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Newspaper
Columbia Herald
Location
Columbia, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1917
Page
4
The Columbia Herald urges Maury County to support the war loan with broad citizen participation. It urges making economy fashionable, calls for unselfish sacrifice, and condemns disloyal or timid attitudes while praising the president and national resolve.
The piece argues Americans underestimate the severity of the dual struggle and overestimate quick peace. It cites Germany’s proven war efficiency, ongoing Allied costs, and continued U boat threat, urging continued resolve and avoiding peace that would concede defeats. James W. Gerard warns of German resilience and resources amid Western front gains.
The Maury County Farm Loan Association reports a full board, fourteen loan applications endorsed for submission to the Farmers Loan Bank in Louisville for approval. Jesse Tomlinson resigns as secretary treasurer. BE Looney elected. Members must provide land abstracts acceptable to the Louisville bank before funds are released.
Griffiths epic war drama The Birth of a Nation will be shown at the New Grand Theatre on May 28 and 29 drawing large crowds on both first and return engagements.
Mr and Mrs Eugene Pigg of Water Valley announce the birth of an eight and a half pound son completion of the family.
An old advertisement promotes Foley Cathartic Tablets claiming thorough bowel cleansing digestion aid and stomach comfort. It boasts non addiction and a free feel for stout persons and includes dubious product claims typical of early 20th century drug ads.
The Herald reports Attorney General Horace Frierson Jr will rigorously enforce dog tax law at the May circuit court term in Maury County. Officials estimate thousands of dog owners may face indictments for failing to register and pay taxes, amid war economy pressures.
Former Mayor James A. English of Mt. Pleasant shows a four acre alfalfa field that Lieut. O L Farris inspected as a perfect stand measuring twenty eight inches across the entire field. The lieutenant praised the crop for its consistency and vigor. An advertisement from Smiler Drug Co. endorses Foley's Honey and Tar for coughs and colds.
Mrs J H Pussell will speak at McCain's Church on Sunday May 12 on Times Old and New in Tennessee.
A reader notes a royal figure appearing unwell and muffled, describing a wrecked look despite the royal status. The observer claims such royal ailments are not rare and that worldwide conditions seem unsettled.
An excerpt shows fragmentedSpeak criticizing charity appeals and slang laden talk about car repairs. The lines reference begging, a garage on every ten, and delaying handouts until basic work on wheels is done, highlighting streetwise resistance to aid.
A father and son discuss value and prudence over bread and butter prices, with the son vowing to respect the essentials. The exchange centers on a loaf at one crit loaf and butter at sixty cents a pound, underscoring frugal wisdom.
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