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Newspaper

Columbia Herald

Location

Columbia, Tennessee, United States of America

Date

Jun 01, 1917

Page

3

Cummins Buyer of Bon Air Coal

William J. Cummins bid 1.6 million on the Bonair Coal Mining Co real estate and 82,334.68 on its personal property at a Nashville receiver sale. The realty bid used four notes of 400,000 each, due 6, 12, 18, and 24 months, signed by Cummins with John M. Bowman as security.

The Herald Nashville Tenn Bonair Coal Mining Co William J. Cummins Payalle Cummins John M. Bowman New York

Farm Mortgage Loan Offer at Five Percent Interest

Offer to lend money on farm mortgage at five percent interest in sums of $2,000 and up for terms of five, seven, or ten years with privilege of partial or full early repayment. Interest stops on payment date. Small expense and no red tape. Attorney C. Salmon Maury National Bank Building.

C. Salmon Maury National Bank

Inquiries on Rutabaga Food Value by Scientists

The excerpt questions whether scientists have determined the food value of rutabaga and makes a quip about someone in his cups. It preserves a humorous, period voice with a brief exchange and a light scientific curiosity.

Freezone promises painless corn removal method

A Cincinnati authority endorses freezone to lift corns and calluses without pain. Apply on tender spots, the corn loosens and can be removed root and all. A small bottle is inexpensive and claimed not to irritate surrounding skin. If unavailable, ask your druggist to obtain it.

Cincinnati

Bank Employees Subscribed for Liberty Bonds

All officers and staff of Phoenix National Bank joined in purchasing liberty bonds. Not one employee declined to take at least one bond. Former employee Harry E. Alford also subscribed. Ad for Dr Thomas Eclectic Oil urges preparedness with 25¢ and 50¢ sizes.

Phoenix National Bank Liberty Loan Harry E. Alford Dr. Thomas

Committees for Sale of Tickets Formed for Redpath Chautauqua

Junior Order members launched a week long ticket selling drive for the Redpath Chautauqua set to start June 5. General chairman Dr. J H Barber leads a slate with chairmen Cunningham Rambo Edwards Webster Brooks and others naming assistants. A Sunday meeting is planned with all chairmen and assistants invited. Harsh physics advert, Dean's Regulats sold 25¢ a box.

J. H. Barber J. Frank Nicholson Turner Braly Thos. L. Cunningham J. T. McKnight R. 8. Hopkins Charles W. Rambo J. A. McAlister W. B. Smith W. L. Fraser M. Edwards W. J. Allen Frank Lowell W. O. Cherry Hugh L. Webster R. L. Brooks Fred Latta R. M. Martin

Whitthorne Declines Convention Post

County Attorney W. C. Whitthorne announced he declined to serve on the committee advocating a constitutional convention and said he is opposed to calling the convention.

W. C. Whitthorne

Burdock Blood Bitters Ad Promises Health Benefits

An advertisement claims Burdock Blood Bitters cure impure blood and sluggish liver, presenting the product as a healthy choice from a brand on the market for 36 years. Priced at $1.00 per bottle.

Bankers Plan Vigorous Liberty Loan Campaign in Maury County

A countywide push for Liberty Loan subscriptions was outlined at a meeting of Maury County bankers and business leaders at Maury National Bank. Banks will offer easy terms and assist buyers with financing. Committees will be formed in each community to solicit bonds, with a follow up meeting scheduled for tomorrow afternoon to evaluate progress.

Maury National Bank Liberty Loan Maury County Henry O. Fulton

J Daws Frierson Dies Suddenl y in Madison Alabama

J Daws Frierson died suddenly Wednesday night in Madison Alabama. The remains were brought to Columbia Friday morning and taken to Mt Pleasant for interment in Lawrence cemetery. Services were conducted by Rev Mr Benn, pastor of the Presbyterian church. He was seventy and leaves one son J Dana Frierson Jr. He was active in business and in the Mt Pleasant phosphate district. He had many friends and wide acquaintance.

J. Daws Frierson Madison Ala Coumbia Mt. Pleasant Lawrence Cemetery Mr. Benn Presbyterian Church Frierson J. Dana Frierson Horace Rainey

Grand Jury Excused Amid Farm Shielding In Murfreesboro

Judge Turner struggles to empanel a grand jury as many farmers are in the fields. An unusually large number of town folks are chosen for jury service while the court postpones grand jury charging until next Monday. Woods versus International Agricultural Corp leads with a $10,000 personal injury claim.

Turner

California Syrup of Figs Advises Mothers to Use This Laxative

A vintage advertisement warns mothers to treat bilious, feverish children with California Syrup of Figs. It describes symptoms of distress and promises quick relief as a safe fruit laxative for babies and adults, urging buyers to insist on the genuine product from the California Fig Syrup Company.

California California Fig Syrup Company

Lemon Skin Whitener and Beautifier Recipe

An advertisement describes mixing two fresh lemons with three ounces of orchard white to create a quarter pint lemon lotion. The lotion is said to whiten and soften skin, remove blemishes, and soothe rough hands when massaged on face neck arms and hands daily. Ends with urging to try it.

Volunteers with Cars Are Wanted for Registration Duty

Sheriff Griffin seeks volunteers with cars to deliver absentee voting cards to the registrar during next Tuesday's general registration. About a dozen volunteers are needed to run to Spring Hill Mt. Pleasant Culloden and other locations where cards must be filed. Responders will aid the county and serve their country by assisting with the registration process.

Griffin Maury County Spring Hill Mt. Pleasant Cullodin

Barber Shop Delayed by Eastern Share Talk

A reader quote hints at frustration with long waits in a barber shop. The remark mentions an Eastern barber supposedly arranging shares by appointment, reflecting timing and business chatter in a casual, period-voice snippet.

Storm's Havoc in Davidson County Wipes Towns Off Map

Special to The Herald Nashville May 238 Tornado wiped una and Gakerstown off the map. Homes barns outhouses blown down leaving destitute residents. Telegraph poles snapped, trees uprooted. Several dead including Joe Ross Bakerstown Jack Morris and Joe Moore. Injured listed and widespread damage across Alabama West Tennessee and Arkansas.

The Herald Nashville Tenn Una Gakerstown Nolensville Stones River Stewart's Ferry Duncan Ely Joe Ross Bakerstown Jack Morris Joe Moore Magic Moran C. P. Williams Margaret Rader Will Temple Thomas Temple Jonn King John King Dave Black Jeff Myrick Duncan Fly Alabama West Tennesese Arkansas

Doan's Kidney Pills Advertised By Local Farmer

A Columbia farmer, R. Be Hogan of W Seventh St, testifies Doan's Kidney Pills relieved backache and urinary issues after reading about the product. He purchased at H B Adams drug store and confirms relief and regulated kidney secretions. price is 25 cents at all dealers. Foster-Milburn Day Props. Buffalo, N Y.

Columbia Dean R. BE Hogan Farmer W. Seventh St Doan H. B. Adams Foster-Mithurn Buffalo N. Y

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