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Newspaper
Columbia Herald
Location
Columbia, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1918
Page
4
The Columa Herald shows subscription rates and office details. Editor CLAGETT and President W. B. Hartingd are listed along with Hastings as city and Hastings as business manager reference.
An analysis argues that Maury County must organize a planned demobilization as soldiers return from World War I. It notes most men were farm workers and that the county should direct veterans to suitable jobs, while boosting farm production and avoiding unemployment during reconstruction, with Nashville urged to seize an industrial peace opportunity.
The message from Paris urges U S Senators to halt public expressions on disputed questions. It notes delays and advises Washington officials to refrain from taking positions until conferences conclude. The report highlights a desire to avoid wider European reaction and maintain unity.
British insistence on Count Wilhelm's extradition from Holland grows as Dutch officials hint at handling formalities before surrender. Lloyd George denounces the crime behind the war and urges prosecution while public opinion across allied nations backs holding him accountable.
Nanbeile Business contemplates saving the world’s largest powder plant near Nashville as talks rise to action. The Herald urged local industries to act as the government built the $55 million facility with plant buildings, housing, utilities, schools, and churches.
A sprawling critique argues that harsh European and American critics misread President Wilson. It notes his fourteen basic principles aimed at a lasting world peace, the league concept, and concerns that some elites seek to undermine any agreement. It cites newspaper syndicates and senators discussing terms, while praising Maury County support for aid to Belgium and Gen Pershing's deployment in Europe.
Miia Rebecce FY Overton 23 died Tuesday after eight days of pneumonia at home. A Presbyterian, she influenced her Whit community life through church work. Survived by parents Mr and Mrs J N Overton, sister Ming Mot tae, and brother Luther. Funeral Thursday at 11 from home, SP Mana officiating, interment at Maury Cemetery, Maury Undertaking Co. in charge.
Disjointed account notes Bishop Ailor visiting the Colombia Institute and Chafeh school, with unclear references to religious orders and local figures. The fragment mentions a venture with a tean and a railway meeting in Springfield Colon, amid garbled phrases about newspapers and a Kaiser reference.
Nashville obituary states Geo W Nichols died Sunday at 11 in Nashville hospital after an operation a week earlier. He was a longtime leading businessman of Columbus. Survived by wife and six children including Misses Nichols and Mrs Ernest Stephenson. brother R W Nichols of Columbus. funeral set for 2 pm at local hospital residence, with service at Santa Pe Baptist Church conducted by Rev J W Cherry and Rev Mette Methdist minister. A large list of pallbearers from local firms and friends noted.
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