Supreme Court Upholds Prohibition Nationally
The U S Supreme Court ruled that constitutional prohibition is valid and the Volstead Act applies nationwide. It nullifies state laws permitting sale of beer and beverages over 0.5 percent alcohol and supports federal enforcement regardless of state ratification. Justices White McReynolds McKenna voiced reservations or partial dissent.
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United Press
Daily Herald
Washington
Supreme Court of the United States
Supreme Cent
Congress
Justice Marshall
Many Injured in Western Hurricane
Hurri canes sweeping western Minnesota last night killed and injured more than twenty people, and razed the town of Foxholme, according to reports received here.
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ST. Paul
Minn
Minnesota
Foxholme
Mortgage tax from railroad hits record amount
A single instrument yields a mortgage tax totaling twelve hundred dollars, the highest ever collected by the state on such filings. The record tax marks a peak in railroad financing activity and reflects stronger collateral dealings in the period.
Record Mortgage Breaks Local Tax and Fee Records
The Nashville area reports the largest mortgage record since the tax began. Deputy Register Pogue spent a full day placing a $1,200,000 mortgage filed by the Middle Tennessee Railroad Company to the Nashville Trust Company on the books. Clerk Lipscomb earned a 2 percent commission, about thirty dollars, from the collection. May saw mortgage taxes exceed prior months, with total collections over 1,285 and the largest mortgage after the railroad loan at 10,000.
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Daily Herald
Archibald W. Lipscomb
Middle Tennessee Railroad Company
Nashville Trust Company
Register Pogue
Lipscem
Lift off Corns With Your Ongers Ad Claim
An advertisement promotes Freezone to remove corns and calluses from feet. It claims instant relief and painless removal by applying a few drops, with the product available at drug stores. The copy uses exaggerated language and quirky spelling to emphasize quick, painless results.
Mrs A E Dorris Dies After Short Illness
Mrs A E Dorris dies in Nashville after a brief illness at her daughter’s home on 1101 Fatherland street. Aged 76 she is survived by five children and one sister. remains to be moved to Columbia for burial at Rose Hill cemetery with Rev J Paul Slayden to conduct prayers at the grave. Maury Undertaking Co in charge.
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A. E. Dorris
Nashville
H. H. Harris
Fatherland Street
Dorris
Columbia
Rose Hill Cemetery
J. Paul Slayden
Dan
All Day Meeting At McCain's Church
Cumberland Presbyterians from Maury County gathered for a daylong meeting at McCain's Church. A large attendance from Santa Fe and Pleasant Mount joined morning and afternoon services. A bountiful ground dinner was served in the church yard.
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Cumberland
Maury Count
McCain
Santa Fe
Pleasant Mount
Jose
Road Hogs May Cause Accidents in Columbia
Several near serious accidents have occurred in and around Columbia due to drivers failing to dim headlights when meeting oncoming cars. Blinding glare drives the other driver toward danger. a recent high powered car nearly caused a collision. Most cars have dimmers and the law requires their use. courteous driving is urged.
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Columbia
McDowell School Friends Meet Over New Building
Friends and patrons of McDowell school and residents of the ninth district are urged to attend a meeting at Hardison's garage at 7 tonight. The group aims to raise 10,000 dollars and needs broad attendance to fund the new building project.
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Hardison Motor CO
McDowell School
Hardison
Thi School
Tennessee Counties Show Population Gain
Washington reported census figures showing Bledsoe County Tennessee with 7218 residents up 14 percent since 1910. Crockett County 1202 residents up 8.5 percent. Loudon County 16275 residents up 19.6 percent from 1910 census.
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Tennessee
United Press
Washington
Bledsoe County
Crocket County
Loudon County
Children Attend School in City Grades and Home Instruction
The Tennessee Orphan Home report shows 62 children in May, 2019 in the home with 46 in 1917, improved care, and several attending city schools while younger children are taught at home. Health care was 100 percent efficient with care by King’s Daughters Hospital and local surgeons. The board notes strong finances, with war bonds and stamps valued at 6 626 and investments in the home. A memorial fund for J H Courtney is urged to be established and maintained as an endowment to benefit future children.
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Daily Herald
John W. Fry
Tennessee Orphan Home
King’s Daughters Hospital
3. T. Hardison
Columbia
J. H. Courtney
Maury County
Tennessee
Presbyterian Church
J.H. Courtney
Flag Day to be observed by Elks at lodge event
Columbia lodge No. 86 will observe national flag day next Sunday afternoon in the lodge room. All members invited to attend.
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Columbia Lodge No
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