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Newspaper
Columbia Herald
Location
Columbia, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1920
Page
4
The Maury County state board of equalization raised property values unevenly provoking protests from farmers and residents. Editorials praise two progressive county officials who resigned amid criticism and urge replacing them with forward looking leaders. The piece also argues the Food Administration’s hog price policy created de facto price fixing during wartime.
The article laments dangerous grade crossings on the Hampshire Pike urging city and county action for an underpass or bridge. It also rails against high living costs and rampant speculation, condemning wage and price inflation and criticizing President Lewis for his miners federation speech.
Readings of the county finances show debt reduction and bond payments led by Judge Whitthorne. The report notes payments on more than 304,000 in interest bearing bonds and suggests tax relief possible if debt service is shifted to schools. Details cover county indebtedness, upcoming transfers, and education funding implications.
Jeanie Suuthet widow of Pat Southall a longtime Columbia figure dies in Birmingham Alabama and will be brought to Columbia on the next train. She will be taken to W P Moore residence in Kinamag and funeral services are scheduled at the Methodist church Friday evening with active pallbearers likely from her family. Monetary pallbearers are mentioned as the elder members of the family.
The obituary notes Mrs. Southall daughter of Jesse Uurris and Sallie Wester Herre living in Volumble Columba from birth and later in Birmingham Alabama. She was a devoted Methodist and active in church affairs and is survived by relatives including Sarah Southall and others.
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