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Newspaper
Columbia Herald
Location
Columbia, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1919
Page
3
An old advertisement touts California Syrup of Figs as a gentle laxative for children and adults. It claims a coated tongue signals need for cleansing, promises quick relief from feverish upset and indigestion, and warns to avoid counterfeit imitations while urging readers to ask their pharmacist for the genuine product.
Miss Sophia Mal Shadow county home demonstration agent led a remarkable Isom gathering as twenty five girls from the community canning and poultry club braved a storm to attend the lecture. Despite days of rain and bad roads all members answered roll call, showing strong enthusiasm for the program and promising a top club result as Shadow reports widespread cooperation and rapid progress countywide.
Henry C. Fulton cashier of the Phoenix National Bank H G Kittrell and D W Shofner of Maury County banks returned from the state bankers convention in Knoxville. Fulton praised the convention as largely attended and historic while Knoxville was praised for hospitality. Kittrell delivered the bankers’ response to the welcome address and was highly regarded for his speech.
An old styled medicine advertisement touts Dod son’s Liver Tone as a safe vegetable alternative to harsh calomel. It promises quick liver relief without side effects and appeals to parents by claiming safety for children.
After the Tenth district led the drive, the Eighth District crossed the wire with thousands to spare. At a Thursday meeting, Chairs Hatcher and Sloan reported $46,300 in subscriptions against a $43,900 assessment. Several districts lag behind with sizable deficits, spurring renewed efforts.
Friday's Daily Herald reports three recruits enlisted Thursday at the local U S Army recruiting office. Enos M. Bunt and Henry B. Roberts from Lawrenceburg joined the medical department, while Andrew J. Aledson, recently discharged from the army, joined the cavalry.
A Maury county summary notes apples will be among the poorest yields in years due to scant blooms and blight. Peaches show promise of one of the best recent yields though small fruit is likely without careful thinning. Cherries look fair, pears and strawberries report mixed outcomes with rain causing losses. overall shipments of apples will lag last year.
Real estate activity shows two residences sold in the past week reflecting ongoing demand for city property. J J Pogue’s Barrow Court home brought $4500 while Ruby and Robert Irvine purchased the Fourth Avenue and Stuart Street cottage in Riverside for $2000. Rentals remain strong with heavy call volume for houses to lease despite limited supply.
The Rt. Rev. Bishop Thomas F. Gailor will visit St. Peter's Parish next Monday May 19 to administer the rites of confirmation to a class offered by Dr Geo C Watts. The service will be held at St. Peter's church at four o'clock in the afternoon.
An advertisement touts Danderine as a miracle rinse that cleanses dust and dirt from hair, making it light, wavy and lustrous. It claims hair regrowth appears after weeks and promises reduced itching and hair loss, with new growth noted on the bottle of Knowlton's Danderine sold at drug stores.
A Texas woman recalls severe postnatal suffering from which she recovered after taking Cardus, crediting the tonic with curing months of misery, backache and weakness. She urges others with similar pains to try Cardus for relief.
The Cullooka school closes next Friday signaling near-total countywide shutdowns aside from Mt. Pleasant and Columbia high schools. Influenza causes attendance declines though overall progress remains strong due to a mild winter and concerted effort by teachers patrons and officials.
John H. Garner of Cisco Texas stayed with his brother General Job B. Garner and today travels to his old Lawrenceburg home. He attended a recent Methodist Board of Education meeting in Nashville and is noted as a prominent West Texas merchant and landowner.
Sergeant W. E. Griffin arrives home after two years and five days in service. He will soon leave the army and resume his former post at the Citizens Telephone Co. in Columbia, a job he faithfully held prior to entering service.
Dr. Percy Dake Biddle has been commissioned captain in the medical section of the Officers Reserve Corps of the United States Army. He appeared before J I Finney, United States commissioner, this morning and took the oath of office. Biddle served in the recent war, entering as a lieutenant and promoted to captain. The oath was administered by Commissioner Finney in July 1917.
The district advisory board visited in the morning for their annual inspection. The board comprised R. Hopkins, Will Alexander, and Clint Moore. They found Saree ab schee Aen lin in a flourishing condition.
An old advertisement promotes Cascarets as a best family laxative. It touts gentle cleansing without griping and says it helps you feel grand the next day. It claims suitability for children and adults and offers a 10 cent box at local stores.
Nashville Tennessee May or Regge Dr Troy Beatty of Grace Parish Memphis was elected Bishop Coadjutor of the Episcopal Diocese of Tennessee at Christ Church on twenty-second ballot. Rev H D Phillips who led in several early ballots withdrew his name. The convention adopted amendments allowing women to serve and to sit on the board of trustees with Beatty set to lead the diocese after the current bishop retires.
University of Tennessee sheep specialist R P Hite monitors the Maury County response to a new state law on enforcement. He notes some counties have collected the tax and reports fewer depredations by dogs. Hite's Maury visit praised local efforts and lamb crop condition, while County Demonstration Agent H A McLaine urges purebred breeders to lead the protection.
Prof Eugene Tavender of Colombie has been named dean of the Middle omnesteer Normal at Stur frevaboro. He married Mime Hughes of this city, daughter of Mrs. Alice Smith, and is well known here.
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