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Newspaper
Columbia Herald
Location
Columbia, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1908
Page
7
Subscription rates published by Hersid Pub in Columbia Tennessee. The notice appears in a weekly publication with editor FD Lander. Mailing pattern and post office routing implied.
In Tennessean debates, critics charge Governor Patterson violated pledges and courted patronage, while opponents accuse his temperance stance and party machinery of undermining Democratic principles. Lauderdale county Democrats face denigration as the governor tightens control amid a contentious, factional campaign.
The piece criticizes Governor Patterson for reckless statements and alleged falsehoods. It notes repeated calls to correct him after claims were debunked. At Ripley he allegedly insulted county residents for opposing his machine, accusing them of colored attire signaling dissent.
The piece accuses Patterson loyalists of bypassing the people's will to control the state party. It cites East Tennessee as example where county committees were ignored and contested delegations named without party authorization. In Rhea and Campbell counties Patterson allies split, challenging the party’s unity.
The article attacks Patterson supporters for slander against the Methodist church. It cites Baltimore General Conference statements urging absolute prohibition and the swift suppression of liquor traffic, urging voters to favor candidates aligned with these religious positions.
Wide assortment of fabrics and linens offered at 15¢ a yard including thin wash goods, silks, Swisses, cottons, and linens. The sale features 40 to 50 styles, plus towels, lace, embroideries, rugs, and shoes, urging shoppers to buy now while summer stock lasts.
A sales note advertises 80 styles of Wasi fabrics including silk striped organdies and silk finished Zephyr tissues. Prices listed as 40c 6d and 50c. The message claims these premium fabrics sell at major stores nationwide.
Wholesale sellers promote fine wash goods priced at 10c a yard, claiming the lot contains values worth more than 1c. The note cites demand and thin stock this season as the reason for the bargain and urges buyers to take advantage now.
A public sale advertisement offers a thousand yards of fancy ribbons Pompadour plaids and stripes at about 25 cents a yard. Also listed are 44 to 6 inch ribbons 5 to 6 inch fancy taffeta ribbons 65 to 75 cents list bleached and brown domestics sheeting long cloth and ginghams with several yard prices.
Fashion notes highlight Nabat Corda sheer fabric selling at ten cents a yard. The market offers several plain and printed fabrics, with fine sheets and wash goods promoted at bargain prices to attract buyers.
Shoe department advertises ladies tan oxfords in viel kid with all sizes from two dollars and better grade tan vid kid oxfords at two dollars fifty.
Carpet department promotes extra special prices for June on rugs and mattings. Offers two Brussels rugs 10 ft 5 in by 13 ft at 22.40 and a tan velvet rug 100 ft 5 in by 13 ft at 26.00 with large original values. Also low prices on Brussels and Axminster rugs in 9x12 sizes and other sizes plus lace curtains at 90c to 125.
An advertisement lists white goods for household use including Very Special 45 inch White French Lawn priced by the yard, White India Linen at 5c, 124 quality 40 inch White Lawn at 20c, 40 inch White Lawn at 25c, and fine Mexicanized lawn checks at 29c. Limited quantities per customer noted.
Sale notes offer Huck towels fringed and hemmed in various sizes with low prices. Includes German linen and mercerized bleached table linen in multiple widths priced per yard. Unbleached cotton listed at a quarter per yard.
Advertises 25c Scotch Shirting Madras at 18c a yard, yard wide fabric praised for ladies waists men shirts and boys waists with strong value offered in a vendor sale style.
The notice lists June sale prices for lawn waists in white and black. It states that all extra hangers on wash waists are to be cleared out with prices including 0c lawn waists at $1.00, white lawn waists at 39c, and $1.50 to $2.00 white lawn waists at 7% off.
Sale advertises well made sanitary underwear for women with discounts. Items include Ladies Drawers at 25c and bundles of Gowns Skirts Corset Covers Drawers at 50c. Lower priced options feature gowns and related pieces listed from 7dc to 8c.
Silks including salt silks and taffeta in navy brown and red with Pekin stripe patterns offered at June sale prices. Formerly valued at about a dollar, the sale highlights bargain silk fabrics and fabric varieties.
Advertises silk messaline satin at 49c a yard with white cream light blue pink and old rose colors. Notes popular shiny satin for waists and fashion. mentions 81.25 80 inch black taffeta at 89c and 85 inch imported black taffeta at 1.24 per yard.
Fragments show calls for local option and statewide prohibition. The piece attacks liquor interests, urges Christian voters to back temperance candidates, and cites Republican division over Senator Carmack. It notes Tennessee party tensions and predicts Patterson’s nomination and a large GOP majority.
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