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Newspaper
Columbia Herald
Location
Columbia, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1917
Page
3
California Syrup of Figs Ad Reduces Child Constipation
A vintage drug advertisement urges parents to use California Syrup of Figs as a gentle laxative for children and adults. It touts quick relief from feverish, cross, and ill symptoms caused by constipation, warns against counterfeit products, and promotes a 50 cent bottle with dosing directions on the label.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
California Fig Syrup Company
Obeying Orders and a Nurse’s Ill Morning
In a brief incident a young nurse continually took her own temperature despite instructions to measure patients. An older nurse admonishes her noting the need to follow orders and keep the patient’s care intact. The dialogue highlights workplace pressure and casual missteps in hospital routine.
Dr Kings New Life Pills Ad Circulated
An advertisement touts Dr King s New Life Pills as a mild laxative that regulates bowels and relieves congested intestines by removing wastes. It claims regular use before bed cures heaviness and spring fever and lists 25 cents price at druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
Convention of Ladies Test The Chairman's Fifteen Minute Rule
A visitor recalls attending a ladies convention and notes the chairman's frantic effort to enforce a strict fifteen minute total, with an allotted two minutes per speaker, sparking amusement about the event's pacing.
Everybody's Friend Dr Thomas Helectic Oil Ad
Household remedy touted as treatment for toothache earache sore throat cuts bruises and scalds. Advertised as sold at all drug stores priced 2bC and 50 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas
Friction Sparks Barn Fire in Disputed Family Dispute
A barn fire was blamed on friction between brothers in law after a fight over a remark. No wires or external causes were involved. The quarrel allegedly led to arson to settle the dispute.
Lift a Corn Off Without Pain Says Cincinnati Authority
A Cincinnati authority promotes Freezone as a simple cure for corns and calluses. Apply drops directly to the tender area to stop soreness and lift the corn or callus with no pain. A small bottle is inexpensive and nonirritating, offered by drug stores or wholesalers on request.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
BE. Lawrence & Co
Chicago
Columbia
Wooldridge CO
Black Drug CO
Smiler Drug CO
Tanlac credited by man recovering from stomach trouble
L Thomas of St Elmo Tennessee says Tanlac made him feel like a new man after years of indigestion and weakness. He reports gaining thirty pounds and improved appetite, weight now 185 pounds, praising the remedy sold by Smiler Drug Co in Columbia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tanlac
St. Elmo
Taniac
L. Thomas
St. Elmo Avenue
Tenn
Mr. Thomas
Thad
Beth
Smiler Drug CO
Advt
Hall's Catarrh Cure Advertisement Reward Offer
An advertisement offers one hundred dollars for any case of catarrh not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. It features endorsements from F. J. Cheney & Co. and the National Bank of Commerce Toledo, asserts internal efficacy, and promotes Hall's Family Pills for constipation with order details and prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
F. J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
F. J. Cheney
National Bank OF Commerce
Railroad Time Table for Columbia Departures and Arrivals
Northbound trains 2 at 6 15 p m 6 at 8 26 p m 8 at 5 25 a m 10 at 11 00 am 12 at 6 10 pm Southbound 8 arrives 6 arrives 7 arrives 9 arrives 11 arrives N F and 9 division Southbound 41 at 10 00 am 48 at 6 16 pm 40 arrives 42 arrives Be 6 06 N C and 8t L Ry 267 arrives 8 20 am 141 arrives 4 55 pm 142 departs 9 55 am 144 departs 5 35 pm O Fry Ticket Agent Columbia Tenn Advt Dean’s Regulets stomach liver bowels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Be Oe
Dean
Not Serious Exchange Between Doctor and Patient
A humorous dialogue depicts a patient insisting he was ill enough for a doctor to send him to California, only for the physician to reveal the real plan was a fishing trip. The light moment turns on the misinterpretation of illness versus leisure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Land Sale in Marshall and Maury Counties by Pinkston heirs
In the Chancery Court at Columbia Tennessee the heirs of Dora Pinkston sue J N Pinkston Sr. A decree directs sale of 50 acres in Marshall and Maury counties at the court house on May 19 1917 at noon. High bidder takes the land with possession after sale confirmation. Terms include credit payments of 12 and 21 months and one third cash day of sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.N. Pinkston, Sr
Chancery Court
Columbia
Tennessee
Court House
Marshall County
Ith
Maury County
Tenn
Haran
Welch
Tillman
Jones and Welch
Mora B. Fariss
Atria
Foley Kidney Pills Claim Cure For Kidney Trouble
Mitchell of Bagdad Kentucky reports his daughter was in terrible shape with kidney trouble but after taking Foley Kidney Pills she is completely cured. Advertisement claims pills lengthen weak kidneys relieve rheumatic pains backache sore muscles and stiff joints. Smiler Drug Co. is listed as the advertiser.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mitchell
Bagdad
Foley
Smiler Drug CO
Advl
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