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Newspaper
Columbia Herald
Location
Columbia, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1920
Page
1
A crowded report details the Methodist ten committee recounting a new bid at an attraction Realty Company auction that raised millions. It notes visits to schools, a Jersey vote by ten alumni carnival expansions, and calls for rapid education advances.
Maury Realty adds M P Murphy and stockman W Keen join Stockard Realty, boosting a strong local team. Auction at Highland Stock Park sees a $69,768 sale marking rapid Maury County land value growth, with Keen and Long moving to Mississippi Delta ventures.
Polish troops press a large-scale operation against communist forces, with nearly a quarter of a mile of frontline activity reported as Polish units engage in the offensive.
Local mule dealers anticipate a lively market for long eared animals Monday though offerings may be light as farmers delay work. Dealers expect prices to hold from recent months with few heavy mules offered while demand for sugar mules remains strong and Hecht mules may attract buyers at good prices.
O S Thomas, lead agent for Keen auction sale, praised the event as the smallest fastest and best sale he has attended. He credited The Herald and Newspaper Inc for effective advertising and a broad promotional reach employed in the sale.
Maury county Daughters of the Confederacy chapter plans a 3 pm Friday meeting at Century Global to discuss inviting Confederate Veterans to Columbia in July and hosting events. Leonidas Polk Bivouac and William Henry Trousdale Camp veterans meet at the courthouse on Monday, urging county attendance.
The government announced plans to handle possible revolutionary demonstrations on May 1. Justice Department agents nationwide received instructions on how to respond to any disorder.
Retired Albert Wilhans state superintendent and Prof D M Clement visited Ulumbta to confer with County Superintendent Denham and City Superintendent Harris. The Maney County Poultry Association meeting shifts to Saturday May 4 due to weather, with Mrs Lamith outlining program.
London reports Prime Minister Lloyd George told the House of Commons the allies are fully agreed after San Remo talks with allied premiers and foreign ministers. France asserted its stance on occupying German territory amid concerns over industrial unrest and the Ruhr occupation.
All participants in the Alimint Carnival are asked to meet at the High School auditorium tonight at 7 30. Included are heads of departments managers of side shows readers of cuts spoilers ticket sellers and all others involved.
City attorneys and the estate of former city judge W B Erwin plan a settlement with W P Erwin after the current chancery court term ends in two to three weeks. Lawyers for the city include W J Towler and Hughes Hatcher & Hughes. the Mrwins are represented by Peebles & Porgey Webster & Welk ster and Fleming & Fleming.
The Cumberland Presbyterian church at Santa Fe will dedicate with ceremonies on Sunday in May. Rev Wsh from WI will deliver the dedicatory sermon. An all day service will be held and a dinner will be served by the members of the church at Boon.
MEXICO CITY April 2. General Miguel Samaniego a commander in the Pulpito Tass region has deserted the Sonora revolutionists and joined the Carranza government the official announcement stated today in Mexico City.
A local American Legion post notes some members have not received their magazine due to faulty addresses. Members are urged to notify Past Adjutant Girard Brownlow Provine Greenlaw or Clarence Watson with their correct address so mail can be sent. The next Legion meeting is Friday night May 7 at the hutters over The Herald building. all members are urged to attend.
Washington April 26 The resignation of Van Manning chief of the Bureau of Mines was secretly submitted by President Wilson.
Littly Buck, ark April 24 The Arkansas delegation to the republican convention at Chicago will go unin structed the republican state convention here decided indications to day were that a majority of the dele gates were for Gov Frank Lowden
James W Ridley of Ashland Acres demonstrates pure bred Hampshire sheep value at his farm. A two month old ram lamb weighs eighty pounds, signifying potential for a fine Hampshire herd and profitable breeding. Attorney William C Houston Jr of the Federal Land Bank discusses Washington access and the demand for Senator Carmack speeches.
Attorney General Palmer told the home judiciary committee that hundreds of profiteers have been prosecuted by the department since Congress amended the Lever Act last fall. He said the law against profiteering has been vigorously enforced during the sugar situation inquiry.
On Wednesday May 6 W C Keer & Sons at Highland Stock Farm two miles from Columbia on the Cilleoka pike offer for sale farming implements and stock to operate a five hundred acre farm Col J F Moore will preside and aim to break the record set yesterday when seven tracts of lands sold in forty minutes for a total of about 70 100
After a major raid, a 50 gallon capacity still, 1200 gallons of beer, and several suspects were seized near Centreville by Deputy Marshal Tom McLean and Hickman County officers. Those involved were turned over to federal court for action.
McDowell School supporters are invited to an entertainment Friday night to support a new school building. A free program features acts from Miss Sarah Sue Maywood, Miss Will Hammond, Katherine Déckatt, Mary Bell, and others, with readings and musical numbers.
Washington April 29 The prompt to deliver the peace treaty to the Senate is to be seriously considered by President Wilson according to well informed democrats.
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