Salvation Army drive opens with two major Methodist addresses
The Salvation Army fundraising drive in Maury County launches with Brigadier Dunham delivering two masterful sermons at the Methodist church, drawing large crowds. He outlined home service plans to boost funds, urged generous support, and noted other Army speakers in county venues as the campaign aims to raise the state goal of 150,000 dollars.
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Beulak
Army Home Service
Canoalian
Helener Dunham
Prigadier Burnham
Tur M
Wivation Army
Salvation Army
Crogs
Salvation YY
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Home Fee Department
Army
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Carl How
Maury County
Dunn
Methodist Church
Muller
Salvationintay
Ab Lange
Mrao Palle
Mt. Ploeayant
Seleitore
Eugene Anderson
Whiirman
PD. W. Shofner
Will
Ayres
Mins Wooten
SIMS CABLEGRAM WARNED TO FIT WAR AIMS
United Press reports a May cable to President Wilson from Admiral Sims warned the navy secretary to consider Britain’s needs to secure naval superiority. The confidential message urged decisive actions and questioned policy choices, signaling tension over war strategy and communications.
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United Press
Washington
Britain
Paris
Wilson
Senate Naval
Miuutice
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Danio
Marke
Ureed
Wheat crop praised as future yields drop in Tennessee
In Tennessee a Herald report notes yields will be well below average with only 43 percent of spring planting complete by month’s end. The piece cites late sowing, freezing, and snow as causes, while hay and corn conditions show mixed progress across regions.
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PH Herald
Nashville
Tenn
Bintos Sea
Deren
Haewetui Slane
Ter States
Lida Ie
United States
Rector of Emmanuel Church in Columbia dies
Rev and Mrs Te yloe Goddard announce the death of their daughter, Miss Kendell, in Chicago while visiting Mr and Mrs A J E Shollow. The family connection ties to the church and community, with memories of past service and ties to Columbia and Pleasant. Mr Goddard long served in Tennessee and New York religious circles.
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Emmanuel Church
Columbia
Irvine Goddard
Mrs. Sheldon
Mere
Teyloe Goddard Ani
Miws Kende
Chicago
Tonya Hanmari
Patiah
Tennedace
Wits
MS Pleasant
Bigililer
Cheehweel
MG Peasant
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Mr. Gordaed
Momfier
Mre Hocose
New York
Mre. Goddard
Columbia Vind
Plessant
Gertude Craike
Sheldon
Legion Members 10 Meet Next Saturday
Marie Horace Frigtan commander of the local American Legion post urges Legion members across the county to attend a conference Saturday afternoon at Wan Tor. The meeting will address Legion activities and consider offering assistance to the Salvation Army drive in the county.
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Marie Horace Frigtan
American Legion
Legion
Welock
Wan Tor
Salvation Army
William 8 Shelton Here From Decatur
W. R. Shelton, one of the owners, and Mrs. Shelton from Decatur note a family illness and plan to return home. The article mentions publication of the daily edition and references events around the Dorntura Wally and a strike event in Decatur.
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William
Shelton
Decatur
W. R. Shelton
Vwany
Atm
Matis
Torstar
Ms Shetton
Mr. Bielton
Glen
Alabama
Fire destroys home of Elijah Dotson today
Fire engulfed a residence believed occupied by Elijah Dotson at Knob Crest, with investigators probing a possible cause. Neighbors described rapid flames as emergency crews battled the blaze, and no injuries were immediately reported.
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Elijah Dotson
Ditching Interests Farmers of Maury County Post Visit
Rural engineer M D Blive visited Maury County as farmers push ditches and windproof terraces. Executors plan tiling under supervision to reclaim lands and improve drainage amid wet conditions. Officials urge cautious water management to permit continued agricultural improvements before next season rains.
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M.D. Blive
Maury County
Dames Ridley
Ridley
No Contest for Mi Pleasant Council Election
A disrupted local notice outlines a no contest status for the Pleasant Council election. It mentions terms for a new mayor and council seats, with provisional dates and evaluation of candidates. The fragmentary text references Barry, Michigan, and a ward race affecting administration and opportunities.
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Mi, Pleasant Council
Will for J C Hickman construction case
A probate proceeding seeks judicial determination of the will of J C Hickman. The suit, filed by a claimant linked to Col Lehman, questions the estate distribution. The document names heirs including Lehman’s widow and seven children and seeks lawful action for the executor’s conduct.
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Catite Chiud
Rand
Wiekuiin
Elma
Cetate Amis
Col Lehman
Hiven
Dr Biddle Plans Large Chicken Ranch Facility
Dr Biddle intends a extensive chicken ranch near the city center, promising a well fenced operation with modern buildings. He projects housing 16 to 20 thousand birds, and already holds several coops on site as he proceeds with the enterprise.
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Bec
Billie
de Tella
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Fie
Route carrier thrown from buggy in Willam area accident
A route carrier named Tanner was badly injured Tuesday when a frightened horse pulled and toppled the buggy near Willam. Witnesses report the horse bolted after a fence incident. exact circumstances and cause are under investigation.
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WB Taner
Willam
Tanner
Chautauqua Week Highlights May 20 to June 5
Chautauqua Week plans an entertainment feature with talks and performances from May 20 through June 5. The event includes local speakers, cultural activities, and community gatherings at the usual venue downtown.
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Grobeckur
Mtu
Chauitauqua
Poultry Meeting Draws Large Crowd in Rural Gathering
A long attendance marked the Saturday poultry association meeting as members discussed welfare, finances, and upcoming fairs. Tangled notes and unclear details limited specifics, but the overall tone suggested strong community turnout and focus on sector issues.
Pride Tomlinson 10 Practice Law Here
Pride Tomlinson 10 practicing law here. The fragment references a person named Pride Tomlinson and mentions legal practice, university, and public schools in a garbled OCR passage. The readable facts indicate a focus on a legal professional and educational ties, with unclear surrounding context.
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Pride Tomlinson
Professor Mullins 18 Named Principal At Culooka School
Pretoria Mutling of Newbert Liver county elected general of Culooka town public school. Pay raised to 1800 dollars, nearly twice county average. County board approved but opposition seeks a greed school with teen promises. Funding secured from Windber City.
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Pretoria Mutling
Newbert
Liver County
Hay Bowl
Culooka
Mollie
Southern Baptist Meeting Attendance Report
A damaged OCR fragment notes a Southern Baptist meeting with references to pastors and a annual convention. The text mentions daytime sessions and a weekslong schedule, but many words are garbled, leaving uncertain dates and precise roles.
Legion Campaign Under Way For May Membership Drive
The Herbert Griffin Post and peers from district counties meet at the court house to finalize a county wide Legion membership drive set to run from Monday May 17 through Saturday. Major Horace Frierson leads planning for the campaign aimed at adding hundreds of new members and broadening national reach.
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Miry
Flerchert Grifin
Court House
Manvy County
Legion
Natlon
Arnt
United States
Horace Frierson
Herbert Griffin
Satunday
Academy Cadets Enjoy Encampment at River Side Farm
Columbia Military Academy cadets returned Saturday night from a week long encampment featuring target practice at River Side Farm owned by W. IL Curtiss. Despite bad weather they enjoyed guard mount, band concerts, sports, bonfires and community singing. Capote Whatley of E Company received a gold watch from his unit in appreciation of his devotion.
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Columbia Military Academy
W. IL Curtiss
Ang
Columbia
Capote Whatley
Memhers
Autoists Favor New Traffic Rule in Columbia
Widespread approval greeted a proposed amendment to Columbia’s traffic ordinance. The change, debated at the latest board of mayor and aldermen meeting, would allow motor vehicles to head-in on angles of forty five degrees on all streets where feasible, replacing the current backing-in practice on some. The motion, from the Maney County Automobile Club, aims to streamline flow and reduce confusion in crowded intersections.
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Corker
View Shire
Thite
Noriers
Pelmany
Vewerl Randidates
Siice
Tin Atgeiat
Eh Mikes Rereninen
Columbia
Iast
Board of Mayor and Aldermen
Wil
Maney County
Plate and window smashed by runaway cart at shoe store
A pony and cart belonging to R. F. Moore & Sons crashed through the glass front of Wolf's Sample Shoe Store Monday evening. The cart driver, a negro, fled after the pony ran away. the vehicle weighed about four tons and carried an estimated $225 in goods. The pony escaped uninjured.
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Wolf's
R. F. Moore & Sons
Maury Bankers Attend State Convention
Mrs. C. W. Shofaer of ML Wowsant and Mr and Mrs KB Ayres Jr of Spring Hill travel to a state banking convention. Other Maury County attendees include Histon G. Kittrell Henry G. Fulton and Charters A. Parker. They will be absent Tuesday.
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C. W. Shofaer
ML Wowsant
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