Farmers Institute Declaration Shapes Economic Reform
The Columbia Herald reports a farmers institute resolutions committee urged economy and immediate freight readjustment to restore prosperity. It argues legislation cannot cure ills and cautions against overburdening farmers, urging fair wages and cost reductions in transport, utilities, and production to align selling prices with farm income. The paper notes merchants and manufacturers must justify prices by costs before reductions.
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Living At Home Centers Tennessee Farmers In Diversified Crops
A Middle Tennessee farming group urges living at home and crop diversification to weather market lows. The piece argues against single crop dependence, noting Maury County’s readjustment and Brazil Cuba and the South as examples of risk in single crops. It highlights home consumption as value and praises Tennessee's climate and soil for varied crops. It critiques McMinnville Standard’s take on Gov. Roberts and asserts his renomination, while warning Republicans would gain control if the Democrats fail to unite under Governor Taylor.
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McMinnville Standard
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OUR CONGRESSWOMAN
An endorsement of Alice Robertson of Oklahoma as a practical, public spirited representative. The piece credits her for sanity, conservation, and devotion to traditional duties, noting she accepted the ballot and was elected by Congress. It lauds her as an ideal example of a mature American woman contributing to national governance.
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Oklahoma
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Three Clerks to Be Appointed by Chancellor
Columbia will host Monday the unusual appointment of at least three clerks and masters for Maury Moore and Rutherford counties. Judge Thomas B. Lytle will announce selections as Mora 8. Farias terms near end, with reappointment likely. Rutherford may choose ex counts court clerk Lee Fox amid crowding candidates, while Moore county mourns a death reducing the pool. Delegations from Rutherford and Lynchburg expect to attend, with local bar and politicians timing presents for the session.
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Lynchburg
Poultry Exhibits Called Largest Yet at Tennessee Fair
Nashville Tenn August 16 Special to The Herald E L Doak superintendent says Tennessee State Fair poultry show will exceed all prior fairs. Five top American judges join the event with premiums in White Barred and Partridge Plymouth Rocks Wyandottes Rhode Island Reds Orpingtons Leghorns and Black Minorcas. Cash prizes and ribbons offered for best displays including ducks rabbits bantams turkeys and geese entries by Tennessee Boys and Girls Poultry Clubs with no entry fees for youths. County agents to approve club entry blanks.
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Peasants Seize Power in Bulgaria Rallying Roust Chouk Taxes
Bulgaria reports peasant uprising elevating local rule with Roust Chouk imposing taxes on women who carry parasols wear short skirts or jewelry or keep pet dogs. Japan plans to rebuild 4000 miles of railway to standard gauge amid PEMANAPE tensions.
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Enforcement of Law 18 Urged at Women’s Meeting
A largely attended and enthusiastic gathering this morning urged strict enforcement of Law 18. Speakers emphasized compliance and community involvement to improve safety and orderly conduct.
Women mobilize for law enforcement issues at candidate questionnaire
Nearly 100 women from Columbia and the ninth district attended a New Grand Theatre meeting to press for law enforcement questions to candidates for mayor and sheriff. Resolutions urged voters to register before Thursday and support the candidate answering enforcement questions, with the outcome likely to influence women's votes.
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Peabody teachers study community recreation and sports
Over two thousand teachers from the South attend Peabody Teachers College summer quarter in Nashville to learn community recreation and school relations. Genevieve Collins leads courses on fostering community spirit and harmony with schools. The girly' stock track team showcases athletic programs inspiring girls’ sports in southern schools.
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Peabody
Roy Alford Returns From Western Trip
Roy Alford returns from several weeks in the west visiting Los Angeles San Francisco the Grand Canyon Salt Lake City and other points of interest He praises the scenery especially around the Grand Canyon and says it feels good to be back in Maury County
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West Virginia County Bridges Bid Falls Short
A West Virginia county awarded a bridge project to the lowest bidder, with the successful company submitting roughly half the amount of the next highest bid. The result reflects a sharp difference from the top submitted prices. Details indicate competitive rounding and standard procurement procedures followed by the county.
County Awards Bridge Contracts to Concrete Stow Construction
Ten bids were submitted for two county bridges over Litue Bighy Creek at Jon A. Thomas ford and Bear Creek Pike across Fhit Creek. The $44,000 bid by Concrete Stow Construction Co of West Virginia was accepted after comparisons with local and out of state rivals. Work must start immediately and finish within eighty working days, with multiple bids ranging from about $1,500 to $14,856 per bridge depending on plans.
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Bridges
Nashville Bridge Company
Frank A. Butler
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Luton Bridge Company
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Automobile Lost in Flood Waters Near Mt Olivet
Prominent county teacher and current school principal Prof Hardison lost his automobile in flood waters while crossing Bear Creek at Mt. Olivet Methodist church about five miles from Columbia. The car was swept downstream, severely damaged, and later recovered with many parts missing. Hardison is son of Justice of the Peace Humphrey Marison and former county attending officer.
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Less Than 3 000 Poll Taxes Paid In County
The Daily Herald reports fewer than 4,000 poll taxes paid in the county with a month left to pay before the primary deadline. About six citizens visited the paper’s office to settle their debts to the school fund. An estimated two dozen voters in the ninth district have not paid poll taxes, mostly Freedmen without taxable status.
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