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Newspaper

Columbia Herald

Location

Columbia, Tennessee, United States of America

Date

Dec 24, 1920

Page

5

Annexation battle looms for Columbia suburbs

The Daily Herald reports a live push to annex adjoining suburbs to Columbia with a hard fight expected in the upcoming legislature. Kiwanis leader W S Beasley backs extending city limits while opponents led by John Shelby Coffey and Sergeant Stokes mobilize. Senator Looney's stance remains pivotal as residents weigh city taxes versus county benefits.

Daily Herald Terriory General Assembly W. 8. Beasley Kiwanis Clu Beasley Verdun John Shelby Coffey Sergeant Stokes Looney Russell Jones Columbia Lees Annexationiaia W. E. Brittain Highland Park

Queen Christmas Ushers In Season

The Christmas program Queen Christmas by Miss Carrie Smiths pupils opened with the audience welcomed by the king and queen Francis Warfield and Margaret Walroia Hughes. Costumes and decorations impressed as children sang and danced before Santa Claus and a gift filled tree. The tale concluded with the Spread of Love and distribution of presents from the tree.

Carrie Smith Miss Smith Charlotte Balue Mary Ashton Francis Warfield Margaret Walroia Hughes Christmas Hearld

Impossibility of Foreign Cotton Demand Noted in 1921 Outlook

Washington reports that estimates of foreign demand for American cotton in the year ending 1921 are uncertain in most countries and appear impossible to determine in several markets. Trade officials caution that the outlook remains unsettled amid varied economic conditions worldwide.

Washington

General Observance Of Christmas Here In Columbia

Christmas day will be widely observed in Columbia with practically every store closed all day A few grocery stores open half day Most shops close Friday night reopen Monday morning many firms already indicating full day closure A list of firms observing full or half day closures included local merchants banks and services

Columbia The Daily Herald Maury Dry Goods Company Anderson Bros. & Poster W. W. Evans & Company J. Rosenthal Company Maury National Buns Columbia Bank & Trust Company Phoenix National Bank the Smart Shop Columbia Hdw, & Furniture Co Cook Outfitting Company Street, Martin & Vaughan Co Kinnard Brothers Harlan, Porter & Walker Mike Lookotsky B. A. Satterfield & Company Frakes Brothers Bogatsky & Bauman Columbia Insurance Agency Fry Brothers A.D. Sloan Grocery Company Cherry J. A. Sloan Company Riverside Lumber Company Spot Cash Joan A. Walker & Company Adkisson & Pigg Brothers A Samuels W. D. Tucker Company Cheslar’s Grocery H. G. Hill Grocery Company

South Will Have Representation In New Cabinet

Marion Dec 21 United Press reports talks with Fred W Upham Myron T Herrick and Harry M Daughtery as Senator Harding?s cabinet team is discussed Charles E Hughes for secretary of state and Herbert Hoover for commerce or interior are favored but a new cabinet name is hinted The South seems certain to gain representation in the administration

United Press Marion Fred W. Upham Myron T. Herrick France Harry M. Daughterty Harding Chas. E. Hughes Herbert Hoover

Increased Louisiana Rice Production Report

New Orleans report states the Louisiana rice crop is estimated at 25,200,000 bushels, averaging about thirty bushels per acre, up from 19,712,000 bushels last year at thirty five and two tenths bushels per acre.

New Orleans

Chamberlain May undergo emergency operation

Washington December report says Senator Chamberlain of Oregon, age not stated, was in an emergency capital hospital and may require an operation for kidney ailment, as stated from his office today.

Chamberlain United Press Washington Senator Chamberlain Oregon Kidnay Reieble

Velta Linn and the Yard Rescue Moment in 1900s Rails

Velta Linn works as a timekeeper in Lupron rail yard alongside Howard Els. She earns respect for quick thinking during a powder car fire, racing a switch engine to safety and preventing a catastrophic blast. The incident deepens Howard’s affection as Velta proves brave under danger.

Norma Wiis Velra Ling Velra Hawai Brewel Mids Fns Lupron Sewifr Mise Velta Howard Linn Abe Carnally Norma Sords Howard Els Miss Linn Tess Velti Stesin En Velta Etis Vesta Howard Bille Uitte

Language Mystery Hints at Monkey Speech Study

Fragmentary quotes show Mr. Git ping and Mr. Dohwalte debating whether scientists continue attempts to learn monkey language. A garbled aside mentions listening to a "youngest daughter" and a cryptic telephonic hint, with unclear context or named places.

Mr. Git Ping Mr. Dohwalte Gurat

Fresh supply of Typewriter Hi bons received by parcel

Fresh supply of Typewriter Hi bons received by parcel past, ome HERALD, ijt.

Ome Herald

A Broken Spell Ends as Walden Finds Rest at Belleview

Walden Root arrives at the Belleview home seeking quiet and sleep relief from insomnia. Miss Elsinore Bartlett helps him settle to rest, and after a series of misadventures Aunt Ophelia’s room mix up leads to a night a restful, dreamless sleep. In a week Root recovers, gains hope, and forms a bond with Elsinore as life steadies and dreams return.

Western Newspaper Union Walden Root Hey Curien Wis Belleview Troot Bartlett Elsinore Angrophelia Bismore Disinore Ophelia Tve Wallep Root Jie Elsinogo Bartlett Tintie Brightey Fleinore Kieinore

There Was Always Something In The Way Of Love

In this serialized chapter Vivien Vinnie Steeley faces mounting burdens as family duties press on her. Trescott pressures an arranged union while Vinnie weighs a possible life with him, even as debts loom and a relocation to Canada beckons. A dramatic choice tests loyalty, love, and survival.

Drury Trescott Vinnie Trescottae Bert Tony Eratik Alto CHE Troscatt Wiel Trexcott Truscott Oller Prescott Mr. Steele Steele Crescott Tver Canada Tie Nwn Dows Duluth Wien Tiese Winald Vinnile Miller Mar Tresentt Mr. Zierle Houtibontiy

Porker Prices Still Climbing in Louisville Market

Special to The Herald from Roughon Stock Yards Louisville Ky December 28 Cattle receipts 200 head market slow to steady with no extreme price changes. Prices for cattle ranged from 4.75 to 5.50 per hundredweight and specific lots noted for garishly described cows and bulls.

Roughon Stock Yards the Herald Lotuisville Doo Theowouts

Nashville live stock market prices and cattle quotes

The Nashville live stock report from Pinion Staak Yards lists prices for cattle and hogs across grades. Prime heavy shipping steers bring around 8.50 to 9.60, butcher and common cattle range 4.25 to 6.60, heifers 5.00 to 9.50, and veal calves 10.00 to 12.00. Lambs and sheep show varied figures, with milk cows valued 1.00 to 1.50 ante, and stockers 4.00 to 8.50. Bucks and other small stock noted at several per-head figures.

Pinion Staak the Herald Nasivillar Torn Dee Ene BBC

Grain and Flour Market Prices Reported

Grain and flour price list shows per barrel values for com and various flour grades, with per ton prices for shorts and other items. Includes oats and chicken feed items, potatoes at $2.90 per bushel, and a wheat note stating no “whast” per bushel with a price around FL00.

Ivan Shorts

Making Effort Delay Passage Of Tariff Bill

Opponents of the emergency tariff bill began actions to delay Senate passage, pressing for extended debate before a formal vote. A stated aim was to stall the bill as lawmakers consider the structure of the measure and potential amendments amid party tension.

Washington Dec Senate Uarriewa Hler Anharel Ariséna

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