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Newspaper

Columbia Herald

Location

Columbia, Tennessee, United States of America

Date

May 05, 1916

Page

8

Farm Problems Discussed At 20 Community Meeting

A large turnout at Poplar Top Zion community club near the Stephenson farm heard speakers Hon. J Knox Bryson and Dr M Jacob address farm life problems. County Agent Farris demonstrated on site followed by Prof Tate’s lecture as the club plans an all day meeting and barbecue after harvest.

J. Knox Bryson DR. M. Jacobs Poplar Top Zion Community Club M. Jacob Farris Stephenson Prof Tate

Alexander's Car Burned Friday Near Hogue Farm

The Saxon roadster of Charles Alexander was totally burned Friday afternoon on Bigby Creek near the Hogue farm. Investigators say a backfire ignited a grease surplus on the engine. No injuries occurred. the car had partial insurance coverage.

Charles Alexander Bigby Creek Hogue Farm Alexander

Anti Cholera Serum and Virus Tested by White Serum Co

Promises distribution of anti cholera serum and virus tested products. Dr Geo Br White affiliated with White Serum Company asserts favor and guarantee. May imply availability of preventive serum and related medical solution.

White Serum Company Otfaetinesso

Louisville Board of Trade Members Visit Columbia

A special Louisville Board of Trade train arrives May 26 at Union Station at 8 58. The delegation stays until 10 55 mixing with Columbia and Maury County residents to foster closer ties. Two brass bands will perform, and a reception committee may tour selected sites. The group will be the largest of its kind to visit Columbia.

Columbia Board of Trade Louisville Kentucky Union Station Maury County Louis

Double Capacity of Rock Crusher

A new rock crusher with a capacity of 100 yards per day has been started on Pleasant Boulevard. It will operate twice as fast as the old machine, saving time and labor in road construction under Engineer Selesmeyar.

Mt. Pleasant Selesmeyar

His Sixteen Years Suffering Now Ended

Mr G W Henderson of Dingle, Mis, describes cystitis and kidney trouble that caused dizziness and faint spells after costly treatments. A friend advised Foley Kidney Pills, and after six bottles his pains and insomnia vanished, with complete relief cited. SMILEA DRUG CO

Foley G. W. Henderson Dingle Mise Smilea Drug CO

Great rally near Culleoka school May 12 15 plans

The local school rally in Culleoka aims to secure funds for a fourth teacher to run the school for nine months. Prof W R Bourne will speak, with addresses by Prof John P Graham and local officials. A noon dinner on the grounds is planned, with merchants likely to close for the occasion.

Culleokans W. R. Bourne John P. Graham Evins KE. J. Park I. H. McKibbon Fifth District Advisory Board

Foley's Honey and Tar Ad Appear in Saunders' Coupon

An old advertisement urges readers to cut out a reply slip and mail it to Foley & Co. of Chicago to receive a trial package. The offer includes Foley's Honey and Tar Compound for bronchial coughs and colds, Foley Kidney Pills, and Foley Cathartic Tablets, as promoted by Smiler Drug Co.

Croup Foley Foley & Co Chicago Smiler Drug CO Smiler | Drug CO Advt

Judge Cherry Signals Resumption of Taxpayers Suit

Special to The Herald from Nashville Tennessee reports Judge W C Cherry, tied to the late Harry Stokes in municipal litigations, authorized that the taxpayers suit, often called the probe, will be resumed once new counsel for the complainant can review the record. The item includes an advertisement for Foley Kidney Pills by Smiler Drug Co.

Herald Nashville Tenn W. C. Cherry Harry Stokes

Harsh physics react weaken bowels lead to constipation

Ad copy notes that harsh physics react will weaken bowels and cause chronic constipation. It promotes Dean's Regulats, described as operating easily, and lists a price of 25 cents a box at all stores.

In Limousine Class Romance Sparks at Accidents Ad

A humorous exchange about social class contrasts appears in a magazine column. An advertisement urges readers to keep Dr. Thomas' Eclectic Oil for emergencies, noting two sizes 25c and 60c available at all stores. The piece reflects early 20th century tone and consumer ads.

Blonde and Brunette Twins Joke in Household tale

A humorous anecdote notes a wife quips that one twin is blonde while the other is brunette. She explains they could not afford a maid and both parents took turns washing a child leading to the darker result. The remark highlights household labor and playful family mischief.

Why Swear Dear Use Gets lit for Coins Plan

A clipped, fragmented line repeats the quoted phrase Why Swear Dear Use Gets lit for Coins and notes a new plan. A speaker chides someone named John for language and mentions prior cautions about bandages salves tapes and plasters. The passage ends without a clear event or outcome.

Gets-It corn remedy promises painless quick corn removal

An advertisement extols Gets-It as the easiest, cleanest corn remedy. It dries instantly and allows a sock to be worn over it. Sold by druggists for 25 cents or mailed from B. Lawrence & Co. Chicago, with Columbia distribution and endorsements from Woldridge Co. and Stephen Son Bros.

B. Lawrence & Co Chicago Ill Columbia Woldridge CO STEPHEN+ SON BROS

Fine attendance at conference

Dr. William B. Ricks reports a splendid attendance at the Columbia district conference with strong preacher and lay turnout. He notes a net district church membership gain of over 200 in the past year, finances equal to or better than last year, and overall thriving church interests.

William B. Ricks First Methodist Church Prospect Columbia District Ricks

Dr Bells Pine Tar Honey Cough Syrup Ad

An old advertisement touts Dr Bell's Pine Tar Honey cough syrup. It lists ingredients like Pine Tar Aconite Hyoscyamus and Mandrake and claims instant relief. The ready made 260 hotties winter name is Dr Bell's Pine Tar Honey available at druggists with formula on the package.

Dr. Bell

John White Buys Large Cedar Tract Near Pottsville

John White of the Fourth district bought about 400000 feet of fine standing cedar timber on Bear Creek near Pottsville. He has moved a sawmill there and is cutting the timber for sale along the new railroad at Chapel Hill.

John White Bear Creek Pottsville Chapel Hill

Doan's Kidney Pills Endorsed by Mrs Ware in Columbia

A Columbia resident Mrs M A Ware testifies to Doan's Kidney Pills aiding irregular kidney function, back pain, and nervous issues. She recalls using the remedy since 1911 with relief and recommends the product, noting availability at local H B Adams' Drug Store. Price five cents. Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo N Y. (Advt)

Columbia Doan H. B. Adams

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Hoosier Hamilton Rived B. A. Satterfield & Co Henry Rudolph Carmill Foley Kidney Adyt Chichester S Pills Amond Brand Tal Forerly State Board OF Traue OF MT. Pleasant Boulevard The Robinson & Pigg Furniture Co Qluality and Service Culleoka School Bourne Supt Graham Harpy Stokes FO Rackiomeys and Blaouer Aanmiger Drug CO Big Ceda
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