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Newspaper
Columbia Herald
Location
Columbia, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1916
Page
4
Kansas Governor Capper argues that many businessmen profit without advertising but fail to build a live town. He asserts a town thrives when enterprising merchants pursue business and promote the city through local newspapers.
A lengthy notice describes the Junior Order convention on the 9th featuring a military production The Starry Flag by Washington Council No 5 Drill Team Nashville with local talent It depicts Funston and Vera Cruz exploits and has drawn praise in Nashville Murfreesboro Franklin performances Tickets go on sale at Woldridge's Monday the 8th
A report notes streams will regain normal condition after disturbances affecting fishing quality. Officials advise visitors to monitor updates as restoration progresses and water quality improves across key streams and habitats.
The board heard Superintendent Harris outline 1916 close dates for colored and white schools with May 19 and May 26 endings, a May 21 commencement, May 25 mass day, and a Sherrill address on May 26. Activities included diplomas for nine seniors, eighty eighth-grade certificates, exams May 18–24, and various performances and a banquet joining graduates into the Alumni Association.
Advisory on sudden seasonal colds and grippe notes new spring ailments. Promotes Dr. King's New Discovery as a ready laxative tar syrup that soothes cough, checks cold, and helps break grippe attack. Claims 40 years of testing and urges readers to ask their druggist for a bottle.
Hiram and Warren Titcomb proprietors of Shamrock Daley operate a new ice cream plant in West End. They milking twenty cows at Caley Gartner place and will serve wholesale and retail trade with a high quality finished product.
Mrs J P Hine of Spring Hill reports an unusually fine turkey laying record. From three hens she has already received ninety one eggs with one hen still laying. Seventy eight of the eggs are sitting as her daughter Hattie Holt of Cross Bridges visits.
The sun porch at King's Daughters' Hospital is nearly completed and will be an ideal, attractive space. The porch and furnishings are a freewill offering, a tribute to Mrs F F Everett, the principal promoter and driving force behind the hospital's erection and upkeep.
Maury county educator Miss Sadie Wilkes of Culleoka has earned multiple prizes for Shiloh district school near Valdosta. Her parade of eighty five in uniform won best parade, and she received five meritorious school work prizes including a victrola. Improvements listed include chairs, lamps, doors, dictionary, windows, drinking cups, furniture, pictures, library, roof fixes, bell, stove pipes, and hog prevention.
Delinquent tax books must be returned to the trustee's office by May 10. The trustee will advertise delinquent lands by May 15 and books must be in the office beforehand to review lists and payments. Trustee Adkison urges collectors to return books at the earliest practicable moment.
Dutch Smith brought a brown fowl with long legs and a sharp pointed bill to The Herald office on Tuesday afternoon. The bird, caught Tuesday morning during hard rain in front of Bells' Grocery Store on South High street, was found making a curious noise and running in the street. It offered no resistance to pursuit and is on display at the mentioned grocery store.
Rev Clyde Johnson of Zion will preach next Sunday at Brick Church in Giles County assisting Rev J F Coleman in a communion service.
The Rt. Rev. Bishop Thomas F. Gailor preached at St. Peter's Episcopal Church on Tuesday night urging protection of youth from degrading film content. He defended the body as God’s creation, criticized modern vices, and called for wholesome entertainment while confirming seventeen youths.
Nashville boosters expected about 100 cars with visitors to Columbia for a welcome gathering at the Columbia Military Academy. No crowd appeared. the Board of Trade and Mayor Dedman had prepared speeches and a welcome program, but the turnout collapsed into a null event with little to no audience.
An old advertisement promotes Dr King’s New Life Pills as the one way to a clear healthy complexion by keeping bowels active and regular. The copy claims the pills move the bowels gently stimulate the liver cleanse the system and purify the blood. A spring medicine 25 cents at your druggist.
Work has begun on a new concrete bridge over Hurricane creek near Thomas mill in the Fifth district. When finished, construction will start on a span over Bigby creek Mt Pleasant and Sandy Hook, promising one of Maury county’s longest concrete bridges.
Sixth Street boys defeated Riverside Scrubs by an estimated 13 to 1. Star players included C. Cook H. Cook and Capt. Jones. Pitching by Phillipe and H. Cooke highlighted the win.
Imagined pages praise the beauty of badges and earnest printed tokens as 01 cars of Columbians travel the Nah ville pike to greet Nashville guests. No show of visitors arrives, three arriving cars carry Franklin citizens, a turnout of forty cars and escorts proves the event tiny and farcical. Local hope fades as Mayor Decimal and President Sloan speak, secretary Sou prints county ads, and residents feel let down by unmet booster promises.
A brief fragment reflects on desire for wealth and willingness to be vulgarly rich, signaling a theme of ambition and social aspiration without clear context or events. The text hints at inner conflict between restraint and pursuit of material gain.
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