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Newspaper
Columbia Herald
Location
Columbia, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1912
Page
11
Archdeacon Webber delivered a Sunday sermon titled Manhood at St Peter’s church. The talk stressed influence and responsibility in practical terms and was described as apt, uninterrupted by time, and suitable for both men and women. He avoided scandalous details while presenting strong facts and clear logic.
A scathing reference to the ex president marked the sermon after the service as archdeacon Webber Thompson impressed listeners with his scriptural focus. Services at St Peter s church run through Wednesday with 7:50 am communion 10:30 am and 8 pm talks by Archdeacon Webber. Children will hear him at 4 pm Monday and Tuesday afternoons.
Mt Pleasant reports a successful lot sale directed by T Norfleet Figuers of Columbia. Many visitors from Lawrence and Lewis counties arrived by morning train from Sheffield and by the Middle Tennessee Railroad excursion train. Three coaches came from Williamson county and beyond. This third sale attempt by promoter Figuers followed two weather-affected efforts previously.
High waters in the Mississippi valley disrupted local rail travel. Over three weeks, road bed damage reduced Westbound ticket sales while freight traffic via Louisville and Nashville surged, shifting volumes from Illinois Central to the L&N despite fewer travelers this season.
Tennessee farmers are urged to use lime to restore and boost soil fertility. Capt. T. F. Peck notes lime improves yields, with lime forms including ground limestone and marl. Chemical action mainly corrects soil acidity, supporting crops while avoiding overreliance on fertilizers.
Report from Baltimore dates April 2 notes delegates split by region over abolishing the two-thirds requirement for major candidates. West Virginia’s Jom McGraw plans to present a concrete resolution to the June national committee meeting urging a majority vote starting in the 191 convention. A Nashville reader testimonial touts Foley Kidney Pills for kidney trouble and back pain.
Commissioners Petty Hill and Hughes meet in regular session to consider and approve a 4% tax plan for road construction and maintenance.
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