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Newspaper
Columbia Herald
Location
Columbia, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1918
Page
7
An advertisement praises Ziron Iron Tonic as a safe iron remedy to boost red blood cells and energy. It touts no alcohol or habit forming drugs and includes a testimonial from Mrs. Lizzie Pennington of Adamaville Alabama. The ad offers a money back refund on the first trial bottle from the local druggist.
Governor Tom C. Rye designates June 28 as National War Savings Day in Tennessee with a pledge target of 47 million dollars in War Savings Stamps by December 31, 1918. The proclamation urges every household to invest and support war funding efforts through Liberty Bonds and Red Cross contributions.
On Friday June 28 1918 Governor Stevens calls all Tennesseans to spend two hours to promote War Savings Stamps and pledge saving from six months of ordinary expenses Aimed to raise two billion dollars for the war effort he asks all citizens to attend pledged meetings state wide and contribute to ships and supplies for soldiers.
A reader laments being listed for a $2 Red Cross donation while lacking a car for joy riding and notes prior pledges of $25 and $20 monthly. The letter echoes wartime thrift, cites Hartley Withers, and urges saving and buying War Savings Stamps as George W. Wickersham advised.
Carl Vrooman former Assistant Secretary of Agriculture spoke in Charlotte to the Association of Southern Commercial Secretaries and North Carolina farmers. He warned that farmers must endure severe wartime strains, train workers, and collaborate with federal agencies to overcome labor, seed, fertilizer, and financing problems while likening farming to fighting the Hun.
An advertisement touts Geta-It as a guaranteed corn remover from the E. Lawree & Co drug house in Chicago and Smiler Drug Co distribution in Columbia. It promises quick relief with two drops and claims shoes will fit without pain as the toe becomes smooth.
A reunion of former pupils of Dr Robert Rainey Williams marked his 50th birthday at Ridley home in Maury county. Williams rang the school bell past pupils recalled his early teaching, and Dr Bishop Hughes presented a chair in appreciation. A cake with 80 candles followed and guests included Mrs Seth Kittrell and many former pupils and local residents.
Mrs. K. W. Carmack, Columbia postmaster, heads registration of female alien enemies over 14 in Maury county non urban districts. Registration runs June 17 to June 26 each day 6 am to 8 pm. Local residents outside Columbia city register with City Marshal Tom McLean as county registrar.
City board reports routine business as Water & Light petitions for higher rates are sent to finance and water and light committees for a public hearing. A strict traffic and vagrancy ordinance is introduced and will be read again, with penalties from two to twenty five dollars.
National wartime duty calls motorists to service and economy. United States Tires touts reliability and mileage while a city council considers a male registration ordinance and water rate petition. The Water & Light Co requests a moderate rate increase as public meetings are planned to hear citizen input.
Macry county Local Board has chosen 40 colored men to fill the call for service. Entraining June 19 to Port Dodge, Iowa, names include Henry Willan Stasie Jones Thompson James Satterfield Littie Wade Pherson Sam Henry Wilhiame Sy Giranberry John Hoveton Jone Wile Jane Ariathmng Groent Christumm Robi Ferguervon Marry
On Jan 1 1919 The King’s Daughters ordered members to raise at least 5 by June 1 toward the hospital annex. A strong meeting yesterday started the fund with 4 good numbers present despite threatening weather. Treasurer Mrs Rugens Anderson asks absent members to contribute promptly. Mr and Mrs Hugh Hayes welcomed a baby girl.
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