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Newspaper

Columbia Herald

Location

Columbia, Tennessee, United States of America

Date

Mar 12, 1920

Page

8

Demand for Jersey cows boosts county dairy prices

Farmers show confidence that butter fat and milk prices will stay high as Jersey cows fetch strong bids at Moore Sons sale. Despite some signs prices may ease, demand remains robust for grade and registered Jerseys amid widespread use of butter substitutes and imported butter. The shift toward substitutes could lower dairy costs if prices fall, while farmers gain by a growing herd fertility and soil fertility from kept stock.

Jersey Moore, 4& Sons Columbia Denmark Holland

Plumbing Fix Promise for Clean Home Safety

Inaccurate ad copy warns of unsanitary conditions from old work and touts updated fixtures to prevent costly damage and disease. The message urges readers to call for a new plumbing job to keep life safe and pristine.

TAE Danghr Pli

Swine Herds of County Depleted in Maury

Farmers and hog specialists report a drop in Maury county hog numbers. High feed costs and a weak corn crop suppress profits as hog prices fail to cover the corn used. Officials say profitability requires hogs at about twelve bushels of corn per hundred pounds, a benchmark not met under current prices.

Maury County

Influenza Toll May Ease After Severe Winter

The county reports many flu cases daily but the crest has passed and officials expect a gradual decline. Deaths are heavy but not as severe as 1918 19. Physicians studying the disease predict it may return next winter, though perhaps less severe this time. Herald Cheap Column Ads Pay.

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Award Contract for New Creamery to Eugene Alford

Eugene Alford has been awarded the contract to build the Cooperatives Creamery on the Syd Dooley lot on South Main Street. The brick forty by sixteen foot storehouse will be moved to the rear, with materials contracted in Nashville. Completion targeted in ninety days, by mid June, and the plant to operate by early fall with modern machinery. Shareholders grow. hundreds of cows pledged to the association.

Syd Dostey South Main Street Eugene Alford Cooperatives Creamery Syd Dooley Alford Nashville Herald

bumper peach crop expected in Maury county

Maury county fruit growers anticipate a bumper crop of peaches and apples this season due to favorable weather. The late spring and lack of frost have aided tree growth, with extensive orchard care and spraying guided by County Agricultural Agent McLean aiming to curb living costs and improve yields.

Maury County McLean

Influenza Epidemic Closes Maury County Schools

In Maury County the influenza epidemic forces many schools to close including Ettaton Enterprise Bliv an Mt. Pleasant McCains Bigbyville Water Valley and Rickwide. Most have since reopened though several remain shut due to severe illness among teachers or students.

Dwapke Sete Maury County Ettaton Enterprise Bulivan Mt. Pleasant McCains Bigbyville Water Valley Rickwide

Sanders Sanders Foes Weigh In Ahead Of County Convention

In this Tennessee county followers of former Senator Sanders may enter the race, though they are few and not well organized. The dry liquor issue divides party leaders and voters, with Mayor Lilleton popular but out of step on prohibition. Some Sanders supporters may back a Sanders delegate to the national convention, while others foresee a quiet scene at next Monday’s gathering.

Tits Ging Sanders United States Tennessee Lilleton Republican Party Litteron

Dodson's Liver Tone replaces calomel in safety ad

A vintage advertisement urges readers to swap salivating calomel for Dodson's Liver Tone a pleasant vegetable liquid that starts digestion without causing sickness. It claims calomel is dangerous mercury, while Liver Tone benefits children and adults, improves biliousness constipation and headaches, and promises waking feelings of vigor.

Dolson Dodson Alton Park Teon

Beloved Woman Dies After Two Week Illness in South Columbia

Miss Pearl Lee Johnson aged fifty nine died at dawn today at the home of her niece Mrs Odle Brown on McKay street after two weeks illness from heart trouble. Born in Maury County she was a Christian church member. Survived by nieces Mrs Orie Brown and Mrs Nannie Carson. Funeral to be from the residence at 9 am Wednesday with Elder W S Morton. interment Macedonia cemetery near Bally Hill. Maury Undertaking Company in charge.

Pearl Lee Johnson Odle Brown McKay Street South Columbia Miss. Johnson Manry County Christian Church Mick Jolimet Orie Brown Nannie Carson Bear Creek W. S. Morton Macedonia Bally Hill Maury Uniterinking Company

Cardus the Woman's Tonic credited with life saving recovery

A Rouse City woman recounts childbirth complications and years of severe pain until she began Cardus treatment. She credits three bottles of Cardul with ending pains, restoring health, and says she remains strong today. The testimonial invites others to try Cardus for monthly headaches backache and general weakness.

Cardai Cardus

Makig Plans for School Meet at Central High

Plans for the fourth annual county school meet at Central High on April 9 promise a large turnout with a program of literary and athletic events. Most county schools will send representatives. Local business leaders and the city board of education back the event to strengthen county city school ties. Spring Hill pursues a public school building with substantial local support and county contributions.

Central High School Columbia City Board of Education H. Foster Board of Education Herald

Fire Threatens Stiversville School Building

Fire men battled a blaze in the Cullooka area threatening the Stiversville schoolhouse. Roof damage occurred before volunteers contained it. superintendent says insurance covers the loss and classes will not be canceled with only nine days remaining in the term.

Te Stiversville Cullooka Supt Graham

Tennessee Lady Run-Down Relief Claimed by Tonics

An old newspaper ad promotes Zirom tonic as a remedy for run-down conditions caused by overwork and grief. It claims the product strengthens the body, relieves weakness, and improves capacity to work, noting a money-back guarantee and availability at druggists.

Ami Lastassas Tenn Zion

Death of Dr George Smith at Cullooka after stroke

Dr George Smith a longtime Cullooka resident died at 11 today after a monthlong illness. He had moved back toward the county and was moving into the Bell mill property when a stroke struck. Survived by his wife, a brother Jamies Smith of Nashville, and many relatives. Funeral tomorrow at 1 pm at the Baptist cemetery near Cullooka, Rev Powers officiating.

George DR. Smith Cullooka Tis Beatty Mr. Smith Jamies Smith Nashville The Baptist Church Citzen Baptist Mr. Powers Metho Idist Church

Mrs Pearl Petty Dies of Influenza at Home

Pearl Petty wife of George Petty died at her Noborts Bend home at 5 p m Saturday from influenza She leaves husband six her parents Mr and Mrs John Danley and one brother She was a Baptist member Funeral services were held Sunday at Mt Wesley Church at 11 a m conducted by Dr Cox with Rev Mr Collier officiating Interment in Godwin Cemetery Union

Pearl Petty George Petty Noborts Bend John Danley

Herbert Hoover Chooses New Hampshire Candidate in Primary

United Press report from March 9 details New Hampshire presidential primary kickoff. Republicans align behind General Wood while Democrats show Herbert Hoover leading in early polls. The note mentions Chile plans electrifying 3300 miles of railroads.

United Presty Poncorn New Hampshire General Wood Herbert Hoover Chile Tun Alo

Drive to cut meat prices faces consumer fault

A U S department of Justice launch announces an intensive educational campaign within weeks to lower the consumer meat bill by steering shoppers from high priced cuts to cheaper portions. Retailers and packing firms nationwide pledge cooperation to educate on preparation and nutritive value of cheaper cuts, with wholesale prices cited to illustrate the disparity.

Herald Washington de Vnimpert of Justice Haseen Ageweite Ciewe Inatet Department of Juwite

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Mike J. B. Rees Conservative Bank Columbia Bank & Trust Company Geo. E. McKennon W. B. Greenlew Sanders Foeks Littleton MR. Dodson Yrer Rouse City Tex Mre Mary Kilman Makig Spring Hill J. S. Odi Odi Roe A Stiversville George B. Smith Culleoka Choise New Hampshire U. S. Department OF Justice Pierce Sadie Holt
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