Local papers discuss poultry profits and rising paper costs
The Centreville News notes poultry farming profits in Maury and Hickman counties as turkeys sell for 21 cents a pound. The Columbia Herald outlines subscription rate increases from January due to higher white paper costs, defending the policy as sound business and essential for the paper’s prominence.
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Hickman
Centreville
Herald
Birmingham Age Herald
South
Tennessee
Weekly Herald
The
Columbia
Maury County
Turkey Revenue in Maury County Markets
Maury County produce merchants shipped turkeys totaling about 100000 dollars to markets for Thanksgiving. The poultry sector has paid farmers well, with nearly the same sum expected for Christmas sales. Wet spring and early summer reduced raising of young birds, but overall turkey receipts plus chickens eggs and ducks boost farm income.
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Maury County
Ouster decision vindicates Maury county officials in graft probe
A state judge rules there is no evidence of graft or legal violation in Maury county finances after a prolonged investigation. The finding supports Road Commissioner Clay E. Hight, dismisses charges of extravagance, and reinforces public trust in the county administration. Local citizens and democratic primary voters hailed the decision as a vindication and a victory for honest governance.
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Herald
Maury County
Tennessee
Nashville Banner
Clay E. Hight
Good Roads Association
Turner
Clay Hight
McKnight
Legislature urged to back Gov Rye in reforms and problems
The Herald calls for a sympathetic legislature to cooperate with Gov. Rye in safeguarding reforms and solving long neglected Tennessee issues, noting the governor’s success or failure hinges on legislative support for his second term.
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Herald
Gov. Rye
Tennessee
Governor Rye Faces Speaker Choices in Tennessee Legislature
The piece argues that Governor Rye’s success depends on legislative co operation and a friendly speaker. It warns that a hostile or disloyal speaker could block policies, noting fears over a candidate aligned with Sunday baseball and opposed moral progress.
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Senate
House
Rye
Tom C. Rye
Tennessee
Preserve Electoral College Say Southern States
The article argues against abolishing the electoral college and moving to direct presidential voting. It warns that Southern influence would shrink under direct voting, urges preserving state power and a federal balance, and notes Tennessee cast 12 of 535 votes while needing 0.017 above one fortieth. It contends reform risks corruption, federal supervision, and a uniform standard harming the South.
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South
United States
Ines
Tennessee
Louisiana
South Carolina
Mississippi
Soldier Boys to Remain in Texas for Holidays
Special to The Herald Nashville Tenn Dec 18 Gov Rye asked War Department to release Tennessee soldiers for holidays. Secretary Baker replied relief impossible to say when they would be relieved.
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Herald
Nashville
Tenn
Rye
War Department
Tennessee
Baker
Bad News For Relatives Of Columbian Company L Members
Telegram delivers sad note to friends and relatives as Christmas dinner hopes fade. It says company L members will not be home in time, implying a delay or loss.
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Company L
Columbian Company “L
Bors
Columbia
B. Martin
Tennessee electors certified for Wilson and Marshall
Governor Rye issues the official certification of Tennessee's presidential electors elected November 7 1916. The certificate names electors and notes their duty to assemble in Nashville to cast votes for Wilson and Marshall.
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Nashville
Tenn
Rye
Knoxville
Memphis
Wilson
Marshall
State of Tennessee
Executive Department
Tom ©. Rye
Hill McAlister
Ben H. Taylor
J. M. Harris
Sam Johnson
T. G. Stewart
Woodall Murray
George W. Sutton
J. W. Rice
Tyler Berry
J. A. Shelton
G. C. Sherrod
A. M. Prewitt
Secretary of State
Tennessee
Tom C. Rye
R. R. Sneed
Academy Cadets Deliver Santa to Local Children
The Colombia Military Academy cadets collected fifteen dollars before Christmas and gave it to Mrs. Charles Speed to fund Santa visits for needy children. Mrs. Speed asks reporters to name eligible recipients by Saturday evening, noting the cadets’ generous effort reflects credit on the academy.
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Colombia Military Academy
Charles Speed
Tennessee Press Association forms libel law reform committee
President Edward Albright of the Tennessee Press Association names a legislative committee to seek amendments to libel and publicity laws. Five members from each grand division—West, Middle, and East Tennessee—will meet in Nashville on December 28 at the Maxwell House.
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Edward Albright
Tennessee Press Association
Nash Ville
Maxwell House
West Tennessee
C. P. J. Mooney
Memphis Commercial Appeal
John Rogers
Dyersburg
Harry C. Adler
Chattanooga Times
James B. Heder
Curtis B. Johnson
Knoxville Sentinel
M. Slack
Johnson
HY Star
W. M. Featherly
Harriman Times
Santa Claus Visits Tennessee Orphan Home Christmas Morning
Old Santa Claus will visit the Tennessee Orphan Home Christmas morning at ten o clock for the annual Christmas tree celebration. About sixty children are at the Home and will be remembered by Old Santa. Contributions are urged early so preparations can be complete by Monday morning.
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Santa Claus
Tenessee Orphan Home
Santa
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Daily Herald By Mail
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Texas
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Legislative Committee OF State Press
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