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Newspaper
Columbia Herald
Location
Columbia, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1919
Page
6
Public health warning style ad touts Dodson's Liver Tone as a pleasant, harmless vegetable substitute for calomel. It claims calomel salivates and harms the liver, urging readers to buy Dodson's to wake up the liver, boost energy, and suit children well.
Grand jury report indicates focus on speed violations as indictments outnumber other offenses. Several defendants, described as negro boys, face charges including housebreaking, violating homestead laws, gaming, assault, battery, and an attempted murder. Jury session continues until Friday with trials set for Tuesday.
Gene Thomas claiming to be the "Peach King" of the Pulaski pike arrives in Columbia with a basket of ripe June peaches. He shares fruit samples at The Herald office and notes a large crop and trees bearing from June through October.
Eighteen Columbia Odd Fellows attend the Mt Pleasant lodge centennial program Thursday night. Openings Ode and prayers followed by a historical sketch of the order, solos, readings, and piano pieces were performed. The hall was filled as the Columbia delegation received a hearty welcome and refreshments were served. Members listed include W C Salmon L Turpin B A Timmons H J Holman J R Anderson and others.
State Auditor Sterling P. Anderson, in Nashville for the Tolley farm sale, praised Harris Puryear his chief deputy and Maury county booster. He recalled former comptroller Geo P Woolen and lauded the bond between Maury county people, noting the region between Nashville and Columbia as the “dimple” area. Anderson urged local pride, drawing on his experience with the Jackson Association of Commerce.
An old newspaper advertisement urges readers to inspect their tongue for health issues and promotes Ziron as a safe iron tonic. It claims tiredness, indigestion, and rheumatic pains improve with the iron remedy and includes a customer testimonial and a special offer.
Farmers in Maury County report plants hurt by prolonged rain with corn lodged and wheat damaged yet oats and hay promising large yields. Potatoes face late acreage and reduced shipments, with Cullooka area's potato crop expected to be small while overall prospects vary by crop.
Dr H A Morgan named president of the University of Tennessee and arrives in Farm Station amid congratulations. He vows no change in agricultural policy, plans to attend Middle Tennessee Farmers convention in July, and to continue farm station visits. Morgan returns from Atlanta lime policy conference with plans for South wide lime use. Architect Grant Miller to design Knoxville buildings.
An airplane from Prairfield Memphis passed over Culleoka Thursday afternoon about 1:15 o clock and fell from a low elevation while landing at Lewisburg. The craft ploughed into a field but the occupants, Lt O Sullivan and Sgt Mitchell, were uninjured. The stunt flight was to take part in the Marshall County homecoming celebration for soldiers. The engine stopped as it descended and the propellers were damaged.
A Tennessee boarding school girl named Margaret C Harlan of Columbia is highlighted for thrift. She earned funds by selling hogs, honey, and preserves to invest in War Savings Stamps, with stories used in a new arithmetic textbook to teach thrift and math. The program features many local youths and aims to inspire two million students in the southeast.
Ten Maury county rural route carriers attended the Fifth district carriers convention at Shelbyville. They praised the day as pleasant and profitable and plan to return for next year’s gathering at Morrepsboro. James T. Akin of Manchester was elected president with Benjamin L. Thompson of Jewishers as secretary. W. T. Bush presided. Mayor Ernest Caldwell gave the address of welcome and Secretary Thompson delivered the response. Secretary Oxstyle also spoke.
Columbia Juniors Thursday night elected officers for six months and approved $20 for the Salvation Army fund. They appointed a committee to cooperate with the Elks to boost National Flag Day observance on June 14. The meeting drew unusually large attendance and interest.
Squeeze two lemons into orchid white and lemon juice for freckle treatment. Mix with a small amount of orchid white for a paste to apply daily on face neck arms and hands. Claims promise clear blemish free skin and a harmless formula available at grocers and drug stores.
J F Webb newly elected mayor of Lawrenceburg Tennessee and H B Brink both members of the city commission met with W W o F Webb and a former county judge BF Merely to join the commission after J F Conner declined to qualify. Davis on named city marshal and Howard Carsoll appointed city judge.
The State of Tennessee Maury County case against Gertrude Upshaw and William Upshaw notes a non resident defendant. The order directs the appearance at Columbia court on the second Monday in November and publication for four weeks in The Columbus Herald.
Mt Pleasant court sent two older children Mary 14 and Kelly 10 to the state Industrial School in Nashville and youngest Wilbur to the Tennessee Orphan Home in Columbia. Cecil 12 remains with Jim Giddens. Judge Whitthorne noted poor home conditions and absent father. Sheriff Howser reported children pleased with new homes and Wilbur hopes to become a schoolteacher. Industrial School superintendent Bayer predicted the boy could become a fine citizen. Attorneys Dedman and Shelton represented mother and the state respectively.
Fraudulent aspirin tablets circulated from a Brooklyn manufacturer mainly composed of talcum powder. The ad urges consumers to demand Bayer Tablets of Aspirin in original Bayer packaging with proper directions and dosage, noting Bayer is the trademark of Bayer Manufacture.
Two Maury Countians are among the Cumberland University graduates on June 4 and hold the two highest class honors. Gilbert M. Orr serves as class president, while J. B. Nichols is vice president for the Mine. Nichols also received the coveted elusd intorton. The community will be gratified to hear of their achievements.
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