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Newspaper
Columbia Herald
Location
Columbia, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1900
Page
4
The Columbia Herald weekly edition from the Herald Publishing Company appears with a note on magazine-like subscription rates and pricing, indicating an annual and six month period and standard mail registration. It lists the publisher and city of Columbia Tennessee and mentions postal handling.
In Columbia and Maury County officials dispute epidemic status while urging vaccination and normal activity. The Herald stresses no current outbreak in business districts, urges citizens to visit Columbia, shop, and attend church without fear.
The Herald analyzes Dr Sheddan's smallpox card and health board responses. It cites alleged lax quarantine, uneven disinfection, and public spending concerns while urging transparency and accountability from health authorities amid political tensions and a Porto Rican policy debate.
The ad announces a removal sale at 6 New Street in the house vacated by McKenton Auderann and Moater. It offers assorted fruits jams beans peas honey evaporated apricots raisins oats flakes and breakfast foods with low prices and invites customers to see more items and prices.
The Nashville reports show the Stute Executive Committee and local political circles selecting favorites for national and state roles. Delegates named include William T. Murray, James D. Richardson, Albert T. McNeal Morgan, Fitzpatrick, and electors B. Be Balink and J. B. Fraser. Critics urge hearing the rank and file before decisions close. Mrs Dewey hints at a bid for first lady of the land, while Admiral Dewey may be pressed to accept the presidency. Benton acted quickly to call a convention. Sheldon promotes reform as a lasting newspaper effort.
A regional ad notes 300 pairs of heavy weight pants from top pant makers for next winter. Shoppers are urged to come and buy even if not needed and may save between $2 and an unspecified amount.
The speaker pledges not to stockpile goods, signaling a plan to reduce prices in coming days to let customers judge the value. They emphasize preferring losses over overpricing and invite scrutiny of the bargains on offer.
A letter and public petition from local business leaders urge the County Health Board to publicly report epidemic data daily. They argue open facts will counter rumors, support commerce, and align Columbus with how other cities handle health crises.
A deed filed in Houglter's district describes transfer of two tracts of land in the lathe district for 212.500. The parcels cover about 2H weeks with Koob Creek nearby and unspecified conditions. Details unclear due to OCR errors but indicates mineral phosphate transfer and local geography.
McKepnon and Anderson announce a three day spring millinery event on March 29 to 31 featuring Pandora to Riviera inspired hats. The display includes genuine imported French hats from Reboux Loeurs Virot Pouyanne Miles Cobel and more with options for all budgets from under five dollars to high end styles.
The ad touts six fabric styles about 30 yards wide in pink light blue lavender and grey with white cords. Prices fall to 85 cents a yard up to 15 yards then 106 a yard for a limited 600 yards. Materials described as dainty and valuable though lightly soiled pieces may appear.
An ad touts all linen dinner napkins at $2.50 and 25 dozen items sized 22 by 22 inches. It also promotes linen napkins at $22.50 per dozen and light colored percals yard wide sold next Monday at $1.75 per dozen or 1240 per yard in short pieces of ten.
Premium half linen sheeting and pillow settings praised for durability and cool clean feel. Available next Monday in widths 48, 81 and 45 inches at quoted yard prices with 1 to 10 yards per piece.
A.G.R. of the New York Post argues the United States failed to subdue the Philippines through force alone. He contends the enemy’s resistance is cultural and political, not only a military capitulation by Aguinaldo. He warns imperialism as practiced will persist until Filipinos receive assured rights or sovereignty.
A group of Columbia physicians debunk the 19th century piece titled A tins protest by W K heddan. They condemn the publication as a misrepresentation of facts and refuse further discussion, deeming the issue settled and not to be revisited.
Congressman Carmack will open his Senatorial headquarters at the Maxwell House in this city with Hon T Leigh Thompson of Lewisburg in charge. Thompson arrived in Nashville and agreed to head campaign work for the summer as friends plan to maintain a strong advisory presence at the headquarters. Thompson is a well known former Tennessee Ltute member and prominent lawyer.
Market activity reported at Bereeren and Donsow with investors watching shifts in prices and trading momentum across key listings. No specific figures provided.
Special to the Herald Nashvillan March 20 The Peoples Railway Company receives a twenty year franchise to build electric lines on city streets to the National cemetery six miles northeast to Parley fifteen miles north and to Franklin eighteen miles south. City may purchase after term and will take a share of gross receipts in year one and three percent afterward. Names listed include H Bailey B Jones JH Eakin KF Whitworth and A G Green. Property values cap the bonds. Albert McNew to Miss Bessie Dooley and RB BE Anderson to Miss Mary Buxton.
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