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Newspaper
Columbia Herald
Location
Columbia, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1900
Page
4
The Columbia Herald prints candidate slate for governor railroad commissioner and district electors. Names include Benton McMillan of Smith for governor and Thos L Williams of Ku o for railroad commissioner with district ins, etc.
A column denounces Mayor Head’s stance toward liquor dealers and gamblers, urging strict law enforcement and private detectives to curb vice. It champions Sunday closing, critiques West End Sabbath violations, and notes a Columbia Journal change in management with Col. Horsley and Col. Saunders returning to journalism. It cites Brewers' Association concerns on beer taxation and supports the Anti-Saloon League motto that The Saloon Must Go.
The HeraLn notes a tame yet welcome election year in Maury and surrounding counties. It highlights Padgett and Boyd running smoothly, McMillin’s double candidacy, and the idea that officeholders owe full terms. It emphasizes trust in the electoral contract and Boyd’s youth as advantages while praising Padgett’s canvass and speeches.
Residents of Macery County show strong interest in the census with some hoping for a figure above 2.00 and others predicting a drop below that mark. The census result could influence license adjustments tied to the town’s whiskey trade.
An advertisement extolls ice and pure food as essential for a long healthy life. It touts high quality over low price and encourages trying their product range.
The advertisement touts iced tea blends priced from 6 00 to 1 00 per pound and promotes cold storage for olives condensed milk cheese and other low temperature items. It promises the best options when in need of ice and related supplies.
A columnist laments declining regard for public service and notes Maury County has three seats but no candidate. He urges capable, honest men to run, warning against incompetence and corruption while praising the idea of duty over profit. Also mentions Phenix Bank’s strong position and hints at a population guessing contest for Columbia to open in July.
Public Speaking planned by Hon. LP. Padgett at the Maury county courthouse in Columbia on the first Monday in July to discuss Democratic principles and campaign strategy ahead of the November election. The note urges civic support for Citizens telephone and critiques rival Bell service. The column laments veto power, China’s turmoil, and party politics with sharp editorial asides and references to national figures and events.
A local sale offers 78 suits total with nearly half of first class goods priced at 7.60 9.10 10.00 and 12.60 now cut to 1446.25 for choice of the fine lot. The second lot features many 7.00 suits offered as waste for 425, inviting merchants to buy the whole lot at these figures.
In a sales item from the Sheridan School of Scandal, eight dozen Manhattan Negligee Shirts are offered at 95 cents each next Saturday morning. Sizes mostly 15 to 16 and 164, with some 14 and 141-2, 15 and 17. quality described as equal to new season stock despite broken lots.
Store notes promise a fresh stock next Monday with fifty styles in pink blue lavender and black florals. Umbrellas described as 26 inches wide with mercerized black Carola fabric Paragon frame steel rod yak horn handles gold and silver trim Congo and Arabian wood sold at 4 1 2 cents per yard.
We summarize the readable fragment: a bleached domestic item described as 6 3 4c appears with yard wide fabric and a well known brand. The note references next Monday and a yard sale. No clear event, date, or organizer is identifiable in the text.
A dozen striped and plaid dress Ginghams in pink blue and lavender with white ground offered at 12 1 2 cents a yard in the ladies shoe department. Three styles of heavy welted sole patent leather oxfords and Vici Kid oxfords priced for next Monday with reductions from three dollars to as low as one dollar and seventy five cents per pair.
Two hats on sale in the Millinery Department. A fine white dip Sailor with blue and white bands and rosette now 0c from 81.50. A ladies plain Sailor in fine white straw with blue or black bands reduced to $1.06 from $1.50.
A compact reader roundup from an old newspaper ad section includes comments on postwar British victory, Boer setbacks, and the Philippines. It cites Democratic gains in Oregon and possible impacts on national elections, with data on Alaska delegates, Kansas City hotels, and a large congressional session cost.
Sheriff PohIman and Chief Campbell say the reign of terror from the St Louis street railway strike is over. They are confident combined forces can prevent further lawless acts and expect transit cars to run in most city parts. A few nighttime flareups may occur in extreme areas, but police and posse will cope.
Johnny muttered his wish to wash his own face after his mother finished, while in Memphis journeymen plumbers on strike refuse to recognize the term used by union workers. The Cincinnati Enquirer notes the June 16 report from Bertie.
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