Lamb Market Expected High Prices Despite Losses in Maury County
Maury County stock buyer M. Allen predicts lamb prices at 17 to 18 cents per pound as supply tightens. He notes superior lamb quality but says dogs have destroyed $15,000 to $20,000 worth of lambs this season, harming farmers. Lambs to move within thirty days, with sixty days of steady demand anticipated nationwide.
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Allen
Maury County
Mr. Allen
Kaiser
All America
California Syrup of Figs Endorsed for Children
Vintage advertisement urges mothers to use California Syrup of Figs to treat children’s ailments by cleansing the bowels. It promises quick relief from feverishness, stomach ache, and poor appetite, claiming the product is gentle, effective, and desired by kids, with directions on the bottle.
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California
Willis F. Armstrong Safe in France
Col. Ed. P. Armstrong received a cablegram from his son Willis F. Armstrong confirming a safe arrival in France. The message relieved Mr. Armstrong who had been under mental strain since the ship sailed and his son embarked.
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Ed. P. Armstrong
Willis
F. Armstong
France
Mr. Armstrong
Grahams School Closing Exercises May 24
Splendid program by the pupils of Miss Olive Askins will be rendered at Grahams School closing exercises on May 24.
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Grahams School
Olive Askins
Woman's Committee Sells $123,450 in Bonds in Maury County
Maury County Woman's Liberty Loan committee reports sales totaling 123,150 to 284 subscribers. District totals include Mt Pleasant 13,100 Rockdale 51,350 Culleoka 1,000 Godwin 2,750 Dark's Mill 500 Hampshire Pike 600 Water Valley 1,150 Bryant's Station 200 Mt Pleasant Pike 14,600 Columbia District 1 4,300 District 2 3,750 District 3 15,850 Liberty Loan Day totals 14,000 8.5 Fleming 2,000 Spring Hill 1,000. Bonds ranged 36 1 1 1,000 bonds 50,000 bond 14,600 bonds 128 100 bonds 134 60 bonds. Sales to 284 persons not including some 2,460 bonds sold to men’s committee.
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Mt. Pleasant
Frank Wheeler
Rockdale
John Walton
Culleoka
Godwin
Amey Timmons
Dark's Mill
J. J. Harris
Hampshire Pike
O. L. Dortch
Water Valley
W. J. Lamb
Bryant’s
Penina Orr
Pleasant Pike
Mary Ridey
Columbia District 1
W. L. McAdams
Columbia District
Fleming
Mahon
Spring Hill
Jmen's
Bonda
Liberty Loan Subscriptions Expanded by Negro Club
The Third Liberty Loan drive reports additional subscriptions from the Negro Club, expanding community participation in the war effort. This update confirms renewed commitment and increased contributions from the club members amid ongoing fundraising.
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Negro Club
Lemon Juice Lotion Promises White Skin
A vintage advertisement advises mixing lemon juice with orchard white to create a skin lotion. It claims daily application to the face neck arms and hands will bleach clear and smooth the skin. It notes strain pulp and store for months and mentions cost and availability.
Norton Nichols Sails for France in World War I service
Lieutenant Norton Nichols of East Orange New Jersey sails for France with U S troops aboard a transport. He is assigned to surgical work in the Navy and will move between the front and recovery transports, as his mother and aunt report his progress and rising reputation.
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Norton Nichols
France
H. Foster
A. J Nichols
Nichols
East Orange
New Jersey
U. S
Nichols Haa
Lieut William Oakes Arrives Safely Overseas
Lieut William J Oakes of Columbia has arrived safely in France according to a telegram and postcard to his mother Mrs John A Oakes. He recently returned to Columbia after being recommended for a commission at Camp Gordon and then departed for France. He went to war service last September with the fire increment and was promoted from sergeant to officer after training.
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William J. Oakes
Officers’ Training School
Capt VanStone Wounded in England
Mrs. C. G. VanStone of Toronto, visiting her sister in Canada, reports a war department cable stating Captain C. G. VanStone has been wounded in England. A later cable says the wound is slight. He serves with the 47th Canadian battalion and participated in Vimy Ridge.
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C. G. VanStone
Toronto
Canada
Roy Forster
West Sixth Street
War Department of Great Britain
Tennessee counties oversubscribe Third Liberty loan quota
In the Sixth Federal Reserve district Tennessee counties exceed the Third Liberty loan quota with total subscriptions at 21.125 million dollars. Nashville zone counties oversubscribed or doubled quotas. Nationwide reports show high per capita participation and increased funds over prior issues.
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Tennessee
Federal Reserve
Nashville
Non-Resident Notice in Maury County Circuit Court
The circuit court warns Wade Anderson, a non-resident, to appear at the next term in Columbia on the fourth Monday in May to plead or demur. If he fails, the bill may be confessed and heard ex parte. The order is published in the Columbian Herald for four weeks.
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Wade Anderson
Tennessee
Columbian
Columbian Herald
Columbia
Maury County Sheep Plan for Strong Wool Prices This Year
Maury County farmers expect wool prices around 60 to 70 cents per pound with clipping starting mid month. Forecasts show about 100000 pounds of wool and over 150000 dollars from lambs, aided by government price setting and favorable natural conditions.
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Uncle Sam
Maury County
Lieutenant Eugene Voss Arrives Safely in France
News from Columbia reports Lieutenant Eugene Voss has arrived safely overseas and is now somewhere in France. He entered officers training and received his commission with the 1st after World War I began, having been educated at the Columbia Military Academy where he served as an officer in his company.
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Columbia
W. E. Vous
Auggie Vous
France
Voss
Uda
Columbia Military Acaedemy
Court Calendar Confusion Echoes in Old Jokes
In a quip about court life, two speakers joke about a court calendar and time, suggesting courts ignore clocks. The exchange reflects humor over legal schedules and the unfamiliar term court calendar in local speech.
Lieut Russell Estes Departing for France
Mrs. Russell Estes received a telegram Sunday stating her husband Lieut Russell Estes would leave today for France. Estes was called in the first draft and selected for training as an officer at Camp Gordon where he won a commission. He recently visited his family, and it was not known he would depart for overseas service.
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Russell Estes
Russell Kotex
France
Estes
Camp Gordon
Case Settled In County Criminal Court
The case of Otey Grobb charged with wife desertion was settled in county court. The defendant agreed to pay the costs, with the proceedings noting a potential financial result for Grobb.
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Otey Grobb
County Criminal Court
Cincinnati Man Discovers Drug That Loosens Coins So They Lift Out
Special to The Herald from Nashville May Ilan reports on state primary election actions. County primary boards will be named and confirmed by the state board. county committees meet May 2 to organize. May 3 deadline set for further steps. A coin-like remedy is described as dissolving corn or callus with a few drops, lifting it out painlessly.
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Cincinnati
The
Herald
Nashville
Ilan
Democrative
Capitol
Nome Freetone
Cincinnatian
Bena
Niger
A PICTURED BEET ON THE ENVELOPE
A quirky poem notes a pictured beet on an envelope. It describes a beet as a model, and a sunny slope scene for trying to beat the beet, ending with the notion of permanent investment.
Fleeced Lined Union Suits and Winter Wear Sale
A cluttered ad lists discounted fleeced lined garments for all ages including union suits shirts vests and pants at prices from 49 cents to 75 cents. Also promotes heavy sweaters socks gloves caps and knee pants with entries for men boys and girls.
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Oliver and Imperial
E—. Allen
Sige
Willis F. Armstrong
Col. E. L. Armstrong
Woman's Committee
F. F. Everett
Frank F. Everett
Woman's Liberty Loan Committee
United States Navy
William. Oakes
Olumbia
Capt. Vanstone
England
Vanstone
Cardus
Willam Eversole
Hazel Patch
Cardul
State of Tennessee
Circuit Court of
Maury Couunty
Hla Anderson
A. Hays
W. C. Witherspoon
L. Webster
Heep
SIS
Shield
Adkisson & Pige Bros
Lieutenant Eugene Voss
W. E. Voss
State Board
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