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Newspaper
Columbia Herald
Location
Columbia, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1917
Page
3
June in Maury County was mild with a mean temperature of 72.9 degrees and only seven days above 90. Rainfall topped normal by 0.47 inches, mostly before June 9. In 1914 the month reached a record 108 degrees, with 24 days above 90 and six above 100, marking a stark contrast to this year’s comparatively pleasant weather.
County Agent Mc Lean reports a fine demonstration of Hickory King corn in a barren section above Kinderhook and believes a record crop is possible with current methods. A Williamson farm demonstration at Cullówoka drew several men and boys from the local corn club this week.
Miss Rosenthal and Mrs. Rambo report L and N railroad employees contributed to the Red Cross. Named donors include A. H. Barker 2.50 J. R. Green 1.00 E. B. Gilbert 1.00 D. B. Stansell 1.00 Allen Richardson 1.00 D. H. Dorris 5.00 W. W. Rayburn 1.50 Walter Paul 1.00 W. T. Richardson 1.00 Joe Wray 1.00 S. Cox 1.00 L. T. Cox 0.50 D. R. Wesson 2.00 bringing the total to 20.00.
Dr J H Gilmore, a local Black physician, has passed the medical reserve corps examination in Jonesyide. One of only three Tennessee Black doctors to succeed. He is likely to receive a commission and report at an early date.
The education board completes the task of electing teachers. practically every school in the county now has its faculty in place.
The county board of education approved start dates with white schools opening August 6 and black schools beginning July 30. A large portion of the teaching staff was selected, with a few vacancies remaining at small places. Special note on home canning guidance from USDA bulletin 839 outlines the one period cold pack method for preserving fruits and vegetables at home.
Maury County records show marriages up 25 percent in the last month compared with the same period last year. In June this year 36 licenses were issued, vs 28 in June 1916, a gain some attribute to wartime distractions and others to clerks like Lipscomb who issue the papers that unite hearts.
M M Bradley won the contract to install a new Birmingham built boiler at the Court House. The latest up to date unit will replace the old boiler which failed last winter and caused smoke and soot issues for nearby homes. The job, costing about 1100 dollars, includes testing the old boiler and should greatly reduce nuisance during winter.
A vintage advertisement promotes a lemon lotion mix using two lemons and three ounces of orchard white to create a quarter pint of skin beautifier. It claims to whiten freckles, sallowness, and tan, soften rough hands, and keep for a month with daily facial, neck, arm, and hand massage.
M. E. Allen, a veteran cattle buyer, returns from Louisville to report a demoralized market with many cattle sold well below purchase prices. He notes a broad slump across cattle classes, save only the extreme tops, and says the county has none of those premium lots. He recalls an exceptionally slow market and predicts strong corn prospects from Spring Hill to Louisville with acreage expected to exceed previous years.
Dr Hays, circuit court clerk, displays a sample of two peach trees of the finest fruit in the region. He says many urge sale but he keeps enough for eating and canning only.
An advertisement by B. Lawrence and others touts Gets-It as the world’s best corn remedy. It claims immediate pain relief and shrinking of corns with no cord-remover or irritant bandages, urging readers to buy the product from various drug companies. The copy emphasizes quick removal and long-lasting effectiveness.
Prof J M Dean, district agent, returned from Dover where the county court voted an appropriation for a county agent without opposition. Messages from Macon and Cheatham counties said the appropriation was continued without opposition. Blair Harrison resigns as Putnam county agent praising Dean, and H D Tate resigns as state agent commending Dean’s loyal, industrious service and potential ahead.
Dr E L Bishop will address McCain's schoolhouse Sunday at four o'clock on rural sanitation. Local leaders Dr R B Perry and others spearhead the campaign to mobilize enthusiasm, fund-raise, and promote disease prevention across the county with state and national support.
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