Redistricting Bill Not Interfering with Districts or Voting
Letter to the editor argues the redistricting bill leaves school and road districts intact and voting precincts unchanged. It calculates district populations, magistrate counts, and taxes, contending the ninth district lacks bias and that the bill mainly reduces magistrates and extends countywide election law to all, including Columbia.
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Columbia Herald
Maury County
Sone
Sfth
Columbia District
Columbia
Scott's Emulsion Promises Growth for Weak Children
An advertisement likens children to young plants and claims Scott's Emulsion feeds weak youngsters to promote growth. It asserts weakness may stem from inefficient nutrition and offers a free sample with address details, albeit with garbled text.
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Scott
Pearl St
New York
Relief in Six Hours From Kidney and Bladder Distress
An advertisement claims a Great South American Kidney Cure relieves kidney and bladder discomfort, back pain, and urinary retention within six hours. It promises rapid relief for both men and women and urges prompt purchase from local sellers.
Fire destroys Woode Block in Dickson on Main Street
A morning fire in Dickson Tennessee leveled the Woode Block on Main Street and by noon continued to spread. Several businesses were wiped out including J. Whie’s clothing store Xt. M. Brown’s grocery McDonough & Co N. F. Glenn’s pool room Dickson bakery and Aukey’s restaurant.
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The
Herald
Dickson, Tenn
Woode Block
Main Street
J. &. Whie
New Life Pill Ads Slam Age Respect Shamelessly
A contrarian early 20th century ad attacks youth for ignoring elders. It promotes Kibg’s New Life Pill as a cure for serious ailments linked to age, including dyspepsia and constipation, claiming swift relief at W. P. Woldridge’s Drug Store.
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Fr. Kibg
W. P. Woldridge
Resignations Shake Columbia Postoffice in 1903 Switch
J W Reams, longtime clerk at the Columbia Tennessee post office, resigns to enter private business. J H Cochran is promoted from 500 to 800 dollars, and J A Goalin, senior substitute clerk, is named to the vacant clerkship. Letters from May 14 outline the voluntary departure and acceptance with best wishes from Postmaster A M Hughes.
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Columbia Postoffice
J. W. Reams
J. H. Cochran
J. A. Goalin
Coch Tan
Reams
Cure eczema by Botanic Blood Balm claims
An old advertisement touts Botanic Blood Balm as a universal cure for eczema and skin diseases. It promises to enrich and vitalize the blood to heal sores, rashes, ulcers, and other skin ailments and offers a free trial by writing Dr Gillam in Atlanta. Ge rs. Alcor sells the product.
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Dr Gillam
Mitchell It
Atlanta
Geo
Alcor
Pass the Hat in Indianapolis Prompts Miscellaneous Donations
May 21 Indianapolis reports Southern contributions totaled 1048.7 to Louise Jadiey the chambermaid who declined to tidy Booker T. Washington's bed. Memphis gave 15.75, New Orleans 1000, bringing her total to 2500.
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Indianapolis
Louise Jadiey
Booker T. Washington
Memphis
New Orleans
Phosphate Market Steady Across Regions and News
The Manufacturers Record reports Tennessee miners active in several deposits and demand remains strong for domestic and export rock. Mt Pleasant shipments are steady with quick dispatch. Florida shipments remain liberal with a steady market for pebble and hard rock. European outlook is encouraging and American phosphate is in good demand. South Carolina shows a ready market with improving inquiry. A Danish steamer Nordhvalen carried private phosphate terms from a Gulf port to Europe. A bicycle ad and a medical remedy note follow, mentioning Woldridge's Drug Store.
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Mt Pleasant
Florida
South Carolina
Nordhvalen
Gulf
United Kingdom
Kind Words Toward The Herald From Patterson
A reader from Bavanah Tennessee writes that his Herald subscription has expired and he will send two dollars to renew. He praises the paper for its stance on moral welfare and asks not to strike his name until his administrator responds. Supporter signs as D Patterson.
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Herald
Sucorsa
Ud. Patterson
Hay Long College Music Recital Delights Audience
Hay Long College presented a Friday night music recital by the class and Miss Pauline Flick and Prof. Ro lana Flick. Highlights included Miss Marion Ricketts from the junior class and Miss Katherine Owens from the advanced class, with violin performances by Misses Hay Long and Ada Colburn and piano solos by Leon Long.
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Pauline Flick
Rolana Flick
Hay Long College
Marion Ricketts
Katherine Owens
Hay Long
Ada Coleburn
Ladien
Leon Long
Columbia Water & Light Plans Roofed Power House Fans
The Columbia Water and Light Company contemplates installing daytime work to finish electric fans through the summer. About sixty fans are needed to justify the project while over forty have already been pledged. General manager Mr. Roberson expects to reach the target with ease.
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Columbia Water & Light Co
Roberson
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