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Newspaper
Columbia Herald
Location
Columbia, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1914
Page
4
Dr C A Forgey submits a statement denying rumors about the care of Percy Sharber at King's Daughters Hospital. He explains the Nashville transfer was for specialized operative treatment by his brother, clarifies financial assumptions, and affirms the hospital provided kind, standard care.
The King's Daughters Hospital publishes a public statement defending its charity practices. It disputes rumors of denying charity care, explains emergency admission rules, and notes that the hospital operates from donor support with no personal gain. It cites cases of patients and clarifies access procedures and financial handling.
An advertisement urges parents to treat worm infestations in children using Kicka poo Worm Killer. It claims the candy confection expels worms and relieves symptoms such as feverishness, coated tongue, stomach pains, diarrhea, and disturbed sleep. The ad markets a 25 cent box at local druggists.
A Tennessee judge faces criticism for sending a Telegram to every local lawyer. The speaker argues Lansden's actions threaten judicial independence and seek to influence lawyers and political views. The issue recalls past fights for an independent judiciary and questions whether such conduct aids or harms Lansden and his candidate.
An old advertisement touts Dr King’s New Life Pill as keeping bowels regular and improving liver and kidney function. It claims to cleanse poisons and waste, improve complexion, and offer relief, with testimonial from C. B. Hatfield of Chicago and a price of 26 cents at your druggist.
Benny Ferguson, arrested Thursday night for the stabbing of Percy Sharber, was released Friday afternoon on a $500 bond. He was rearrested on a state warrant but released again, bond deemed sufficient. If Sharber dies, another arrest and higher bond await. Ad insert on Dr Thomas Eclectic Oil follows.
Special to The Herald reports Hon. Thomas R. Preston opening his gubernatorial campaign in Murfreesboro Tenn before a full opera house audience. Mayor Gilter introduced him as Ex-Gov John P Buchan an led a procession of old soldiers. Cannon County supporters highlighted the event as Preston aligned with President Wilson on the Mexican question.
Charlie Rogers, a former Columbia boy, requests the address of the local film company to obtain pictures for Owensboro Kentucky. He plans screenings to educate residents on stock interests of Mary county and to promote diversification of crops and livestock in the tobacco region. An advertisement notes Burdock Blood Bitters aiding digestion for J H Walker of Sunbury Ohio.
The Sip Bottling Corporation began operations Friday in its new plant on North Garden Street and will supply dealers with bottled Sip soda waters. One of several modern, sanitary bottling plants owned by the Sip Company in Tennessee, Mississippi and Arkansas, the Columbia plant was chosen for its many advantages. Wilburn N. Fox is local manager. seven workers are employed now with plans to hire more as demand grows. The plant and offices are modern, up to date, and well furnished. An advertisement notes a Dean's Regulats laxative as a common cure for constipation.
John Witherspoon, 20, son of W. O. Witherspoon, deputy clerk of the circuit court, is believed in Mexican waters near Vera Cruz amid martial activity. He wrote from Pensacola on Monday saying he would transfer from the Warrington to the Florida and may now be aboard near the Mexican coast. He has several city sisters and brothers including W. C. Witherspoon Jr and Stockard Witherspoon.
Nashville hosts a grand spring pageant The Mysteries of Thanatos by Sidney M Hirsch sequel to The Fire Regained. The production features Aphrodite Athena and Demons in a ritual quest with trials including fire water entombment and chariot races. Cast runs to hundreds with Parthenon as backdrop and five thousand seats priced 0 1 1 50.
Dispatches from April 25 state four Americans were killed by Mexican soldiers in Mexico City amid anti-American unrest. Passengers on a train overheard captors discussing executions. prisoners taken to Cordoba and Orizaba, with at least four facing death. Washington also notes Americans barred from leaving Mexico City after the incident.
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