Farm demonstration work expands in Tennessee in 1912
A Tennessee report by state agent H D Tate outlines farm demonstration progress under the U S Department of Agriculture. In 1912 there were 267 cotton demonstration farms covering about 24 , acres with higher yields on demo plots versus ordinary cultivation. Demonstration farms for corn reached 218 with notable yield gains. The U S department maintains 26 field agents in Tennessee for 1913, up from 16 in 1912, overseeing over 800 demonstration farms and totaling about 6 , acres under agent supervision with cooperators aiding cultivation.
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H. D. Tate
U. S. Department of Agriculture
West Tennessee
Middle Tennessee
East Tennessee
Tennessee
United States Department of Soriculture
Gibbs Girls Lose to the Pigkeyw Nine at Riverside Park
Gibbs girls fell to the Maury County picked nine at Riverside Park in a two hour seven inning game, 29 to 16. A large crowd of 800 to 900 watched as Dozier pitched for the visiting team and Frazier relieved, while Gibbs fielded mainly one player at first base with the rest as spectators.
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Gibbs
Pigkew Nine
Riverside Park
Maury County
Dozier
Frazier
Maury Countinne
County Officials Push for City League as High School Looms
County officials work to secure a date with the High School and push for a city league. Officials fear another shutout by Morgan and press to establish league play to avoid repeated defeats.
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Tor
Morgan
Padgett At Home As House Delays Tariff Action
Hon Lemuel P Padgett representative from this district remains at home as the House of Representatives stalls after the tariff act passage. The body marks time, with title business postponed for weeks while members return home. Padgett praises Democrats for prompt tariff revision pledges fulfillment.
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Lemuel P. Padgett
House of Representatives
Padgett
House Democrats
James C Wooten Enters Academy A Navy Path Ahead
John T Wooten of Maury Dry Goods receives a telegram from his son James C Wooten declaring entry into the academy in a few days. The message notes a favorable mental test and a strong prospect for a brilliant naval career. Among 790 exam takers only 191 passed.
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John T. Wooten
Maury Dry Goods Company
James C. Wooten
Annapolis
Columbia
Tenn
Creed
James C. Wooten, Jr
Young Wooten
Navy
Banquet and Chautauqua Arrangements at Bethel
At the Board of Trade meeting in the courthouse two main topics were tickets for the Redpath Chautauqua and the Tennessee Press Association banquet. About 325 subscribers hold 700 tickets under a committee led by E P Turner W P Boyd and William Evans. Tickets and pledge cards go to Woldridge Drug Co for pickup. subscribers must settle for their named tickets. The entertainment week includes strong musical features with Opie Read and Jos W Folk on the program. The Tennessee Press Association report shows committee work progressing well for editors’ entertainment. J M Deaman must be notified by Thursday 10 a m to arrange banquet seating at Bethel House.
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Board of Trade
Court House
Tennessee Press Association
E. P. Turner
W. P. Boyd
William Evans
Woldridge Drug Co
Redpath Chautauqua Bureau
Opie Read
Jos. W. Folk
Bethel House
J. M. Deaman
Jack Johnson Found Guilty in White Slave Law Case
Chicago May 14 Jack Johnson champion heavyweight fighter was found guilty of violating the federal white slave law in transporting Belle Schrieber from Pittsburgh to Chicago in 1910. He was convicted on all seven counts after a jury deliberated about an hour.
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Chicago
Jack Johnson
Belle Schrieber
Pittsburg
Ios
Docket Set For Circuit Court Term Begun May Twenty Sixth
The circuit court term starts May 26 and runs through June with a docket of civil and criminal cases. Civil trials list multiple hearings across early June, including six docketed for June 2 to June 6, featuring L and N Railway cases and related parties. Several entries show settlements or compromises. the overall docket remains similar to the prior term, totaling about 167 cases previously and 161 now.
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Turner
London & Linard Rail. N
CG. & St. L. Railway
Murdock and Lund
IL. & N. Railroad
Murdock & Lund
St. L
L. & N. Railway
J. F. Burt
St. L. Railway
H. D. Lagseave
W. H. Parish
Piggvaul & N. Railway
Howard
Carpenter and
Middle Tenessee Railway
W. B
Damage suit against city over bridge defects in Columbia
P. L. Derryberry files one suit for 5000 dollars and another for 1000 dollars in circuit court alleging injuries from defects in the Cedar bridge. The plaintiff is Clara Derryberry’s husband and mayor J. M. Dedman is named as defendant. The declaration was not filed with the case.
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P. L. Derryberry
Clara Derryberry
J. M. Dedman
City of
Columbia
Cedar Bridge
A Strawberry of Proportions at Trezevant Exhibition
W H Holmes a local farmer near Trezevant Tennessee displays Silver Coin strawberries at the Bank of Trezevant. The standout berries are among the finest in the region with one fruit measuring 68 centimeters. The late variety has just begun to ripen.
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Trezevant
Tenn
W. H. Holmes
Worm Farm Opens in Decatur Alabama
Decatur Alabama May 12 Angle worm farming begins on Johnson street as T. V. Harrison receives a shipment and plants worms for sale to fishermen. He aims to build a large crop by August and notes initial capital from the Bible money.
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Decatur
Ala
New DecatUr
T. V. Harrison
Johnson Street
Reunion of Confederate Veterans Promises Massive Chattanooga Event
The May 27 29 1917 reunion in Chattanooga will draw about 12 000 veterans and descendants to the city with free meals and tents provided by the War Dept. The event honors Chickamauga Missionary Ridge and Lookout Mountain, with plans for a Great White Way decor and extensive entertainment for an anticipated 150 000 visitors. The occasion marks a crowning moment for aging survivors as they gather on historic grounds.
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Herald
Chattanooga
United Confederate Veterans of
War Dept
Tennessea
Divorce Case Heard in Private By Chancellor Bearden
Mrs Birdie Thompson divorce case again before Chancellor Bearden in private due to salacious charges. Only court officials witnesses and attorneys admitted. John L Jones represents complainant and John H Dinning for defendant. Case vigorously defended.
Rufe Hickman Injured in Lynnville Buggy Runaway
Rufus T. Hickman postmaster of Lynnville was hurt when his horse bolted after being frightened by a pig. He and two neighboring boys were in the buggy. all were thrown, the boys escaped unharmed while Hickman suffered a fractured kneecap.
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Rufus T. Hickman
Lynnville
Mr. Hickman
Falls From Tree Breaks Arm Of Maury County Leader
T G Dick Hughes, chairman of the Maury county road commission and leading second district farmer, fell from a shade tree while guiding his son on painting. He slipped from the branch, suffering a broken arm, fractured nose, wrist injury, leg skinning, and general bruising, with the incident occurring on a Tuesday at his home roof. He was to be confined at home for recovery.
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T. G
Dick) Hughes
Maury County Road Commission
Hughes
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Ther
Tronessee
P. Padgett
Academy
Soming Shautauqua
Woldridge
Bethel
Unique Farm
Alabama
Brister
SEAI
Ghali
Nuuga City
Thompson
Bearden
Rufe Hickman
T. G. Hughes
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