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Newspaper
Columbia Herald
Location
Columbia, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1920
Page
7
In Lauderdale county Alabama dog taxes lag with about 4,000 dogs listed yet receipts numbered only ninety six this year far below last year’s count of around eight hundred. Delinquents may face grand jury indictments. plan to welcome 100 Alabama farmers to Maury county around August 20 is under discussion.
Large delegations from several counties will visit Columbia for the Middle Tennessee Farmers Institute on August 1 2 and 3. Harmon of Montgomery County plans to head a 200 strong delegation of farmers and Clarksville businessmen by car. Robertson, Lawrence, Marshall and other counties will also send large groups. The entertainment committee seeks room lists to assure lodging as hotels and boarding houses will be full. The hospitality of Maury County is praised for warmly hosting the visitors.
The old soldiers reunion committee on July 3 urges anyone owing funds to present bills to Gen. John L. Jones, chairman, to settle a small unpaid balance at once.
Middle Tennessee farmers institute will fill hotels and boarding houses during visits on August 10 11 and 12 bringing hundreds to the city for meetings and events.
The Juni or Order gathering at The Herd building focused on federal state and local roles in education roads and county projects. Speakers included Jno Finney H Dinning and J J Finney urging improved highways and school facilities while praising Maury County progress and Supt. Graham.
Census Bureau preliminary figures show Perry County farm values climbing from 2 055 102 to 1t over ten years. The share of farmers who are tenants stands around sixty percent, with a small rise in tenant numbers. Improved acres roughly constant, while investments in cattle and swine increased and sheep declined. The 1910 corn yield remained near 1909 levels, while peanut output declined.
Satmeray's Daily Herald reports Mrs. Poralee Elizabeth Gotwin widow of J. K. Polk Corwin died today at her daughter’s home in Timmons after weeks of ailment. Survived by four children Claude and Ed Godwin, and Mrs. John Prager plus Mrs. Tim ons. Funeral Sunday at 10 00 AM from Godwin’s Chapel conducted by Rev. J Corton and Rev. J W Cherry with interment at Santa Pom cemetery. She was sister of Senator J W C Church and others.
Public notice announces Maury County Tennessee will conduct a Republican primary on Thursday August 5 1920 to nominate candidates for governor railroad commissioner Middle Division representative in Congress state senate and two representatives in the general assembly. Lists local precinct officers including judges clerks and receivers for districts from First to Tenth with names. Also notes officers and expenses authorized and credits Demopolis endorsers for Ferraline tonic in an unrelated advertisement.
Ivor Novello, famed composer associated with Keep the Home Fires Burning, is reported to have deserted his home and placed Bettie imprimer in a motion picture context. The fragment hints at a personal scandal affecting a public figure in early entertainment reporting.
A brief Bagdad column notes the enduring allure of a great prehistoric city. The piece, titled Herald Cheap Column Ade Pay, reflects on past civilizations and their silent influence on modern imagination.
Capital stock taxes are due this month for all corporations. Athos governs the United States region, with penalties of one dollar per share on unpaid credit balances if not paid by August 1. The notice warns that penalties will apply, and emphasizes payment to the appropriate tax authority.
The county council room in the courthouse basement will be ready soon as officials note overcrowding elsewhere. With growth in county business more space is needed, plans include fitting another room for agents and a stenographer before the farmers institute August 10 to 12.
Mrs M Kirkland of Kane County Nebraska reports dramatic improvement after taking Tanlac. She says she gained twenty pounds and relieved nervous indigestion that made life unbearable for ten years. She notes extended benefits, including increased energy and strength, and credits Tanlac with stabilizing her condition after long struggle. The testimonial lists areas of improvement and mentions availability in multiple towns and pharmacies.
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