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Newspaper

Columbia Herald

Location

Columbia, Tennessee, United States of America

Date

May 21, 1920

Page

3

Maury County Democrats Endorse Wilson Era Leaders

The Maury County Democratic Executive Committee repudiates the Shields stand and endorses Senator McKellar and Governor Roberts. It approves the League of Nations stance, backs Padgett for reelection, Welch for state utility post, and calls for a Saturday convention to name delegates to Nashville. Delegates are to be seated from White, Maury, and nearby districts with provisional rules and invited women participation.

Maury County Orlgill Sitelis Hig Volum McKellarit Gov. Heber Eatehuey Tention Iertion Hobe Looney Henins Pacund V. Hull Jarratt J. Ro Wham J. AL Crane Sory Hy Tehater Thin H. Forgey Walter Lear Hugh DT Shelton Fr Hot tSaturdey Uelwk Co Rentention Tutnes B. Forgey Hanikomesthetebelne Woodrow Wilson K. C. Melteller Lounge of Nations Democratic Party United States Senate L. P. Padgett A.M. Roberts Lins Reale Ton Belua Hon George Welch

Endorsement for Mos. 4 as Chancellor in Chancery Division

The document endorses Mos. 4 for reelection as chancellor, praising his experience as commissioner and railroad commissioner. It congratulates the public, attorneys, and litigants on the opportunity to vote for a man deemed peculiarly suited for the chancery position.

Mies Mos

Foxes Placed in Southern Woods to Entice Gentlemen

Col Theodore Lipscomb, county clerk, reports a high demand for live foxes across Georgia Alabama and Laniston as buyers seek foxes for ornamental and practical uses. Foxes must be healthy and fully possessed of their natural traits, as judged by an experienced expert, before delivery.

Te Is Georgia Alabama Laniston Theodore Lipscomb Col. Lopscomb Texas Reynard

Houser seeks extra session endorsement in Maury sheriff race

Sheriff G K Houser announces re election bid while stressing his past record of honest law enforcement in Maury County. Judge Whitthorne calls an extra quarterly court session Monday at 10 as petitioners seek action on the Nashville Pike contract with broad power to decide Mt Pleasant and Pay Tank pikes under state highway plans.

Houser Sheriff Houser Maury County Torvard Whitthorne County Quarterly Court Nashville Pike State Highway Department Mt Pleasant Pikes State Highway Commission

Delinquent Tax List Prompts Rush to Pay

County Trustee J Ross Burns faced pressure as delinquent taxpayers, warned previously, hurried to settle after a Herald issue published the delinquent list. With taxes on valuable lands unpaid, Burns has no option but to advertise or pay the taxes himself. the total delinquent amount runs into thousands.

J. Ross Burns Herald Hehdy

Republicans Name Primary Committee in Maury County

At a meeting of the republican county committee the following primary board for Maury county was nominated and certified to the republican state primary board Wave Jackson of Columbia Joe Morrow of Mt Pleasant WL Green of Spring Hill Ed Shannon of Hampshire and Miles Murphy of Columbia W H Jackson is elected congressional committeeman from this county

Republican County Committee Follwhin Prrmary Maury County Wave Jackson Columbia Joe Morrow Mt Pleasant WL. Green Spring Hill Ed Shannon Hampshire Miles Murphy W. H. Jackson

Announcing Maury County Trustee Candidates

The Herald announces J. Inren Nurns as a candidate for reelection as county Trustee of Maury County subject to the voters. Election date August 6 1920. Also Webb Williams announced for reelection as Tax Assessor and G K Houser for Sheriff with August 5 1920 election date.

J. Itnen Nurns Asea Maury County Webb Williams the Herald Webb G. K. Houser Sherif Aupuss

Bond market rules require full legislative proof for sale

Bond buyers demand strict legal proof that the legislature empowered the county to issue bonds. The county court has advertised and accepted bids, but certificates from clerks across the state are needed. The act must show three readings in each house, open debate, a constitutional majority, a two thirds quorum, governor’s signature, and timely passage before bonds may exchange for cash.

Honda Whitthortie General Assembly

Strawberries Sell at Record Prices Across Market

Strawberries currently fetch thirty five cents a quart and about seven dollars per crate, a record price driven by smaller sugar supplies and cooler spring delays. Despite shortages, demand remains steady as the crop arrives later than naval due to the cold snap, with the bulk expected to mature next week according to Herald Cheap Column Ad.

Naval

Strong Women In The Spring Tonic Remedy Ad

An old fashioned herbal tonic called Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery is promoted as a safe spring health aid. Claiming to strengthen weak blood and boost energy, the ad urges readers to mail 60 cents for a vial to Dr. Pierce's Invalids' Hotel in Buffalo, New York.

Dr. Pierce Invalids Buffalo N. Y

Enterprise Meet Attracts Attention

County residents show strong interest in the enterprise meet set for May 20 at Enterprise. An all day program includes an Wyxtioned dinner and remarks from Governor Kale and other speakers. County Council of Agriculture directors will meet during the event.

Rnterprise A. 1 Kale County Council of Agriculture Eyterprive Community Club Meney McLown Prac

Farmer McKee Sells Baby Beeves At Good Prices

County farmer J. R. McKee declares value in raising cattle for baby beeves. He sold thirty head to W. P. Good, averaging 18 pounds, ages nine to fifteen months, fed on grain and hay since January. Calves brought about 12 4 cents per pound, around 75 dollars per head, mostly white faced. McKee plans thirty more next year and favors crossbreeding with Hereford sires.

J. KR. McKee Mr. McKee W. P Mey

Labor Shortage Grips County Farms Across Acres Idle

Former Representative Hithel Long of Mt. Pleasant cites nearly a thousand acres idle due to lack of workers. Farmers report fields overgrown and reduced crop acreage, while a Columbia businessman calls conditions in the county blue. The piece aligns with the broader farm labor shortage seen in New York’s census showing a twenty percent drop in hired farm help.

Hithel Long Mt. Pleasant Columbia New York Cie

Blood cleansing remedy ad for catarrh relief

An old advertisement promotes a tonic claiming to cleanse the blood of catarrh germs. It touts S. S. S. as a fifty year old remedy sold by druggists and offers free case evaluation from Ad Sihie Medical AA, 108 Swite Laboratory, Atlanta, Ga.

Swite Laboratory Atlarta

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