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Newspaper
Columbia Herald
Location
Columbia, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1919
Page
7
Nine room frame building valued at five thousand five hundred dollars burned and not insured. Local officials reported total loss of the residence on the J B Lovell farm with the structure described as a nine room frame building valued at 5500 dollars that was not insured.
A Thursday afternoon blaze at J B Lovell’s farm residence two and a half miles south of Columbia on Old impbetlayute bike wiped out the structure valued at 5500. Firefighters had little water and no insurance as Lovell, recently moved for health, likely would not rebuild soon. A body was found inside the house and a man milking nearby was the only other person about. Neighbors saved only a few furnishings while the kitchen fire origin remained undetermined. Lovell, proprietor of J B Lovell ice cream and milk plant, said his policy had expired and health issues prevented renewal.
A vintage home remedy instructs mixing lemon juice with orchid white to create a four quarter pint freckle lotion. It claims to fade freckles and blemishes with daily face and hand massage, at low cost, and notes the ingredients are available at grocers and drug stores. The ad-style piece asserts safety and non irritation.
A temporary federation of business women's clubs in Tennessee ended the National Federation at the Loneli meeting in Nashville. Officers elected include Hertha Childs of Nashville as chair, Dr Rutledge of Memphis, and Miss Norton Parks named president and one of three delegates to the St. Louis convention from the Heart district.
Wheat threshing rates in Maury county will rise five cents per bushel this season with a base charge of twenty five cents for wheat and twelve and a half for oats when the thresher crew is provided. If owners supply crews, rates drop to twelve cents for wheat and seven for oats to cover engine and water needs.
In London, domestic servants demand respectful address with Mrs and Miss and protest over extra work caused by guests. A Negotiating Committee has been formed by Witmoden domestics to press for better treatment and terms.
Robert W. Rupe has secured Delco light sales for Maury County and will operate a demonstration plant by next Monday. He plans rural electrification from his Hampshire Pike home with offices later in Columbia, wiring homes, barns, and outbuildings. The kerosene powered engine will cost about four cents per hour for fifty lights, enabling use of electric irons, fans, toasters, curlers, and more. Rupe, veteran of the Purpose Field Artillery, saw Delco in use on the front and aims to bring city comforts to farmers.
One hundred paper hangers in Columbia announce they will charge twenty cents a bolt instead of fifteen. They say the higher wage is overdue and align with increases other skilled workers have received, noting they have earned less than other trades.
An old advertisement asserts that only Bayer Tablets of Aspirin bearing the Bayer Cross are genuine and safe, warning against fraudulent aspirin composed largely of talcum powder sold by a Brooklyn dealer. It advises asking for the Bayer Cross on the package and tablet and to follow directions for dosing.
T H Grineard of the H G Hill Grocery Company announced a forty cent cut in flour prices per barrel. It marks the first decline in staple foods for some time while meats and lards rise. Cheaper bread is viewed as more important than other food reductions.
Miss Sophia Mai Shadow county demonstration agent will meet with the Business Women Tuesday night at the Methodist Church test room. All interested in securing a series of demonstrations for business women and housekeepers are invited. Harald Chase Gowen Adeony.
Cilleoka and McCains were visited Friday afternoon and night by county home demonstration agent Mike Sophia Mai Shadow. At Gulleoka the home demonstration club met at Miss Mary Wilkes home with a delightful program. The McCains community club enjoyed an entertaining and constructive program with music and readings. Jalie Lovell led a discussion on home treatment of cattle and Mrs Ian Wiley spoke on the benefits of a community kitchen. Shadow praised members for their work and outlined plans for the rest of the year.
Austin M. Harlan justice of the peace and leading farmer credits The Herald with successful ads. He says an advertisement for a threshing operator brought in a good man, noting repeated positive results from placing ads in the paper.
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