City Schools Open Term With New Faculty Plans
Columbia city schools and the county high school begin the full term on Monday September 12 the second Monday. Prof Harris the superintendent expects the faculty to be completed by opening day. The program includes speakers music and public attendance. Enrollment may exceed last year though elementary grades may not grow. Changes in course of study are anticipated but not yet announced. Message from Belfast to Evening News says peace conference will be held.
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State Department
Sinn Fein Leaders May Refuse Dublin Peace Talks
United Press reports from London that Ulster Premier Craig likely will discuss peace terms with De Valera but likely refuses a meeting with Sinn Fein leaders in Dublin after an Ulster cabinet session. The Belfast Evening News dispatch cites a plan to consider De Valera’s invitation, with no meeting with Sinn Fein expected.
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Ulster
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Dublin
Rapid Progress On Culledka School
Rapid progress is reported on the Culledka school building at Culleoka with foundation nearly complete and walls up. Materials are on hand while work continues toward occupancy, aided by $10,000 subscribed and $15,000 building fund on county credit. state board adds $1,000 totaling about $26,000 for fixtures and furnishings.
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State Board of Education
Alisa
Britain Agrees to Open Washington Conference
August 4 Washington reports the U S government was advised that Great Britain is agreeable to the sole objective desired by the United States for opening the Washington conference. The note signals progress toward formal talks between the two nations on major wartime issues.
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Ishington
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el Great Britain
United States
Washington
U S Prisoners Released in Soviet Russia Reported
A Riga cable to Washington reports the Bolshevik mission has unofficially informed that American prisoners in Russia have been released. The State Department confirms receipt of the information and notes it is not yet official. Two unnamed Americans are mentioned among those freed.
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United Press
Washington
State Department Today
Riga
Russia
Chairman Cunningham Seeks More Rooms for Farmers Meeting
The Herald note sparks a rush of room listings as Chairman Cunningham gathers assignments for visiting delegates. He plans to post names and addresses of landladies, room prices, and meal arrangements with costs, aiming to house delegates quickly.
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The Columbia unit of the 100th Cavalry, led by Captain Herbert H. Dyer, marched to the armory after two weeks of open drill and camp life, returning ready for emergencies. Middle Tennessee farmers prepare for a three day institute with soil and crop discussions led by Prof. A. Mooers. County tax changes raise real estate and personal property values, funding an increased interest and sinking fund for the city.
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Community clubs meet this week in Isom and Enterprise
Isom and Enterprise community clubs plan meetings this week with Friday and the following night. Both gatherings are expected to attract large attendance and address important matters. The county council exhibit at the September theater fair may be a topic.
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County Council
Alfalfa Cutting Demonstration Planned by Pry Bros
Arrangements with J W Shelton by Pry Bros to cut seventeen acres of alfalfa on the Mt Pleasant pike near the M A The cutting will occur Monday weather permitting starting early and continue until complete The Fordson tractor with new attachment will cut seven feet per round An expert will supervise the machine and a complete demonstration of fuel use will be given This marks another innovation in tractor farming.
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Pry Bros
Mt. Pleasant Pike
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Securing Funds for Farmers Meet Progress Reported
Chairman Anderson's committees soliciting funds for the entertainment of the farmers convention next week reported progress this morning. One committee had both sides of West Seventh street canvassed in a short time and secured the quota. The other committee planned to canvass today and was expected to be equally successful.
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West Seventh Street
Canteloupe yields and loan request for old fashioned dresses
The dry weather harms Culleoka cantaloupes with expected yields dropping while still improving fruit quality. Growers report several loads shipped and fair prices. Mrs. Wendel asks for old fashioned dresses to loan for a millinery department display. The Guiness Women’s Club meets at 6 to plan a pageant for next week’s farmers convention.
Harding In Charge Of Debt Refunding
President Harding would direct the terms for repayment of ten billion dollars in foreign loans under an amended refunding bill proposed today by Senator Simmons or natural Carroll.
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Washington
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Seastor Siumoan
Narih Carwin
John T. Wooten Goes 10 Market to Buy Fall Goods
Jon T. Woown, buyer for Maw ry Dry Goods, has gone to New York to purchase the fall and winter stock. He expects the trade to open with brisk sales and a liberal turnout for offerings.
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Jon T. Woown
Mawry ‘Dry Goods Company
New York
Mr. Wooten
Ferndale Club Prepares Grain and Grass Exhibit
The Ferndale community club met at LC Murphy's home to prepare grain and grass displays for the county council exhibit at the Tennessee state fair. Grains and grasses were arranged attractively and will boost the council Foxbilit display before transport to Nashville for the fair.
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Ferndale Community Club
LC. Murphy
County Council
Nashville
Sheriff Houser Counts Cars On Riverside Highway Stretches
Sheriff Houser, under guidance from Attorney General Looney B White, recorded the numbers of all vehicles parked along a Riverside highway stretch between the bridge and Billington and Whites grocery during the Pillow Park ball game held Wednesday afternoon.
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Little Change in Condition Mrs Braly
There was little change today in the condition of Mrs Turner Braly who was attacked and seriously injured in Mantuy South Mall Street. She was suffering considerably this morning but is believed now to be on the road to recovery.
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Capers Arrives in Columbia for Vacation Visit
Walter B. Capers, longtime rector of St. Peter’s Episcopal Church and president of the Columbia Amities, has arrived from Jackson, Mississippi, for a weeklong vacation. Capers, a popular minister, is greeted warmly by church and community friends in Columbia.
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Business leaders break from dismal swamp toward boom
Washington notes predicted by Eugene Meyer head of the War Finance Corporation that business will boom soon. He described entrepreneurs breaking out of months of stagnation, seeing glimmers of profit as the motion toward normalcy gains steam.
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Washington
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United Press Today
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War Finance Corporation Clearing House
Criminal Court Clears Docket In Multiple Petit Larceny Cases
Monk Alderson admits stealing lard from City Meat Market and gets fifteen days on county road in each of four cases. County court disposed of many minor cases while others set for August trial. several defendants placed on retired or upcoming dockets.
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Henry Jamison
Anderson
Eugene Anderson
Leonard Cates
Megally
Martin
Irish Taylor
Marshall Harris
Henry Harris
James Buchanan
Alice Akin
George Alderson
City
Italian King Pays Tribute To Great Tenor
Enrico Ciruso died and Naples mourned with a royal funeral led by King Victor Emmanuel. The San Francesco di Paola church hosted the rites as the bishop blessed Ciruso's remains, marking a storied career’s end and a national tribute.
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Naples
Enrico Ciruso
Cajtuso
Tuitle
Victor Emanuel
San Francesco di Paola
Sullivan Community Club Formed For County Agriculture
The Sullivan community club, organized by John Garrett, unites local farmers and families to boost county agricultural development. Though too late for a fall fair, it aims to spur other communities to action next year with speakers including T. Mnglish and Albert Holt from the Enterprise area.
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Sullivan Cominue
Bbec
John Garrett
Ut In
Sullivan Club
TV. Mnglish
Albert Holt
Farmers of the Enterprise Community
July Heavyest in History of Fry Firm
Fry Heathers reports record July sales for the firm with forty four Fords tracks and draftors sold and delivered. The month marks the largest single period of business in the company’s history. Nine cars and a tractor were sold and delivered on a Wednesday. Button, formerly with Fry Bros, returns to take a position in the tractor department.
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Mt ‘Button
Fry Bros
Buick Auto Convention Attendees Noted in Atlanta
Girard P. Brownlow of the Maury Motor Corporation is listed among attendees at the Buick Auto Convention in Atlanta Georgia. The report notes participation by Southern auto industry representatives and decorators.
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President Harding Delays Peace Proclamation Signing
In Lancaster New Hampshire on August 4 President Harding, vacationing at the nearby resort area, spoke briefly to locals who urged him to sign the peace proclamation. It was announced the proclamation will not be signed until he returns to Washington.
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Washington
Bomb explodes. boy killed and two brothers injured
A bomb found by three brothers exploded in New York injuring two and killing a twelve year old boy. The tragedy occurred as they handled the device, with authorities noting the incident as a deadly accident.
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United Preas
New York
Southern Hospitals to Be Enlarged and Improved
Washington August 4. Plans for more than 1 million five hundred thousand dollars in additions to Southern hospitals were approved today. The Treasury Secretary announced funds to extend facilities and equipment, signaling a major expansion for regional healthcare infrastructure.
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