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Newspaper
Columbia Herald
Location
Columbia, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1916
Page
8
Readily available cookers draw crowds as a local stock event showcases fireless stoves. Leading lines emphasize energy efficiency and safety, highlighting models suitable for households and small kitchens. Visitors inspect features, compare prices, and inquire about installation options.
The finance committee asked to borrow 4000 to finish street work this year and approval was given. Petitions for firewalks on Ninth Street from School to Galloway and Embargo to Ninth were discussed. one on Ninth was ordered. The recorder’s monthly report was read. A request to rename Embargo Street to Woodland Avenue will be drafted for first reading next Friday. City Tax Assessor reported city assessments totaling 2 638 144. A stock law extension over the entire city was proposed. South Main Street sewer work pending pipe approval. Elected city board of equalization: J. H. Thomas, G. W. Hayes, W. G. Harlan. Meeting adjourned to 8 pm next Friday. Many Women Need Help ad promotes Foley Kidney Pills via Smiler Drug Co.
A vintage ad from Amesville Georgia features Mr Ky Steaynge claiming ten years of sleepless nights ended by Foley Kidney Pill. The testimonial notes relief from back pain, headaches, and bladder issues after taking the pill, with SMILER DRUG CO. listed as seller.
H. Hilliard of Columbia Tennessee, a former Bowling Green citizen, arrived from Louisville to stay with his cousin engineer William M. Hockersmith at 413 Church. He left Bowling Green in 1889 after years as a printer on the Park City Times and is now retired, planning to take up farming. Old residents give him a cordial welcome back.
Barker wins his fight before the Board of Mayor and Aldermen approving the Fifth Street produce house between High and Garden streets. Annex to the colored school granted. finance committee to study funding. Legislative chair reports petition against the produce house discussed. 1892 poultry killing ordinance read but not adopted due to residential area impact.
In connection with Hartsville Tennessee service, tickets sold with sale date to Oct 15 final limit Oct 31. For schedules call or write J. O. Fry Ticket Agent Columbia Tennessee. Jackues Franksly-tt
R L Harris superintendent of city schools urges building an annex for the colored school using old high school materials, costing about 5800. Board orders construction and finance committee to raise funds. Annex will be brick veneer with a sanitary design and a spacious auditorium to move church events to the school.
June brings joy but good health is essential. Kidney failure causes aches, rheumatism, and stiffness. Foley Kidney Pills claim to restore kidney activity and banish misery. Be well and strong with Smiler Drug Co advertising.
City approves detailed traffic rules governing street use. Rules require safety zones at major intersections, specify back-in parking on the Square and near the courthouse lawn, and direct vehicles to keep to the right around the court house.
The Herald announces candidates for Tax Assessor in Maury County including Walter McCandless Jesse Overton Webb Williams Ben G Hill and Ben Cowley. Also notes traffic rules on Sixth and Seventh streets and endorsements by the Police and Fire commission. Sheriff Walter Griffin trustee John W. Adriro n seek re election amid noisy parade remark.
An ad extols Gete-Tt as a fast painless corn remover. It claims seconds to apply, dries instantly, and fits under a sock without sticking. Promoters citeendorsement by Woldridge Co and Stephan son Bros of Chicago and Columbia.
The Middle Tennessee annual conference of county superintendents will meet June 28 to 30 at Middle Tennessee Normal School in Murfreesboro with President Graham presiding. Subjects include school houses grounds county supervision consolidation of schools teacher certificates and the roles of normal and high schools. A reception for attendees will be hosted by the Normal School.
A cartoonish exchange features Congressmen Flubdub and Wom bat boasting about a large post office grant and a personal touch with seeds mailed to constituents. The dialogue satirizes political favors and voter appeasement.
A terse report notes difficulty in locating credible witnesses amid a crime case. Officials stress challenges in securing reliable testimony and maintaining case momentum as investigations proceed.
The Smiser Drug Co reports customers pleased with the quick action of simple buckthorn bark glycerine in Adlerd-ka. One spoonful drains foul matter from the bowels and relieves constipation and sour stomach. It is claimed to be powerful enough for appendicitis and is advertised as never gripes with instant action.
Proposal outlines methods to strengthen timber production and distribution across the nation. Focuses on resource management, federal coordination, and industry assistance to ensure steady forest product availability for national needs.
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