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Newspaper
Columbia Herald
Location
Columbia, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1910
Page
7
In Johnson City ministers push a resolution urging women to remove hats during services. The plan, echoed in northern cities, argues for comfort and sight lines, noting large hats obstruct view and space. The piece urges coordinated action by women’s church societies to begin a reform across congregations.
Maury County mirrors Mid Tennessee in a five percent population drop over the decade, reflecting a broader rural trend. High land prices deter immigration, pushing settlers toward affordableOptions in the Canadian Northwest and other regions.
The statement praises Captain Hooper for his interest in good roads and his fitness for public service. It argues the state should value governance aimed at the public good and credits Hooper as capable, patriotic, and guided by duty.
The Herald and Times back a broad peace plan within the Tennessee Democratic Party. They urge a conference among leaders from both factions including nonlegislative figures, focusing on temperance, election laws, and party machinery, while avoiding office contests and promoting principled reform.
Governor Hooper’s proposal for a trans state highway from Bristol to Memphis draws enthusiastic backing from the Board of Trade and the Board of Aldermen. Local leaders urge organized effort and community funding to connect Maury, Lewis, and Perry counties, arguing the project advances Tennessee highway improvements regardless of political outcomes.
Tennessee census reports 2,187,789 residents, up 166,173 since 1900, a 5.1 percent rise. Population gains cluster in Shelby Davidson Knox and Hamilton counties with Memphis Nashville Knoxville and Chattanooga expanding. Rural counties mostly decline or stagnate as farmers migrate to larger towns. Montgomery shows a decrease while Madison grows modestly.
A column mocks Col B L Gregory as a possible Colonel on the Governor’s Staff. Friends push the title to boost his political image, imagining a humorous effect on appearance and ceremony while noting rival editors backing other candidates. Local papers discuss political strategy and development over partisan aims.
McHENNON and ANDERSON FOSTER announce starting Saturday December 10 a major Christmas sale in Columbia featuring ladies and misses tailor made suits coats rugs and lace curtains. shoppers urged to read the Herald Christmas number back page for gift ideas and to let their dollar go further than elsewhere.
More than four hundred ladies and misses tailor made suits and coats offered at deep post holiday prices. Prices range from $8.90 to $35 with many styles in serge, plush, and cloth fabrics for misses and women, plus children’s suits and assorted coats. Also pre inventory sale on rugs and lace curtains with discounts on Axminster rugs and seamless Brussels varieties.
The state mourns Justice W. D. Beard of the Tennessee Supreme Court whose sudden death surpr ised many. He served sixteen years on the bench and was respected for legal clarity, patient study, and strong opinions on matters of law. His humanity and dedication marked his long public career.
The Lawrenceburg Times notes one man Dr Richard Smith of Columbia supported Hooper from duty and would not seek office. It argues maury county population is 140000 and seven voters supported Hooper for similar reasons. It praises John J Cox for not forcing himself as Speaker candidate.
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