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Newspaper
Columbia Herald
Location
Columbia, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1913
Page
11
Ladies fleeced vests and Union Suits priced low from 25c to 90c with caps and sweaters for children and adults. Men's and boys fleeced shirts, pants, and wool items offered along with fancy plush buggy items. Annex lists coal hods shovels grates and lanterns at small coin prices.
Nashville June 6 There will be no agricultural train this year the decision of the state agricultural department meeting at the capitol Thursday. The delay stems from the unpassed appropriation bill and the risk it would pose of arriving too late. Instead a system of county farmers institutes in every county will be inaugurated to replace the train.
Old newspaper ad promotes Dr King’s New Life Pills to purify blood and restore vigor. Claims relief from headaches sour stomach indigestion and biliousness. Each pill helps every box guaranteed. Price 25 cents. Recommended by Woldburg Co. (Advt)
The Helen Gardner picture Cleopatra drew good attendance despite bad weather, boosting public interest in high grade films. Manager Hendley pledged to secure topquality pictures with this favorable response. The column also advertises Foley’s Honey and Tar as a star remedy for coughs in June.
The American commission of agricultural co operation splits into five groups to study crop financing and markets across Europe, with one team led by Col Shelby Williams and Clarence Ow sley heading to Egypt to observe bale, grade, and marketing practices and Bank of Egypt support. Other panels head south to Sicily and Italy for fruit production, while northern groups examine rural credit, lending institutions, and dairy cooperatives. The mission's aim is hands on comparison with Egyptian and Italian systems, reporting back by mid June.
At a Friday afternoon meeting at McDowell school the Mothers' Club discussed war effort planning and school improvements. They praised beautification efforts, proposed new sidewalks around key grounds, removal of unsightly features, and a resolve to elevate McDowell's appearance to match top county schools. LIV-VER-LAX, the Liver regulator, ask STEPHENSON BROS.
A two week institute in Maury County draws teachers and students to Athens with strong participation. Agriculture led by Prof Galloway attracts attention as instructors cover Tennessee history physics algebra and civics. Enrollees include many named teachers and students, with letters from readers praising Cardui as a women's tonic.
An advertiser touts Chamberlain's Colle Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy as essential for every family during hot weather. It claims high value and universal usefulness, urging immediate purchase from dealers.
The Daily notes cool June 9 with a thirty to forty degree drop from last week and many people lighting fires for warmth. Farmers await sunshine after heavy rains while hay fields and crops near harvest. An advertisement touts Foley Kidney Pills by Katherine L Norton of New Bedford Massachusetts, praising relief and toning effects.
A marriage license was issued Saturday night for Miss Wissie Sturgs and John Spears. The groom works for the railroad construction force and the bride's parents reside in South Columbia.
Lamb shipments from Maury County for the week just closed exceed 30,000 dollars with most moved by Burnett and Allen. Over 1,500 lambs were driven into Columbia on June 4, prices softened from the prior week, and the county’s shipments likely surpass 80,000 dollars for the week. Experts forecast county receipts reaching 50,000 to 60,000 this season, signaling strong potential for sheep farming earnings in the area.
The church picnic, planned for Tuesday, has been postponed again due to unfavourable weather. The Herald reports the event is rescheduled pending better conditions.
Enthusiastic meeting of Columbia business leaders endorses the Columbia Military Academy. Col. H Weber outlines progress, trustees letters, and parent endorsements. Board resolution commends the academy's solid foundation, urging local support and recruitment of students for a strong city enterprise.
The fragment promotes slow eating to prevent indigestion or constipation and suggests Chamberlain's Tablets as a solution. It claims many stomach troubles are cured by these tablets, noting they are inexpensive and agreeable in taste, available from all dealers.
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