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Newspaper
Columbia Herald
Location
Columbia, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1920
Page
1
Missouri voters showcase strong backing for General John J. Pershing as a potential presidential pick. A Missouri delegation plans to attend the San Francisco convention where Pershing is invited as a guest representing the state.
A Missouri delegation plans a special train to San Francisco to urge General John J. Pershing as the Democratic candidate. Edward Cgltra hosts the move with prominent Missouri figures including Secretary of State Bolby and Augustus Thomas, while Pershing hints at retiring from active service amid four offered propositions.
William P Ridley's Clifton Place farm in Maury County reports a record red clover crop. Up to 650 acres await saving, with potential 1000 tons of hay if fully harvested, though costs reduce net. The crop also serves as a seed source, expected to yield profits far above hay, benefiting soil and farming in the area.
John Amacorn representing the Cincinnati Focker and four fruit buyers visited Isaiah C. Murphy’s Lebanon Heights orchard and other county orchards. Crops were purchased and the outlook for an unusually good apple yield is favorable for growers.
Incumbents have qualified for four county offices as no primary is required. County Judge W. C. Whitthorne County Trustee J. Ross Burns Tax Assessor Webb Williams and Sheriff Gabriel K. Houser are the Democratic nominees. No Independent or Republican challengers expected. a light voter turnout likely.
By July 1 the Maury County New Co Operative Creamery will run at full blast, say directors. Home of the creamery shows splendid progress, a cork lined tee box delayed briefly but now overcome. Machinery placement could start in a few days as work continues. Directors are enthusiastic over success and more cows are being pledged by county farmers with hundreds already signed. Additional stock is still sold from Unie periodically.
A state exhibit plans a 12 by 25 foot model battlefield showing fifty acres of the Hindenburg Line area with trenches barbed wire and pill boxes. Captain Beerworth leads the tour collecting letters maps and memorabilia for Tennessee archives with no admission charge and donations benefiting the state museum.
Mrs. Charles W. Baker of Nashville heads a committee to publicize Democratic women across Tennessee. The group includes Senator Lea and Mrs. Stabiman, plus city and country editors, aiming to mobilize a large turnout for the November vote.
In Columbia price reductions in fresh meats are announced today due to the decline in the raw product over recent months. The move is expected to be welcomed by consumers and buyers of meat products citywide.
Mayor W. C. Cherry announced the temporary appointment of Dr. R. B. Read veterinary surgeon as meat inspector of Columbia. The action follows the opening of Columbia's new enterprise, the Dimple Packing Company. The inspector will examine hogs sheep and cattle killed and meat shipped from the city within the state.
Jubilee meeting of the Woman s Christian Temperance Union will be held with Mrs Robert Ethelbert Mich ela at 2 20 o clock tomorrow afternoon. An unusually interesting session is planned for the women as they will celebrate the final victory achieved for prohibition through the Supreme Court decision Monday.
Muirfield Scotland June 10 Robert Gardoer of Chicago won the sixth round of the amateur golf tour becoming the sole American survivor in the elimination event.
In Columbia mayor W C Cherry says police will check all idle men in the streets. Those without work will be sent to the work house at forty cents a day plus board, regardless of race or class, until they prove they can work. He cites farmers and highway laborers needing hands and declares the policy: he who does not work shall not eat.
The grand jury returned fourteen true bills on Wednesday afternoon. Ten were misdemeanors and the rest felonies. The session will likely continue into next week as work remains, including inspection of the county institutions such as the poor house work house and county jail.
Gillespie Moore, once a Maury county boy now in St. Louis, will arrive with his bride tomorrow to visit Mrs. Moore's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wooten Moore. He was a top carrier boy and now an officer in a leading bank, recently marrying a young heiress.
South Columbia Methodist Church will observe Sunday school day next Sunday. It will be a rally day for all Sunday school interests of the church, welcoming both young and old attendees.
Workers led by Chairman W F Anderson begin a daylong drive to raise 16000 for a King’s Daughters hospital annex with modern equipment. Women volunteers, part of the King’s Daughters, join a campaign promising large gifts including at least 1000. The effort targets all city homes and businesses with broad support from local business leaders.
The subcommittee on resolutions reported the GOP platform with sections condemning the treaty and League of Nations, endorsing no ratification in any form, praising those who voted against the pact, and urging that any foreign agreement align with Monroe and Washington ideals. A call for an international court to adjudicate disputes is included, with no minority report. The panel adjourned until 4 PM.
The Business Women of Columbia present an outdoor pageant this evening in the garden of Mr and Mrs RL McKinney titled The Pajrest Spirit and Wilson's Fourteen Points. Miss Florence B Edwards directs scores of Columbia's most beautiful young ladies in the performance. Those who miss it will miss a rare treat.
Advertisers claim The Herald ads draw results as a Cornwall firm offers an automatic lawn mower blade grinding machine. Early today three mowers were brought in after seeing the paper, proving to the makers that advertising pays.
Will Barker, a Columbia produce broker, organized one of the county Jewish relief groups at Mt. Pleasant on Wednesday. He told The Herald that locals will do their part when the funds drive begins. A speaker will address the Methodist Church pulpit in the phosphate city and a large committee of workers will be appointed for the campaign set for June 21 to 28.
Washington June 10. Several important bills passed during the closing hours of the current session may become laws if not approved by President Wilson. Attorney General Palmer is expected to issue a ruling that could allow alignment of the bills that passed on the closing day to June 47.
Burton the photographer submitted a splendid portrait created for the King's Daughters campaign. He offered further help to support the fund drive and assist the committee in reaching their August 1 target.
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