02 Mar 1900
Page 8
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Newspaper
Columbia Herald
Location
Columbia, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 1900
Page
8
This item touts one of the finest two horse corn planters with adjustable steel wheels and force feed, offering hand or foot lever operation and optional drill. It promises durable build, broad seed versatility, and notes ownership of the Tennessee patent, warning against unauthorized agents.
The Democratic National Committee selected Kansas City to hold the next Democratic National Convention on July 4, overruling Milwaukee which pitched for the honor. Kansas City offered $50,000 and free hotel and ball facilities, plus decorations and music, while Milwaukee highlighted political impact on German American voters and potential renomination of Bryan with Chicago platform support.
The readable fragments mention Renick Hamilton and Jefferson after suffering a pistol incident. Other names include Nuekieh Arica Salve and Mile, with phrases about a cave, earth cure, and references to Worldridge Irvine. Overall, the text is garbled and lacks a clear, coherent report.
In Washington Keb a rowdy D A R meeting over purchasing the home of a signatory of the Declaration of Independence turns chaotic. A Georgia member argues for Confederate monuments while a Connecticut pledge inspires fundraising for the property. The room erupts as the discussion pivots to Gen. Robert E Lee and local memory.
An antique advertisement touts the King’s New Life Pillas as a stomach and liver remedy that restores appetite improves digestion and promotes a regular body habit. Sold for 2 cents at Woldridge and Irvine’s drug store.
Merrioment Feb 26 news reports the death of George Jones of Augusta a long known Georgia Alabama figure. He rode as part of President Davis escort at the Confederacy's inauguration and traveled with Vice President Stephens and preacher Maley. He was the last of the quartet.
Commissioner of Labor’s year 1800 overview spotlights the Tennessee pearl fishery. Data from Clinch Duck and Tennessee Rivers show Clinch River pearl fishing yielding notable profits, with pearls sold to New York markets. Jewelry firm agents have attended to purchase pearls as mussels are harvested.
Meswitters answers he is going south for his health and Syra asks how health got so far away, reflecting a brief exchange from the Syracuse Herald.
A husband praises Mother's Friend claiming his wife could hardly move before using it. He says after two months she manages housework without trouble and views the product as a great help.
An old advertisement touts Mothers Friend as an external liniment for expectant mothers that promises strength for household duties, relief from morning sickness and nervousness, and easier delivery. It claims to prepare breasts and prevent swelling, warning against internal medicines and urging readers to order for $1 from Beacheld Regeliter Co in Atlanta Georgia.
A chaotic Mary County Republican convention splits into Brownlow and Evans factions. Col Hughes defends colored civil servants as he clashes with Evans supporters, then delegates are elected and a temporary adjournment follows amid pandemonium. Evans bolters depart to the Circuit Court room, where leaders organize a parallel session and endorse other delegates. The balance of the proceedings could not be reported.
The record describes a fractured county convention with bolters holding a Republican majority in a crowded Circuit Court room while Brownlowites allege outside influence. Claims of weapons drawn surface though a witness saw nothing, amid two rival Republican factions and competing state conventions.
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