The Herald Endorses Austin Peay For Governor
The paper argues against running Rob ertson for a second term, praises Austin Peay as capable and tied to agricultural interests, and warns Democrats in Tennessee face discontent and possible Republican gains in the coming election. It links past service and duty with a call for prudent leadership.
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Austin Peay
Clarkaville
Herald
Tennessee
Roberts
Senator Carmack
Peay
Democratic Party
Siare
Maury
Bedford
Marshall
Giles
Robertne N
Ielas
Legislative Districts and Fair Apportionment Debate
The piece argues for legislative redistricting under constitutional mandate, condemning 1901 partisan apportionment as flawed and unconstitutional. It urges the next legislature to reapportion by plain duty, regardless of party impact, noting Lawrence County’s Republican majority stems from disfranchisement and local voting patterns.
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Democratic Party
Tennessee
Lawrence County
The Last Confederate Soldier in Congress Passes Away
With the death of Senator Bankhead of Alabama, the last Confederate soldier in the U.S. Senate has died. At seventy four, he was too old to begin another term. For decades Confederate veterans largely represented the South in Congress and in state offices, guiding rehabilitation and progress after the war.
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America
Appomattox
England
Green
Aphamattox
Senator Bank
Alabama
Senate
South
Congress
United States
U. S. Marines Help Solve Sugar Scarcity in Haiti
U.S. Marines, stationed across the West Indies and Haiti, aid sugar production by guarding mills and plantations from revolts by Cacos. Sergt Scott notes regular units patrolling roads and work parties to prevent stoppages, with Marines also deterring uprisings and keeping cane to mill flow uninterrupted.
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Haiti
U.S
Sergt. Scott
Marine Corps
West Indian Republic
Special Showing of New Spring Millinery at Mattern
Special showing features Tattern Hats designed by leading foremast designers. Prices start at $5.00 for ladies dolls and new Sailors, with a range from popular previews to best selections. Also new children's pieces, pew bins, shades, rugs, and draperies offered by a competent installer.
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New Spring
Special Saturday and Monday Values in Dresses and Fabrics
Special for children dresses in solid fast colors yellow and rose, plus new silk fabrics and striped patterns. One lot of 100 dozen small hand towels priced at 1.50 per dozen, with cotton knit teddy outfits in white offered at 1.75 each.
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Ladien Kayser Mde
Special Silk Department Bargains Feature New Fabrics
In the Silk Department a special selection offers black chiffon taffeta at today’s market value of $4.00, now $3.50. Miduel Crepe and Paille Silk in multiple colors priced at $2.25. Vigored Georgette Crepe for blouses and dresses from $3.50 to $4.50. New Pongee Silk white and natural for sport suits and a fancy patterned cotton voile at marked prices.
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SRSO
US Marines Guard Mills After Nighttime Damage
Wavering slugs and rusty nails damage mills at night allowing water to spray into augers through skylights. Detachments of U S Marines are deployed as eight guards to patrol the grounds and secure the area.
Ex Captain Attacks Soldiers Bonus in Congress Debate
Washington March 5 Former artillery captain Wal Tyke argued before the House War and Navy Committee that a direct money bonus to ex servicemen would be wasted and inflationary. He contended many veterans are employed and misunderstanding the impact of payments. Rep Rainey pressed for a response as the debate warned against broad gratuities while urging fiscal accountability.
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Herald
Tennessee
France
Luke Lea
Nashville
Col. Lea
Washington
Wal- Tyke
Burne
Byrne
Congress
Rainey
Filniais
Ufab
Bernt
Labor shortage cuts garden output by twenty five percent
A summons for home gardeners notes market gardeners are reducing acreage in many districts by up to 35 percent due to labor shifts to higher paying jobs. Prices for garden vegetables are rising as calhapmenn and manure costs increase, while commercial gardens face ongoing labor and material shortages.
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Bern
Willan A. Taylor
Department of Agriculture
Olive
Estine
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East Tennessee
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America’s Best Style
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Shoe Department
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