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Newspaper
Columbia Herald
Location
Columbia, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1917
Page
3
Land of western North Carolina has engaged a contractor to remodel the J R Lanius farm residence near Ashwood. About 2500 dollars will fund a new second story several porches gables and interior updates with fresh paint and wallpaper. The family hopes to move in by early September.
A Ky mother from Bagdad reports her daughter recovered from kidney trouble after using Foley Kidney Pills. The ad claims the pills lengthen weak kidneys, correct bladder issues, stop rheumatic pains and backache, and relieve muscles and stiff joints.
A fragmentary note describes a moving day with a father attempting to dodge a van and allow another to perform at their best, implying a departure or escape scenario amid the packing.
A period advert mock warns that calomel poisons the body and forces rest days. It promotes Dodson's Liver Tone as a safe vegetable substitute that cleanses the liver without salivation and can be given to children.
Cassie Elizabeth Cannon, supervisor of negro industrial school work, issues a school note to Maury County Colored Teachers dated May 8 1917 from Nashville Tennessee. She cites her motto Think Work Serve learned at the A and I State Normal School and thanks teachers and the County Board of Education for support while urging attendance at summer school.
Oscar L. Farris, Maury County county agent, is commissioned as a second lieutenant in the U S Army Reserve. He receives a wartime leave from the University of Tennessee and will be replaced by his successor, with Captain Finney praising his patriotism and duty.
Notice of a 1917 land sale in Maury County Tennessee by Mrs J J Carrigan et al in Chancery Court Columbia. Decree from April 1917. sale set for May 26 1917 at 12 noon at the Columbia courthouse, two tracts totaling about 27 and 32 1 6 acres with cash terms and no redemption.
George Douglas chosen vice president and Miss Mary Blackburn secretary and treasurer at the county teachers association meeting held Saturday. Prof Graham re-elected president. George Douglas and Miss Blackburn appointed to officer roles for the year. Summer institute to begin July 23 with talks on shop legislation and food preparedness.
An advertisement from Cincinnati touts Freezone as a quick remedy for corns and calluses. It claims a few drops relieve soreness and lift the entire corn root with no irritation to surrounding skin. The small bottle is inexpensive and available at drug stores or through wholesale houses.
The county will prepare the delinquent tax list and send it to Trustee Adkison after which the list of real estate delinquents will be advertised. The sale of unpaid real estate taxes is set for the first Monday in June, with expectations near previous years and few delinquencies in real estate.
An advertisement touts Geta-Te as a simple painless cure for corns. It claims 3 drops dry instantly, no sticking, and allows immediate use of shoe and stocking. Sold by druggists for 250 a bottle, with mail order options from H. Lawrence & Co. and backed by several drug companies.
Columbia banks began receiving subscriptions for the government two billion dollar Liberty Loan. The Columbia Bank & Trust, a patriotic firm, subscribed $500, while a county farmerette joined with $500 at Phoenix National Bank. Maury National Bank reported a $25,000 subscription.
Ad promoting Dr King's New Discovery for spring colds. Warns of sudden temperature changes and lingering symptoms. Advises continuing treatment until the cold is fully gone and claims the product clears the head and soothes irritated membranes.
J A Goslin state clerk of the M L W A and Louis Barker Maury county camp representative returned from Knoxville after attending the state meeting of the Modern Woodmen of America and report a fine trip.
A dated home remedy ad targets parents, claiming a sick child shows coated tongue and stomach issues. It promotes California Syrup of Fiza as a universal laxative for babies to adults, promising swift relief. The copy includes urging readers to ask druggists for a 50 cent bottle and to ensure authenticity.
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