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Newspaper
Columbia Herald
Location
Columbia, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1921
Page
4
Obituary reflects on Thomas Galloway a longtime Big State figure and Civil War veteran. He served three terms as a legislator and valued duty community service, loyalty to church and home, and the memory of a life spent in public and private service. His death is noted with reverence and gratitude for his contributions.
A tribute extols a man as a steadfast friend of the people and a charitable neighbor who never wasted his life. He lived daily to God, country, and service to others, while contrasts with wartime price shocks show past downturns recovering, urging faith in eventual recovery from today’s economic slough.
Premier Lloyd George told the House that allied unity once threatened by Silesian disputes has been restored and issues unsettled are referred to the League of Nations. He urged continued amity among nations, condemning anti allied agitators in America and stressing joint effort to sustain civilization and peace.
Women rally for active civic duty in sheriff elections urging intelligent scrutiny of candidates. They stress evaluating character, antecedents, and associates of contenders, warning that trust hinges on integrity and lawfulness amid regional political tensions.
The piece urges women to view sheriff candidates with suspicion if they align with bootleggers and criminals. It criticizes Lodge’s selection for the disarmament conference and contrasts Harding's choices with McKinley era ideals. It supports Hughes and Williams while noting Lodge’s isolationist stance and cautions on delegation strength.
A long editorial argues Mondell of Wyoming should yield the House leadership for a year, contending the Senate holds greater governing weight. It praises Senate deliberation, contrasts it with hasty House action, and laments the House dominance by rules and committees.
A reflective passage notes that statesmen aim for the Senate, arguing many reputations are earned there while some are better suited for the House. It cites the late Champ Clark as an example, asserting enduring fame comes from the Senate across historical public life.
The death toll from the Brown House fire in Macon rises to twelve with Harry Swansburg dying from burns and injuries after leaping from a second story window. He was sixty one, survived by a wife and siblings, and had long served as an engineer on the Central Georgia road. An explosion in a nearby drug store or gas is suspected as the fire’s cause and a formal investigation is underway.
The Tennessee Extension reports show agriculture shifting from seasonal to year round marketing. Dairying becomes fixed in state farming with creameries cooperatives and early cream shipments appearing weekly. Hog production expands marketing beyond October to April, with counties organizing year round cooperative hog marketing.
Special to The Herald from Nashville Tennessee reports Comptroller John J. Thomason announcing the July apportionment of the state school fund. Shelby County leads in apportionment and population among the four largest counties, with Shelby totaling $78,519.40 on a population of six hundred fifty five thousand, Dayligan $58,164.06, Knox $49,355.80, and Maripion $41,054.21. Maury County figures are incomplete in the excerpt.
Columbia Lodge Elks hosts an old fashioned barbecue and social gathering on Monday night in Columbus. Members are urged to attend the lodge’s regular business meeting to discuss important matters and welcome visiting Elk Haselwood from Bowling Green, Ky.
In Columbia the poll tax must be paid sixty days before the election. With the municipal election set for October 27 and the primary drive near, many voters have yet to pay by August 27 to be eligible for the primary ballot. County Trustee J Rosas Burns notes the office will be busy between August 27 and September 12.
Wise special to The Herald Nashville Tennessee August 22 1921 state superintendent J B Brow issued a report showing for the year ended June 30 1921 education spending. total 2 082869 99 allocated to high schools rural school fund 486918 to the state vocational fund 111172 10 to supplements for county superintendents 92527 and normal schools East West and Middle Tennessee each received 64560 44 while Tennessee Polytechnic got 52483 40 and the A and I State Normal 42996 16.
M Phineas Murphy, inspector for the state department of agriculture, reports from West Tennessee straw berry belt. He notes farmers who diversify into fruit and berries prosper, while those sticking to cotton struggle. He cites a Madison county apple orchard near Anckwon with a magnificent crop.
The Culleoka school district announces the term will begin September 12 with classes taught at the Methodist church and the old building. Principal M. Galloway says the new building should be ready before Christmas and school noise will be limited until then.
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