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Newspaper
Columbia Herald
Location
Columbia, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1920
Page
4
The piece argues against rapid hard tariff policy and for a generous wartime aid stance toward Europe. It stresses Britain and France need time to recover, warns against forcing debt repayment, and calls for policies that foster reconstruction, not protectionism, to avoid stifling global recovery.
A speaker from the national farmer's council rebutted claims of a conspiracy to depress farm product prices. He argued such talk harms business and misreads postwar realities, noting global inflation and currency shifts, and urging recognition of readjustment burdens on producers amid varying transport and fuel costs.
The passage argues that currency deflation and low farm prices strain both urban and rural groups. It notes transportation costs rose by nearly a billion dollars, harming farmers who are producers and consumers. It claims farmers suffer most from added transport costs unless price and buying dynamics are adjusted to restore financial solidity.
The Tuesday Daily Herald reports many wheel tax payers in Maury County have delayed payments for wagons, buggies, and autos since January 1920. Clerks have receipts for 129 vehicles, risking indictments and fines over forty dollars. The tax would yield about 27,410 for county roads, with hundreds evading payment and a clerk corps preparing to compile a full delinquent list.
Eugene Priest of Nashville is favored for the office of collector of internal revenue in Tennessee. With thirty years of practical experience and service under previous collectors, he is praised as the best qualified candidate and a consistent Republican, deserving the role due to long service and modest pay.
Secretary Ouson testified before a Senate committee that the federal government faces four billion dollars annually in expenses for the next four years without a soldier bonus. He argues taxes are already high and further taxation or large bonds would risk financial disaster, urging restraint and a halt in expenditures. He praises Secretary Houston as fiscally prudent, but warns wealth cannot be conjured from air.
The county board of education will meet Monday in regular session. The meeting will cover the Upliding program for the school district and bond-related preparations. Officials expect preliminary arrangements for bond issues to be completed and construction work to await spring.
Special Judge George Hughes Jr presided as defense lawyers failed to win a new trial for Lancaster colored who was recently tried and convicted of felonious assault leading to the death of Blickbun at Mt Pleasant. State was represented by Cenary Tarowney White Pride Tomlinson and Gilbert Orr with defense by Major Horace Pierson KE W Carmack and Will Fleming Jr in a heated court proceeding.
County highway commission works to settle all road accounts before year end. Superintendent Frank A. Butler leaves December 21 for Nashville Bridge Company, then will approve claims for the board. Vendors urged to file labor or material claims by Friday as the board plans to pay outstanding bills and conclude affairs before a new system takes effect.
Mrs. Nancy T. Davis, 74, wife of J T. Dawig, died after a ten day illness at her home near Summertown. A Baptist, she had lived much of her life in Maury county before moving to Lawrence county. Survived by husband five children two sons and three daughters including Lucy Barrett of Florence Alabama. Funeral rites Tuesday at Rose Hill Cemetery conducted by Dr J Barber with Maury Undertaking Co. in charge.
Trustee J How Dinas ia espertines to have tax books of the county in hand and prepare for a rush of taxpayers. Property owners are urged to pay taxes due in October as the books are prepared for certification by the state board and assessment records. Tharpe Burns plans to complete about four tenths of real work in two months and will advance readiness to receive taxes within ten days.
The county contemplates how to cover sheep killed by dogs as funds from Vedna tax fall short for schools. Since $8,000 has been collected at the day tax, nearly the claimed amount remains unpaid, provoking concern over funding for schools and fear of harsher penalties for dog owners.
Joe P. Sheddan, long time resident of Ohio County and former Connelly High School leader, died Sunday after a period of ill health. Survived by his father and brothers Pan Poink Harken Marion Nivhntas and Tpit aid two alelera Pactine and ely. Funeral held at 2 O'eloeR at Went Bight street with pallbearers listed. services conducted by Dre dither fl Barber and Lelix Co Sewell.
Obituary notes Fred R. Gamble a long time Columbia resident dies after years of illness. Survived by wife and a young child. Funeral arrangements set with a local cemetery and services led by community ministers. Other names mentioned include relatives and local neighbors attending services.
Sparse readable text notes a January eighth gathering of county teachers with unclear details and garbled OCR fragments about tests and meetings. The fragmentary notes mention New Orleans battle references and dates but lack coherent context or outcomes.
The Elks in Trev distributed Christmas cheer with shoes stockings clothing fruits and toys to local children. Packages included clothing samples and holiday treats, while volunteers offered warm greetings and hopeful wishes for the season.
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