Volunteers Needed for Registration of Military Ages
Sheriff Griffin in Maury County seeks volunteers at each voting place to manage registration under the selective draft. The War Department will forward instructions soon. county appointments will be announced later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
War Department
Mr. Griffin
Griffin
Maury County
Sherif Griffin
Guy
Rye
Nusiwifly
Tenn
J. Walter Griffin
Tom C. Rye
Flag Raising Planned at Jones Valley School
A flag raising ceremony is set for Sunday afternoon May 20 at 2 30 at Jones Valley schoolouts. Jones Valley Council 283 Junior Order United American Mechanics will present a flag and a Bible to the school. Principal speaker will be Past State Councilor Frank Girard of Nashville.
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Jones Valley
Jones Valley Council
Greek Play at the Institute Delights Local Audience
Andymion a Greek play in three sets was presented at the Columbia Institute Saturday night by Miss Gertrude McShane's pupils. Miss Willie Hatcher starred as Endymion with Misses Brewer Spencer Tate and Murphy in key roles. Artemis played by Miss Murphy, with noted dancing, highlighted a notably ambitious school production.
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Andymion
Columbia Institute
Gertrude McShane
Endymion
Prince
Willie Hatcher
Earlene Brewer
Phrynia
Eumenides
May Spencer
Kal- Lstrhene
Evelyn Tate
Janet Murphy
Artemis
British Steamer Abosso Torpedoed With Heavy Loss
Special to The Herald London May 15 The British steamer Abosso was torpedoed without warning with a loss of ninety lives. Forty six passengers perished and the remaining fatalities were crew members aboard.
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the Herald
London
Tew
Soldier and farmer in the field share the work
A poem line contrasts the soldier in the field with the farmer turning bare plots to yield, noting each roles’ contribution and the yield of shared labor. The verse pairs courage with cultivation and ends with the idea of earning one’s share through effort.
Privilege Taxes On Mortgages Debate Spurs Tax Debate
The discussion centers on a new revenue provision imposing a fifteen cent transfer tax on each $100 of debt secured by mortgages. Some argue it exempts notes from assessment, while others say it is an added privilege tax to register mortgages in Tennessee. The clause states the tax is in lieu of all other taxes, sparking varied legal interpretations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tennessee
Witel
Couny
Lipscomb
Dr Kings New Discovery ad promises cough cure
An advertisement promotes Dr King's New Discovery as a standard 48 year remedy for coughs and colds. It claims soothing balsam ingredients relieve throat irritation and fight germs, urging readers to keep a bottle at home and purchase from a druggist for 59 cents.
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Dr. King
Among Our Acquaintances and Unclassifiable Figures
A brief reading notes ambiguous figures named Ashity riding through social circles marked as enemies and friends. content hints at mixed classifications without clear narrative or event.
Old Glory Float Event Inspires Maury County Crowd
Enthusiastic Columbia crowd witnesses flag ceremony with military cadets, band, and patriotic address by Dr. William B. Ricks. Prof Gus W. Dyer urges greater food production and conservation as Old Glory flies from the pole amid honored national colors.
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Columbia Military Academy
J. I. Finney
William B. Ricks
First Methodist Church
God
J. J. Finney
Gus W. Dyer
South
Washington
Dyer
Iyer
Arma
America
Sergt. Stokes
Court House
France
Great Britain
Columbia
Maury County
Dodson's Liver Tone Ad Claims Safe, Harmless Remedy
An old advertisement extols Dodson's Liver Tone as a safe alternative to calomel for liver and bowel relief. It promises a night dose will prevent weakness and sickness, claims no salivation, and suggests giving it to children, with a money-back style guarantee.
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Lngeist
Dodson
Conferees Agree On War Measure In May 15 Session
Washington dispatch says conferees on the conscription bill agreed on the section permitting acceptance of Roosevelt's offer. Indications point to the measure passing both houses and reaching the president by week’s end. A Bagdad Kentucky letter reports a daughter in terrible kidney trouble improved after Foley Kidney Pills.
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Herald
Washington
Roosevelt
Senate
House
Mitchell
Bagdad
Imis. ER Drug CO
Advt
McLean Succeeds Ferris as Maury County Agent
Evan A. McLean of Knoxville to succeed Lieut Oscar L. Farris as Maury County agent. Farris leaves for officer training at Fort Owlethorpe to serve in the U S Army. McLean arrives Monday morning to begin work. war duties prompt the change.
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Oscar L. Farris
Ft. Ogiethorse
U. S. Army
Evan A. McLean
Knoxville
Oscar L. Fartigan
Maury County
McLean
Norning
Lieut
Farris
Ft Owlethorpe
California Syrup of Figs Advertisement and Warnings
An ad touts California Syrup of Figs as a gentle internal cleanser for children and adults. It warns of coated tongues signaling sickness and urges using the product as first treatment, noting full directions on bottle and cautions about counterfeit imitations.
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California
Lila
Local Agricultural Leaders Farris and McLean Honored
Mr Farris departs for Ft Oglethorpe with best wishes from many friends. Mr McLean, University of Tennessee alumnus and former county agent for Williamson County, led the football team and finished ahead of his class to begin public service.
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Farris
Lean
University of Tennessee
Williamson
McLean
Ft. Oglethorpe
Relief for bladder trouble with Foley Kidney Pills
A reader from Salem Missouri shares four to five years of bladder trouble and pain, noting many medicines failed until Foley Kidney Pills provided relief. The advertisement from Smiler Drug Co promotes the product as effective.
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Foley Kidney Pills
Ak Gact
Blaoue Smiler Drug CO
W. J. Furry
R. FD
Salem
Smiler Drug CO
FOLEY
Uiauui Smiler
Be Bold Against Fear of Germs and Girls
A brief note urges boldness in social life, contrasting fear of girls with fear of germs and suggesting that both fears hinder opportunities for affection. It frames caution as a barrier to connections and encourages overcoming hesitation.
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Ashity
Head Werseys
George Bradford
Urban R. R
Nashville
Cp Acent
Col. L. D. Perry
Columbus
Ohio
Tennessee Jersey Breeders Association
Joe Morris
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American Bank Bldg
Evan A. Mlean
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von Mig.Co
South Fifth St
Brooklyn
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Els
Tolley Farm Stallions
Flower Direct
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Ima Star
Dimple
Direct
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Twinkie
Grandam
Tom Hal
Frediie
Burr A
Dick Wells
John A. Hal
Mary E
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John A
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Binnie Boy
King
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