Lawrence county progress and calls for a debate
The column praises Lawrence County Tennessee for population and farm gains over the past decade, notes white farm ownership and rising values, and urges legislative representation. It laments disfranchisement and advocates a public debate between Democratic candidates Roberta and Crabtree to discuss taxation and the 1919 assessment act.
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Nesseane
Jim Jones
Polk
Johnson
Crabhyn
Chattanooga
Senate
Crabtree
Roberta
Pee Roberts
Suffrage Debate Delays Tennessee Ratification
The article argues President Wilson backs a federal woman suffrage amendment, while Tennessee lawmakers face oath constraints and constitutional questions. It warns against rushing ratification if it violates state oaths, noting farmers back home and a lack of urgent demand for women's suffrage in Tennessee.
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Wilson
Gov. Roberts
General Assembly
Tennessee
Supreme Court
Ohio
Debaters Slug It Out As Campaign Race Heats Up
Gov Roberts challenges candidate Crabtree to a public debate over campaign issues. The request comes amid rising tensions in the race with both sides signaling openness to discussion.
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Gov. Roverts
Crabtree
Buy Home Products urged by Maury County bank ad
The Herald columns feature an appeal from the Phoenix National Bank urging Maury County residents to buy local goods especially meats and lards produced by county farmers. It promotes cooperation and home products to boost community prosperity and counters the idea that distant origins imply superiority.
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The
Herald
Phoenix National Bank
Maury County
Brown
Brian
Counting the Voters and Primary Prospects in Tennessee
The Chattanooga News asserts Hamilton county voters favor Crabtree by about 6000, while the Nashville Banner predicts Roberts will lead by 10000. The Herald questions these tallies, noting a governor’s lead of 5000 with 93 counties yet to report, and doubts Hamilton and Shelby counts will meet those figures.
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Chattanooga News
Hamilton County
Crabtree
Nashville Banner
Roberts
Shelby County
Herald
Shelby
Nonpartisan League Victory Sparked Debate in Times
The Chattanooga Times attacks the nonpartisan league victory over Representative Volstead of Minnesota as a move toward state socialism and questions prohibition. It argues prohibition is not socialism and defends laws banning dangerous goods while condemning state control of industry. The piece contrasts socialist aims with insistence on individual rights.
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Chattanooga Times
League
Representative Volatead
Minnesota
The
Times
Representative Volstead
Nonpartisan League
North Dakota
Republic
Wolatend F
Tnd
State League Push Sparks Debate Over Ownership and Power
The league argues state ownership would nationalize everything except farms, but leaguers, mostly farmers, resist the medicine they push on other businesses. The Times, loyal to Wilson, criticizes socialism’s triumphs while noting its own partial sympathy.
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League
Republicans stand for conservatism amid campaign clash
The piece accuses the Republican party of upholding ancient republican landmarks while opposing socialism and Sovietism. It argues Democrats drift toward radicals to attract discontented voters, warning progressive forces would ruin the system built over 150 years. It laments McAdoo's radical platform and recalls Jefferson Jackson and Cleveland against change.
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Republican Party
Republic
Democratic Party
Jefferson
Jackson
Cleveland
McAdoo
Water safety in Columbia affirmed by experts
The Columbia water supply is declared safe again due to a well equipped filtration plant. The Herald explains the decision to publish the warning, acknowledges past concerns, and states it bears responsibility to inform the public while avoiding praise for any local institution or business.
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Columbia
Ohjleasant
Herald Office
Maury County
Higis
Governor Roberts Refuses Quick Call for Tennessee Special Session
The piece argues Gov Roberts should not yield to political pressure for a special legislative session. It notes little public demand in Tennessee, cites a President’s overreach, and highlights concerns over farmers’ plight, high living costs, and federal taxes amid ongoing economic strain.
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Idemocratic Party
Tennessee
Politicians’ Pitfalls and a Call for Patriotic Advice
The piece urges release from sensational newspapers on a special legislative session and notes Gov. Roberts erred with the “metor Shields” telegram. It cautions officials to seek guidance from patriots rather than partisan politicians and to avoid further political traps.
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Gov
Roberts
Dia
Nation to observe birthday with patriotic services
The document urges observance of the nation’s birthday next Sunday with patriotic church services. Pulpits should display Old Glory, sermons to honor the day, and prayers for God’s blessings, a new birth of freedom, and to keep government of the people by the people for the people from perishing.
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America
Coal Shortage Deepens as Prices Soar This Winter
The local coal supply remains tight with rising prices and no immediate improvement expected. Dealers report limited availability and buyers willing to pay premiums to secure winter stock amid fears of a fuel famine this coming season.
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Columbia
Maury Jerseys Again Score High on Merit List
Maury county dairy gains praise as two daughters from Maury County halls now in the west top the register of merit. One daughter of Hiram McCoy and another daughter of Hxile Landseer set leading weights and butter yields in their class, with all eight herd members excelling on the coast.
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Daily Herald
Maury County
Maury County Halls
Hiram McCoy
Chapman Bull
Hxile Landseer
Frank Wheeler
Pacific Coast
Soliciting Bids For Lawrenceburg Mail Route
Mrs. B W Carmick postmaster reports sealed bids sought by the fourth assistant postmaster general at Washington for carrying the Columbia to Lawrenceburg route via Mt Pleasant and Etheridee starting August 1 to June 2 1924. The forty mile one way service runs seven days a week and departs Columbia with the arrival of Lewisburg mail not later than 7 am, with a 16 hour limit to Lawrenceburg. Box delivery not required. The government planned a July temporary contract but now plans to start August 1, Herald Chesp Column.
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Daily Herald
B. W. Carmick
Washington
Columbian
Lawrenceburg
Mt. Pleasant
Etheridee
Columbia
Lewisburg
New Record Set for Issuance of Wheel Tax Tags
County records show Lipscomb issuing wheel tax licenses at one every fifteen minutes over twenty-six workdays this month. Since June 1 total licenses issued reach 22,000 plus, with vehicles registered statewide climbing to 6,11? and prompting enforcement orders from Attorney General White, indictments from the grand jury, and possible legislative battles over the tag law.
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Daily Herald
Lipscomb
White
Turner
Western Union vs Louisville and Nashville Trial Set
Noted case set for trial July 7 in Maury county courts. Western Union Telegraph seeks to condemn a right of way for its line against Louisville and Nashville Railway. Case staged across counties along the railroad route with a strong defense by free talent. Represented by Charles T. Cates Jr and Jon Garner. railroad by John Bell Keeble and KB T Seay Jr.
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Western Union Telegraph Company
Louisville & Nashville Railway Company
Wong
Maury County
Western Union
Charles T. Cates, Jr
Jon Garner
Wahl Trial S Company
John Bell Keeble
KB. T. Seay, Jr
Judge Richardson Long On The Bench In Tennessee
Judge John B. Richardson of Murfreesboro appears in Columbia to hold court for Judge Turner. A veteran with decades on the bench, he is part of the prominent Richardson family and has repeatedly been elected without opposition. His kin include former congressman Taté James D. Richardson and brother-in-law Judge William C. Houston.
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John B. Richardson
Murfreesboro
Turner
Bar
Columbia
Richardson
Taté James
Judge T Richardson
Tennessee
Early Dog Tax Plan Set for Swift Action in County
Officials announce an early start to dog tax collection with an estimated number of canines subject to the levy and near two thousand dollars in anticipated claims. County assessor William Webb will lead the effort, outlining tax rates of two to thirty dollars per animal and indicating broad district coverage with many females valued at two dollars each. The move aims to ease collection and reduce objections as the new tax takes effect January 1.
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Daily Herald
Jeet Ax Koon
Eqtalization
Pils Agreseor
Webb William Will
Mir
Willianin
Maury County
Teachers Exams Set for July at County High
July tests will be held at County High with entries from local schools. The schedule lists July 11 as a Saturday exam day with two testing blocks for elementary and high school teachers.
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Westverry
Colinty High
Selent
Chile
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