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Newspaper
Columbia Herald
Location
Columbia, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1919
Page
2
Maury county recorded 75 deaths from influenza and pneumonia in October and four pneumonia deaths in September, per a state Board of Health compilation. October breakdown shows 61 influenza, 4 influenza pneumonia, and 14 pneumonia fatalities.
A Red Cross home service booklet titled When you get Home guides returned soldiers on filing claims and handling insurance papers. Supervisor R H Hix spoke at a courthouse conference. booklets will be distributed by Maury chapter secretary Mrs W J Lam and at Columbia's post office.
The article notes December 1918 as the warmest month in twenty years with temperatures about 23 degrees higher than November. It records rainfall year total 8.97 inches below normal and December precipitation near normal, while November 1918 was exceptionally cold.
Mrs. J. W. Ashton notes December 1918 mean 46.9 degrees at Ashwood, highest in 20 years, with 3.74 inches rainfall and 10 days below 32. Past years show extreme cold in December with several subzero days and heavy snows. Annual rainfall totaled .97 inches below normal with monthly values listed. Prevailing wind from the north.
United Press reports Davidson County Tennessee is proclaimed a military barred zone against liquor traffic by executive order. The measure centers on the government powder plant near Nashville and follows a March action affecting local commerce and security.
Iguers Realty Co reports a robust end to 1918 and a strong start to 1919 in Maury county real estate. The firm finished the year with about $50,000 in deeds and has added several large Farm and land sales, including 175 acres to Oscar Boulton of Wilson county for 20000 and transfers totaling over 100000 in the fall. The agency touts widespread migration to Maury county and notes repeated land sales raising surrounding values and attracting buyers from multiple states.
Representative L P Padgett announces the resignation of L Turpin as assistant secretary of the House Naval Communities committee. Padgett thanks Turpin for his service and notes the high regard for his work and contributions during his tenure.
Uncertainty over committee assignments as Republicans take power in Congress and a resignation is accepted with regret. Mr. Turpin, relieved of duties in Washington, returns home to resume his law practice. He is active in Columbia fraternal circles and has many friends glad to see him permanently reestablished in the city.
William Boardman of the 114th field artillery, grandson of Mrs. W. M. Bid ile, has been promoted to corporal. He is a son of Mr. and Mrs. W. K. Boardman of Nashville, and the promotion is seen as evidence of his abilities.
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