The Cigarette Law Under Scrutiny in State Policy
The Columbia Herald argues the anti cigarette law is flagrantly violated and unlikely to be enforced without public demand. It compares cigarette controls to a possible anti coffee measure and warns that undermining all laws would hurt property values and general respect for legality. The piece advocates amending tax definitions to clearly reach monetary income beyond property value appreciation.
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Herald
Farm census shows Tennessee farm numbers rise 1910 to 1920
Tennessee census reports 262 775 farmers in January with a net gain of 6 700 over 1910 1920 period. Owners operated 145 083 farms and tenants 105 885 giving modest shifts in ownership while foreign born farmers total about 700 nationwide. The piece asserts rural stability and democracy era sentiment.
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Tennessee
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Jegacy
Radicala
Income tax decision risks revenues and fairness
A federal district court ruling contends that income from appreciation in property value cannot be taxed as income. If upheld by the Supreme Court, it threatens the income tax system, conflicting with the aim of taxing profits from buying and selling lands stocks or bonds. The piece argues for taxation of such gains as fairer than taxing earned wages.
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Legislative leaders named in Alabama era report
The Assembly elected William W. Bond of Haywood and Andrew J. Todd of Rutherford as senate and house speakers, praised for experience and stature. The piece lauds Speaker Hand, notes Todd’s long political reach, and comments on a Birmingham job ad sparking 42 applications for a plant watchman despite wartime wage hopes. It explores farm-to-city labor shifts and future farm opportunities amid postwar unemployment.
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William W. Bond
Haywood County
Andrew J. Todd
Rutherford
Senate
House
Hand
John R. Bond
Andrew Todd
Tennessee
Herald
Todd
Former Pastor Attends 100th Anniversary Celebration
Dr. A. P. McFerrin, seven year pastor of the First Methodist Church, traveled from Frank Vin to join the centennial events in Columbia. Though retired due to ill health, he is welcomed by former members and others seeking visits, while residing with his daughter Mrs. Overton Pullton in Franki.
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A. P. McFerrin
Frank Vin
McFerrin
Columbia
Overton Pullton
Frank i
Tax machine is victor as usual in legislature
John B. Thomason was reelected comptroller by the Democratic caucus with strong Davidson and Shelby support. Maury county split as Senator Looney backed Thomason and Representatives Jones and Russell favored Berry, while the outcome preserves the back tax administration and personnel amid pressure from local groups.
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Berry
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Thomason
Daily Herald
Herald
Nashville
Tenn
John B. Thomason
Stie
Davidson
Shelby
Rotary Club
Dorris
Howver
Col. Berry
Maury County
Businessmen Express Regret Over Berry Defeat
Columbia and Mt. Pleasant merchants voiced regret at Col. Berry's loss to the back tax machine, noting his strength in the county and backing from Representatives Jones and Russell. They warned the fight must start earlier to dismantle the machine, comparing it to past political defeats.
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Columbia
Mt. Pleasant
Col. Berry
Jones
Russell
Tennessee
Jackson Arrested On Liquor Charge
R. L. Jackson was arrested by Deputy Sheriffs Hardison and Pogue for violating liquor laws. He was held at city hall after posting bond of 250 dollars secured by Willoughby Jackson. Earlier, Tom Cook, Morgan and Staggs recovered about four gallons of white lightning from Jackson on Garten Street near the depot, now held as evidence.
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R. L. Jackson
Hardison
Pogue
Willoughby Jackson
Tom Cook
Morgan
Staggs
Jackson
Garten Street
City Hall
Hampshire Bank Declares Dividend and Surplus Increase
Directors of the Hampshire bank held a meeting and declared a dividend of ten percent and added twelve and a half percent to the surplus. The past year has likely been the most prosperous in the bank’s history, and the shareholders are gratified by the progress. The annual meeting for the election of officers will be held in July.
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Daily Herald
Hammynire Bank
Manley
Wlectium Lot Cefflowre
Mrs Hicks Richardson claimed by death
From Wednesday's Daily Herald Mrs Hicks Richardson of Culloo ka died at 3 o'clock this morning in a Nashville hospital after a short illness. The body was brought home on No 3. Funeral services will be held tomorrow at 10 in the Cullooka Christian church conducted by Elder W S Morton, with interment in Campbell Station cemetery. Pallbearers include Wade E P, W D and J A Richardson, Tom and Clarence Hobbs. Maury Undertaking Co in charge.
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Hicks Richardson
Cullooka
Nashville
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Tom and
Clarence Hobbs
Maury Undertaking Co
Power and Lights for Armour Plant
The Armour fertilizer plant west of the city will receive power and lights from the Southern Cities Power Company under a new contract. Transmission lines will carry 2300 volt high tension to supply the plant and the workers’ village, with an auxiliary plant kept ready to cover outages.
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Daily Herald
Armour Fertilizer
Southern Cities Power Company
Armour Company
Peck to Head Tennessee Agriculture Department
Captain T. F. Peck of Etowah is named commissioner of agriculture to succeed Dr. F. M. McRee of Obion county. The appointment follows the incoming Republican regime after the inauguration mid month. Peck, a well known Republican and practical farmer, previously led the department from 1910 to 1914 under Governor Hooper and has been linked with the secretary of agriculture post in President-elect Harding's cabinet.
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Nashville
Tent
Jan. T
Alt Taylor
T. F. Peck
Etowah
F. M. McRee
Obion County
Capt. Peck
Hooper
Peck
Harding
Maury National Bank reports six percent dividend and rising surplus
The Maury National Bank in Maury County, described as the oldest financial institution, declares a six percent dividend for the past six months and adds $16,000 to its growing surplus. The bank has paid fourteen percent in dividends to shareholders this year and increased county banking capital through a surplus rise. The year is deemed prosperous with strong public confidence. Also notes visiting Horace Milan and baby Kean of Gainesville, Wisconsin, staying with Mr and Mrs W J Milan.
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Maury National Bank
Maury
Council figures Ellis Woody in race for office
Ellis Woody joins a crowded field for city office as the council weighs a proposed Looney Law setting a road commissioner post. The election board remains uncreated while the push proceeds.
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Ellis Woody
Divorces Rise as Maury County Sees Marriage Strain
Ballots must be returned by January 8 for the election of the county council of agriculture with twenty one directors to be chosen from sixteen departments and five at large. About 200 members will vote, each director from a department, plus officers from the board. The article notes a high divorce rate, with 496 licenses and 168 divorces in the past year, and describes grounds as cruelty and infidelity, highlighting a pattern of marital breakdown.
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Hudson
Progressive Farmer
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Amin
Reaponge
Daily Herald
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Bortew
Canvaes
Goinelt
Tte Credit
Tuesdas
Ellie Woody
Dinfriet
Innet Herved
Ford
Mausry Conney
Levdtor Looney
Maury County
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Senate Looney
House
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Rossel
Maury
BN Woolard
Woolly
Woody
Woerky
Manry County
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Love
Modern Woodmen Have Big Feed
Modern Woodmen of American held a large meeting with many members and wives attending. A feast followed with the wives serving. Officers listed for the coming year include Leslie White, HO. Gharter, advisor, Wilken, and others.
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Modern Woodmen
API Rewiiten
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HO. Gharter
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Wilken
Uber
Mrs Jon Tureman Dies After Illness
The Omily Herald reports the death of Mrs Jon Tureman. Col dob Tureen conveyed the news to friend Walter Fraser outlining the profound grief in the family. The obituary notes the date of passing as January, with relatives and friends mourning the loss.
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