Methodist Women of Columbia to Be Chosen Stewards
The Ninth District drive by the Columbia Elks to raise funds for the Salvation Army’s postwar campaign is led by Sergeant Clarence Watson, a Battery F veteran, with district leaders in place and major collections set for next Wednesday. Pastor J W Cherry will nominate three women to join the Board of Stewards at the First Methodist Church, marking a historic step for Southern Methodist women in church governance.
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Berg
Clarence Watson
Battery F
Columbia Elks
Richard Smith
Salvation Army Fund
Salvation Army
Elks
James A Sloan
Elks Lodge
Smith
Holger Woolard
Santa Fe
Walter Jack
Carter's Creek
Columbia District
Sergt. Watson
F. 14Th Field Artillery
Maury County
J. W. Cherry
First Methodist Church
Methodist Episcopal Church
South
First Church
General Conference
Southern Methodist Church
Cherry
Suspected Ford Theft Nets City Chase and Arrests
Two young men were arrested by Sheriff and city officers after Kirk Foster and Clarence Green reported buying a reportedly stolen 1917 Ford touring from the pair for 50 each and cashing checks. Joe Barnett and Paul Raymond Young, age 18, were detained. the car likely belonged to Dr. Pophol. The fugitives confessed the theft occurred Monday night near Hillsboro and 21st. the car was traced to Silversville and Columbia before a Nashville officer took custody.
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Daily Herald
Kirk Foster
Clarence Green
Silversville
Nashville
G. K. Houser
Foster
Tom McLean
Columbia
Joe Barnett
Ritter's
Marshal McLean
Paul Raymond Young
Thos. Werrel Young
Duck River Bridge
Peyton
Goad
Gus Lamar
Frank Dockway
Frank Duckworth
Hillsboro
21St Avenue
Nastville
Foster and Green
Morgan's
Dr. P'phol
Building Costs Rise Now, Warn of Long-Term High Prices
A phosphate developer warns building materials have bottomed and are rising to a new level. Global demand for homes remains strong, with supply lagging behind. He predicts prices will stay high for years, urging timely construction of apartments to capitalize before further cost increases.
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Boam
Weasher Forecast Promises Cloudy Tonight and Friday
Cloudy conditions prevail tonight and Friday with limited sunshine. Low temperatures stay mild while a chance of light showers appears at times in the region.
Diverting Labor To Southern Farms Increases
The Tennessee office of the U S employment bureau reports a shift of labor from industrial centers to southern farms. During the past week 1 21 individuals applied, 1 042 examined and referred, and 832 placed in industrial jobs. Placements reached 6 6 percent with 68 percent men and 70 percent women. Many veterans remain in service awaiting discharge while employers are urged to report openings for soldiers and sailors.
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United States Employment Bureau
Tennessee
J. T. Ware
U. S
Memorial Day Message From President Wilson
President Wilson marks Memorial Day praising the sacrifice of American servicemen and urging the nation to fulfill the men’s hopes and purposes to the utmost. The message, transmitted via United Press, reflects the era’s wartime patriotism and call to duty.
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United Press
Washington
Wilson
Union Engineers Offer Mediation in Winnipeg Strike
Local members of the Brotherhood of Railway Engineers offered to act as mediators in the general strike in Winnipeg. Mayor Gray hoped for a conference soon between the employer, employers and government officials. The engineers have previously helped settle disputes on the Tabor question.
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United Press
Winnipeg
Brotherhood of Railway Engineers
Gray
Americans and French to unite Memorial Day tribute
United Press reports French and American troops will join in paying tribute to the dead across Northern and southern France with President Wilson delivering a graveyard address near Paris. In Washington, naval authorities say the American fleet could drop to about 100,000 men unless Congress funds recruiting and shipbuilding programs.
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United Press
Paris
Flanders
Vosges
War Furrowed
France
America
Wilson
Chateau Thierry
Bel- Man Wood Barnen
Washington
Congress
Leigh
Burens of Navigation
Haude Navaaftvire
Chautauqua Promoters Rally Columbia To Buy Tickets
Business leaders pledge to canvass Columbia and nearby areas Friday morning to secure season admission slips for the Chautauqua. They urge residents to buy season tickets for every family member, stressing Redpath attractions as educational entertainment worth bringing.
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Columbia
Redpath
Delightful Comedy for Chautauqua Play
A Goatsuqua week feature presents the production of the comedy It Pays to Advertise by More Cooper Megrue and Walter Hackett. The eight member company stages the lively New York hit praised for clean wholesome humor, rapid fire dialogue, and American spirit.
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Cassody
More Cooper Megrue
Walter Hackett
Ben Franklin
Where To Get Tickets For 1919 Chautauqua
W. W. Evans, chairman, designates shops for season tickets to the Redpath Chautauqua opening June 11. Locations include W. W. Evans & Co, Maury Dry Goods Co, Anderson Bros. & Foster, Woldridge Drug Store, Adkinson & Piggs Bros, Black Drug Store, Stephenson Bros, Adams-Latin Phoenix National Bank and Maury National Bank. Tickets are $2.50 per person. Buy now for each family member.
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W. W. Evans
Chautauqua Ticket Sales
Redpath Chautauqua
W. W. Evans & Co
Maury Dry Gcotts Co
Anderson Bros. & Foster
Woldridge Drug Store
Adkinson & Pigx Bros
Black Drug Store
Stephenson Bros
Adamr
Phoenis National Bank
Maury National Bank
Morgan and Wilson See Thirteen as Lucky Number
Special to The Herald Knoxville May 29 Dr Mare court A Morgan new president of the University of Tennessee shares Woodrow Wilson’s view that the number thirteen is a good omen He believes being the thirteenth president portends a successful administration Morgan a Canadian born United States citizen since ten came to Tennessee in 1905 from Louisiana He has declined higher salaries elsewhere saying his best work is in Tennessee and election as president fulfills his dream to stay in the state
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Herald
Tennessee
Louisinana
Dr. Ayres
Dr. Morgan
Canada
United States
Afea
University of Lougiiana
Tulane University
College of Agriculture
Morgan
Grace Direct May Break World Pace Record on Half Mile Track
Grace Direct, a four year old mare sold for 5000 to W H Foster, may become the world’s greatest pacing mare after pacing a mile in 2 06 on a half mile track at Findlay Ohio. Tolley predicted a 2 minute mile this season and noted her value at 100000 today while praising the mare’s lineage and racing season prospects.
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Grace Direct
W. M. Tolley
W. H. Foster
Aportaman
Elkhart
Ind
Findlay
Ohio
Ont Tits
Maury County
Fear of Villa Massacre Stops Passage of Carranza Troops
Washington May 29 fear that Villa may retaliate by slaughtering Americans in Chihuahua is slowing state department approval for 2000 Carranza troops to cross American soil and attack Villa. Railroads have been cut by Villa. Unofficial reports of rioting in Mexico City are noted.
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Carranza
United Press
Washington
Villa
Chihuahua
State Department
Mexico City
Peace treaty becomes national issue in presidential race
Washington May 29 Southern Democrats brushed aside the race issue raised by Senator Read and said they would back the decision to make the peace treaty a party issue at the national committee meeting in Chicago. Republican Senators welcomed the Democratic Party's acceptance of the league of nations issue.
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United Press
Washington
Senator Read
League of Nations
Flelt
Wanan
National Committee
Chicago
Prof Albert Love To Lead Threshing School
Prof Albert L Love of the University of Tennessee division of extension visits to organize the threshermen's school at the experiment station June 5 6 and 7. He notes demonstrations and instructions will be held in the new barn along the Hampshire pike.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert L. Love
State Food Administration
Division of Extension
University of Tennessee
Threshermen’s School
Hampshire Pike
Love
Spain Recognizes Polish Republic Amid Madrid Dispatches
Madrid dispatches report Spain formally recognized the Polish Republic as of May 2, with official confirmation in London. The move marks a diplomatic development noted by foreign offices in Europe.
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Spain
Polish Republic
Fy Uilted Press
London
Potich Republic
Madrid
Sergt McGowan Named New Recruit Officer
Sergt McGowan will replace Sergt Ora Tilley as U S army recruiting officer at Columbia taking charge June 10. He previously served at legal recruiting offices in 1918 and earned a temporary second lieutenant commission after recall to active duty in France. Sergt Tilley, after seven years service, is furloughed to the reserves and will retire to Kansas City with Mrs. Tilley.
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Sergt
McGowan
Ora Tilley
U.S. Army
Colombia
France
Tilley
Mrs. Tilley
Kansas City
Woman presides at Democratic meeting in Chicago
For the first time a woman presided over a section of the Democratic national committee meeting in Chicago on May 2. The session included participation by members of the women's association and Mrs. George Rasay of Chicago, who was chosen to chair.
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United Press
Chicago
Women's Association
George Rasy
Treaty postponement delays Austrian terms for 48 hours
Berlin reports say the presentation of the peace treaty to Austrian delegates was postponed to Monday afternoon. Earlier, Greek Premier Venizelos and Romanian Premier Bratianu argued as Bratianu sought an eight hour delay in the Balkan state's name, a request granted at the plenary session.
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United Progs
Patis
Venizelos
Greece
Bratino
Rutiania
Bragino
Balkan
German Peace Treaty Changes Reported From Berlin
May 29 Berlin reports the German foreign office was told changes were made in the peace treaty. It was unclear whether the alterations are vital or affect disputed clauses. Paris notes the first section of German counter proposals was delivered, comprising one third of the total reply and about 20 000 words. Translation began immediately.
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United Press
Betrlin
Foreign Office
Germany
Paris
Austria Terms to be Submitted at St Germain Session
Paris May 25 The peace terms defining how Austria may continue to exist will be presented to allied powers at a secret plenary session this afternoon. The terms will then be presented to the Austrian delegation at St Germain tomorrow.
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United Press
Paris
Austria
Allied
Associated Powers
St. Germain
Maury County Red Cross Seeks 50 Mufflers for Allotment
The Maury County Red Cross chapter reports completion of its last muffler allotment and urges 50 more mufflers in the next two weeks. Wool can be secured at the Red Cross Work room in Maury Dry Goods Co. The chapter shipped 160 black pinafores, 120 children's nightgowns, and 100 pairs of stockings last week. Knitting directions given: 60 inch plain, 2 inch rib, 50 stitches for fine wool or 49 for coarse.
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Maury County
The
American Red
Crows
Red Cross
Maury Dry Goods Co
Call for Books for Soldiers Reissued by Red Crowe
John T. Wooten, chairman, says response to the books for soldiers appeal has been weak due to commencements. He urges timely sending of books to the Red Crowe Work font, stressing soldiers need help and that this is a lost opportunity.
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Red Crowe
My.a
John T. Wooten
Mae
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Methodist Women OF Columbia
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Stiversville
Suspicius
Weasher
Lieve
Chautauqua
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Sergt. M'Gowan
Berlin
Gointer
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