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Newspaper
Columbia Herald
Location
Columbia, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Sep 07, 1906
Page
8
At the Rageri store offer Ladies Summer Vests from 6e to 15c and Hosiery with 5e to 44c, Gloves Belts and Shields priced low. Also Colgates powders soaps talcum and shaving items, ice cream spoons and birdworm supplies, wall paper cleaner and enamel, tin sprinklers, fishing poles and tackle, wall paper stock announced with low prices.
A Herald reporter cites Moore praising the fair's unified effort, new stalls, better premiums, and nighttime lighting. He notes Kopp's Band as a highlight, announces Walter Woldridge in charge of the Nashville night musical ride, and references plans for a baby show with Sam Harlan Pete Howard and Judge John Brown appointed to run it.
Damaged wheat sought in any quantity with fair payments offered. Bring samples to Columbia Mill and Elevator Co. The notice appears as a brief industrial ad dated midweek with reference to a Wednesday Thursday scheduling.
The Davidson County Democratic Committee set October 4 for a primary to nominate two U S Senators and six state legislators. The move marks a reform triumph as factions clash over convention plans. Burdock Blood Bitters touted as a cure for dyspepsia, claimed to strengthen digestion and purify blood.
A preached reflection on Jesus saying it is more blessed to give than to receive. The author argues generosity transforms society and personal life, contrasts selfless acts with hollow giving, and urges daily heroic sacrifice as the path to true blessedness beyond wealth.
A reader letter from George B. Krause of Altoona Pennsylvania praises Dean’s Regulars for mild action and effective bowel regulation, calling the results desirable and positive.
Southern mule buyers were scarce, keeping the market slow. Many aged mules and 100 plus suckling colts appeared on streets, with colts mostly ordinary. one colt fetched 105 dollars, the highest price reported. J. W. Howard & Co. purchased several aged mules on streets and at the stock yards.
The Republican State campaign will open at Lawrenceburg on Monday September 10 with Hon H Clay Evans nominee for Governor delivering his 61st speech of the contest. Evans spoke in Nashville en route to Huntingdon to lecture on American and English Homes.
Secretary Wilson told forty packing-house representatives in Washington that labels for interstate shipped meat must be specific and not merely say sausage. Labels must disclose product type and ingredients, with pork or pork and beef clearly stated. He will target a percentage of existing packages for inspection and certify compliant lots.
The last of the small frame stores on the public square was torn down Friday to allow brick construction for an automobile garage. The two houses, long used for various businesses, were once linked to notable locals and figures, including a rumored early tailorship by Andrew Johnson. Esquire George W. Heyes now owns the franc buildings and plans tenements on East Hill.
Mr Lowell declines a sermon request from Anti-Saloon Workers in Troy Tennessee and writes a forceful temperance plea. He urges unity with temperance allies to destroy saloons, describes the ruin caused by liquor on families, and envisions clean Columbia streets free of intoxication.
PRAIT trees of all kinds strawberry plants raspberry plants and asparagus roots offered by R A Wilkes retired clerk from Culleoka Tennessee.
Louisville editor Henry Watterson denounces the idea of government owned railroads as impractical and un-American. In CounterJournal he argues Bryan’s purchase and public ownership plan enlarges plutocracy, distances government from people, and conflicts with his own anti-elite philosophy.
Nine perfect order maintained during Fair Week as Maury county attorneys seek to enjoin four Justices of the Peace from office. The suit also seeks recovery of funds they received from state and county. Hearing before Chancellor Walter Bearden in Nashville. Special to the Herald.
Rev Spencer Tunnel preached to a large Tabernacle crowd Sunday night. After the sermon Mr W A Greenlaw spoke briefly on temperance and distributed Anti-Saloon league membership cards. Congregants signed the pledge to work for the abolition of the saloon in Columbia by nearly all attendees.
Gallatin Tennessee reports the fair week proved the town’s quiet and law abiding nature with no arrests. Regular officers kept order, with one extra policeman at the fairgrounds to deter small boys from slipping in. Source notes a former Wet town history and comments on New York politicians.
A New York man offers ten thousand dollars to debate Mr. Bryan on selected questions. He proposes a public exchange to discuss political issues with the prominent figure.
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