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Newspaper
Columbia Herald
Location
Columbia, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1918
Page
6
United Press reports that German leaders hope a massive offensive on the Italian front will support a broader push on the western front. Dutch newspapers say the common press predicts a renewed German drive and possible success, with coordinated actions across fronts.
Special to The Herald. May 8. Chairman IL M Hill of the State Democratic Executive Committee defends the panel against Gen Charles T Cates attack. Cates accuses the committee of snap decisions on May 8 county primary dates. The piece notes under section 20 of the new primary law candidates must qualify by June 4 and boards must organize by June 1, leaving ten days for initial steps to be taken by May 18.
Mrs Birdie A Owen of Woktonow presided over the United Daughters of the Confederacy state convention. Delegates toured Confederate sites at Mt Olivet, the Hermitage, and the Sollys Home, with a Confederate badge presented by the state division. An evening address by Charles Barbeyde will close the event.
The Public School Alumni Association plans its annual banquet in the High School recreation hall Friday. Gillie Orr of class of 1911 will serve as Toast Master. The program aims for pep over formality and encourages broad class attendance and active participation. A prize will be given to the class with the largest percentage of graduates present.
The German government promotes stories of large booty captured over the past six months to justify losses and payments to families. Official sources in Washington report the propaganda aims to sway public opinion with tales of spoils and sacrifices still unpaid.
William R. Bond age 89 died Sunday at his Mt. Pleasant home after three years as an invalid following a hip fracture. He lived 69 years in the same house and ran a saddlery business. Survived by daughter sister and three brothers in the west. His funeral was held Saturday.
The local board announced seven men to join the next army call for Ft. Oglethorpe on May 10, with alternates named from farmers and other residents. Several players left for Lexington Kentucky for two months of mechanical training, while Albert Fleming colored was sent to Camp Gordon after appearing before the board. Slaughter of Germans described by a US Army engineer reveals growing unity and service among American troops in France.
State Food Administrator H A Morgan asks county food administrators to urge farmers to order binder twine now to ensure early shipment and avoid shortages. Dealers may add margins of two cents per pound cash or 2% on credit plus factory freight. base price 28 cents per pound.
United Press reports that the quarterly draft registrations for men reaching 21 may be required under the army expansion plan. General Crowder testified before the home military committee outlining the potential need and noting the program’s influence on enlistment and mobilization.
President Wilson proclaims May 20 to start Red Cross Week and appeals to Americans to fund the second 100 million war fund for relief at home and in France. The measure highlights Red Cross leadership in wartime aid and calls for unity with allied relief efforts.
The stock farm notes an unequal gender pattern in foals this year with four male colts and one filly. Breeding stock by High Admiral and trotting lines are cited as contributing factors to the skewed sex ratio during wartime.
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