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Newspaper
Columbia Herald
Location
Columbia, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1915
Page
7
The Columbia Herald entry notes publication as a weekly edition by The Herald Publishing Company in Columbia Tennessee. It mentions post office mailing status and lists subscription rates and related details.
The editorial voices deep regret at William Jennings Bryan's stance during the war crisis. It argues he should align with President Wilson's course after the May 14 note to Germany, praising Wilson's leadership and urging unity and adherence to national duties amid global upheaval.
The German American Alliance of Louisville denounces Marie Henry Watterson and the Courier Journal for opposing Kaiser era policies and backing liquor interests. The group calls for voters to oppose prohibition candidates, while Watterson and the alliance disagree on war matters yet align on liquor concerns.
The Columbia Herald reports that the city editor has left for France seeking rest from turmoil and strife. The Nashville Banner notes wishes for his return refreshed from the trip to the tranches.
Herald notes five month real estate transfers outpace 1914, despite war shock. War and cotton downturn hurt mule industry, but county land remains in demand. Farmers report good corn oats hay and wheat prospects, with hog cattle and sheep yielding solid prices. horses and mules weaker due to war.
The Giles County Record rebukes claims of Maury County illiteracy and details Maury schools’ stronger terms eight months and rising funding. It notes debt free status, cash budgeting, growing school spirit, and community subscriptions boosting salaries. It compares Maury favorably with Giles and urges continued advocacy for public education.
The piece argues for appointing John P. Graham to county superintendent and urges press support to build Maury County as a leading source of livestock wealth. It extols Tennessee lambs commanding premium prices in major markets and notes the county’s climate and winter cover crops reduce feeding needs, highlighting profits from sheep with minimal input.
Opinion pieces condemn President Wilsons Mexico policy favoring U S intervention arguing it would perpetuate rule by force and call for a stable government to save Mexico from the Mexicans. The Local Suffrage League in Columbia launches, predicting full women’s voting in Tennessee within a decade and urging education boards representation.
George Park awarded J H Thomas & Co a contract for construction on South High Street. Work to begin immediately on a two story addition valued around 1500 dollars. The firm will install new screens and related improvements for Smiser Drug Co.
John T. Wooten arrives in Chicago to view bargains for his customers. He notes the opportunity to offer splendid prices and reap rewards through enterprising sales.
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