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Newspaper
Columbia Herald
Location
Columbia, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1916
Page
3
The Maury County grand jury ended Saturday session with 73 indictments, 50 true bills. Bootlegging dominates the list alongside selling liquor to minors and other offenses. Judge Turner and the attorney general praised the jury for its work and linked it to a broader federal probe on liquor traffic.
R L Dalton, former deputy sheriff under Sheriffs Love Webb and Claud Godwin, announced candidacy for constable of the Second District. He pledges a vigorous campaign and aims for election, citing his prior experience as qualification. Also appears an advertisement for Foley Kidney Pills by Smiler Drug Co.
An advertisement promotes Dr King’s New Discovery as a pleasant sweet syrup for coughs and colds. It claims long use by friends and offers a guaranteed bottle with satisfaction or refund.
District Attorney Hubert Fisher won the Tennessee Tenth district congressional nomination defeating Lunoe by about 2 700 votes. The race was widely viewed as a Crump aligned contest influencing party power in Memphis and surrounding areas.
Ezelle Kelley John Stone Joe Thomas and Russell Stephenson all colored were arrested Saturday night by deputy sheriff Sam Hardison on indictments for gaming. The men promptly posted bond and were released, trials to be held during this term of court.
Entomological note states the humbug is not limited to a specific habitat, suggesting broader ecological presence. No restricted area applies to its living or feeding environment.
The grand jury lauds Attorney General Horace Frierson and Sheriff Walter Griffin for readiness, energy, and efficiency in enforcing the law. Foreman Christopher T. Looney says Maury County is fortunate to have such capable officials, along with praise for Constable Kelley Farris and Judge Turner. A second item promotes Dr King's New Life Pills for clear skin.
The Christian church of New Lasea hosted a full day convention and picnic on Sunday drawing about 1,000 citizens and members from across the county. Amis Derryberry led singing while Rev. John L Rainey preached a sermon and talks on church progress filled the afternoon.
An advertisement touts Sloan's Liniment as a cure for rheumatism neuralgia backache soreness and stiffness. A user testimonial claims a 25 cent bottle cured years of suffering and promises warm soothing relief, urging readers to buy at any drug store.
Harwell Park spoke at Cullooka on Sunday afternoon as a ministry student delivering New Standards for Heroism. His address was well prepared and thoughtful, drawing expressions of appreciation from the audience at its close.
Tax assessors report minimal interest in the contest over assessments. Officials anticipate light turnout for the upcoming supplemental registration.
Farmers to use lime rock experiment plats as part of an agricultural advancement effort. Columbia's three banks have agreed to provide the necessary funding to support the program and pilot tests.
Maury County voters face a light August ballot with few district contests and a possible rush for November nationwide stakes. Supplemental registration runs two weeks from today through the following Tuesday, with heavy removal of summer work and emphasis on the presidential and gubernatorial vote in November. Local hog cholera eradication efforts gain support as the Maury County Hog Cholera Eradication Society expands to 500 members, praising Dr O Connor and associates. Banks and railroads collaborate with the U S Department of Agriculture to supply ground lime rock for demonstration plots without cost, supervised by County Agent Farris and U S Agent Dean.
The Hog Cholera Eradication Society expresses gratitude to Dr O Connor for valuable work with Togo Waty farmers. The statement highlights collaboration, assistance and progress toward disease control.
A grandmother fondly recalls making hasty pud lating in the past and contrasts it with today’s instant pudding sold in a van.
A health notice urges good health in June and warns that failing kidneys cause aches and pains. It promotes Foley Kidney Pills as a remedy to keep kidneys active and restore well being.
A fragmentary dialogue discusses a friend mentioning his brother with scarlet fever. The speaker notes two days of illness and a claim that the brother is now in Hongkong, illustrating vague, disconnected details.
The passage hails abundance of beauty and gallantry on cinema screens, reflecting era's taste for romantic ideals and noble heroes amidst popular entertainment and glowing reviews.
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