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Newspaper

Columbia Herald

Location

Columbia, Tennessee, United States of America

Date

Jul 26, 1918

Page

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Middle Tennessee Beef Breeders Elected At Farm Institute In Columbia

The Middle Tennessee Beef Breeders association met with the farmers institute in Columbia to elect officers for the year G Burkitt Antioch president Geo Elezer Burns vice president A D Knox Murfreesboro secretary treasurer and an advisory board. A large turnout heard plans for October purebred sales of Herefords Shorthorns and Aberdeen Angus with 40 to 60 animals from each breed. The event aims to build regional breeders associations and promote Southern cattle breeding.

Middle ‘Tennessee Beef Breeders’ Association Farmers’ Institute G. Burkitt Antioch Geo. Elezer Burns A. D. Knox Murfreesboro R. M. Murphy Knioxville Clarence Campbell Campbelleville J.B. Farmer J. A. Clark Winchester J. Gillespie Calcatin Nashville Ihmpton Aberdeen Woodlawn Farm Middle Tennessee South Tennessee Burkitt Maury County W. P. Ridley United States Mr. Ridley Tennessee Farmers’ Institute Calimbia HM. A. Morain Columbia Tool Tennesee Tom C. Rye University of Ensee Agricultural and Educational Committees County Court of Col. Tigar J Graham Centreville Hickman County J. O. Templeton Franklin County Cr. Burkitt Davidson County Herald de. M. Jacob Frank Puller Uorinitarne Kent Tennessee Dairymen’s Association Ue State Division of Extension A. Hutton Tighes Jefferson County Ault C. A. Willson University of Tennnessee Willoighby Florida Institute K .C. Davis Knapp School of Country Life Knoxville Allén, Canny Middle ‘Tennessee Atate Five Eee

Northern part county hit by rain wind storm

A northern county area from Rutherford Creek extended several miles, about three miles wide, suffered a fierce rain and wind storm Wednesday afternoon. The Dark's Mill region saw the heaviest damage with corn fields flattened and stalks snapped. Farmland damaged and large trees blown down as crews work to estimate losses.

Te County Rutherford Creek Dark’s Mill

Shopmen Win Higher Wages From Government

Washington July 25 United Press reports that shop and maintenance workers of all railroads under government control were granted increased wages after appeals to the railroad adjustment board.

Washington Fea

Allies Close On German Stronghold In Fere Forest

Paris dispatch reports French and American troops converging on Fere-en-Tardenois from two sides while heavy bombardment devastates the city. American and French forces penetrate toward the center of the Fere forest five miles south of Fersen-Tardenois as an estimated 20 German divisions prepare a counter maneuver. Heavy fighting and artillery fire push the front toward Eniedshes, Mercen-Terdenois, and Oulehy-lo-Chateau with Germans blow ing ammunition dumps for evacuation.

C. E. Gandt United Press Paris Fere-en-Tardanois Eniedshes Fere Forest Fersen-Tardenois Frank J. Paylot France Chateau Thierry Merc en-Ter Denois Fereen-Tardenois Oulehy-lo- Chateau Oulehy-lu Armentieres Oureq Cathudeal Pore

Shipping losses smallest since 1916 report

London reports total allied and neutral shipping losses during June at 275,629 tons due to submarine risks, the smallest total since 1916. Figures published today by authorities show continued wartime dangers but a notable dip in losses compared with earlier months this year.

United Press London Acmality

Five Maury Soldiers Go to Camp Gordon

Five Maury County selectmen trained Wednesday afternoon for Camp Gordon to assume duties as soldiers in the American army. The departing group included Herman Wikew Akin as leader, John Marshall Roberts, Henry A Gray, Bett Beekem, and John Duncan Hams, who received a splendid farewell from hundreds of friends.

Rive Mairy County Camp Gordon Herman Wikew Akin John Marshall Roberts Henry A. Gray Bett Beekem John Duncan Hams

Two Austrian transports sunk in Italian attack

Two Austrian transports were sunk in an Italian attack on Cattive, according to dispatches received from Cattive today.

United Presa Rome Cattive

Ward destroyer record broken at Mare Island navy yard

Washington July 25 All world records for destroyers were broken when the Ward was placed in compalsion at Mare Island navy yard. Keel laid May 16 she was launched 17 days later. Previously destroyers took 20 to 28 months to complete.

United Press Washington Ward Mare Island Navy Yard

Dr Clarke silent on canvas for state senate race

Dr Clarke of Maury Lewis and Perry counties toured Mt Pleasant and spoke from dependence on friends and newspapers to explain his lack of voter canvassing due to medical duties and other obligations. He opposed any roll back of prohibition laws but supported stricter enforcement and national victory in the war effort.

Clarke Maury Lewis Perry Herald Cilies United States

Allies Press Hard on Both Sides in Fere-en-Tardenois

Relentless American artillery shelling targets Fere-en-Tardenois and surrounding points as forces push on both wings. Observers note heavy bombardment and continuous pressure from allied troops, with reports of advancing positions and tactical gains in multiple sectors.

Fere-En-Tardenois

Two Hundred Thousand Munition Workers Idle in England

United Press reports that about 200000 munition workers across Coventry and Birmingham are idle due to strikes. The stoppages affect production and reflect ongoing labor unrest in England on July 26.

United Press London Ing Coventry Birmingham

Tennesseans On Casualty Lists

Washington reports casualty lists including 64 marine casualties with 20 killed in action. Named Tennesseans include N. Jones of Knoxville killed, L. T. Stalling of Atlanta wounded, and Frank Forrester of Rising Swan severely wounded. An August 26 notice lists 180 casualties with several Tennesseans among killed in action and disease.

Washington Tod N. Jones Knoxville Tenn L. T. Stalling Atlanta Frank Forrester Rising Swan United Press

German Raider Lurking Off Atlantic Coast Reported

Glououcester Mass July 25 Reports that a German raider or submarine mother ship is lurking off the Atlantic coast were brought here today by the captain of a fishing schooner

United Press Glouuchester Mass Atlantic

Wheatless Expert Talks Ten Women At Institute

County presidents of Middl e Tennessee home makers clubs respond to roll call with three minute reports on organization for war work. Miss Hannah Westing, wheatless expert from the Washington agriculture department, explains saving or eliminating wheat and tests wheatless recipes at the institute.

Home Makers Clubs Middle Tennessee Hannah Westing Department of Agriculture Washington Miss Wesling The Food Administration Wessling Peabody College

Foch directs Marne attacks amid cautious pace

United Press expert W T Mason reports Gen Foch is probing the Marne salient with American and French forces but avoiding heavy losses. He notes German supply lines are strained and von Hindenburg may shift north, while Foch’s restraint preserves his armies for continued action and possible final Allied success.

New York Aisne Marne Mindentaerene Ehinee Pukien Park Fea von Hindenbire Fock von Findenburg von Hindenburg Aisne

Advance North Jaulgonne Under Strain of German Occupation

United Press staffer Lowell Mellett reports heavy Allied pressure on German positions at Jaulgonne as German forces retreat in pockets. The Crown Prince leads about 100,000 troops amid rising economic strain and strategic buckle points, with German divisions estimated near 516,000 in the salient.

Gloriouw Geenans

Fereen Tardenois Under Heavy Bombardment

In France on July 25 Allied artillery and air power bombarded Fereen Tardenois, a pivotal rail and road hub within the Soissons Rheims axis. Heavy fighting cleared the Ric forest after a northern Jaulgonne bridgehead expansion as Americans push east of Opieds and north of Jaulgonne. German retreat shows wrecked lines, compromised supplies, and grim battlefield evidence including wrecked equipment and casualties.

Predr. Ferguson United Press Franch Fereen-Tardenois Soissons-Rheims Sutient Ric Forest Jaulgonne Americas Opieds Germany Empire Signal Corps Ines

Americans Advancing Washington Front in July Action

American forces pressed German defenses northwest of Jaulgenne, advancing to depths of one to two miles as Gen Pershing reported. The outer date remains July 24.

Washington Nothy Jaulgenne Pershing

French Counterattack Halts German Advance Near Marne

Paris reports a French counter attack repelled German pressure along the Marne line. Units from United forces engaged, driving back assaultants in heavy fighting as air and ground actions intensified.

Best dairymen persist through war via efficient farming

Tennessee dairymen gathered to debate safeguarding dairy interests and cooperative associations amid wartime conditions. They praised targeted feeding, culling nonproductive cows, and cooperative marketing that boosted profits, while calling for standardization, sanitary inspections, and fair pricing to protect cooperatives.

British Push Forward South Rossigno Wood

British troops advanced slightly south of Rossigno Wood in the Mebur ferme sector north of Albert, Gen. Haig reported today. A few prisoners and stock were captured.

Rossigno Wood United Press London Rossend Wood Mebur Ferme Albert Haig

Partly Cloudy Forecast Tonight and Friday

Partly cloudy conditions expected tonight and Friday with a slight temperature change. Forecasters note minor wind shifts and no significant precipitation likely. Highs and lows remain near seasonal norms with gradual cooling into the weekend.

Wight

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Middle Tenn Farm Institute South Great Cattle Middle Tennessee Association Col Graham President Part Bulletin British Admiralty Hannah Wessling Home Makers Foch Marne Iy 1. W.T Mason Raace By Lowell, Mellett United Press Staff Correspondent Chassing United Fly 2H Orth Tennessee Association Dormans Chickina Treloup Qureq I Rhein
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