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Newspaper
Columbia Herald
Location
Columbia, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1915
Page
8
Rumor runs that an injunction could stop street paving tied to bond sales. Attorney W S Fleming cites no public comment while taxpayers submit petitions opposing the route. Officials proceed with bidding advertisements, anticipating bonds issued as planned.
Slight inflammation of the bronchial tubes causes a distressing cough and poor sleep. Foley's Honey and Tar Compound soothes irritated surfaces, stops the tickling cough, and relieves coughing. Useful for summer coughs colds croup bronchial conditions and la grippe. Take on trips. WOLDRIDGE CO. (Ad.)
Miss Gladys Dooley leads by about 150000 votes in the Man Ty county district for the Nashville Banner contest awarding a free trip to the San Francisco exposition. She entered March 22 and worked three months to secure the prize, with strong support from friends and father Syd Dooley of Anderson Bros. & Foster. She and the thirty four winners depart next Friday.
A daring robbery attempt at the Petrified Bone and Mining Co. office in Mt. Pleasant was thwarted by city officers. In a chase, Rufue Grant fled but leaped from a window into the arms of Constable Charles Burns and was captured.
A light verse notes scientists claim that even vegetables show intelligence and workers joke their crops know they are growing for bounty. The quip blends science talk with worker humor about crops and status.
Owing to a misunderstanding between Mr Murphy and Mr Ashton the wheat of the former was not sold to the latter as stated in Friday’s Herald. The wheat was purchased by the Columbia Mill and Elevator Company at ninety five cents. Mr Ashton believed he had bought the wheat.
Crop prospects across the county are broadly favorable with corn ahead of the usual seasonal average. Farmers report vigorous growth and strong yields, suggesting an overall positive year for agriculture in the region.
Columbia officials finalize bids for eight blocks of asphalt paving in the city center. Bids to be opened July 2 with bond sales projected two weeks after contracts. Interest rate set at five or six percent, buyers already voicing support amid strong demand for permanent paving.
While on a recent tour in South America Frank Gillette Smith bought a painting for 1.89 that experts in several American cities consider a genuine Murillo. He refused 400 for the work and would not take ten times that sum. The piece shows a girl kneeling before the Virgin with two men clasped hands in a chapel. Smith now owns two genuine Murillos and treasures them highly.
Homegrown tomatoes and roasting ears appeared on the local market today for the first time this season, unusually early for this climate. After two years of tight supplies, the county and region show an abundant crop, with canning factories expected to stay busy for three months.
New York June 18 The statistical position for coffee shows a May drop of 743,000 bags, the largest fall since autumn 1901. Despite the improvement, trade activity remains dull as prices run about half of recent years. Brazil’s improving finances are linked to potential gains in coffee values.
Eugene Loftin and W J Allen sold their interests in the Columbia Baking Co to E M Allen and retire. E M Allen gains full control and will run the business under the same name. W J Allen remains with John A Walker & Co. Loftin’s plans not announced. Ad: Dean's Regulats laxative 25¢ at all stores.
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