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Newspaper
Columbia Herald
Location
Columbia, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1920
Page
3
In a debate reflecting local concerns, residents with lower elevation viewpoints oppose structures taller than one story, saying the idea of upstairs feet over their heads is intolerable. The discussion centers on balancing growth with perceived personal space and safety in the neighborhood.
An American millionaire reportedly offers a million dollars cash for a new stomach, but wealth cannot buy happiness without health. The piece promotes Dr. Pierce's Medical Discovery as a digestive aid from the Invalids' Motelami Surgical Institute in Buffalo, claiming it strengthens digestion, feeds blood, and prevents disease with natural remedies.
The county court approved the road law by a 12 to 9 vote with Squire Rick etts leading the majority. The campaign center focuses on McKennon who cited the law and commissioners, while potential remarks on Rick etts’ stance prompt questions about whether McKennon can speak for him as the sole court member running for the legislature this year.
Mrs T Natale Phillips of Powder Springs Ga shares a personal testimonial about Ziron Iron Tonic. She describes fatigue poor appetite and sleep issues improving after taking the product. The narrative promotes Ziron as a splendid tonic and mentions a money back guarantee.
Col Joe Chapman one of the county's popular citizens was nearly badly hurt after a rail slipped as he inspected mine work near Century. He fell, bruising his chest and neck, with additional injuries to his body. Friends await his recovery and report he is improving.
A public auction will be held on July 19 offering four hundred thoroughbred bucks and ewes for sale at high prices. Fine sheep from selected breeders will attract buyers from nearby counties and towns.
Under auspices of Maury County Live Stock Association and the Nashville Chattanooga and St Louis Railroad a sale of 100 head of Southdown Hampshire and Shropshire sheep is set for Monday July 19 at R F Moore & Lone barn. The auction supports Maury breeders, with funds aiding King’s Daughters hospital. A lengthy thank you note expresses gratitude to many local groups for Saturday’s Confederate reunion, praising officials, volunteers, and the press.
Mrs Lowise Urwin widow of James Ro Erwin died Sunday night at her Santa Fe home after years of declining health. Survived by nine children five daughters and four sons including Mrs James Berry Mrs W J Latta Mrs Brown McMeen Mrs Charley Harris and Mollie Merwin Martin R T and W S Erwin. Funeral Tuesday at eleven at Santa Fe Methodist church with Rev A Cotton and Rev W E Walker. interment Santa Fe cemetery. Arrangements by Maury Undertaking Co.
Maury county boasts a new tater grower champion. W A Lyley of Moorle Pike delivered a 63 pound potato at Columbia, growing on a small patch from which he dug only a quarter acre and sold spuds for 140 dollars, equating to a potential 540 dollars per acre. County Agent McLean hinted a countywide potato rumor storm may soon follow with strong local interest.
Losses to tie stock, especially hogs, are heavy in hot weather. C I Brekm says most can be saved with rested, cool hogs before loading. Use clean beds in cars, bedding wet thoroughly, and feed only plain grain before loading. Do not whip hogs or overfeed.
A garbled tranche of agricultural instructions warns about moving fat hogs and stock hogs, limits weights for a standard 16 foot car in warm weather, and details handling actions and safety steps. It references a superintendent and a fanciful note about Sir Arthur Wy Pineto, a fictional figure from a distant context.
In Maury County, residents of Campbellsville Pike push for a new county school on their chosen route, backed by John Garrett Minn and other farmers who pledge large donations. The board argues the site would cover too much territory, favoring Bigbyville and McCains while overlooking Broadview Southport and Porter's Chapel areas.
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