The Price of Bread in a Hungry World
A critical look at rising bread costs and the impact on farmers consumers and speculators. The piece argues supply and demand should set prices not market manipulators and calls for broad authority to curb wheat cornering with President Taft’s attorney general cited and a push for congressional action.
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Chicago
London
Nashville
Patten
Lit
Taft
Congress of the
United States
Trade at Home in Columbia and Maury County
A column urges residents to shop locally in Columbia and Maury County rather than in Nashville. It argues local spending sustains taxes, rents, and community life, noting Nashville profits stay within its own city. The piece contrasts tax use and festival marketing between Nashville and Maury County.
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Columbia
Maury County
Nashville
Colamita
Dickinson Heads South to Isthmus of Panama
Secretary of War Dickinson journeys toward the Isthmus of Panama following Taft who was in the canal zone. Though ten days may not suffice to master all construction details, the trip should grant sharp insight into Isthmian conditions and enable more informed supervision than is possible from Washington.
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Dickinson
Panama
Taft
Canal Zone
Washington
Prohibition Wave Reaches Virginia License Cities
The dry movement tightens its grip as ninety of Virginia’s one hundred counties ban the saloon and next targets Richmond Petersburg Newport News Norfolk and Portsmouth. If local option fails, a state-wide ban may follow. A noted line calls the wheat policy the Flour Garden Spat of the World.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia
Richmond
Petersburg
Newport News
Norfolk
Portsmouth
Atlantic
Compulsory School Attendance Debate In Tennessee
The piece surveys arguments for universal education led by Prof P P Claxton with points on state duty, literacy, and protecting children's rights. It argues that compulsory attendance prevents illiteracy from burdening society, supports individual welfare, and that parents must not rob children of education. The dialogue references national figures and policy debates alongside a note on Secretary Wilson and speculative ventures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. P. Claxton
Tate
Fife
Tennessee
It Stands the Wear The Lucas Floor Paint Ad
Lucas Floor Paint dries hard and wears well for kitchens dining rooms halls and baths. It provides decorative protective coating, easy to clean with no invisible dirt moths or disease germs. Call to get a color card.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucas
Wade
Cooper Case Close as Judge to Rule Monday
Arguments on a new trial for Duncan B Cooper and Robin J Cooper in the Carmack murder were finished. Judge Hart will decide Monday as defense contends the jury was misinstructed and self defense was misapplied. The defense argues Robin fired in self defense while Col Cooper’s motives remain disputed.
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Herald
Nashville
Tenn
Duncan B. Cooper
Robin J Cooper
U. S
E. W. Carmack
Hart
Capt. Pitzhugh
J. Mack Anderson
Col
D. B. Cooper
Robin Cooper
Carmack
Anderson
Coopers
Declanes
Cooper
Col. Cooper
Pacific
Robin
Lucius Bureh
Gen. Washington
A. G. Ewing, Jr
Gen. Meeks
Gen. McCain
Capt. Fitzhugh
Gen. Garner
Washington
Path of duty and destiny for common weal debate
A political argument warns against wealth concentration and tariff walls that harm laboring classes. It urges action before oppression grows, fearing revolution and upheaval if the government fails to remedy economic injustice and preserve Jeffersonian aims.
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Jefferson
Marshalls
Jet fabric sale notices at five cents a yard
Auction announces entire jet textile stock will be placed on sale next Saturday at 5 o clock. Prices run five to ten and forty cents per yard with no telephone orders accepted.
Double Extra Special In The Carpet Department Sale
A local retailer advertises a double extra special sale in the carpet department for the upcoming Saturday and Monday. Shoppers are urged to visit the store to take advantage of discounted carpet prices and limited-time offers.
Silk Department Specials and Ready Made Wear Sale
Silk department specials include 50c and 75c silks, 1 inch fancy silks in multiple styles, next Saturday and Monday 25c a yard, plus $1 quality rajine in champagne and assorted colors. Also white wash waists, ladies ready made suits and lingerie dresses, light weight vests, children’s waists, apron ginghams, window shades, water colors, opaque shades, carpet accessories, and ladies patent kid strap shoes on sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sea Yard
Trial notes cite defense claims in post verdict debate
Attorneys contest the verdict as attorneys for the State defend the court's handling while Judge Anderson argues the record shows no evidence of Robin Cooper or Duncan Cooper guilt. Garner asserts no legal basis exists to overturn the verdict and seeks continued adherence to rulings.
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Garner
Hart
Sharp
Coopers
Anderson
Supreme Court
Robin Coo
Ft Cooper
Duncan B. Cooper
Ludge Anderson
Robin
Carmaci
Frierson Buys Hendley Corner In West Seventh Street
John W. Frierson, a guard, purchased the Hendley corner at West Seventh and Gar street from Mr. and Mrs. F. J. Hendley. The sale is subject to Chancery Court confirmation, at a price of 15,000 dollars. The landmark building, once used by the Bank of Tennessee, is expected to be leased by Columbia Savings & Trust Company.
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John W. Frierson
F. J. Hendley
Hendy
West Seventh
Gar
Chancel Court
Old
Bank of Tennessee
Columbia Savings & Trust Company
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Missouri
J. H. McCampbell
Rosa Monnis
Atlanta
Shakespeare
Ulm
Marshall
Indiana
National Democratic Club
Hotel Savoy
Thomas Jefferson
America
Wilson
Woldridge’s
Fitzhugh
Teel
McBeccoa, Andersin
Omitelor
Axminster
Silk Department
Pongee Silks
Champagne
Wistaria
Reseda
Frierson
Hendley Corners
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