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Newspaper
Columbia Herald
Location
Columbia, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1911
Page
7
The piece condemns a legislative salary appropriation as an illegal raid on public funds. It argues the Constitution bars pay beyond seventy five days, cites Governor Hooper’s opposition, warns of tax increases, and lauds fiscal restraint and disciplined leadership amid tariff reform disputes.
Gov Hooper's message on the general appropriation bill is an able and exhaustive discussion of topics affecting Tennessee's people. He notes careful, painstaking consideration and contrasts it with Texas lawmakers who failed to grasp the state’s financial condition during debate.
Kentucky's senior Senator Paynter withdraws from re election to clear the field for James the First District congressman. Election of James is seen as a foregone conclusion and Paynter's move is expected to cause little surprise and benefit the state.
A Louisville Courier Journal note says ice cream wagons are opening routes from Portsmouth, Ohio across the Ohio River into Kentucky, offering welcome relief from heat as rural delivery expands. The piece predicts the ice cream wagon will remain a fixture, aiding back to the farm movement by turning a once luxury into a daily pleasure for farmers and families.
A Tennesee dispute over state finances is criticized as partisan by the Chattanooga Times while The Herald denounces looting rhetoric. The piece praises regulars who opposed the measure and stood with the Governor against what it calls unconstitutional loot.
A historical notice criticizes Fusionists and regular party members in Tennessee for supporting a $500 illegal grab. It highlights two Fusionists in the Senate and a minority in the House who backed the action, urging accountability and that all who betrayed trust face consequences regardless of party.
The Herald proclaims Columbia merchants offer larger, better stocked selections in furnishing goods women wear and shoes. It urges locals to buy at home to boost circulation and local business, arguing spending here benefits the town’s growth and industry.
The piece criticizes state lawmakers for wasteful spending over six years. It cites rising clerk counts and salaries, including 37 women employees, a $5000 annual journal copying appropriation, and a $200 hotel committee room rent as emblematic of corruption and favoritism.
A critique denounces authorized state spending as graft with clerks at the capitol drawing salaries exceeding state attorneys general. The piece argues many clerks lack qualifications while salaries reward political friends, urging voters to elect more intelligent, disinterested legislators.
Postmaster General Hitchcock awarded four year envelope contracts totaling about 181,000,000 dollars in cost saving versus past rates. The government will require roughly 900 million envelopes over the next four years, with overall savings compared to previous prices. An additional saving of 25,000 dollars is noted on related postal service contracts.
The notice lists transfers in multiple districts with varied consideration. W. 8 Fon transfers 4 acres in the 7th district to CC Wellh for 1875 dollars. KE Erwin to Calisty Beven 1 percent interest on a lot in the South district with no stated consideration. R. S. Hopking et ux convey a lot in the ninth district for 500 dollars. J. W. Jewell transfers to R. Hopkins et ux an interest in a lot in the ninth district for 200 dollars.
Iy weekli read what these firms have to say of their wares July creat bargain giving event with Columbia merchants. The New York Store announces Odds and Ends and No-Profit sales while Bogatzky & Bauman offer their No-Profit sale. Large sales forces and ornate displays mark the promotions with stock being cleared to start Friday morning at 10 o clock.
A low cream supper is set for Friday night July 7 at the Moore Institute in Cullenka to raise funds for furnishing and refurnishing the adopted building. All are invited to attend.
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