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Newspaper
Columbia Herald
Location
Columbia, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1907
Page
7
The Tennessee treasury faces a likely deficit next year as the balance compares about $400,000 lower than last year and near $260,000 in new appropriations must be met. Officials warn of rising expenses, reduced revenues, and possible deficits even as taxes stay flat.
The Nashville Banner recalls 1906 wariness of the convention system and argues for a state primary to nominate a governor. It notes the Democratic base favors a primary, while critics in Nashville and party halls resist. The piece asks if Tennesseans will back the plan or let a few leaders steer the outcome.
Superintendent Jones of the Department of Public Instruction says Tennessee needs no fewer than 1,000 competent teachers. He cites higher efficiency standards in recent years and low salaries as causes of the teacher shortage. Recent efforts aim to raise entrance exam standards and require better preparation for certificates.
A infant's severe widespread eczema covered the body with crusted mouth sores and bleeding, while hands were restrained to stop scratching. Three physicians reportedly failed to relieve the painful condition and halt its progression.
A distraught parent recounts severe eczema in six month old child with holes in cheeks and crusted mouth. After trying three doctors with no relief, a European trip seemed likely until a friend recommended Resolvent. Within ten days to two weeks improvement appeared and within ten weeks the child was nearly well, leading to praise for the remedy.
The article argues that many former teachers failing exams deplete the profession and that low pay drives talent away to other states. It contends salaries must rise to attract capable educators, increase male teachers, and improve public school efficiency, warning that continuing underpayment harms Tennessee schools.
William Jennings Bryan urges debt forgiveness and forgetting as a moral doctrine. He cautions against resentment and revenge, urging individuals to practice unselfish forgiveness and to apply the prayer in daily life.
Six of ten Tennessee congressmen back a law banning intoxicants at the Capitol. Republicans Halv, Houston, Gaines, Padgett, Sims, Garrett vote yes. Brownlow appears unsympathetic. Hall shows strong temperance support in a district with slow Adams law enforcement. Moon resides in Chattanooga with uneven temperance growth. Gordon’s residence noted.
A dated shopper note highlights Second Floor Christmas displays with mufflers gloves shoes and bags and a wide range of gifts from 5c upward including doilies table covers and mounted buck combs. Citizens discuss liquor politics in Memphis and national temperance moves while a billing notice urges payment of overdue subscriptions.
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