Direct election of road commissioners urged in editorials
The Columbia Herald argues for electing district road commissioners by popular vote, warning the county court’s management should not remain in charge. It asserts direct selection would align with public wishes, while urging patience and fiscal prudence as readjustments unfold nationwide. It notes the judiciary deserves proper pay but accountability for all offices must rise with costs and consolidation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Herald
United States
Herald
Readjustment to lower price levels burden farmers
The piece argues prices have not adjusted to lower levels, fueling farmer dissatisfaction. It contrasts farm product prices with costs for inputs and living, notes wage-driven production costs, and says a broad readjustment will reduce costs and ease tensions once production and distribution costs fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Less Egan
Col Harry Berry for comptroller on back tax reform
The Herald endorses Col Harry Berry for comptroller calling back tax deviltry a weight on the Democratic party. It praises his fitness, patriotism in Europe, business leadership, and unanimous support from farmers, urging election as a fair enforcement of tax laws.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Berry
Democratic Party
Herald
Col. Herry
Col. Berry
Europe
Teun
Middle Tennessee
Slogan for Immigrant Restriction Critics in Postwar Debate
The piece laments delays in immigration policy and urges immediate suspension for two years or longer. It argues that America already has surplus labor and cannot assimilate more foreigners, urging "America for Americans" as a persuasive motto. It critiques lawmakers for lacking foresight and warns against further influxes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Congress
Direct primary theory praised but history shows weak results
The Nashville Tennessean notes the direct primary theory should yield cleaner and abler public officers, a view the Nashville Herald agrees with as a fine theory. Yet history demonstrates it does not work in practice, with public service at both state and national levels failing to meet expectations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mindy
Republic
Nashville Tennessean
Herald
Pabiie
National
Train Dispatchers Offices Move End of Columbia Office
From Wednesday's Daily Herald four train dispatchers Reynolds Orr Barker and Davis left for Nashville to report for duty. the Columbia office is abolished and the Nashville office will handle future business. The men regret moving and thank the Columbia citizens for their esteem. Orr's family will not relocate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daily Herald
George Reynolds
Mack B. Orr
Alf Barker
Willian A. Davis
Nashville
Columbia
Maxa Reynolls
Orr
Barker Aind Davis
Past Due Abutting Tax Warning From Judge Kanson
Taxpayers are warned by Judge Kanson to settle past due abutting taxes before year end. Accounts will be certified to the city attorney to pursue collection in court. A large number of delinquencies exist and city finances cannot wait longer. The city is paying interest on late bills with no alternative but court action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Roth
Mexico
Spain
Insurant
Tate
Alsattot
Daily Herald
Del
Also Mentioned on This Page
THE
Columbia Herald
Columbia Herald Company, Inc
J. J. Finney
W. D. Hastings
Columbia, Tenn
J. Finney
Richard H,ditor
South
State Judiciary
Chattanooga Times
Col
Harry S. Berry
Juan Coa. de Susbay Aster
Nadeven Wiwa
Ee Joss
Webstry
Tee Books
Gitts
Nike
Evens Bowk
Everett
Bt Studia
Mets
Salta
Kanson
Ventipe
Watekint
Witte Maridllon
Troma
Ajonkee Salley
Pinende
Lediioe
Katie Ste Poor
Aone
Vani Hite
Rimey
Molderna
Meee Ewing
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!