Few Farmers Seek Help From Church Elders and Labor Office
A chaotic report details farmers seeking assistance from church elders and a labor office to place men on farms. It notes volunteers from the University of Tennessee extension division can perform farm tasks, with arrangements for compensation. The piece also covers a separate court filing by elders against Rev. W N Woodson over his status and actions at Pleasant Mount church.
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Church 8 & A Wrough
Ategment Service Office
James M. Dedman
Ent
Muiseie
B. Allred
Farm Help Bureau
Division of Extension
University of Tennessee
Maury County
Im County
Tie Tocal
Cna
Vafng
Indy
Sohane
W. N. Woodson
Mount Church
Cumberland Presbyterian
W. A. Denham
W. M. Morrison
J. C. Cheek
Chancery Court
Itgis-durbhor
Theehu Ch
Atc
N. Woodson
Padgett’s Role in Nation’s Naval Readiness Highlighted
A 1917 editorial reviews Padgett of Tennessee as efficient and steady, praising his chairmanship of the House Naval Affairs Committee and his role in passage of the naval bill. It contrasts him with Hay and emphasizes preparedness ahead of the war, noting Lodge Swanson support and large funding increases for naval needs.
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Daviela
Padgett
Andrew Jackson
Tennessee
House Committee On Naval Affairs
Senator Lodge
Boston
Navy
Senate
Senator Swanson
Virginia
Lodge
Massachusetts
Roosevelt
Red Cross Independence Day Shoot Near Spring Hill
A July 4 benefit shoot for Thompson Station and Spring Hill Red Cross chapters will be held at R. B. Campbell's farm south of Spring Hill on the Columbia and Spring Hill pike. The gun club donates 3,000 targets, lunches will be served, and prizes entice attendees for a day of clay pigeon shooting under inter state rules with programs mailed to clubs statewide. Campbell coordinates arrangements and information.
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Thompson Station
Spring Hill
Red Cross
R. B. Campbell
Big Fourth of July Celebration at Darks Mill
The Modern Woodmen of America plan a July 4 celebration at Darks Mill with a patriotic program. The grounds will feature representations of the war, including Red Cross, the YMCA, the Army and Navy, and medical corps displays. Additional events include sack races and contests for various groups.
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Dark's Mill
Woodmen of America
Hed-Cross
YMC. A.e. W)c. A
Army
Navy
Modern Woodmen Appeal Draws Army Membership Claim
A fractured ad style note touts Modern Woodmen of America inviting attendees to a on site event with promises of food and entertainment. It asserts about 250 million members in the United States Army and claims one fourth of Uncle Sam’s army are members of the order.
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America
Appay
Uncle Sam
Colored registrant seeks Class I induction to serve country
Robert Honey Green appeared before the Local Board seeking transfer from Class I to Class I and immediate induction. He cited his wife’s presence and lack of eligible male family members in service, signing a waiver of dependency. His request was approved and his name placed on the Class I list for future selection.
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Robert
Honey) Green
Posubie
Honey
Walvar
Questionnaires mailed to new registrants in June
Questionnaires are mailed to 273 men who registered on June 5 and turned 21 since the first registration. Washington reports indicate that order numbers for these men will be drawn this week. The Local Board seeks five grammar school graduates with mechanical interests for University of Tennessee training, including Kally Maorta who returned from an aviation camp and volunteered. Volunteers from deferred classes are welcomed. if insufficient numbers are found, the call will be amended. These men depart Columbia June 30 and reach Knoxville around July 4.
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Washington
University of Tennessee
Kally Maorta
War Savings drive urged as Maury county plans Friday meetings
Citizens across Maury county are urged to attend 2 pm gatherings next Friday to pledge War Savings Stamps. Officials report strong local organization, high participation, and crews delaying work to support the campaign with pledges and civic duty.
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Maury County
Thain Ysotac
United States
Maury
4. C. Fulton
Mont
Ice Cream Supper at Beechland School
An ice cream supper will be held next Friday night at Beechland School on Bear Creek Pike to aid Red Cross relief efforts. Mrs W S Fleming Jr will speak and highlight war work, urging community unity and support for victory through WWI measures.
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Hoechlind School
Bear Creek
Red Creek
W.8. Fleming, Jr
Clarke G in bidate for State Senate
Dr C Y Clark of Mt Pleasant enters the race for the State Senate to represent Maury Lewis and Perry counties in the sixtieth general assembly. He cites his business record and work with the Jackson Highway, plans a race focused on delivering service and honesty, and says he will campaign as time allows despite a busy professional schedule. The note includes background on his local prominence and unorthodox path into politics.
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C.Y. Clark
Mt. Pleasant
Iim
State Senate
Maury
Lewis
Perry
General Assembly
PF Clark
Tennessee
Jackson Highway
Columbia
Mt. Phiton
New Orleans
Ict
Clark
Herald
Messdgee
Dr. Clark
Maury County
Jackson Highway Committee
Bay
BOY Army
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Pargett
Ireland
Hay
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Congress
Mexico
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Preston Minn
Times
Bell Farm
Darks Mill
Solored
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East Seventh Street
Columbia District
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PUR
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Gouth
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National Garden Commission
Montgomery
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