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Newspaper
Columbia Herald
Location
Columbia, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1918
Page
4
A Columbia column urges citizens to support war efforts, conserve resources, and comply with regulations. It praises women volunteers, notes withdrawals of reserves affecting offensives, and stresses postwar plans for veterans, taxes, and national unity under President and allies.
The article outlines a push in Maury County to recruit for the United States Volunteer Nurse Reserve. It warns that using force or coercion could bring government punishment and stresses nurses as essential to modern warfare and recovery.
Conference in Cleveland on August 22 gathers lawyers from each state to urge uniformity of significant state laws including marriage, divorce, tax and corporate statutes. Effort aims to ease cross state practice and aid courts and the public though progress is slow and wartime interruptions loom.
Marriage licenses issued this week include Alex Aimbrose and Misa Elise Bo shears. R. P. Watson and Ellie Hedrick received licenses. Squire BR. H. Guest noted in the docket.
Thirteen wires showed John Leake Smith, long connected with bigamy and larceny charges, amid a case in London. Once a front-line soldier, he deserted and was accused by his 23rd wife of gambling and theft. Authorities say Smith gained wives through wagers and left them destitute.
The commandant of the 24 naval district detailed two instructors from the Newport station for duty at the Junior Naval Reserve training base on the Thames River. Henry M. Garrison and William A. Howe are assigned as instructors. Cadet Harry Crawford of Westport is named assistant and tactical officer, with Lieutenant H N Bravens also named assistant instructor to the militia science program.
Atlanta August 14 The campaign for the Fourth Liberty Loan in the Sixth Federal Reserve District will begin preparatory work this week though the actual selling starts September 24. A two day conference of county chairmen and field representatives from Georgia Florida Alabama Tennessee Mississippi and Louisiana set plans for organization, bond sales methods and publicity. Honor flags for communities subscribing quotas will be awarded and counties must show tax payer representation among subscribers.
Knoxville August 12 Tennessee farmers may grow popcorn commercially in response to a Wisconsin inquiry. B Brehm University of Tennessee extension says Tennessee corn quality fits a potential contract market as Wisconsin buyers seek new suppliers. County agents supply names of popcorn growers amid interest in expanding to meet seasonal shortages and longer-term contracts.
A report from Tokyo describes the death of Hokkaido assembly member Li-Kowin Sugans who was killed and eaten by a bear near the plain of Kuterenonny. The bear attack occurred during a research expedition to Mount Tokach. an accompanying guide escaped.
The War Trade Board on August 16 proposed possible removal of import controls and new emport measures in relation to the ongoing wartime economy. Officials indicated adjustments could affect trade flows and civilian markets as the conflict continues.
A poetic composition laments the Rhine and celebrates victory and national pride. The speaker praises triumphs over enemies, the glory of the Rhine, and the enduring honor of soldiers, framing the river as a symbol of freedom and triumph.
Since the outbreak of the war France has suffered a loss of about 2,600,000 head of cattle. Deducting 1,000,000 for the loss due to invasion in about 10 départments, there is a net decrease of roughly 1,600,000 cattle. Average slaughter weight has fallen from 770–880 pounds to about 559–570 pounds as more cattle are slaughtered to meet demand.
Mrs. A L Neeley receives a greeting card from her son Herbert Neeley describing his safe arrival overseas. Italy reports a large percentage of its women engaged in war work compared with other nations involved in the conflict.
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