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Newspaper
Columbia Herald
Location
Columbia, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1908
Page
10
A fragment discusses dealing with heat and staying refreshed in summer. It notes the challenge of heat and the search for a healthful cooling drink, implying practical tips or solutions to keep people comfortable during hot days.
An advertisement asserts that the right kind of tea offers both attractive appearance and strong flavor at a lower price. It claims the teas are guaranteed to please and invites readers to try a package.
Manager McGaw of the Maury County Fair Association seeks a large pure food exhibit with Columbia Retail Grocers Association and major manufacturers. The plan aims to educate housewives and promote safe products, highlighting benefits and preventing inferior goods. The exhibit would occupy a large floral hall feature at the fair.
Mt Pleasant Tennessee reports both Howard Institute and Hay Long College hold commencement exercises this week. The Seventh District Miney county plans to operate Howard Institute and Vol Wo J. Howard as principals, while Hay Long College property will be run by the city graded and high schools. Divisions arise over city plans to reorganize schooling and property values remain a topic of local debate.
Mt Pleasant Tenn May 7 interest in the Governor race has been aidetracked by the aldermanic contest Three incumbents Dr J Anderson C C Ross W J Howard sought re election Griffin and Farris opposed Anderson and Ross on a late ballot But Anderson and Ross won by a single vote The race stirred tensions leading to a clash between Griffin and Mt Pleasant Record editor M B Young The quarrel stemmed from a Record publication Griffin objected and the contestants were separated before harm occurred
In Ripley C near Georgetown night riders destroyed Samuel Waterfield’s tobacco beds and warned George Randall to dig up a bed or face severe beating. Troops patrol as threats of dynamite to drive destruction grow, secret service arrests pending, soldiers told to shoot to kill to avoid arrests.
In circuit court activity limited, cases largely unsettled. Odle Talley v L and N ended with a $225 judgment for the plaintiff. Brady v L and N and Andrew Cox cases were settled out of court as Attorney General J B Garer arrives to assist grand jury investigations for The Meral.
State Agriculture official Charles W. Allen reports exceptionally good grain prospects in Middle Tennessee. Wheat and oats yield likely to be heavy with rains washing off rust while clover and grasses show strong prospects. corn planting delayed in West Tennessee but overall favorable conditions prevail, especially in Maury County.
United States District Attorney Tilman filed a petition for enforcement of ICC order against the Nashville, Chattanooga and St. Louis Railway and Georgia Edwards over equal car accommodations. The case cites the 1907 order aimed at ending segregation in train coaches and seeks federal enforcement in the client court.
The notice lists flour, lard, soap brands and prices including White Frost Old Dutch Cleaner, Ivory Soap, Swift’s Pride, Jell O and assorted feeds. Items include two packages lard at 9 ts, several soap bars, Cocoanut, and chicken feeds priced at 25¢.
Twelve additional joint debates were approved by Gov Patterson and Sen Carmack after a Nashville conference. The schedule extends the series to June 27 the primary date, with one open day remaining and locations to be announced after further talks between Armistead and Peay. The supplemental sessions include Clarksville and Tallaboma stops.
Treasury Department Sealed proposals due July 2 1900 at 3 p m for construction of the U S Post Office at Columbia Tennessee including plumbing heating lighting electrical wiring and related work. Copies of drawings and specifications available at the Columbia Tennessee office after May 25. Submission is in Washington DC.
Skelly and Nichols launch a wholesale grain and produce firm in Columbia at the northwest corner of the square. J A Skelly and George W Nichols, well known in Maury and nearby counties, promise fair dealing and high prices for grain potatoes and produce. The two buildings provide ample facilities. business will extend beyond Maury across the Alabama line.
An important Women’s Christian Temperance Union gathering is set for this afternoon at the Cumberland Presbyterian church in Teton. The meeting invites every interested man in the county to attend and hear discussion on statewide prohibition.
A circuit court term reports jury sentiment with Carmack favored over Patterson. Grand jury tally stands ten to three. petit juries show seventeen for Carmack, six for Patterson, and one Republican among twenty four. Regular juries are seen as better reflections of county opinion.
An early 20th century patent medicine claim touts Bur dock Blood Bitters as a universal remedy. The ad promises to conquer dyspepsia and digestive woes by expelling impurities and restoring stomach health, framing it as a cure for a broad list of ailments.
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