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Newspaper
Columbia Herald
Location
Columbia, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1917
Page
4
The Columbia Herald discusses education as the key to improved outlooks and economic and social issues. It argues educated people avoid low wages and harmful habits, urging education as the solution to housing wages and temperance problems.
Maury County residents pledge time and money to build six state highways from the county seat to the county line, aiming to boost road quality amid wartime effort. Citizens expect intensified local interest, wiser spending, and expanded production to fund and sustain road projects and future growth.
Editors from The Herald urge that education must not be neglected as nations mobilize for war. An editorial reprinted from the Jackson Sun echoes the need for education as essential to military training, citing Lord Haldane on better tools and knowledge. The piece argues that investing in science and schooling boosts national output and war readiness.
The Maury County High School awarded diplomas to thirty graduates of the class of 1917 in a morning ceremony. Harcourt A. Morgan of the University of Tennessee delivered the address, urging unity and duty. Diplomas and medals were presented by Prof. Harris, with certificates for music and expression also issued to several students.
Maury County held a June 5 meeting to appoint sworn registrars for the military draft. Sheriff Griffin announced a chief registrar at each precinct with committee members listed. Attorney General Horace Frierson Jr led instructions as new Tennessee Regiment artillery major. Women W. C. Mitchell and Mrs Walter Griffin were among the few appointed to assist.
The Herald notes a severe decline in hog prices today the sharpest since prices rose. All grades fell with cattle and lambs also easing as market reports show prices slipping across categories in Louisville.
An early 20th century birth notice reports the arrival of a twelve pound baby boy named John Overton Jackson at the home of Mr and Mrs Hayes Jackson in Birring.
A new coalition of Columbia bankers and business leaders forms to boost Liberty Bond purchases in Maury County. Henry Tom chairs the central committee with William P. Ridley representing farmers and other members from professions, merchants, milling interests. A countywide sale drive and advertising campaign are planned to encourage patriotic support and timely bond purchases.
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