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Newspaper
Columbia Herald
Location
Columbia, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1918
Page
6
Fragmentary OCR text shows a cryptic disclosure about Hin Bensuri and Piegne Drive. The readable parts reference EOGH overcoming issues and exposing tricks related to communications or resistance, with names and places obscured by damage.
War dispatch argues von Hindenburg cannot isolate France by capturing Compiegne Calais or Boulogne. It notes German surprise factor diminished, Allied concentration around Picardy and Flanders stabilizes fronts, and predicts a potential new German attempt with high casualties and uncertain success.
Nashville June 17 A new member for each county war council is to supervise farm labor issues except in certain counties where employment bureaus exist. C E Allred of the University of Tennessee will coordinate efforts with local officials to recruit workers. All placements in the county will go through the new office to avoid duplication and ensure farmers receive needed labor.
Public notices announce R W Moore and W J Russell as Democratic candidates for the Tennessee General Assembly from Maury County. Both entries note nomination via party primaries set for August 1 1918 and reference party actions in the relevant counties.
The dispersal sale of dairy cattle from the T. J. Cayce A. C. Martin and Lowell and Ashton herds will take place at Moore's barn on Saturday June 2 under Hugh Lee Webster. Bidders from distant areas are expected and sealed bids have already been received for cataloged cows. W. J. Webster and P. Hatcher hold the bids. The sale features registered cattle including several with merit rankings and grade stock, anticipated as the county's largest Jersey sale to date.
In Lagisvida Courier Journal a rumor spreads about capturing a suspected man. The dialogue ponders the location for interrogation and implies a harsh act near a pumping plant.
Dr. W B Ricks announces the Ovoca Summer Conference July 2 12 inviting the best young people of middle Tennessee. The 10 day plan offers intellectual and spiritual study with noted teachers including Bishop De Rose and several doctors. Delegates from First Methodist church will go and others may join by notifying Aultman Sanders Murfreesboro Tenn.
The June 15 Literary Digest shows American soldiers marching through London in a picture titled Our Boys Marching Through London. Corporal Monte McDaniels, Columbia High School class of 1915, is pictured in plain view, though not confirmed. He volunteered after WWI began and was an athletic instructor at Central High School.
A Pulaski man suffered painful burns when gasoline spilled and ignited in his 1912 car at Davis & Matthews garage after arriving from Nashville. The fire crew rushed to the scene and saved the vehicle. the injured man was taken to The King's Daughters Hospital for treatment.
After the Branham and Hughes property sale in Chancery court to Prof. W. C. Branham, the spring Hill military school is assured to continue next fall with nearly the same faculty and added military training. Branham will head the school amid national gratitude for 2,000,000 enlisted boys giving security at home.
Albert Soghby of 266 Dauphin Street Mobile Alabama credits Tanlac with restoring his health after a year of nervousness indigestion and poor appetite. He reports rapid appetite return six pound gain and overall improvement. Tanlac is sold at Smiler Drug Co Columbia and by a regular agency in every town. The text also describes a Flag Day ceremony at the Chautauqua tent by the local Elks lodge with a large attendance and a screen tribute to service members.
A Red Cross canteen at Union Station in Columbia Tennessee hosted 1100 soldiers passing through on a Civil War era trek from Fort Thomas Kentucky bound for a camp. The soldiers praised the city and the local volunteers led by Mrs Eugene Long for quick, ample provisions and generous assistance with little notice.
Commercial Attache Robert Barrett of Buenos Aires says bran is largely used as fuel in Argentina. He notes virtually no market for stock feed, limited export due to shipping shortages, and estimates bran yields about the same energy as wood, with about 3 tons of bran equal to 2 tons of coal.
An old patent medicine pitch touts calomel as a cure for sluggish livers and sour bile. It claims calomel gives instant “dynamite” action, then promotes Dodson's Liver Tone as a gentler substitute to restore health and vitality.
A noted Congregationalist sermon reads echoes of a divine call to those discontent with earthly toil. The speaker quotes a biblical promise of living water and everlasting life, urging seekers to trust in spiritual fulfillment over material gain.
John C. Shaffer argues War Savings Stamps and Liberty Bonds unite a nation and fund the war. He urges broad participation across the public, noting small investments from many citizens offset large blocks by a few. He calls for a mass campaign on National War Savings Day June 2 to empower unity and victory.
London report tells how Lieutenant-Commander Bradford died during the Zeebrugge raid while trying to fasten a landing plank. Brigadier-General Bradford, the youngest British general at 24, was killed after a pre raid speech. Another son, an army lieutenant with the Military Cross, died in France. Captain Bradford remains in France as a DSO recipient.
The notice urges citizens to buy W. S. 8 and Liberty Bonds to their financial limit as a true sign of patriotism, stressing that sacrifice and hard work are essential for the country. It frames savings as a personal commitment to national defense and duty.
Prabk M. Dooley, longtime merchant and retired for years, died at 6 a.m. at his nieces Misses Dooley home in Andrews. Survived by one son George Dooley in Washington. Funeral planned for Wednesday 3 p.m. at the home. pallbearers named. interment Rose Hill Cemetery.
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