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Newspaper
Columbia Herald
Location
Columbia, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1917
Page
6
Dr Olin West of the state board of health will speak at Woodrow Friday night on rural sanitation after a hearty meal. Advertisements urge mild laxatives Dean's Regulets and Dr King's New Life Pills to aid digestion and spring vitality with small 25 cent prices.
A testimonial recounts a woman suffering nine years of insomnia finally finding relief after taking Poey Ridvey Pilla. She describes nightly rest returning after one year of repeated attempts with various remedies, noting earlier failed strategies and eventual cure with the product.
At a Maury County Teachers Association meeting held Saturday Mr Galloway reported on the Field Day Contest at the High school April 4. The association commends the High school faculty Andrews school for planning and lunch and thanks city merchants for prizes and entertainment help.
At Central Presbyterian Cullooka on Sunday a resolution urged the government to impose strict restrictions around soldier camps and to prohibit liquor traffic where it would affect the troops, emphasizing moral conduct and discipline among young soldiers.
A spring notice warns mothers of rising cases of measles and whooping cough and urges not to neglect any cold. It promotes Foley's Honey and Tar as a remedy for coughs colds and croup in Smiler Drug Co. advertising copy.
The Herald notes a large banquet audience claims were made, but the subject denies appearing or delivering remarks, calling the report meritless and urging scrutiny of the coverage. The exchange hints at a contested account in a public setting.
Mrs. Silman of Rouse City Texas recounts a six year recovery after severe postnatal pain. She credits Cardus as life saving after months of misery and ongoing strength since completing three bottles. The ad-style narrative targets readers suffering headaches back pains and fatigue, urging a trial of Cardus.
An old advertisement fragment offers Hall's Catarrh Cure with a one hundred dollar reward claim and endorsements from F J Cheney and the National Bank of Commerce Toledo. It notes internal use and a 76 cent price per bottle with testimonials and related product pitches.
Jean Morgan dean at the University of Tennessee and noted expert on food production will speak at a Cullooka school rally and community meeting next Friday noon. Other speakers are planned and an advisory board will be elected for the coming term.
An advertisement notes a remedy for impure blood using Burdock Blood Bitterly to strengthen the stomach bowels and liver and to purify the blood. The text mentions digestion lazy liver and stiff bowels in a promotional tone.
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