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Newspaper
Columbia Herald
Location
Columbia, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1918
Page
3
A vintage testimonial from a town resident details chronic indigestion and weak appetite, crediting Thedford's Black-Draught with restoring digestion, liver function, and strength after a few doses. The ad touts the remedy as a standard household product priced at 25 cents per package, available from druggists.
The column records numerous individuals visiting relatives and friends from Nashville to Birmingham, Chicago to New York, with trips to Camp Dix and Fort Thomas. Many residents and visitors from Mississippi, Alabama, Texas, and Tennessee are named, detailing weekend visits, leaves, and motor trips.
An advertisement promotes Ziron Iron Tonic claiming to improve blood quality and health benefits. The copy asks readers if they need the tonic and emphasizes its blood boosting effects.
Judge J. T. McKnight convened the county criminal court with a long docket including cases for carrying concealed weapons unlawfully receiving liquor and transporting intoxicating liquors larceny trespassing and vandalism. Several defendants paid costs or fines and others were continued to the next term with July dates listed for each case.
Hundreds gathered at the First Presbyterian church in Columbia for the funeral of Alberta McFall after a car accident near Franklin. She taught in local public schools and was a devoted member of the church. her brother William served with the American Expeditionary Forces in France.
Five Columbia stores launch a fourteen day sale event aimed at women in Maury and nearby counties. The promotions, tied to supporting war savings and liberty bonds, promise deep discounts on silks, shoes, hats, and furniture during the semiannual carnival beginning Friday morning.
A promotional ad urges women to improve attractiveness by removing corns with a quarter ounce of Freezone sold at drug stores. It promises painless removal of hard or soft corns and calluses with direct application, claiming the gummy liquid dries quickly without skin irritation.
An old advertisement touts California Syrup of Figs as a gentle, effective laxative for children and adults. It claims to relieve constipation quickly, improve mood and sleep, and restore energy, urging readers to ask their druggist for the genuine product and warning against counterfeits. The copy emphasizes broad age use and immediate action.
W F McMeen, 69, a leading Carter's Creek area farmer, died Saturday night in a Nashville infirmary after months of illness. Funeral Monday at 10:20 a.m. at home near Carter's Creek conducted by Rev T H Porter. Burial at Alexander cemetery. Survived by wife and three children Magele Jones Jim McMeen and Mary Lou McMeen.
Nashville July 9 Special to The Herald State Auditor P Anderson announced the appointment of W Harris Paryear as assistant auditor Paryear formerly deputy trustee of Maury County and deputy United States Marshal of Middle Tennessee and a former staff member of the state comptroller
Three Missionary societies of the South Columbia Methods church plan Sunday gatherings at 2 3 and 4 o'clock. A quiet wedding surprised many friends as Lena Bogajski wed W T Butts with Rev Chenault blessing at his home. Mrs Butts is sister to Mrs Hurt Adkisson with whom she lives.
Public notice-style snippet contrasts Dodson's Liver Tone with calomel claiming to revitalize the liver without side effects. Mentions consumer guarantee to refund if expectations aren’t met and suggests safe use for children. Also describes a social outing with Mr and Mrs H P Wasters and a small gathering in Centreville. The King's Daughters announce a Thursday meeting at 4 p.m. at the War Building on the Sile Cross topic.
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