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Newspaper
Columbia Herald
Location
Columbia, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1918
Page
1
Citizens urged to fly flags as Elks plan a Flag Day ceremony at 8 PM in the Chautauqua tent. The event marks national pride amid Allied efforts in Europe and honors veterans who carried the flag in battle. Authorities emphasize allegiance to the republic and democratic ideals.
United States officials pursue an agreement to send troops under Russian and American leadership to Russia. Loyal Russians and allied forces including Japanese and Chinese troops would form an international expedition to counter German control, amid reports from authentic sources.
H. H. Price age 30 well known farmer of the Neapolis community died at 10 o'clock Wednesday morning at his Nashville Pike home after seven months invalidism. He is survived by his wife two boys his mother and several brothers. The funeral was at 10 o'clock this morning at Neapolis Methodist Church conducted by Pastor Rev Wox Pulten with interment in the church yard.
The forecast calls for clear to fair skies and rising temperatures tonight, followed by a warmer Friday with showers likely. Winds light, highs near record levels and overnight lows mild.
William Thomas McClain a 23 year old brakeman from Columbia appeared before the Local Board and volunteered for immediate military service. He was accepted into class one and included in the call for 61 men to entrain June 24. The board praised his patriotism and noted his loss of his wife as grounds for immediate service.
United Press dispatch from Stockholm reports that Bolsheviks in Russia lack a coherent foreign policy. They expect Germany to fall to revolution while Tehicherine protests Brest Litovsk violations, and Moscow inches toward fortified defenses around Petrograd amid German influence.
The Farmers' and Merchants' Bank of Nashville promotes loans for feeding cattle and dairy cows and distributes University of Tennessee extension pamphlets. Cashiers hand out publications with loans, aiming to help farmers feed more cattle and expand business. About a thousand visitors collected gardening leaflets as ads ran in newspapers. The bank sees this as beneficial advertising and community aid.
Paris dispatch notes President Poincare sending a message to President Wilson on the anniversary of American troops arriving in France. The exchange marks continued wartime collaboration and mutual gratitude between the Allies.
Washington reports 188 war casualties with details split into killed in action and various death causes. Names include James Smith of Sargent Georgia and Autrey Wynn of Griffin Georgia among others, with several listed from Atlanta Dublin Madison and nearby towns.
Washington June 19 The War Department plans to modify the draft to include all men ages 18 to 45 or 49 as part of a broader reform. Congressional leaders predict legislation at the December short session to align with England and enable allied draft treaties.
Tennessee druggists are urged to stock sodium fluoride to treat poultry lice as part of a U.S. Department of Agriculture effort led by Richard N. Crane. The chemical, sold at 50 cents a pound, is proven effective though not all pharmacists carry it. Farmers can obtain Farmers' Bulletin 501 from the University of Tennessee and county agents report success using fluoride in controlling lice on chickens.
New York reports recount the Persian ruler Omar Khayyam era vase, famed for beauty, once in Rhagas royal collection. Ruin by Tartare in 1221 scattered fragments. 1919 finds and later kurze reunions link pieces to Paris restorations and ongoing archeological work to preserve the artifact.
Washington reports a proposed appropriation of 200 million dollars to expand power supply for the reading industry, to be asked by President Wilson at the request of the War Industries Board. The move follows General Pershing orders for war materials of almost overwhelming magnitude.
Washington reports an unprecedented program for international fair play in trade after the war. World wide investigation into trade agreements and tariffs is under way as part of a Wilson administration effort to promote fair relations after hostilities end.
United Press war expert J W T Mason reports von Hindenburg showing unease at French casualties along the Compiegne front. He notes German reserves being slaughtered while American troops bolster Allied strength, with Belleau Wood’s capture signaling broader impact on German strategy.
A major Red Cross shipment was prepared from May work by the Maury County chapter. The consignment included 120 Bed hospital items 190 line items and 480 yard rolls of sterilized dressings and related medical supplies.
Maury County leaders announce a countywide campaign to raise 500000 for War Savings Stamps with a plan to involve every resident. Chairman H C Fulton says the effort will cover all areas and track both actions and non actions for future use, urging universal participation.
North Dakota will produce 175,000,000 bushels of wheat and 24,000,000 bushels of rye this year, according to State Food Administrator B. Ladd. The forecast appears in a June 1943 Fargo report.
The Americans, holding a three mile front between Bouresches and Torcy, repelled two German attacks in a day and night. They took 50 prisoners including a captain and captured multiple machine guns. Enemy casualties were heavy. American casualties occurred during bombardment of Bourjeches.
United Press reports that American and French troops repelled a German counter attack on the eastern wing of the Oise front last night. They held newly won positions near Bouresehes and Belleau Wood and inflicted heavy losses, with about 100 prisoners and several machine guns taken.
Maury County mourns Dalton Doc Brown 22, from Nashville, died of pneumonia after two months in the selective service. Telegram to aunt and uncle H C Brown Groveland. Remains with military escort to Groveland Friday 9:50 arrive. Funeral Friday 2:30 at family cemetery with Rev Woodson. Survived by brothers Doris Welton Leonard. Funeral arrangements Maury Undertaking.
Two additional men aged two years have been registered for military selection in Maury County. They are Charley Smith of Dupont Engineering Jacksonville Tennessee and Red WomHP Dee Bow Columbia Penn, with details indicating their addresses and status as of now in process.
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