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Newspaper
Columbia Herald
Location
Columbia, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1908
Page
7
A column denounces attacks on preachers amid a drink reform battle in Tennessee. It argues ministers deserve public respect for moral leadership, urges voters to oppose liquor interests, and stresses party loyalty must bow to public welfare and civil virtue.
The piece urges a nationwide crusade to end hip pocket pistols, arguing public sentiment and pulpit support can curb the deadly habit. It highlights gun violence as a daily threat and calls for continuous press engagement to eradicate the weapon from everyday life.
Patterson faces accusations of being the candidate of corrupt liquor forces as reformers rally for prohibition. The piece argues a Patterson win would hinder Tennessee’s progress and align the state with entrenched alcohol interests opposed by the Anti-Saloon League and reformers.
A Tennessee political column argues for Carmack on the liquor issue. It contrasts supporters with Patterson backers and claims temperance groups and women’s leaders back Carmack while Patterson’s side is tied to liquor interests. The piece asserts Carmack’s honesty on prohibition cannot be credibly denied.
Maury county legislators Lipscomb and Galloway announce their candidacy for re election praising their record in the last House session. They contrast with other aspirants while asserting their duty and temperance stance protected against corruption claims. The note ends with a reference to Roosevelt and the Brownville affair.
Edvortal from Morristown reports Carmack's strength in Greene, Bristol, and Morristown, with Patterson supporters concentrated in Washington County. East Tennessee crowds show Carmack colors. Greene County repudiates Patterson. Campaign rhetoric hints at broader machine and liquor influence versus popular will ahead of June elections.
Special values abound next Saturday and Monday in wide and medium Sailors in white, burnt, Copenhagen, navy and black. White habannal wash silks priced 50c to $1.00. Crex Grass Matting Rugs range from $1.00 to $10.00 with various sizes. China and Japanese mattings offered at 18 to 40 cents. Shoes include a $2.00 patent kid blucher sale and 40 pairs of girls’ oxfords at $2.00. limited stock and half-dollar reductions.
Old stock on Ladies Blucher Oxfords from size 3% to 7 priced at 1.50 a pair with limited remnant quantities. Men’s Viei Kid and Douglas Florsheim styles offered from 1.50 to 3.50, plus Clothe Knee Pant Suits under half price as department closes. Multiple brands and colors listed.
The piece argues that combined army navy and pensions exceed 400 million dollars annually, about six dollars per person, nearly six times Buchanan era expenses. It laments growing government costs, war spending, and declining public scrutiny despite warnings from Senators.
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