Maury County Road Bond Plan Backed by The Herald
The Herald endorses state and federal highway bonds for Maury County urging immediate action. It argues debt is essential for public progress, cites the forty three mile project cost share, and stresses trust in voters to approve the issue without delay. It lauds Culleoaka citizens for a $10000 school gift and calls for broader local funding to elevate public education.
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Maury County
Giloa County
Fonda
Columbia
Middle Tennessee Experiment Station
The
Herald
Maury Conty
Tennessgee
Culleoka School
Cufleoka
Prise
Farm school or strong university under Dr Morgan at Tennessee
The editorial voices cautious praise for Dr H A Morgan named president of the University of Tennessee The Johnson City staff warns the state risks losing a capable administrator but concedes Morgan will promote a broad campus mission He is seen as a true American Democrat with wide knowledge and aims to blend agricultural focus with a great university character He will engage with the people and foster citizenship ideals while building a robust farm oriented institution
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Re Dress of Tennessee
H. A. Morgan
University of Tennessee
Johnson City
Agricultural College
Morgan
Tennessee
Tchukay
Limits of Woman Suffrage in Maury County
The Herald questions broad female enfranchisement while noting first Mt Pleasant votes. It predicts eventual federal amendment ratification as inevitable and urges women to study citizenship duties ahead of full voting rights.
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Herald
Maury County
Mt. Pleasant
America
Maury County Judge Refuses Special Session on Bonds
County Judge W C Whitthorne declines to call a special Maury County Court session for June 9 1919 to consider issuing 200000 in bonds for hard surface roads. He cites lack of state highway rules lack of definite plan and need for public discussion at the July regular session and warns of maintenance tax implications and legal requirements under 1917 act.
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Maury County
W. C. Whitthorne
Whitthorn
Williamson County
Columbia
Mt. Pleasant
Lawrence County
Pulaski Pike
Giles Country
Shannon
State Department of Highways of
Tennessee
Congress
Quartery
State of
Tennensee
Ite County Court
State Highway Department
Jasue
Death of Cam H McKay Prominent Citizen Dies Near Carter's Creek
Cam H McKay, a leading second district figure and longtime county Democrat, died suddenly near his home on the Carter's Creek turnpike. He was 66, survived by wife and four children, and remembered as genial and public spirited. Funeral arrangements were incomplete.
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Cam H. McKay
Second District
Carter's Creek
Mr. McKay
Democratic Committee
Texas
Flowers and flags on graves of heroes
The Maury Chapter of the United Daughters of the Confederacy decorated the graves of Gray’s Confederate veterans in Rose Hill cemetery and its Confederate monument Sunday afternoon. Mrs. J. H. Fussell presented a cross of honor to Veteran John L. Jones, praising him and his comrades. Rain threatened, causing others to omit addresses while Dr. B. H. D. Logan led prayers. Children laid bright Hoover flowers as veterans and spectators joined in hymns and the group sang God Be With You Til We Meet Again. A Confederate flag marked the head of each grave. Gerald Cheae Column Ade Pay.
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Grays of Confederate Veterans
Rose Hill Cemetery
Confederate Monument
Maury Chapter
United Daughters of the Confederacy
J. H. Fussell
John L. Jones
Jones
8. D. Logan
S. S. S. Promoted For Catarrh Cure In 1900s Ad Card
An advertisement urges readers not to suffer from catarrh and promotes S. S. S. as a blood remedy that claims to eject catarrh germs from the blood. It appeals for medical advice by writing to Chief Medical and Swift Specific Co. at an unspecified address.
Farmers Busy in the Corn Fields Countywide
Farmers toil between showers to cultivate corn, using horse hoes and hand hoes from dawn until eight in the evening. Fields show rapid growth with recent rain and efforts improving stands. Wheat damage smaller than expected, rust noted chiefly on the moles and minimal impact on yield. Clover fields ready for mowing.
Kept ’Em Down Laughs Over Ad Vertised Appliance
Kansas City humor centers on the misheard ad phrase about keeping expenses down. The item ends up being called a paperweight as readers react to the playful wording. The dialogue references a deadline near June 30 and the tongue in cheek moment dominates local chatter.
Two Divorces Granted in Chancery Court
Two divorces were granted in chancery court Tuesday by Judge W. Whitthorne sitting for Chancellor Bearden. A divorce was granted to Mrs. Marietta Johnson from D. L. Johnson and her maiden name, Marietta Jones, was restored. Mrs. Della Rauist was granted a divorce from W. C. Ratlitt and her maiden name, Della Dugger, restored.
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Chancery Court
W. ©. Whitthorne
Chancellor Bearden
Marietta Johnson
D. L. Johnson
Marietta Jones
Della Rauist
W. C. Ratlitt
Della Dugger
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A. Finney
W. D. Hartings
Troms
Wobert H. Clagett
Culleoka
Ita
Cullooka
Women Voters
Whitthorne
Columbia Canning Co
Cam M'Kay
Maury
A. D.C
Gerald Cheae
Maury National Bank
Wee
Columbias
Persis
Bennetaneenee
Silverbloom
Palm Beach
Perrierry Pete
Millinery Department
Milan
Leghorn
Janiy Face
Cilt
Kansas City
Kansas
Chancery
Bell 103
Citlwell
J. B. Rees
Bell
Chieen
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