Mighty Struggle For Control Of Convention
Political giants clash as Bryan and Wilson contend for dominance at the Democratic convention. Bainbridge Colby supports a party plank aligned with the President, amid bitter fights over the league of nations and the alcohol policy, with the Volstead Act modification and prohibition enforcement under focus.
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Wate
Todd’ Press
Sanisco
William Jenninge Bryan
Bryan
Wilem
Bainbridge Colby
Wilson
League of Nations
Colby
Ig Coastiuligna
First Republican Governor Primary In State History
Widespread notice urges voters that the Monday deadline to file petitions ends at midnight for those seeking seats in the legislature under the 1917 act. The piece notes Maury county’s Republican primary historic firsts, including a governor nomination and a general primaries day same as Democrats, with extensive references to party rules and candidate requirements.
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WeddyWiag
Daily Herald
Thomas F. Forgey
Pallioad
Democrats
Cata
Officies
Maury County
Poultry Society to Hear Prof Wright at Maury Meeting
Prof G A Wright of Peabody College Nashville will address the Maury County Poultry Association at the county courthouse Saturday at 2 PM on The Freeding and Care of Breeding Stock. He will lead a round table. Lena Calvert of Cullooka 11, a poultry club girl, will share club experiences and breeding success. Mrs W J Lamb, president, promises a top meeting for all in the work.
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Maury County Poultry Association
County Court Room
G. A. Wright
Peabody College
Nashville
Wright
Lena Calvert
Cullooka
Meee Cae
Poultry Club
W. J. Lamb
Banks Pay Usual and Extra Dividend for Past Half Year
Banks in Columbia and surrounding area declared strong dividends at board meetings marking the first half of the year. Maury National Bank paid 6 percent regular and 2 percent extra plus bonuses to staff. Maury County Trust added 5 percent and 3 percent special, while Phoenix National and Phoenix Savings each issued 8 percent semiannual dividends. Columbia Bank and Trust declared 6 percent plus 2 percent special, with substantial profits added to reserves.
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Daily Herald
Columbia Banka
Maury National Bank
Maury County Trust Company
Phoenix National Bank
Phoenix Savings Bank and Trust Company
Columbia Bank and ‘Trust Company
Jewish relief drive sends 50000 to aid Berlin orphans
Through the American Jewish Relief Committee a fifty thousand dollar grant to Max Warburg in Berlin funds rescue efforts for Jewish orphans from Eastern Europe. Thousands will be moved to Sweden Denmark and Switzerland for care while Vienna children receive treatment in Italy with Italian officials aiding the effort. Berlin’s refugee surge worsens housing and sanitation problems as the campaign continues through next Monday June 28 asking local subscriptions in every home. Japan plans massive coastal harbor work in Tokyo to support fishing and trade, with docking sites at Yokohama eighty miles away.
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American Jewish Relief Committee
Tennessee
Druckén
Eestern Europe
Etc
Max Warburg
Berlin
Scandinavian
Holland
Switzerland
Vienna
Resorta
Italy
Poland
Europe
Mats
Home of Suffering Humanity
Rest and tonic claim by user for energy boost
A reader describes fatigue and weakness from poor sleep, tried Ziron tonic after hearing of its benefits, and believes it helped. The account credits the tonic with improved strength and energy, noting initial skepticism and subsequent satisfaction with the product.
Business Women to Elect Officers Tonight at First Methodist
The Business Women's Club will elect officers for the coming year at an 8 pm meeting in the Sunday school room of the First Methodist Church. No slate has been set and the race appears open. Under president Miss Fletcher Farias, the club has achieved notable results this year and members are urged to attend.
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Business Women’s Club
Melock
Mise Fletcher Farias
Columbia
Detour on Rutherford Creek Hill Work Delays Highway
Road work on Rutherford Creek hill near Nashville plike closes a highway segment to traffic. Detours marked, with Arrows guiding drivers. W E Carr of Knoxville Construction says progress is good but telephone lines hinder surface paving slated for spring. Attempts may seek legal action if lines obstruct the highway before the grand jury.
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Daily Herald
Rutherford Creek
Nashville Plike
Darks Mill Road
W. E. Carr
Knoxville Construction Company
Duck River
Columbia
First Cotton Bloom in Alabama Reaches Florence
Florence Alabama June 30 Guy Jones on the Simpson plantation seven miles west of Florence on the Tennessee river brought a cotton bloom to Florence this morning. Jones Bros. claim the best developed cotton crop in Lauderdale county with over 400 acres in cotton on the Simpson plantation. The blooming field covers two hundred acres and will be in full bloom within days. Late spring disadvantage has passed and the entire plantation is in splendid condition.
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Florence
Ala
Guy Jones
Simpson Plantation
Tennessee River
Jones Bros
Lauderdale County
Apple Movement in County Continues
The Early Harvest apple movement persists across the county with many cars shipped and a heavy Spring Hill crop. Cullooka and near Columbia report splendid yields while boys and girls have earned hundreds gathering and packing fruit. Orchard owners enjoy prices from 2.25 to 8 dollars per bushel.
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Daily Herald
Spring Hill
Cullooka
Columbia
Dr Marion Dorset Declines August Farmers Institute Visit
Dr Marion Dorset of Maury County regrets he cannot attend the Columbia Tennessee farmers institute in August. He cites summer commitments and distance, expresses warmth for past Columbia friendships, and hopes to meet writers Turner and Hendley in Washington when possible.
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Marion Dorset
Farmers’ Institute
Dorset
Mesera
Turner and Hendley
Retail Merchants Credit Association
Columbia Retail Credit Association
Columbia, Tenn
FE. P. Turner
A. ©. Hendley
Tennessee
Lam Natally Bualer
Columbia
Lfe
Maury County
Fulk Letter
Washington
Yeure
Aincer
M. Dorset
Biochemie Divivium
Red Cross active in plague fight along Gulf coast
Atlanta June 90 reports from the American Red Cross say no new bubonic plague cases in Pensacola with only three total. The Pensacola chapter aids a stricken family at Dr Ralph N Green Florida health officer's request while Red Cross officials monitor coast towns and a Public Health Service rat catcher is sent to Jacksonville. A summer statewide kill the rat program by Junior Red Cross children is planned.
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Atlanta
American Red Cross
Pensacola
Red Cross
T. McMullin
Movie to Decide Rage Finishes in Germany
Berlin reports the Union club and the Berlin Racing Union adopted photographic race finishes to settle disputes. Rapid camera work proves which horse won, a practice expanding as Germany develops film for commercial use.
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Germany
United
Preas
Berlin
Mall
Union Club
Bérlin Racing Union
Bim
Te Po
Movla
Twelve small boys seek good homes at Tennessee society
The Tennessee Children's Home Society at its receiving home lists twelve boys aged two to nine, eight girls aged two to six, and fourteen babies under six months in need of Christian homes. The appeal asks readers to open their hearts to these wholesome children and provide a loving family. Address for inquiries given.
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Tennessee Children's Home Society
Ita
Kingdom of Heaven
Mia
Claude BP Sullivan
Ackien Avenue
Tennemue
Easing Sugar Situation Brightens City Canning Outlook
City reports easing sugar conditions with buyers no longer limited to two pounds and occasional lower prices. Government profit limits create price variability as dealers recoup costs, while some retailers still sell above the two cent benchmark.
Stage Race Between Jitney and Dobbins in Maury County
A Maury county race on the Mt Pleasant pike featured a car driven by a "gentleman of color" and a horse aboard a bogey, with $25 stakes. A large Darkytown crowd watched as the auto edged the horse before crossing the line and the car owner pocketed the money amid cheers. Prosecutors may question the details as part of the grand jury inquiry.
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Maury County
Grand
Mt. Pleasant Pike
Darkytown
Dobby
Hospital fund drive continues after $15,000 goal
The King's Daughters Hospital reports a successful one day drive for 15000 to fund an annex and urges continued voluntary subscriptions. The board notes the goal was not fully met but promises to publish contributor names and amounts as soon as the list is complete.
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Wedeesday
King’s Daughters Hospital Board
King’s Daughters
Mauryounty
W. F Andérson
Hospital Board
County highway crew works to divert traffic during road work
Citizens praise the county highway commission for efforts to accommodate traffic direc ted away from the Nashville to Columbia highway. Officials aim to open and maintain alternate routes while the main highway is unsuitable, ensuring vital county trade remains served.
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Daily Herald
County Highway Commission
Nashville
Columbia
the Coutry
Deaths and Funerals Mrs Haubenreich
Funeral services for Mrs. Alice Haubenreich, aged 18, wife of J A Haubenreich, occurred Friday afternoon at 1 o clock at Wait Cemetery. Rev Heard officiated, with burial in the family lot. Survived by husband and four brothers Nell, Primm, Jock Luckett, and Walter Luckett. several sisters and relatives. Local undertaker in charge.
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Maubenrsieh
Alice Haubenreich
J. A. Haubenreich
O'Rhook
BB. Litton
Portera Branch
Oelock
Wait
Heard
Tela- Owen
Nell, Primm
Jock Luckett
Walter Luckett
Memphis
Magele Litton
Loaella Dicie
Willie May Martin
Primm Springs
Litale McCord
Bom Aqua Springs
Mere
Jonnie Tackett
Mayer Underisking Co
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Tha
United Sta
Prof. Wright
Peabody
THE
Poultry Society
Jewish Relief Committee
Japan
Tokio
Yokohama
Georgia
Ziron
Mra
Dysart
Eeasding
Tam
1St Methodist
RAND
City Water
Olin West
Roberts
Rutherford Cresk Hill
Water of
West
Water and Light Company
Crabies
Statesman
Chittanooga
Crabtree
Milton Allen
Atleh
Heo
Chattanooga
Lewisburg
Ormptree
Alabama
Maury Countian
Tennessee Children's Society
Jitney
Dobbins
Court OF Justice
W F. Anderson
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