The Sinking Fund Controversy in Tennessee Report
The Nashville American claimed a large sinking fund total in Patterson's first year, but The Columbia Herald rebuts with comptroller figures. It argues only 627 418.49 was transferred, notes 266 496.44 borrowed from the general fund to meet October bonds, and states no balance existed by Jan 1 1908.
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Nashville American
Patterson
Dibrell
Herald
General Fund
Treasury
Moral appeals in politics and Knoxville candidates
A Bryan quotation urges ethics in public life and notes Jackson’s moral framing. It claims Knoxville municipal candidates uniformly back Senator Carmack for governor, implying voter opinion favors the Carmack line and that opposition gains little from any outcome, leaving the Patterson faction unassuaged.
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Knoxville
Senator Carmack
Patterson Parrota
Chief of Police Assaults Editor Provoking Apology
The New Orleans Chief of Police assaulted the Morning World editor after criticism of his neglect of duties. The text offers an apology if anything offended the police chief, stating the apology is given here and now.
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New Orleans
Morning World
Prices Ripple Through White Goods Trends Mentioned
A list of fabric prices shows a trend in textile costs with items such as 45-inch Persian Lawn at 250, 16c yard checks, 26c and 40-inch Sheer White Lawn priced around 9c to 12c. Premium linens like Shamrock Linen Lawn and Bleached Sheeting appear at 38c and 27% to 26c per yard respectively, reflecting varied market values.
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India
Prices for Ladies and Children Garments Listed
A catalog-like listing shows prices for ladies gowns and muslin skirts with varying price points from $1.00 to $3.00, and children’s drawers up to 12 years priced at 10c to 15c. Also listed are chemise items at $1.26 and $1.50.
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United States
Last Call on Ladies Misses and Children Cloaks Sale
Pre inventory sale slashes prices on ladies and misses cloaks and children's cloaks with deep discounts. Many styles from $3.90 to $9.90, with coats reduced and free child cap offers bundled on purchase.
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W. L. Douglas
January White Sale Embroideries Exhibit Attracts Shoppers
Thousands of yards of Embroideries offered from 2.00 a yard with 27 inch edging and bands in Swiss and Nainsook. Underwear, children's wear, fine white dresses and minute appliques showcased. Exhibits priced attractively during the January sale, worth viewing even if not buying.
Plaid Dress Goods Sale Before Inventory Count
Twenty pieces of 86 to 88 inch plaid dress goods offered in twenty solid styles at 29 cents per yard during a pre inventory sale. Also 15 pieces of top quality plaid dress fabrics reduced from $1.00 and $1.60 to 59 cents per yard during the sale.
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