Final Auction of Duroc Hogs Great Success
The sale featured thirty nine Duroc hogs from Keen and Sons selling at an average price around ninety eight dollars per head.
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Newspaper
Columbia Herald
Location
Columbia, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1920
Page
7
Duroc Jersey Hog Sale Tops Maury County Market
Thirty nine Duroc Jersey hogs sold at Keen & Sons third annual sale brought an average of 98 dollars a head, topping 390 dollars for the high sow and 350 for the next. The sale, hindered by bad weather, grossed 5028 dollars, marking one of the year's best averages in Maury County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duroc Jersey
Keen & Sons
Duroc Hogs
Maury County
Duntreath Farm
Memphis
Jett T. Owen
J. Bell Farmer
Wilkes Place
Thomas J Evans Buys Ford Tractor for Zion Farm
Thomas J Evans, a leading county farmer who recently purchased the Willis Jones farm near Zion, has received from Fry Brothers a Fordson tractor and a complete set of power farming units. He expects the new equipment to reduce labor while allowing him to cultivate his large acreage more efficiently.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas J. Evans
Willis Jones
Zion
Fry Brothers
Mr. Evans
Griffin and Jones on West 7th Street in Columbia Tenn
Griffin and Jones located on West 7th Street in Columbia Tennessee over dial and Thomas, noted in a local business record or notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West 7Th St
Dial & Thomas
Columbia, Tenn
Webb Williams Declared Candidate for Maury Tax Assessor
The Herald announces Webb Williams as a candidate for re election as Tax Assessor of Maury County subject to the will of the county's voters. Election date set for August 6 1920. The notice appears amid other content about daily body water production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Webb Williams
the Herald
Webb Willams
Maury County
Déw
Real Relief for Catarrh Through Cause Removal
An old newspaper ad urges throwing away sprays and taking an antidote that targets the disease germs behind catarrh. It claims to cleanse the blood by removing the cause of clogged secretions and promises relief through a prescribed course, offering free medical advice from a chief Medical Adviser in Atlanta.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Temen 'S
Swift Laboratory
Atlante
County Tax Levy Delayed Until October for Maury County
Maury County faces a delayed tax plan as the state board postpones property assessment certification until after July. Road levy固定 at 20 cents per $100, while school and county funds hinge on a future October levy. The tax levy committee will propose a pledge to fund elementary and high schools once assessments are fixed, aiding school employment and operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maury County
State Board of
Nanotteute
County Board of Education
Williams
Jone
County Board of Equaliation
Cascarets Advert Pays Gentle Sleep Aid Laxative
Promotes Cascarets as a gentle laxative cathartic that cleanes the system of toxins and acids. Claims to ease carbon related stomach issues, headaches, indigestion, and sleepless nights while you sleep. Advertorial tone stresses low cost and painless operation.
Coal Shortage Hits Coal Yards As Dealers Struggle
A cold snap worsens coal scarcity with no surplus to Columbia and local dealers unable to fill orders. Four car loads arrive only to be rationed among customers in small lots. Dealers have backlogs, and weather changes are expected to ease the crisis. Miners complain about short work periods as railways use special car types for aircraft.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colinbia
Fme
Gets-It promises painless corn removal
A vintage ad claims Gete-It loosens corns and calluses so they lift off painlessly. It vows immediate relief and eventual freedom from misery, praising the product as the only common-sense corn remover with a money-back guarantee, sold by Lawrence & Co. in Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sven
He, Lawrence & Co
Chicago
Deputy Peebles Completes Tax Work In Columbia
After strenuous days Deputy Internal Revenue Collector Peebles leaves Columbia for other fields in his territory. In three days this week the tax center answered thousands of questions and aided hundreds of taxpayers. Many paid substantial sums, with checks for at least one fourth of taxes due and several settling in full for the year. The public supports the income tax as fair, based on ability to pay, with March 15 as the personal filing deadline and May 14 for certain corporate extensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Internal Revenue
Bevine Peebles
Columbia
Te Titeteen
Sam
Tiapayer
Centreville Seeks River Power for Hickman County Plan
Centreville hosts Hite wooly de Warren Re King who pitches river power development for Hickman County. He cites a ten foot fall in the Duck River near Centreville and envisions electrifying the area and railroads, aligning with U.S. and international practice to reduce flooding and boost growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Centreville
United States
Hickman Soups News
Seventh District Finishes First Ten In Class
The article lauds the Seventh District for finishing in the top ten and credits the district's leader with unprecedented national accomplishment. It highlights the pride of the community and notes the district’s reputation for completing entrusted work, marking a historic achievement.
Presbyterians Plan to Raise 25000 for Church Work Drive
At a Colinta Presbytery conference held Thursday at Elpat Presbyterian Church the plan was outlined to secure a fund of about 25000 for extended church work including evangelism and Christian education. Campaign leaders from several states described goals and the May 2 drive date with quotas set for Columbia Presbytery and local churches to contribute toward the Presbyterian Progressive Program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colinta Presbytery
Elpat Presbyterian Church
Thiat
Lenin Workers of the
Presbyterian Church
Ain
Soul Severu
Jay Indiibate
Eamel
Presiotery
Hampshire Bank Notice of Bank Warrants and Coupons
Fragmentary text referencing Hampshire Bank and a treasury or banking matter involving warrants, bonds, stocks, and coupons. Details are unclear due to damaged OCR. appears to concern financial instruments, bank actions, and possible treasurer notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dee
Haake Ane Rankert Fon de Neend
Cornili Shighs
Declaration of Liabilities and Notary Assertion
The document presents liabilities, capital, and credits with a dated notary public signature. It mentions certificates of debts, total digits, and a signed attestation by a notary, recording an official statement of the accounts as of a March date.
Local School Inspects Maury County High as Model
State High School Inspector Duggan calls Maury County High School a model after a three week case review that touched 5000 pages. He praised the disciplined pupils, excellent building and equipment, and said Columbia’s school stands among the top two in the county. The report follows a lengthy legal action and extensive courtroom detail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maury County
LO. Duggan
Eitex la
Cleveland
Columbiiy
Ilewaxaley
Ghoodle
Sayjohat Baling i
Colina
Carter
Pinky
Oliver Motor Company to Open April First
A fragmented notice states Oliver Motor Company plans opening on April first and offers leasing to the public. The text mentions rapid completion and involvement of local operators and potential delays due to unspecified conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oliver Motor Company
Urey
Bueiewe
Witton
Mehiae
Tax Law Reforms Reported Amid Public Debate
London source notes retirement after twenty years of service and remarks on the evolving tax policy. The piece discusses shifting public sentiment and the challenges of updating statutes while citing statistics on veteran detectives and age-related factors.
Charter Granted Shash Creamery Company
The secretary of state grants a charter to Shash Creamery Company, recorded in Maury County. The notice notes the creamery’s incorporation and planned construction, with conditions under which work will begin and milestones regarding workforce and local participation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shash Creamery Company
Ike
Stowe
Fre
Maury County Cooperative Creamery Asso
Regeinter
Porte
Bi Howe
Heghe
Portatt
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