 1918 totaling 58 242 plus several hundred inducted since March 31 for special qualifications and voluntary drafts. The state expects up to 80 000 by end July and highlights patriotism with Major Rutledge Smith praising the efforts and sacrifice of Tennessean soldiers.
The State Sunday School association plans three summer conventions for 1918 in three towns. Middle Tennessee at Fayetteville August 6 7 and 8. West Tennessee at Greenfield August 13 14 and 15. East Tennessee at Knoxville August 20 21 and 22. Chairmen are Dr J M McWilliams George R Mullins and Hugh L Vance. Delegates should be named to the chairmen. Ex officio delegates include county and district officers pastors and superintendents. Each Sunday school gets one delegate per twenty five members.
Prof E Stephens former Mt. Pleasant Schools principal now Y M C A war work secretary at Ft Oglethorpe named building secretary of the camp's largest structure. He has served since mid March and is noted for fine service.
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