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Newspaper
Columbia Herald
Location
Columbia, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1920
Page
6
Citizens ponder how county voting will shift in the next election as women's suffrage and admission to the ballot fuel political speculation and party forecasts. Public officials and residents debate potential outcomes and policy implications.
Tennessee statesman Sawney Webb, known as Old Sawney, spoke to a large crowd in Columbia praising the league of nations concept and urging Governor Roberts re election. He praised the Wien administration banking reforms and defended new state tax measures as improvements over previous policies.
Traveling with Governor Cox in West Virginia on October 26, he said if elected he would push further than Wilson to secure ratification of the Vernalles ponte treaty, deeming it vital to the United States and ready to take strong steps to accomplish the end.
An old time medicine ad touts Pape's Cold Compound as fast relief for severe colds. A dose every two hours until three doses break up grippe misery, clear nasal passages, stop runny nose, reduce headache and fever, with relief claimed for a few cents at drug stores.
The big feed mill of the Dimple Milling Company has commenced operations and now manufactures dairy feed hog horse and mule feeds and bran shorts in large quantities. It is one of the biggest plants of its kind in the state with capacity to handle all orders. The analysis of all fods are printed and guaranteed by the mill. The mill has a big capacity and will be operated to the limit.
In Sulivan county Mill Point community for the first time hosts a fair. Mexican county agent Mex and home demonstration agent Mins Currie Lovett visited Mil Point School early fall outlining plans. Miss Anabel Hart, about 16, led efforts, advertising and urging neighbors to exhibit. A good turnout and fine displays of wardens, orchard, and home exhibits followed.
Local lodge of the Junior Order prepares Memorial Day observance with a packed Grand Hall. Judge Frank M. Garrard of Nashville's second criminal court will be the principal speaker and music will be directed by Miax Crmilla Herndon.
Millions know it is useless to suffer indigestion dyspepsia or a disordered stomach A few tablets of Page s Diapep sin neutralize acidity and give relief at once When meals fail and you feel uncomfortable when you belch acids or get sour undigested food And you suffer from discomfort pale bearing headaches take Page s Diapep sin and distress disappears The cost is small and the benefit great You too will be enthusiastic afterward
Demand for high quality butter and dairy products from the Dimple Ice Cream and Creamery Co grows as cream supply tightens. A large weekly dairy feed purchase from Dimple Milling will be sold to customers at cost, boosting milk production. Farmers receive sixty two cents per pound butter fat, aiding resilience amid price shifts. Also report on Guided Circle inviting next King’s Daughters convention to Columbia in 1921, with about 200 delegates expected and local hospitality.
The Herald notes there will be no county court meeting until after the election. Voter interest in state and national contests remains high as officials anticipate a clearer atmosphere for decisions. Judge Whitthore plans to issue a call, aiming for a session as substantial as a regular term to consider every proposition.
Washington Oct 22 Meat animals sold by farmers for the year ending Sept 1920 at prices 14 percent lower than the prior year. Prices had fluctuated since 1914 with peaks around 1916 and 1919 as the corn price rose and fell, with continued recession into 1920.
Col W F Poston, former governor candidate and West Tennessee Republican figure, spoke in the circuit court room urging a Republican landslide on Nov 2. He assailed Governor Roberts administration on tax laws and sugar issues, urged support for Col Alt A Taylor, and cited Democratic papers for corroboration. Miss Marshall from Chicago, national Republican headquarters, followed with national issue remarks to a small audience.
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