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Newspaper

Columbia Herald

Location

Columbia, Tennessee, United States of America

Date

Mar 19, 1920

Page

3

County Democrats Meet Amid School Reform Debate

Maury County notes show State Superintendent Albert S. Williams criticizing building costs without paying for capable teachers. Vandalism hits county school houses during vacation, prompting calls for caretaking and responsible oversight. Discussion hints at county and state conventions to select delegates and potentially a primary for county offices.

Albert 8. Williams Maury County Witla Wails Wander Lers Willams

Aberdeen Angus cattle sale planned for June

Auction plans announced by Farmers of Witkes Place and Keen Sons for an Aberdeen Angus sale in June. The breeders, long active in Angus and Jersey hog production, are building up a No.1 offering and will publicize full sale details later.

Witkes Place Abighland Farm Aberdeen Angus Cattle Messrs Keen

Decline in Tennessee hog stocks blamed on price and feed gap

J Hote ton Thomas of the Tennessee Commission Company says hog inventories on Mid state farms are low due to wide feed costs versus selling price and corn shortages from last year’s poor crop. He notes diminished hog numbers across Tennessee and cites foreign buying and exchange factors as key influences on hog and pork markets.

Middle Tennessee J. Hoteton ‘Thomas Tennessee Commission Company Nesteville John A ‘Thomas Bigbyville Thomas Gearetty Porkers Mr. Thomas

Gete-It Corn Remover Promises Quick Relief

A vintage advertorial touts Gete-It as the sole untating corn remover that ends pain swiftly. It claims a few drops seal the corn, making removal by lifting in a day or so painless. The ad cites a money back guarantee and cites Lawrence Co of Chicago as distributor.

I, Lawrence & Co Chicago

Respected Farmer Influenza Victim Laid to Rest

A memorial notice records the death of Goodman a respected farmer from Maury county in Lewin. Survived by several children and other relatives, the deceased formerly resided in Teewit and Hamprbire before moving to Maury county. Funeral services held at the Metres senata church with local friends attending.

AL Goodman MayaAvon Hota Tao Lewin

Count of Methodists in City Survey Invalid OCR

Enumerators covered the city on Sunday afternoon using about twenty five parties. The survey aimed to record how many Methodists reside in Colianbin and how many are enrolled or not joined to a local church. Results will be added as a valuable community information source.

Tilo Nashville Edward J. Lowney San Francisco Chattanoo Anguat Colianbin Oligi Cammuen First Methdiy

Road Construction Bid Notice for Hohenwald Route 10

Advertisement by the highway board engineer for Mile road project from Hookenwald to Sumtertown invites bids. Estimated length about twenty and a half miles. Job close at 2 oclock April 27 at Summercown with Jackson Highway Crema Columbia to Lawrenretairg.

PF. Dioom Chin Afore Highway Board Mile Hookenwald Sumtertown Summercown Jickson Columbia Lawrenretairg

Experts complete county child welfare survey report

Experts who studied child welfare in the county finished their task Thursday and returned to Nastville. After visiting and inspecting nearly every school, white and colored, they will summarize findings and observations for the national commission and Governor Roberts. The governor will send the findings to the legislature to guide legislation aiding rural schools.

Nastville Natonal Child Welfare Commission Aml Ulve Roberts Ald

First Presbyterians to Make Every Member Canvass Sunday

The Memiter on the Mire Presbyterian church will conduct an all member canvass next Sunday. The drive seeks about 14 dollars per member to support Presbyterian church causes. A morning address at 11 by Hon. William Flaming on Christian Giving opens the day, with no morning collection. From 2 to 6 pm, committees will canvass homes to secure subscriptions, urging heads of families to stay home to receive canvassers.

Mire First Presbyterian

Aspirin for Colds Name Genuine Aid Daye

Fragmentary OCR item mentions aspirin for colds and a misreading of brand or product name. No clear event, date, or organization is readable to define a fuller summary.

Bayer Menos

Fruit crop outlook looks promising despite late winter conditions

Weather has been severe enough to delay bloom and fruit growers fear a late frost could threaten yields. Ninety examined orchards show signs of a strong apple crop though forecasts remain tentative. Growers remain optimistic about the season despite early uncertainties.

Hmn China

Letter Seeks Information on Organna Stockard Missing Woman

The Herald published a letter asking for details on Organna Stockard. Within hours a telephone call told the writer the woman had been seated, prompting Mayor Cherry to urge quick action and follow up.

Herald Organna Stockard Lah Maury Cherry

Dodson's Liver Tone Gains Ground Over Calomel

Local druggists report a sharp drop in calomel sales as Dodson's Liver Tone dominates the market. A prominent pharmacist touts it as safe and effective, marketed as a purely vegetarian remedy backed by a personal guarantee, while critics warn of calomel dangers.

Svery Gyerybolly Dodson Ewig

Negro 1 Awarded 2025 Damages in Plant Accident Suit

The jury awarded Dock Coble, a colored plaintiff, 2025 in damages against International Agricultural Corporation after his son died in a belt pulley accident at the plant. The trial, delayed since Tuesday, featured aggressive questioning and detailed testimony. Attorney Charles Rutherford of Nashville led the plaintiff with Aust & McGugin aiding the defense, assisted by Charles P. Hathett of the city.

Dock Coble A.C Circuit Court International Ag |Meglcaral Corporation Tupeday Fyr Ciempany Coli Attoreney Charles Rutherford Nashville Die Join 2 Aust

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