davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-02-25
CASE OF THE COLLIER JUSTIN THAT
SHOULD BE LOOKED INTO.

The United States collier Justin is reported in Wash
ington dispatches having been finally sold a New
York bidder for S3O1.1O7.
The navy appraisers fixed the value of the vessel
$4,000. Had il been for irregularty in a
former advertisement of the sale the Justin she
would have been sold bid approXimating the value
fixed by the board of appraisers and the government
mulcted the something over $4,000 This
incident naturally raises the question to how many
of Uncle Sans cast-on ships haze been sold for a
fraction their value the past
There's for investigation the Justin affair.
Either the navy appraisers grossly incompetent
there has been tall old grating by somebody.
That sticks like a lighthouse in a fog
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-02-25
THE SUGGESTION THAT UNCLE SAM BUY
THE DANISH WEST INDIES

There seems 10 he no good reason why the United
States shouldn't buy the Danish West Indies if Den
mark is disposed 20 sell them reasonably.
OF course. the islands worth much Most
Of them fertile enough. bat their total area is
small. fld there is little recommend them for ex-
poitation or development We stil have plenty Of
room for Developments I'm neiehboring Porto Rico which
has the same climatic and arcutura1 conditions Be
sides. misht buy. along with the islands Negro
strike which has been in prosress lately
But Denmark might sell them 90 somebody else
Germany. for instance It said Germany wants
them for naval base And IFS not precisely pleasant
just now &c think o.; Germany having strszg base for
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-02-25
THE MELTING POT
FILLED BY THE EDITORIAL STAFF
TIE MODERN MISS

Wake me early mother dear"
Was what mother used TO hear.
But things are changed these DAYS.
And daughter now has other ways.
Hits the hay at half past one.
Sisters bound TO have her fun.
Far from bein-r an early riser.
Daughter thinks she's much wiser.
Cay white lights and tango places
Cali on her 10 show her graces.
Home she says, was made for mothers
Rut not for sisters nor for brothers.
Before she climbs TO the second floor
Leaves this note under mothers door:
Please remember. o. mother OF mine,
I'm 10 snOOze until half past nine.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-02-25
INDUSTRIAL UNREST.
CPublic Service Machine

(PubliC Service MAGAZINE
Frank 2. Walsh and his three
pro-labor conferees on the late fed
eral commission dwelt extensively
on the causes OF the present So
called industrial unrest. Yet il
seems TO as they have overlooked
something OF vital import in the
condition OF American railroads.
American railroads are among the
biggest employers Of labor. They
not only employ vast armies OF men.
and women, too, but pay a high
average wage
Now. il seems 10 Us that an i'm
partial quest for the causes Of this
industrial unrest viii make anyone
appreciate the far-reaching effect
of the appalling railroad receiver
ships in this country Today So
s37 miles of American railroads are
in 4 state OF bankruptcy. Accord
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-02-25
The Public Pulse

Communications for this column
may Je signed anonymously but must
be accompanied by the name Of the
writer 70 insure good faith. No re-
possibility for facts OF sentiments
expressed will be assumed Honest
discussion Of public questions is in
vited but with the right reserved TO
eliminate vicious and Objectionab bic
matter. The column IL free But. be
reasonable.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-02-25
MUST BE AT LEAST 4 BY 5.

Richmond. Va. legislator presents bill providing
limitations in women's dresses follows:
That female shall appear public within this
commonwealth with skirt which reach
within four inches OF the ground, with waist or
bodice which exposes more than three inches of the
chest back and that transparent skirts shall be
worn"
lie declared that short skirts and low waists
responsible for the downfall many young men
Patiently legislator with past
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-02-25

warships right door Porto Rico and within easy
distance the Panama canal of which Porto Rico IL
"a sort OF Atlantic bulwark
Danish Indies lie. roughly. near the middle
OF the great chain islands running from Florida
around TO the northeastern corner Of South America
There il Cuba. then Haiti and Porto Rico. then the
Danish Islands Beyond Is the chain Of Lesser Antilles
nearly French and British. We'd feel safer If We
had that little link in the chain than If Germany had It,
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-02-25

Col House. i'm London last week. a suite Of
rooms the top floor of the Ritz-Carlt0n thereby
occasionins much surprise zeppelin have
upper doors the hotels decidedly unpopular
with the British public
Wonder if they don't know over there that House is
from Texas where the higher up YOU you
miscellaneous missiles. 1t was just force of
ha bit. that's
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-02-25
THE TRUE STORY OF ADAMS
SOUL MATE

CAS- the Tribune would have it,
Adam was not happy in the Gar
den of Eden: When seen by a Trib-
une reporter he said it was too lone
some in his garden. The Tribune re-
porter said he would fix up a story
and see what publicity would do for
Adam. He turned in his story TO the
managing editor who Immediately
wrote an editorial on the fact that
it was not meet for man 10 live
alone"
Two days after this story and edi-
torial appeared in the Tribune. Eve
Joined Adam and lived happy ever
after until forced to leave their gar
den home.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-02-25

They've limited and they've threaten
ed and they've called me many
names
They've said that 7 am simple and
lacking much in brains;
That l would better drive a hack or
be blowing suds behind the bar,
or that I'd make the finest pilot for
that old Hill street car
You may wonder why they call me
such a numSkull all the time
When they know that / am young
and enjoying youth sublime.
I will tell kindly reader as ! end this
boresome little lay
It's just because ! fail 20 hand YOU
such as this each day.
Do you blame me for not needing as
they call me just a shyster?
can't YOU see the reason why I'll not
be a funny rhymsteT?
Wen bet our bottom dollar which we
call our top one too
That you know and know I know,
this is something l can't do.
T.. X. It.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-02-25

PSYCHOLOGISTS knocking another favorite belief
They declare that leprosy at contagious and
that in in thousand does a child inherit
it, They're inclined believe that it somehow comes
from eating poorly cured salt fish
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-02-25
SHORT POEM.

Nasty rain.
A soaking dip.
Shooting pain.
It's the grip.
It's wonderful how a clean sweep
(such as the British made) Of the
seas. could leave so many commerce
raiders.
Grand opera music reminds me or
my mother-in-law having Mysteries, >"
said the barber the other night.
We suppose that when the head
writer said Wilson is firm in his
stand" he was referring TO the fact
that his feet are not bothering him.
Our idea OF nothing to be is a
commander Of either a submarine
or a Zeppelin.
It's easy.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-02-25

az tho Office or teephona numbers and ask
Tor department vantedEdorial Advertising cremation or
Accounting advs" - Is To ire tfle-
phone directory, BIN VIII be mailed after insertion RspoF
business. poor delivery OF
paDers b4d Telephone service etc 10 head with
which dealing has Thirteen
n 1851 Bell
sUBsCRIPTION RATES Morning and Evening Editions
sunday ge- Morning Evening Edition
daily including mail $500 In advance
Delivered South Bend and MshaWaka soO per
in advance l2c by the week
ADVERTISING RATES. the advertising department
Foregg Advertising RepresentatiTes cone LoRENZtN
chicago The News endeayors 70 keep It's
through patronage advertisement In this
paper viii the management by reporting
the facts completely
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-02-25

Rockefeller foundation has donated S5s525o 10 va
rous educational institutions wherefore we look for
another rise in gasoline. Later: We's got il,
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-02-25

The fact that covers his automobile en-
CINE In cold weather does prove that he will think
% blanke. horse.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-02-25

our idea of an accomplished mu-
stefan is formed when we see some
body going along the street with a
eukalale
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-02-25

The day gang finally agreed to
meet the night bunch.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-02-25

ONLY ASSOCIATED PRESS MORNING FRANCHlsE
PAPER IN NORTHERN INDIANA AND ONLY PApER en-
PLOXING TIE INTERNATIONAL NEWS SERVICE II
SOUTH BEND NO other newspaper IN the state protected
~ leased wlreniRht and day-news services Also
ghtcolumn paper state outside Indianapolis Puo-sfe
every 81 except SUNDAY
Holidays Entered the south Bend postonee as second
class mail
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-02-25

We know of nothing more persist
ent than a mouse. Unless 1t is he
school board.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-02-25
HsuB- Phous arsi.

THE NEWS-TIMES PRINTING COMPANY
once: 2IO W. Colfax Az.
Ren 200
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-02-25

With all this talk of a possible war
with Germany that is going The
rounds there are a lot Of people who
have taken a sudden interest in pre-
paredness. They favor a large stand
ing army OF men who like to fight.
y. b. w.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-02-25
Less Than
Three Ce7,ts
Per Day

Let US show you just what the new low
rate for electric lights means.
The rate that goes into effect Nav st
fixes the maximum charge at III cents
per K. w. H. for lighting purposes. with
a minimum charge of IS cents a month.
Translated into everyday terms this
means that one 90 candle power lamp
burning 453 hours will cost only IS cents.
which is less than 3 cents day.
Three % candle power lamps burning
hours every day during the month will
cost approximately half of what father
pays for one nickel cigar
Those whose homes are not now wired
for electric lights will do we'll to wire now
and be ready for the new low rate-Spec-
ial low prices on wiring now-get in
touch with our NERVOUSNESS department
Phones 462 Bell and 5462 Home.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-02-25

SO far nobody has turned in a
poem on spring for us to publish.
(Follows sound like a rap on wood
When the tension breaks what
becomes of it?
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1916-12-29
OLD SOLDIER
GOES TO REWARD
!. T. BRIGGS, OF McCAlN'S-
FOUGHT FOUR YEARS UN-
DER GORDON.

j. T. Briggs died at his residence at
McCain's Sunday evening at $50
o'clock, after an illness of three weeks.
Mr.. Briggs was an old Veteran, serv-
ing four years under Gordon in the
Eleventh Tennessee cavalry and no
Drawer soldier was ever on the field
of battle. He was one of the most
highly respected citizens of his COM
munity was honorable and upright in
all his dealings. He was a devout
member of the Cumberland Presbyte-
rian church and so lived that his exam
pie will linger many years. He is sur
vived by his wife and one brother, Joe
Briggs, of Lynnville. Funeral services
were held this morning at 10 o'clock
at the Cumberland Presbyterian
church Of McCain's, conducted by Rev.
Blades. Interment at Rose Hill GEN.
etery. The elders and deacons of the
church acted as pall-bearers. Maury
Undertaking Co. in charge.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1916-12-29
ASSESSOR COWLEY
ACCEPTS POSITION
POPULAR RETIRING OFFICIAL is
ALREADY AT WORK
AGAIN.

]. Ben Cowley, tax assessor, has &C
cepted position as travelling sales
man with big Louisville firm and has
already entered upon the discharge OF
his duties. Mr.. Cowley is at home at
Santa Fe for the holidays and declares
that he is rather enjoying being back
in private business life. His term as
assessor will expire on next Monday,
but there being nothing to do in the
office at this season of the year he de-
cided to promptly accept very fat
tering offer for private employment.
Mr.. Cowley made one of the most pop,
ular officials the county ever had,
serving as assessor for eight years and
his numerous friends will wish him
abundant success in his new business
engagements.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1916-12-29
GAINED THIRTY-FIvE
POUNDS IN LESS
THAN TWO MONTHS
THIS STATEMENT is GIVEN OUT
BY MRS. JETTYE BRIDGES, OF
NORTH BIRMINGHAM, ALA.
TANLAC DID The GREAT WORK
my Recovery Has Set The Whole
Neiohborhood in Which Live To
Taking She Says in Interview
Given Out For Publication.

Its the honest truth in less thar
two months after / begun taking Tan
lac | had gained thirty-five pounds
and my recovery has set the whole
neighborhood to talking said Mrs
Jettye Bridges, 10S Seventh street
North Birmingham, Ala. Mrs. Bridges
is the wife of ]. e. Bridges, a well
known furniture dealer in Pratt City
"For more than three years, con
tinued Mrs. Bridges, Nothing | ate
agreed with me and | suffered with
Indigestion all the time" | just suf-
fered agony from the gas on my stom-
ach and shortness of breath and |
ached all over and got so nervous
could hardly sleep. My head felt
like it would burst open, it ached so
bad and often | got so weak and
dizzy | could hardly stand up. Moth
ingI took did me any good and finally
ing | took did me any good and finally
of my work and felt perfectly mis-
cradle all the time. Thinking a
change might do me some good went
on a visit to my father and stayed
there three weeks but kept getting
worse instead of better. My back
hurt me like a bad toothache and my
kidneys worried me nearly all the
time and | Just can't describe how
wretched | did feel fell off to one
hundred and twenty-eight pounds and
at last got so weak and sick | had
to give up and go to bed and thought
| could never get we'll.
Then | started on Tanlac, and oh,
what change it made in my feelings
in just few days. After taking six
bottles | got on the scales and weigh
ed a hundred and sixty-three pounds
positive gain OF thirty-f1ve pounds
and if anybody ever felt like new
person | did. My friends and neigh
bors are all talking about me looking
so we'll, and / feel even better than
look, because all the headached and
shortness ofNbreath have left me. My
appetite is splendid now and my food
agrees, with me and makes me feel
strong. | don't have any more weak,
fainty spells and my back and kid
neys have stopped bothering me. My
nerves are perfectly quiet and | sleep
so we'll almost hate to get up in the
mornings. | couldn't ask to feel any
better than | do now and | owe my
recovery to Tanlac. In fact, believe
it has saved my life and | just can't
praise it enough for what it has done
for me-"
Tanlac is sold in Columbia, exclu-
sively by SMISER DRUG CO.
(Advt)
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1916-12-29
LOW RATES ON
ALL THE RAILROADS
INTO THE "D|NPLt'
JANUARY EIGHTH, ACCOUNT OF
JACKSON MILITARY HIGHWAY
CELEBRATION
DUE TO EFFORTS OF COL. FRI
Tickets Sold On January Eighth Good
For Return Date on January 9th
From Sheffield and Flora and Inter.
mediate Stations.

Col. John w. Fry member of the
head committee of the Jackson Mill,
tary Celebration, is in receipt of a let
ter from the Southern Passenger AS.
sociation, at Atlanta, Ca, stating that
eheap rates will be made over the
Louisville & Nashville railroad from
sheffield, Florence and Tuscumbia
and all intermediate stations to Co
lumbia, and on the Nashville, Chat,
tanooga & st. Louis railroad from
Flora, Tenn, and all intermediate
stations to Columbia, for the Jackson
Military Highway Celebration to be
held in Columbia on January Sth
1916. Tickets will be sold on January
Sth, with final limit January 9th.
Col. Fry was appointed by the
Board of Trade as special commit
tee to take this matter up with the
carriers and he has been quite diligent
in his efforts, and this morning receiv.
ed the following letter from w. H.
Howard, secretary of the Southern
Passenger Association:
"Jno. W. Fry, Esq, Columbia, Tenn
Dear Sir:-Referring to your favors
Dec. and 9th, relative to special
fares account of the above occasion,
beg to advise that the Passenger
Traffic Officers of the following car
riers will establish special fares on
account of this occasion from the
territory outlined /,
81 & N. R. R. from Sheffield, Ala,
and intermediate stations.
IN. c. st. l.. Ry. from Flora, Tenn,
and intermediate stations.
Tickets to be sold January 9Th.
with final limit January 9th.
very respectfully,
W. H. HOWARD, Secretary
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1916-12-29
REV. c. c. M'NEIL
HAS RESIGNED
PASTOR OF THE SPRING HILL
PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
TO LEAVE.

Rev. C. c. Mcneil having resigned
as pastor of the Presbyterian church
at Spring Hill, the presbytery of Co.
lumbia will meet at the Frierson Me
mortal Presbyterian church on Tues.
day, Dec 26, at 8 o'clock, to act upon
his release from pastorate Of the
church. DR.. Mcneil, has been very
aggressive and influential factor in
the spiritual and material uplift OF
the Spring Hill community and the
members of the congregation, together
with the citizens generally without re-
gard to church preferences sincerely
regret his departure.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1916-12-29
ROTARY CLUB
FOR COLUMBIA
STEPS MAY BE TAKEN FOR THE
ORGANIZATION OF SUCH AN
INSTITUTION SOON.

II is highly probable that Columbia
will have Rotary Club within the
near future. Parties who are much
interested in the movement have writ
ten to some of the leading Rotarians
of the country asking for information
about the organization OF such . cluo.
1t is believed that it would be on
Of the greatest boons to the mer
chants and all classes of business OF
the city that could be effected. It is
hoped by those at the head of the
movement to have something definite
within the next few weeks to presen'
to the business men Of the city, at
which time a meeting will be Gale
and the plans laid before the gath.
ering.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1916-12-29
StraXed

Strayed from pasture four DOL
south of Columbia on the PulS
pike a fawn Jersey COW. Age
months and will weigh $50 or OOV
Any information concerning %
please report to Herald office. y
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1916-12-29
NO. 11os
NO. 11o5
LAND SALE
Ella Cox Whitfield
W.
Mrs. Phoeby Cosby.

Mrs. Phoeby Cosby.
In the Chancery Court, at Columbia
Tennessee.
Pursuant to decree entered in the
above style cause at the April Term
1910, on minute Book 40, at page 525
revived October Term, 1916, minute
Book As, at page 4O5, will on
MONDAY, THE 9TH DAY OF
JANUARY, 1917,
At IL O'clock noon, at the Court House
door in Columbia, Tennessee. sell to
highest bidder the land described in
said decree bounded and described as
follows, to-wit;
Located in the old 21st Civil District
Of Maury County, Tenn, bounded as
follows:
Beginning at stake, SW. corner Of
o tract of land formerly owned by
William Miller, now J. j. Underwood;
runs Sc 1879 poles to beach tree;
thence E. 501S poles to sugar tree;
thence N. 622.25 poles to rock, the
old A,dwell corner; thence NE.
kSh deg. "a poles to stake; thence
NE. 49.13 poles to sugar tree; thence
W. 2S poles to stake; thence N.
80 1926 to large rock; thence W. 70
poles to Millers corner. and contain
ing 81 acres, more or less.
Only q undivided interest Of Mrs.
Phoeby Cosby will be sold
TERMS:-Said sale will be made
for cash, which will be required in
cash on day of sale. Sale free from
the equity of redemption.
This the 8th day Of December, 1916
MORA B. FARISS, C. & M.
decS-4fris
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1916-12-29
NO. 1S40
LAND SALE
Phoenix Savings Bank & Trust Co
Admir-. ct al.

FAoenlX Savings BANK d trust Va
Admir-. OF al.
Vs.
g. A. Williams, ct al
In the Chancery Court at Columbia
Tennessee.
Pursuant to decree entered in the
above styled cause at the October
Term, 1916, on minute Book 45, q
page 1888, will on
MONDAY, THE 9TH DAY OF
JANUARY, 1917,
at IL o'clock noon, at the Court House
door in Columbia, Tennessee, sell tt
highest bidder, the land described il
said decree bounded and described as
follows, toWit:
Lying in the 9TH Civil District d
Maury County, Tennessee, bounded
and described as follows. First tract
containing AZ acres, more or less
bounded on the east by the old Meta
road on the north, south and west by
Henry Pickard.
Second tract contains 535 acres
more or less, bounded on the north by
the Ingram heirs and M. E. Wheeler;
on the west by M. E. Wheeler, on the
south by Tennessee Cooperage Com.
pany and on the east by the Tennes-
see Cooperage Company and J. J.
Gray.
TERMS:-Said sale will be made
for cash, which will be required in
cash on day of SALE Sale free from
the equity OF redemption.
This the 9Th day of December, 1915.
MORA B. FARlSS, G. q n.
dac&-4fris
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1916-12-29
EVER HAD IT
n You Have, the Statement OF TIL,
Columbia Citizen Will lntercs

Columbia Citizen Will lnteres
You.
Ever have a 'low down" pain In the
back?
In the small" right over the hipsi
That's the home Of backache.
II it's caused by weak kidneys,
Use Doan's Kidney Pills.
Columbia people testify to theb
worth. Read q case of it.:
A. ]. Harmon, baker. 700 Embargo
St. Columbia, says: Il was down
with my back and had to quit worn
for two days. My kidneys were also
weak. used Doan's Kidney Pilla
procured from H. B. Adams DRUG
Store. and they made me we'll" The
above statement was given February
G. 1911, and on April l. 1915, Mr.. Har
mon said: Il can't speak too highly
81 Doan's Kidney Pills, for they cured
me Of very severe case Of kidney
complaint after everything else had
Jailed"
Price soc, at all dealers. Donr
simply ask Cor . kidney remedy-gst
Doan's Kidney Pills-the same thai
Mr. Harmon had. -Mlburn Co.
Props. Buffalo. N. Y.-(Advt- II
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1916-12-29
NO. 1894
LAND SALE
]. S. Allen, and wife
n Eriorcou OF al
]. D. Frisrson. ct al.

]. D. Frisrson. ct al.
In the Chancery Court, at Column
Tennessee.
Pursuant to a decree entered In
above styled cause at the OctOS
Term, 1916, on minute Book A.,
page 1858, | will on
MONDAY, THE 9TH DAY OF
JANUARY, 1917,
at IL O'Clock noon, at the Court HOu
door in Columbia, Tennessee, sell
highest bidder, the land described
said decree bounded and described
follows, to-wit:
Located in the old 18th District
Maury County, Tennessee, bouna
on the E. by D. d. Goodman; on
N. by NJ. S. Curry and N. M. Cur
On the S. by NJ. S. Curry; and on
W. by public road and public Sch'
lot and w. N. Curry, and contain
561S acres, more or less.
TERMS:--Said sale will be ma
for cash, which will be required
cash on day of sale. Sale free ny
the equity of redemption.
This the Sth day of December, W
MORA B. FARISS, G. d y
decS-4frts
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1916-12-29
EXACTLY.

Your baseball park is rather lumpy
and rocky"
1--WE just fenced it in. It was waste
land last season, but it is a good piece
Of property"
"A diamond in the rough, so to
speak"
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1916-12-29
NO HIGHER PRICE FOR THIS

While food and clothing have
vanced in cost, it is well for the
that the prices of such reliable laDl
remedies as Foley Kidney PMS
not increased. Foley Kidney Pits "
little and relieve backache, pans
sides and loins, sore muscles, ),
joints, rheumatic pains and olaau
trouble SMISER DRUG CO.-(Au"