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Newspaper
Columbia Herald
Location
Columbia, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1920
Page
1
The British government readies for a harsh winter as talks falter, with renewed fighting anticipated between Sinn Fein and British forces. Officials warn of intensified clashes, as political avenues to ceasefire fade and security measures tighten nationwide.
London reports indicate a hard winter campaign as the government seizes municipal buildings and concentrates forces. Attacks on police continue amid stalled peace talks, with Irish leaders yet to propose terms. The Irish office says violence persisted during negotiations.
The First Methodist Church will remain open every day with a full-time sexton and a likely permanent janitor for rest rooms. A warm, year round Sunday school department will be maintained. The board of stewards approved the plan and named a committee to oversee arrangements led by Harry Turner with Mrs. Weden Lee Thomas and Charles A. Sloan. Nominations for permanent church committees will be submitted for confirmation next Sunday morning.
Turkey receipts for Christmas are light as most birds were sold for Thanksgiving. Prices eased slightly from 35 cents to 33 cents, with heavy demand in Newark City and Maury County reporting high but earlier bumper prices. Growers sold out early, leaving few birds for the Christmas market.
City officials report coal costs to the school system have dropped since earlier in the year. Coal for the city’s schools now runs a little over 10 per ton delivered to the city building, with supplies expected to last through February given current weather. Orders for additional coal have been placed to cover needs.
Automobile dealers from Columbia met at Fry Bros garage to hear Robert S. Herry of the Tennessee Automotive Dealers Association speak on upcoming legislative issues. He outlined proposed changes in taxation, speed regulation, and trade crossings and urged members to join a state organization. He left plans for Lewisburg to meet the Heaters there.
Frakes Brothers electricians and plumbers hold their regular monthly meeting on West Seventh Street to review plans for improving service. Managers and workers discussed the best ways to provide faster, better and more reliable customer service.
Earl C. Wilkes is awarded the Giles Capital postmaster position after an 18 month effort. The nomination concludes a lengthy contest, elevating Wilkes to lead the local postal office in the capital district.
Opponents declare that approving the road law convention would jeopardize everything and threaten the current policy framework. They warn of unintended fiscal and political consequences amid the November 2 vote.
The report states the county council will expand its membership and notes a short course in agriculture is expected to yield results. The briefing highlights potential gains in representative breadth and agricultural program outcomes.
A long contest over the Pulaski postmaster position ends with Wilkes, an overseas veteran, nominated by President Wilson on Rep Padgett’s recommendation. Romine and English were notable contenders, with strong local interest and possible Senate confirmations shaping the outcome. The piece notes broader political tensions and a two day county agriculture meeting to boost farm council membership.
The circuit court docket shows Will Liggett v N C and St L R Co for $2000 damages arising from alleged personal injuries. Several cases were continued to the next term including Matlock v Dr English and Watson v Austin Motor Co. Judge Turner hopes to return Dec 14 for non jury and appearance docket.
Mrs. 0. Th. Shelton learned this morning from son Lee Shelton in Clarkedate that she is now grandmother to a seven pound baby boy. Both mother and child are reported doing fine.
Washington December reports that Republicans agree the revenue and tariff laws must continue for another year. Fordney, chair of the Ways and Means Committee, said Congress should have both measures on the statute books by year’s end, signaling progress toward a vision for the next year.
Mrs. Ure May Dixon aged fifty of McCains died Wednesday evening at her residence after a brief illness. She was a Cumberland Presbyterian Church member since sixteen and widely known. Survived by four sisters and three brothers. Funeral Friday at 11 o clock at Cumberland Presbyterian Church McCains, interment McCains Cemetery. Pall bearers named. arrangements by Maury Undertaking Co.
The Retail Credit News Association will hold a vital meeting at 7:80 this evening in the county council of agriculture building at the courthouse. Matters affecting merchants for the coming year will be discussed and a large attendance is requested.
The American Legion announces dues for the coming year are payable at three dollars annually including a subscription to the American Legion Weekly. Do not miss a year’s membership. pay or mail the check to William Omkes, Adjutant, without delay.
Elks lodge officers face decision to repeat the big charity minstrel after a Grand Theater Tuesday night sellout. Hundreds could not get in as lower-floor seats sold out 24 hours prior. no free tickets issued. A neat sum was raised for the lodge charity fund. Decision on a repeat performance has not been made.
An unconfirmed report from baseball circles says Ty Cobb known as the Terrible Tyrus will manage the Detroit Tigers next season. Cobb, currently hunting near New Orleans, is said to have complete charge of the club, according to friends.
United Press reports a new Memphis sport as a river towboat captain nets a deer struggling to swim the river with a rope bound to its body. He pulls the animal aboard alive, marking a notable wildlife rescue on the water.
Southern cotton crop be reduced one half and a vigorous drive begins today to raise money for tuberculosis fight. Booths will be set in Columbia for the Christmas seals sale, now Ani Hiberculowis stamps, proceeds to fund tuberculosis elimination. Committees will urge merchants to place stamps on parcels and explain the effort to children, with emphasis on peace on earth and goodwill to men.
Tennessee committees move to cut next year’s cotton yield to fifty percent of this year’s crop. Southern leaders outline a campaign to recruit county and district committees to urge farmers, with cotton factors and merchants pledging not to lend unless farmers agree to reduce acreage.
Barney Fry praises Ford vehicles as the best Christmas gift and emphasizes how his publicity work with The Herald promotes his ideas. Carlton Fry is celebrated as a successful businessman who expanded from a small shop to a premier South garage, aided by printer's ink and newspaper publicity.
United Press reports will recount votes in the Prrd Newberry Michigan senatorial election. Senate committee probed irregularities and set preliminary testimony for December 18. Recount to begin January 1.
Report notes many holiday staples dip or hold steady from last Christmas as sugar grains and canned vegetables show 10 to 20 percent savings. Fruit prices ease slightly while apples stay high, and candles, flour, lard, cheese see modest declines. Merchants warn against expecting further reductions before year end.
By United Press Chicago leaders from industry finance and agriculture across forty states gathered today to form a $100000 corporation to finance foreign trade. The objective mirrors the Southern Corporation for the Humbling of Cotton. The group aims to support the maintenance growth and development of America's foreign trade.
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