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Newspaper
Columbia Herald
Location
Columbia, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Jul 09, 1920
Page
7
Classic advertisement touts Ziron as a mild iron tonic that strengthens blood, aids both adults and children, and renews energy. A Tenn. customer testimonial from Ms. P. G. Gentry claims benefits for herself and her 14 year old son. The copy urges readers to ask their druggist about the money back guarantee and to buy a bottle today.
Farmers report widespread damage from seed corn that failed to be true to type with about fifty acres affected. Early rain delays and labor costs push harvest toward frost, while Fulton family plans summer in Adirondacks with Dr. Eric Alling and Mrs Alling in attendance.
Directors of the Cooperative Creamery anticipate opening the receiving station next Monday. The plant is rapidly rushed to completion with machinery installed and the building nearing completion. It will be well located near the railroad and trade routes. Hundreds of cows have pledged to cooperate, and backers believe it will be a success from the start.
State forester R. B. Maddox reports rapid reclamation of waste lands in Hardeman Carroll Madison and Henry counties. Over 3000 black locust seedlings have been planted in Carroll County with brush dams and gulley bank plowing begun last year. A black locust nursery has been planted at the West Tennessee Experiment Station in Jackson.
Mies Fletcher Parish former president and delegate to Chattanooga attends the state convention of business and professional women. After deliberations she plans to visit Wilder in Atlanta. Fariss was elected vice president of the Tennessee Beauties Women’s Club.
County board debates school site for McDowell and ninth district and Columbia elementary schools. Delegation led by William Brittan urges central location, opponents push Warfield lot on South Garden street. Bond funding debated. board adopts resolution to amend bond terms to match building needs.
Edward Ull of Duluth Minnesota credits Tanlac with ending years of stomach trouble nausea and rheumatism. He says four years ago he improved after taking Tanlac and has remained healthy since. He notes appetite return and no further ailments, and reports ongoing use and recommendations. The product is distributed by several drug stores including Smarer Drug Co and J. Savage in nearby towns.
Fragmentary note indicates Gells families in Texas Oklahoma and Kansas linked by a pipe line project or shared infrastructure. details unclear due to damaged OCR. The brief suggests inter-state connections among Gells households or enterprises.
Crowds on Saturday swamped Columbia as demand for ice cream and soda shattered prior records. Dimple Ice Cream & Creamery sold out with a plant capacity of jet cream stretched to meet noon orders. heat and holiday crowds boosted sales across stores, fountains, and parlors.
Mrs. Weasie Shields Hanserd aged seventy five died unexpectedly Sunday morning at her sister Mrs J P Boyd’s North Garden street home. She came from Alabama for a visit and planned to attend church with her sister. Cause of death given as heart trouble. Survived by two sons Thomas and Shields Hanserd of Birmingham and a daughter Mrs ST. Mo Tostoon of Hedlovel, Alabama. Brothers A S and WIL Shields of Columbia also survive. Funeral arrangements set for Lyonville with services at the Presbyterian church conducted by Rev. Mr. Jacksont.
The body of Mrs Minney Carne, who collapsed after an effort to crop a fight on East Hill, was prepared for burial at Murray Undertaking. Funeral held at 2:46 p.m. at Rowell Cemetery with prayers by J C Malloy. Survived by two brothers and a sister, pallbearers listed.
The Nashville Chattanooga and St Louis Railway marketing division seeks producers and buyers to provide names and addresses of owners of many commodities including apples cattle hay meat and poultry. Parties may apply to obtain or supply detailed descriptions quantities and contact information for sale or purchase opportunities.
Health advice touts Dr Pierce’s Favorite Prescription as a tonic for women improving nervousness sleeplessness headaches and dizziness. It claims to strengthen the whole body and offers trial packages by mail from Buffalo New York. Also a testimonial from Athens Tennessee reports long standing feminine troubles eased by the remedy.
Santa Fe farmer R Woody prepares to wean his sixth calf from six cows in half a year. He bought three calves for $5 and three more for $6, hoping for 150 pound calves worth about $20 each, with the first three averaging around 140 pounds and valued at roughly $50. He plans to keep the cows for milk for his family.
Dr William J Latham a Cullooka druggist farmer announces candidacy for senate in Augusts democratic primary He pledges repeal of road and tax laws seeks fair county road reform and state cost cuts by eliminating useless salaried officials He stresses prudent businesslike administration and nonpartisan service backed by strong local support.
Giles County agriculture council to be reorganized from temporary to permanent at a meeting in Pulaski Tennessee. County Agent W A Haynes announces Friday July 9 as the date for the restructuring session.
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