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Newspaper
Columbia Herald
Location
Columbia, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1901
Page
8
A compilation of local humor and quips on dress, manners, and social mores. It jokes about the modern woman, money, religion, journalism, and marriage with light satire and regional flavor, including a tale about a husband’s jealousy and a lightning strike anecdote.
A collection of historical notes reports steel rail price increases by the steel trust and a cut in crude oil payments by Standard Oil at Corsicana. It cites Tennessee, Ohio and federal laws, with comments on markets, wealth perception, and abundant legislation in 1897. Includes a Chattanooga News reference and Memphis Commercial Appeal blurbs.
A fragmented aphorism list stresses speech restraint, warning against flattery and careless talk. It notes mothers failing to say no to boys and urges living rightly by avoiding blame, with reflections on truth and self control.
Bodies of Wheeler and My maker, boys aged 11 and 14, found in a mill pond near the Kentucky line close to Jacksboro. Coroner's jury says they were stabbed and beaten then throttled into the water. suspicion points to Silas Neiley who fled after the verdict. A feud with the Hatmaker family is mentioned amid community turmoil.
The Buffalo Commercial describes a Ceylon tree nicknamed the forbidden fruit or Eve's apple tree. Its orange exterior hides a crimson interior and a bite mark that has sparked legends among Mohammedans warning of its poisonous properties.
A nostalgic verse reflects on memory pictures of a dim old forest and a lost little brother. The speaker recalls summers past and a boy named Abes who fell and rests “asleep by the gates of light,” with the forest ever the best memory.
A garbled column of wry maxims and social commentary on marriage, manners, and morality. It mocks courting follies and religious pretensions, noting how even educated women can err in love while cautioning against pride and materialism. The piece blends humor with aphorisms about editors, publishers, and modest living.
A reflective verse by Wm Bearden laments lost loved ones who seem beyond return yet persist as memories. The speaker expresses grief, questions divine mercy, and recalls the living’s longing for a response, while contrasting earthly sleep with guiding spirits that soar toward a hopeful, celestial realm.
A lyric verse from Frank L Stanton published in Atlanta Constitu tion praises love as eternal and uplifting. It frames love as a benevolent force that eases burdens and transforms hardship into beauty, with imagery of seas, thorns, and a blessed kiss.
A compilation of reflective maxims on virtue courage wealth and reputation. It suggests courage as a soldier's essential uniform and warns that true trust comes from not relying on wealth. It notes that earthly titles do not determine eternal status and that heaven’s seats are not allotted by earthly biographies.
The funeral for Paul Angelo Cunningham was held yesterday morning at Cumberland-Presbyterian Church in Nashville at 8 o'clock. The church was filled with friends and his sorrowing father Rev Landrith led the service with multiple ministers assisting. The remains were carried by ville for interment.
Lee Simmons, of ten miles north of Cobool, Missouri, committed death by own action by jumping into a steam threshing machine headfirst. Witnesses say he fingered his pocketbook and keys to his brother but gave no clue to his intent.
Washington dispatch cites Col A. M. Hughes of Tenoomee seeking the Nashville Internal Revenue Collector job. The report notes Hughes plans to press his claim and meet with Mr Nuan, amid regional political maneuvering.
Ex Secretary Daniel Lamont says DNC HQ will move from Chicago to Washington around September 1 as part of an aggressive 1904 campaign. Towne bets Hill as Democratic presidential nominee. Bryan may head a third party bid. McKinley and Hanna summoned to testify on Lentz corruption charges. Judge Swiggard seeks Tennessee governorship with West Tennessee support. Head seeks reelection as Nashville mayor amid governor buzz. Nashville hotel conference hints at governor bid by Richardson and Carmack intrigue. Carmack’s role unclear. Richardson denies details of the dispute.
Grasshoppers by the thousands appear on several large farms north of here, destroying acres of clover daily. Farmers combat the pests by driving them onto straw beds and burning the hay to destroy them.
A Texas newspaper displays an odd ad for sale a cow and calf claiming three gallons of milk daily and a stand of bets. An exchange compares the gag to ancient prophecy as ages loom like a pistol while other times bring sharp expressions and deep wells in a curiously mixed quotation.
A quirky column notes on language misuses and social habits. It mocks rash acts, overblown praise, violin tuning strain, and modesty as a rare virtue. It warns girls about waiting for answers and reminds of young parting pains and stubborn rusts in money and wit.
A mass meeting in Lewisburg Tenn is called to discuss creating a county fair this fall. County excitement grows as preparations for a four horse show at Sulphur Spring Park on August 5 proceed, with a fireworks display planned at night.
Judge Childress and Justice Gaffney affirmed a verdict of 8150 awarded to Ouulli against State Senator Eldridge. The case held that money advanced to a prepaid check was sold at the First National Bank, Nashville, on July 20.
Felix Webster near Collis on the Williamsport pike reports a lightning event that killed three horses valued at $500 and left one mare injured. A nearby property owner at Clifton plans an electric light plant to power the town.
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