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Newspaper
Columbia Herald
Location
Columbia, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1918
Page
3
Mothers can rest easy after giving California Syrup of Figs for a gentle bowel movement in hours. The ad claims it treats cross, feverish, and sick children by cleansing the bowels, lists full directions on each bottle, warns against counterfeit syrups, and urges buyers to request from the California Fig Syrup Company.
Eight more names of Maury county farmers have signed the food production and waste elimination pledge. District Agent J M Dean received the pledges as County Agent F A Mclean was away for health reasons. Signers include J D Stanfill Hampshire Thorman Young Williamsport W L Del Ridley Columbia James Pillow Glendale T B Parish Columbia Robert Moore Glendale H Denton.
An ode to perseverance as age seems to threaten entry to the Collector’s office, yet determination propels the applicant toward the tax collection process and official duties despite advancing years.
One of Maury county’s biggest community sales is set for Saturday at McCain’s starting 10 o’clock Proceeds go to the Sixth district auxiliary of the Red Cross Col R F Moore to auctioneer and farm products including horses cattle hogs chickens meat and implements A twin pair of ponies with harness donated by Mrs Beulah Pickard is a highlight The district is canvassed for gifts and county-wide support is expected promoting this sale by Mrs Beulah Pickard Mrs Sam Wiley Mrs G Dixon and J T Petty among others
Bighue Green son of G A Green formerly a well known citizen of this county was seriously injured at his Greeneville Texas home when horses frightened and ran away tearing a piece from his thigh while he was planting corn. He is nephew of Mrs P C Hanson and Mrs J A Bishop of this county.
Léont J. M. Mack Peebles of the Field Artillery, 14th now at Camp Mills, heads toward the front as his division prepares to depart for France, according to received information.
An old advertisement promotes a lemon juice skin whitening lotion using three ounces of orchard white and two lemons, claiming it smooths and whitens skin with a fragrant quarter pint mixture. The second item is a 1918 nonresident notice from Maury County Tennessee, requiring Wade Anderson to appear in Columbia Circuit Court by the fourth Monday in May or face a confessed bill.
A clipped political note from Washington laments soaring campaign costs driving potential candidates away from running for Congress. The writer, Harald Cheap, questions the impact of expenditures on public service and the reluctance of men to seek office.
Judge J T McKnight chaired a large county Red Cross meeting at the court house to launch the May 21 27 drive for a 15000 apportionment. Heads announced headquarters open nightly, reporters to daily briefs, and teams told to follow carded pledges.
A fragmentary puzzle item shows lines about heat value and milk and cream. It reads like a cryptic query on combining terms to form a phrase, tied to a Herald Cheap Column Ade Pay style. The readable bits suggest a wordplay challenge rather than a clear event or person.
The Cumberland Presbyterian and Presbyterian Church U S A will not seize churches occupied by Cumberland Presbyterians. The US Supreme Court last week recognized a right to property while clarifying the merger’s effect on related assets. The ruling may impact schools and other properties across multiple states and concerns ownership disputes tied to the consolidation.
The Rhom Phosphate Co and Join Rhum were acquitted in criminal court after a two day trial over damage to muddy water at Hig Migby Creek. The case had lingered for months with prior offers of similar notes.
Dairymen met Saturday to form an association aimed at boosting Jersey cattle interests. The gathering showed renewed local interest in Jersey dairy programs and potential cooperative efforts.
Rumor circulates that Governor Rye may run for senator. Supporters expect an official announcement within weeks and describe a strong backing in political circles.
Jersey cattle breeders in Maury county formed the Maury County Dairymen's Association. Hugh Lee Webster elected president and Porter Erwin secretary, with over 50 eligible members. The group aims to audit milk quality and promote Jersey breeding, aided by the state extension division and Middle Tennessee Experiment Station.
Mrs H A Gant leads Maury county with the first contribution to the second war fund, sending a $25 check to Treasurer George E McKennon as her son serves overseas.
J. G. Perry, a clerk at Stephenson Bros. drug store, has enlisted in the field hospital corps and will be examined for acceptance next Wednesday by Maj. W. N. Hughes. He expects to be assigned to the 321st field hospital, in which several Columbia boys are already enrolled, stationed at Camp Jackson, S. C.
The Modern Woodmen of America Camp 14,080 at Timmons proudly holds $100 in Thrift Stamps. The camp expresses pride and urges other camps across the United States to follow suit and support the Thrift Stamp program.
A brief quip notes the threadbare spring poet vanished from spring scenes and jokes he is now prospering by writing baseball verse. The exchange signals a pivot from seasonal verse to sports themed poetry with a light, laconic tone.
Classified ad fragment listing prices for fleeced lined union suits for men women and children at The Racket annex. Items include ladies fleeced lined union suits priced from 49 to 69 cents and boys and girls ribbed unions and heavy fleeced options.
A Cincinnati authority touts frexzone as a fast corn remedy. Apply a few drops directly to the tender area to lift the corn root and all without pain. A quarter-ounce bottle costs little at any drug store and promises inexpensive, nonirritating relief suitable for soft or hard corns or calluses.
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