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Newspaper

Columbia Herald

Location

Columbia, Tennessee, United States of America

Date

May 03, 1907

Page

2

Headache burst head shocks Glasgow region resident

Mrs Bewle Davis 72 widow of W W Davis of Coral Hub in Glasgow county suffered a severe headache Thursday and Friday. A reported 22 caliber size swelling appeared near her temple with blood on the bed and floor, initially mistaken for a shooting. She survived after heavy bleeding and walking later. authorities note it may be a unique case of a head bursting from pain, vouched by her son and neighbors.

Glasgow Bewle Davis W. W Davis Coral Hub

Peaceful Mexican Indians in a Sunlit World

A biased 19th or early 20th century portrait depicts Mexican Indians as gentle, patient workers eager to serve and share, contrasting kindness with a harsh street scene where a laborer disciplines a child and a young man shows reverence to an elder. The piece relies on stereotype and sketches societal roles while noting daily life under perpetual summer and plentiful mangoes.

Docelle Mexico Ufat

Husbands to Be Used Like Shoes Court Divorce Story

In Evansville Indiana on April 2, a 25 year old woman, Jemina Wallis, was granted a divorce from her third husband by Judge Rasch. Married first at thirteen, she divorced cruelty at eighteen from her first husband. Her second marriage failed and she later wed Frank Wallis. he abused her and she Eventually left him. She quipped that husbands are like shoes, okay if worn but useless if you discard them, and she would remarry when the right man comes.

Evansville Ind Jemina Wallis Rasch Becaume Frank Wallis Mary John Greenleaf Whittler Amesbury Whittler House Greenleaf New York Thorougly Sardou Cyprenne Grace George Prank Worthing Robert T. Haines Wallack’s Cypienne Henri Des Prunelies Adbemar Chamber of Deputies Cyprienne Henri Adhemar Cypriende Moriage California Frances Starr

Machine to revolutionize cotton planting tested in Florence

Florence Ala April 27 A new cotton planting machine developed by the Dixie Delinter Company promises a 25 to 50 percent increase in cottonseed value by producing clean seed with minimal lint. The device, cost about 500 dollars, uses wire rollers to process seed at high speed and delivers lint-free seed to a bottom conveyor. Directors include John W Fry H F Alexander G W Killebrew Lee Ashcran Thurstin H Allen Brister Ashcraft and W S Cannaday. A stockholders meeting is set for May 7 in Florence.

Florence Ala Dixie Delinter Olf

Quaker Poet Fooled Women in Amesbury Anecdote

An Amesbury tale recounts women visiting John Greenleaf Whittier's home, seeking interviews. A barrowed quiet man in a shadowed corner signals Whittier’s likeliness to grant access, aided by humor from locals. The scene highlights Whittier’s reputed charm and the women’s earnest persistence.

New Attractions At Coney Island And City Events

Last Sunday 150 000 visitors converged on Ormey Island for new side show dazzle at Swima Park headlining The Night and Morning in a coffin descent through flames and a River of Lost Scale. Other additions include The Mollycoddle The Helter Skelter Escalator The Tickler and The Cars of FortyNine. Also The Orient exhibit with hanging gardens of Babylon stars 150 performers plus East acrobats. News covers Belgian prince royal visit to Jamestown Belorussian exhibit Rev Dr Akers joining Pith Avenue Church Rockefeller presence and local reforms in education salary and transit. Also reviews Divorcons at Wallack's The Rose of the Rancho and Great Divide closing at Princess Theatre.

the Herald Ormey Island New York Swima Park Babylon Belshazaar Far East Bostock Liverpool England Pith Avenue Baptist John D. Rockefeller Dr. Akers Im Hla Piazza Fifth Avenue Th Street John W. Gates State Senate Coney Island Shakespeare Club William National Arts Club Amelia Bingham Portia Madame Nold

Hall's Catarrh Cure Ad Warning Mercury Free

Beware of ointments for catarrh containing mercury as they damage the mucous surfaces and derange the system. Hall's Catarrh Cure, by F J Cheney Co Toledo Ohio, contains no mercury and is taken internally. Get genuine Hall's Catarrh Cure. testimonials free. price 75 cents per bottle. Also Hall's Family Pills for constipation.

Hall F. J. Cheney & CO Toledo Ohio

Memphis Charter Case Opens Before Chancellor Heiskell

Arguments were heard today in Memphis Tennessee on an injunction to restrain the newly appointed municipal Commission from taking control of city affairs. Complainants challenge the city charter amendment replacing the present administration and say the measure is unconstitutional. Regardless of the decision, an appeal to the Supreme Court will follow.

Memphis Tenn Heiskell Municipal Commission Ecity Supreme Court

Edison Plans New Scientific Work After Florida Trip

Thomas A. Edison, back from a Florida vacation, will begin tomorrow a new line of work he outlined on his 68th birthday. He will devote his time to the purely scientific side of electrical research, after enjoying tarpon fishing with no catches. His health is much improved.

New York Thomas A. Edison Florida Edison

American firms win foreign electrical contracts worth millions

American interests secured several major contracts for electrical equipment including a full lighting plant for the Czar's police at Tsarskoe Selo near St. Petersburg. Additional deals cover construction and operation of a British municipal electric traction system and rails for a large tramway. Shipments of turbines and equipment will go to England France Italy Australia and South America, totaling about 5 million dollars.

New York Tearskoe-Selo St. Petersburg Mielant England France Italy Australia South America

Pardon for the Dive Keeper Linked to Tennessee Governor

Ghio, pardoned by Governor Patterson of Tennessee, ran a saloon that served as a front for a criminal dive in Shelby County. He faced multiple prior criminal convictions and was tied to supporters who influenced the state gubernatorial convention. The case surfaced in the Supreme Court at Jackson where the Attorney General Cates recalled being pushed off a platform by Ghio.

Ghio Gov Patterson Tennessee Criminal Court Shelby County Patterson Ghia Lhe Supreme Court Jackson, Tenn People's Cates Nashville George Honan Memphis News-Scimitar

Unveiling of Gordon Statue in Atlanta

Plans approved for the unveiling of the equestrian bronze statue of Gen John B Gordon on Capsitor grounds Atlanta A military pageant will precede the ceremony State Treasurer R E Park serves as chief marshal Daughters of Gen Gordon Franctly Gordon Smith and Mrs Caroline Lewis Brown will unveil the statue Gov Terrell Gen Stephen D Lee Gen Clement A Evans and Rev J Willam Jones of Richmond VA are invited speakers A chorus of 100 girls with Girls High School pupils will perform.

Atlanta John B. Gordon R. E. Park Franctly Gordon Smith Caroline Lewis Brown Gordon Terrell

Taft Qualifies Cannon As Most Powerful Man

Secretary Taft offers guarded remarks on Speaker Cannon, noting in some respects his power places him outside any blame for conspiring in the republic. The Baltimore American reports the cautious assessment of the political balance and influence surrounding Cannon.

Taft Speaker Cannon Republic Baltimore American

Women focus on kidney pain cure claim for backache

A 1900s advertisement argues backache stems from sick kidneys and touts Dean’s Kidney Pills as a cure. A Columbia resident Mrs. W M Johnson testifies of improved strength and daily work ability after using the product, with Foster-Milburn Co. named as US agents and NOAN'S as the advised brand.

Loisure Dean Columbia W. M. Johnson West 10Th Street Adamg & Martin's Foster-Milburn , Co Buffalo New York United States Noan

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