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Newspaper
Columbia Herald
Location
Columbia, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Jan 02, 1920
Page
4
The Columbia Herald recounts the old water mill era, describing how pioneers ground corn in front of wooden burrs and later shifted to bolted flour. It laments the passing of mills, contrasts past independence with modern industrial changes, and urges devotion to republican ideals and national unity.
The issue cites leaders of railroad unions threatening to paralyze transportation nationwide and warns Congress not to yield to what it calls arrogant, insolent demands. It notes an agreement to strike by 600,000 rail workers and frames a rail stoppage as a crisis testing representative government and the republic’s core principles.
Opinion piece argues rapid return of railroads to private owners with minimal delay under law. Opposes government ownership and warns farmers and labor unions misaligned, stressing individualism and higher costs under public operation. Short Christmas commentary follows, praising modern observance and improved spirit.
North Carolina papers, morning and afternoon, plan to skip Christmas day issues to conserve paper, with New Year’s Day to follow. Several New York dailies already joined. Tennessee papers lag, still printing comics and features, while Grover Cleveland’s warning echoes that supply may cap printing this year. Prices rise as mills struggle to meet demand. Eliminating Monday editions could further cut waste, publishers say.
The county must switch from seasonal to continuous maintenance of main highways. Proposes immediate highway commission contracts and year round work to prevent costly future repairs, arguing good roads are vital to business and that higher taxes may be needed to fund constant upkeep.
The Tennessee GOP, buoyed by national wins and tax relief disaffection, plans a robust, straight partisan fight this year. Analysts note historic margins, a history of GOP governors via coalitions, and Democrat discontent from patronage reshuffling and legislative rewards.
The piece recalls a warning against a slick cash deposit mortgage scam in Columbia before Christmas, noting two victims and the company’s denial. It also details the demolition of the Pullen Amis mill on Fountain Creek, built in the 1830s by John Amis and operated for decades, now torn down after storm damage.
Columbia Bank and Trust Company directors declared a higher semiannual dividend increasing from five to six percent and added two percent more. July paid five percent, totaling thirteen percent for the year. Surplus fund rose eight percent of the $1,000 capital, lifting aggregate warning of the bank twenty-one percent. Annual shareholders meeting set for Tuesday, June 1.
Lieut Bentley Hendley of the battleship Seattle arrived in Columbia Saturday night for a brief visit with his parents Mr and Mrs H L Hendley and friends. He had been ordered to New London Conn submarine headquarters but took a boat trip across the continent arriving in Columbia. He will stay a few days before departing for his new post. Mrs Hendley and baby arrived two days earlier Christmas day. They will remain in Columbia until arrangements are made in New London.
G W Blairs sale of personal property at Carter's Creek drew a large crowd and spirited bidding. Blair reported prices satisfactory and the ad in The Herald greatly boosted attendance. The sale totaled about 2100 dollars.
County Superintendent Graham is compiling both quarterly and annual reports for the county court due on the second Monday in January. The documents will detail school expenditures for the past quarter and include attendance, population, and enrollment statistics for the past year.
Jackson Tenn December 1 Chancellor J Wytese indicates the Republican candidate in the coming gubernatorial race will be chosen by the Republican executive committee at a conference in Chattanooga on April 11 if he accepts the party offer. W F Arnold announced after the Nashville committee meeting that the party vetted the candidate.
A sixteen year old orphan from Cass county requests reformatory admission at North Dakota Training School Mandan to learn a trade and earn an honest living. He seeks entry through the juvenile commissioner and is enrolled with a term to expire at any time as written.
Mrs Eugene Lang, chairman of the Red Cross seal sales in Columbia, thanks Lee young ladies for their splendid service in promoting the seal sale. The Herald notes their gracious effort aided the drive.
A well known farmer declares Columbia a strong market for farmers. He cites corn trading on the Chicago exchange near seven dollars a barrel, wheat sometimes above St. Louis and Chicago prices, and notes Creighton as a cream center. He mentions creamery pay rates and asserts Columbia's population and economy are robust for the region.
Daniel J. Cupid, noted archer, reports a record month bringing 110 couples to wed in the county over the past twenty-nine days. He surpassed December’s 73 marriages with three days remaining, noting improvement each year as his zeal grows.
Report from Nashville outlines a boom for Lou Hopkins as a unifying GOP candidate for governor. Hopkins, seen as acceptable to both party factions, has earned support from various county committees and statewide leaders, though he remains noncommittal about a run.
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