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Newspaper
Columbia Herald
Location
Columbia, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1913
Page
11
A mixed sale listing women and children garments with fleece union suits sweaters and hats, priced 10c to 95c, plus men's wool sweaters and plush bugy rugs. Household items include coal hods, shovels, tongs, hearth brooms and lanterns, all offered at low prices across Annex stock.
Allis Vera Sowell won the Herald's good citizenship gold medal for an in depth essay on obligations of a good citizen. The piece argues citizenship blends rights with moral duty, education, and community influence, highlighting schools as pivotal in shaping responsible citizens.
The text urges training for good citizenship as essential in schools to shape responsible citizens. It links personal conduct, constitutional knowledge, and patriotism to the well being of Tennessee, the state of the United States, and the nation, urging obedience to laws, support of clean government, and collective loyalty.
Fisk University of Nashville defeated Columbia twice in Nashville. The first game was a clear win for Fisk while the second ended 7 to 6 after late errors by Columbia. Slim Jim pitched well, but a fumbled play and later misplays allowed Fisk to rally in the seventh and pull ahead.
A State Apiaries Inspector urges readers to study modern beekeeping, acquire text books, proper equipment, and start with a few swarms. He warns that careless preparation, late tasks, and overstocking lead to starvation, robbing, moths, diseases, and eventual discouragement, ending in failure.
An old style promotional fragment warns against calomel and touts LIV VER LAX as an easier remedy. It presents a dated medical advert tone with attributed claims and implied consumer choice.
At 5 29 this morning Nashville Chattanooga and St Louis train No 207 known as the Dixie Flyer collided head on with a northbound freight about five miles south of Fulton Kentucky. The passenger train traveled about 25 miles per hour while the freight 20. The crash injured about fifteen persons though no fatalities are reported. Authorities are assisting and the scene is under investigation.
The Columbia Military Academy issues a handsome illustrated catalogue for the coming term. It boasts vivid views of buildings and grounds, drills and library scenes, and outlines the curriculum, discipline, and staff. It lists the faculty including Col. Jno L Craig headmaster and Capt. Roy Erwin and others, with term dates starting Sept 1 and May 27 as commencement. Foley Kidney Pills endorsement appears in ad text.
Maury county election commissioners met at the courthouse to canvas the municipal election returns in Mt Pleasant. Certificates were issued to James A English as mayor and to W L Parker A L Ward and J B Shackleford as councilmen from the second third and fourth wards respectively.
Murfreesboro Tennessee June 2 news tells of the March 13 tornado that devastated the city. The Rowland family near Begleville perished except for a severely injured young daughter. Their demolished home left debris scattered. A group photograph found near Lebanon shows the torn family, carried about forty miles from the tragedy. The sister survivor remains the sole living member of the family.
Children’s Day was observed at the Methoding church in Hampshire on Sunday with a large crowd and a program of notable merit. The organizing committee included Mrs. Rovert Akin, Mrs. Mush Kirk, Miss Nettie Cook, Mrs. Wilse Akin and Mrs. Leftwich. Rev. W. T. S. Cook delivered an engaging talk to the children.
Washington June 2 A Senate inquiry searches for the “lobby” behind tariff politics. Four senators per hour will be called to testify about their business and professional ties related to tariff bills as leaders push to complete the tariff schedule by June 23. Currency reform debate keeps pace with tariff work as Wilson backs inquiry and committee weds plans for later action.
The transfers for the month were not large, showing a reduction of about $25,000 from the preceding month. Total transfers for the month amounted to 60,490.
London May 3 The House of Commons passed the Scottish home rule bill. It provides for a single chamber parliament in Scotland under the Imperial Parliament with the crown retaining executive power. Tax authority remains largely centralized, excluding excise and customs. The article also contains an advertisement for Wilson's Freckle Cream claiming skin whitening and blemish removal.
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