Jones chosen to lead Middle Tennessee Normal again
The Columbia Herald reports Robert L. Jones, former president, will return to lead the Middle Tennessee Normal after two years away. The board regained the services of the educator once instrumental in founding the institution and celebrated his return as a valuable asset to Tennessee education.
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Porter peace resolution debated in house amid war declaration repeal debate
The Porter resolution seeks to declare peace with Germany without repealing the 1917 war declaration. It contrasts with a senate repeal and faces criticism for altering precedent. The broader issue favors ratification of the Versailles peace pact with reservations reflecting the electorate’s verdict.
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Garrett Warns Against Centralizing Powers In Education Debate
In a Tennessee debate at the University of Tennessee, Representative Finis J. Garrett warns against shifting burdens and control to Washington. He decries the move toward central governance, urging Democrats to resist raids on the treasury and preserve state and individual initiative against a trend toward nationalized education and Soviet-style governance.
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Lone Survivor Johnson Recalls Fatal Auto Wreck
Johnson, sole survivor, shows facial injuries but says he felt no serious harm after Sunday's crash near the Nashville pike. He describes how the carleft the road, struck a telephone pole, and toppled, while passengers Perry Bennett and Karl Hale are believed killed. Bennett reportedly lost control at a fork and the group stopped at Simpson’s brickyard before continuing. Johnson remained conscious, escaped through the door, and credits luck for surviving without drinking or intoxication.
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County Judge Questioned by Road Committee in Maury County
A Maury County road committee met with County Judge W C Whitthorne to push sale of the 200000 bond issue for Mt Pleasant and Pulaski pikes. The judge explained state highway delays, cost overruns, and disputed payments on the Nashville pike, noting contracts rose from about 12000 to 36000 per mile and bonds may not sell at 525 interest.
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Apple crop prospects in Tennessee fall to twenty percent
The Cincinnati Packer estimates Tennessee will yield only about 20 percent of a normal apple crop this year, far below last year’s 71 percent. In Maury County, 20 percent may be high due to frost damaged fruit, with late freezes already ruining the potential.
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Delinquent Tax Lists Open for Settlement in County
County officials begin collecting back taxes for last year. The trustee has turned over the books to local authorities to urge taxpayers to settle before final certification to the Comptroller. Officials expect many accounts to be settled soon and the county list to be among the smallest in the state.
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Third District Land Tax Values
Members of the county board of equalization hear Third District taxpayers. The assessor reportedly cut district assessments by about twenty percent while owners argue the reductions are still too small. Some lands were said to be raised due to rapacious valuation and not actual productivity. The board will likely not finish the third district today.
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Lee Farm Will Be Solo Auction
The eighty seven acre farm of the late Mrs M. Leon in the fifth district four miles west of Cullenka on the Putnaki pike will be sold by the Heirs at public auction on Saturday June 2 at 10 80 oclock. This farm is divided by the Putuckpiite into two Crofts both suitable for homes. At the same time the personal property of the estate will also be sold at auction. New York has received nearly 60 0000 of agen Trimae fear this Year.
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Bellah Optimistic Over Shorthorn Show And Sale
Bellah, general agent of the Nashville Chattanooga and St. Louis Railway, in charge of arrangements for the Shorthorn cattle show and sale opening next Monday, voiced strong optimism. He said the show prospects look bright and expects a major event in the county's Shorthorn history with many prominent Shorthorn historians and exhibitors likely to attend.
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Young Men Leave for Training Camps
Wesley Finney departs this afternoon for Camp Knox Kentucky for six weeks of Reserve Officers training in the infantry. His father Latsing er follows that night to Washington for the same course in the engineers branch. Both University of Tennessee students were sent by the university to the camps to continue the program through their junior and senior years.
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The Country Doctor at Sullivan School
The Country Doctor a comed y will be staged by Cullocka at Sullivan school next Friday night for the benefit of the new school building. The show recently drew a large crowd at Cullocka. g materialism may have put the science into conscience.
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Road survey debate stalls county highway proposals
In Mt Pleasant a county meeting on building new highways featured Judge Whitthorne defending exhaustive road surveys before construction. The panel questioned cost estimates and anticipated state and federal aid. Members noted public employment needs and the potential long term maintenance savings, yet views remained divided.
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Clover Hulling In Progress In Rural County
From Wednesday’s Daily Heroe notes Clover hulling proceeding with 4 day progress in the county. James Ridley comments on the crop, noting adjustments after recent weather and a light reed crop anticipated this year. The second seed crop depends on crimson clover fields that have been tallied and may be favorable.
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Miss Evins Graduates Honors Height at Vanderbilt
Miss Evins is cited as a high honor graduate after completing studies at Vanderbilt University. The note mentions her prior affiliation with Warin hilt University and hints at her strong academic record.
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