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Newspaper
Columbia Herald
Location
Columbia, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1917
Page
6
An advert warns against dangerous calomel and promotes Dodson’s Liver Tone as a safe, vegetable liver remedy. It claims to cleanse the bowels, cure sluggish liver, and prevent salivation, with a 50 cent bottle guarantee and consumer refund if no improvement. It also touts child suitability and pleasant taste.
Mr Nichols, discharged from Company L for physical disability after an old appendicitis wound flared, chose honorable discharge. Since returning home and Major Horace Frierson taking command of a First Tennessee Field Artillery battalion, he applied to join the Columbia battery to serve under Frierson, believing entry would be straightforward.
A county meeting at Maury National Bank reviewed progress on Liberty Loan sales. Banks including Spring Hill, Mt Pleasant, and Hampshire reported strong efforts and eager plans to offer loans with favorable terms to buyers lacking cash. A wide network of local committees was outlined to cover all districts by June 5.
In county pulpits on Sunday preachers urged participation in the Tuesday military registration on June 5 and asked citizens to cooperate with the government and sheriff to ensure a complete tally. They also appealed for voluntary money to fund war efforts, stressing the democracy cause and national unity.
Dr George C Watts rector of St Peters church preached a stirring Sunday morning sermon urging patriotism and home duties in the wartime effort. He urged every man to buy liberty bonds and every woman to aid production and relief, tying religious duty to national service. The sermon stressed that those at home share the burden with soldiers and that liberty bonds must be bought voluntarily to resist tyranny.
Sudden temperature changes bring spring colds with stuffed head and sore throat. A dose of Dr King’s New Discovery relieves by clearing the head and soothing irritated membranes. Don’t stop treatment until the cold is gone to avoid relapse.
Several vacancies exist in Class C of the Red Cross Aid. Interested individuals should notify Miss Elizabeth Whitthorne promptly as two lectures have occurred and a third is upcoming. Ten lectures total, eighty percent attendance required. Vacancies must be filled soon to ensure participation and attendance targets.
Sloan's Liniment offers quick relief from rheumatism pains and aches. The clear liquid soothes strains sprains muscle soreness and external pains and penetrates quickly without rubbing. A bottle costs 25 cents at druggists.
Citizens rushed to pay dog taxes as Attorney General Frierson vows to prosecute nonpayers. In two weeks about seventy five locals settled dues, boosting county funds, while others burned or buried dogs to avoid fines. Grand jury expected to indict some offenders, though many doubt the bluff.
Readable ad listing men and boys undergarments and shirts with prices. Men’s union suits 50c 75c and 1.00, boys’ union suits, boys shirts and drawers 15c each, men’s shirts and drawers, and men’s blue work shirts priced at 50c each.
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