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Newspaper
Columbia Herald
Location
Columbia, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1917
Page
4
Citizen duties urged to vote in the July 24 election on constitutional convention. Lack of interest cited as harmful but the issue is important and voters should participate. A note warns that skipping the ballot could bring state expense and trouble.
Marshall county campaign people raised nearly four thousand dollars toward a five thousand goal in an oversubscribed drive. Praise goes to campaign chairman James N. McCord for his hours of work and public dedication, with a note that the county court could better appreciate his leadership.
A Senate member’s remarks labeling regular army as professional soldiers draw swift condemnation. The piece praises Pershing’s troops in World War I and urges more such soldiers while criticizing Hardwick for treasonous sentiments during wartime.
The document argues the representation basis for a state constitutional convention disfranchises voters. It claims a democratic principle requires population proportionality and cites Lewis County’s under 6,000 people receiving one seat versus Maury County’s 49,000 people getting two seats. It notes Maury needs 20,009 people for one member.
The discussion centers on county representation and the influence of regressive counties in a constitutional convention. Critics argue tax and bond issues reflect broader money markets, noting state bonds are not tax exempt while government bonds bear patriotic offerings.
The article notes a revived Russian offensive aided by better officers and supplies, suggesting gains shift reinforcements away from the Western front. It argues that with continued progress the war could edge toward an end once the American army is fully built, though major changes this summer seem unlikely.
The tax levy committee explains a ten cent county rate rise is needed by recent legislation. Despite adding five cents for education and ten for good roads, the court cut last year’s levy to lessen the net impact. The total county rate stands at 1.63 per 160 dollars, considered affordable given low property values.
Williamson County plans to vote 100000 dollars in a special session to purchase land for an agricultural experiment station and school in Middle Tennessee. The call cites prior opposition and notes site options near Franklin including railroad and tramway access.
The county court approves funding of a floating debt totaling about 114000 dollars. Of this, 35000 dollars were inherited, 72000 dollars were for toll roads, and 6500 dollars were invested in bridges. Judge McKnight's seven years in office kept expenses within receipts except for toll road purchases.
A brisk remark suggests a tool bought for midsummer use to swat pests. The line hints at timing and purpose without naming the exact device.
A major Columbia city property sale reported this morning shows Col Mora B Farias via Figuers Realty buying the residence and large lot west of Col Farias. The six thousand dollar price reflects the area’s high esteem and desirable location atop a fine elevation in a premier county neighborhood. The home was once Samuel H Arnels residence and later owned by the Gellvnes, parents of Wave W Ogilvie, former agriculture commissioner.
Home Economics expert Miss Louise Turner of the University of Tennessee will visit Maury county to assist Mrs. Artie W. Bryan in canning and food preparedness. She will speak in Mt Pleasant on Wednesday and spend Thursday in Columbia, holding demonstrations on fruits and vegetables starting at 10 a.m. All Columbia housewives are invited to attend.
Sider F C Lowell plans four meetings on the Mainsport pike at Blocker lyeat Sunday. Preaching times are 11 am and 8 pm, with a morning sermon at Dust Valley at 9 am and an afternoon service at 3 pm.
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