Luke Lea a Tennessean hero in war and politics
The piece extols Luke Lea as a standout Tennessean, detailing his rapid rise from state leader to colonel and eventual national senator. It praises his sacrifice, leadership, and character while urging high-caliber candidates for the upcoming August legislative primaries and noting war-time political considerations.
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War Tax Needs and Wilson’s Assertion on Taxation
President Wilson stated there should be no hesitancy in taxing the country and all levels of government. He urged Congress to pass a revenue bill that raises necessary funds and stabilizes the nation’s financial structure, arguing taxation should depend on what is taxed.
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War era reflections on taxes and Red Cross drive
Commentary argues against war profiteering and favors taxing high earners while praising President Wilson. It lauds Red Cross fundraising amid aerial attacks and urges continued national effort to support sailors, munitions, and food production as Germany's U boats are challenged. The piece also notes military service signups and warns against war with Mexico, urging disciplined patriotism and rationing the wheat supply.
Red Cross Contributors Mt Pleasant Chapter List
A published list of Mt Pleasant Red Cross contributors shows donations ranging from 1 to 100 dollars, including numerous individuals and families, banks, and organizations across colored and white lists, with industrial and miscellaneous payments noted. Several local residents report loved ones arriving safely overseas, including Lieut J B Showard, Mrs Ada Toward, and Corporal Harry Jones Kittrell, among others.
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R. H. Wright
Charles Long
First National Bank
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W. J. Pennington
W. C. Brooks
J. L. Chadwick
Johnson Long
Hita Douglas
H. Parks
Lon Daniels
R. H. Swan
J. B. Carron
J. C. Sharpe
J. N. Sharp
P. Oliver
C.F. Ligon
W. Cook
Chas. Held
W. G. Vernon
Join Benderman
J. N. Swan
W. R. M. McKissick
C. W. Scott
Joe Armatrong
Floyd
Tom Cannon
Joe F. Gillam
D. W. Shofner
Mint Carl Eastman
Fannie Hays
Walter Boshears
C. Q. Long
J. Williams
Warren Tucker
Mike Zingarel
King’s Daughters School
Warren Wood
Alice Pugh
Bill Chapman
Bessie Chapman
F. T. Chaffin
Mia
Sarah Akin
Joe Jay D. A. Trice
Mary Orr
James Benderman
J. F. Scott
Lindsey and
W. C. Ralston
Charles 2
Dick Holman
D. Alley Bass
Alex Grant
Jack Granyberry
Albert Young
Bart Granberry
D. B. Lawrence
Joe Edwards
Bad Dawson
T. J. Buford
John Gutherle
J. Alexander
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Mattie Ramsey
Mack A. Fleming
Jasper Siggel
Geo. Watkins
Rey
J. R. Milton
Warren Black
Clarence Bell
John A. Frierson
Thomas Green
Luther Sherrod
Ace Harlan
Walter Young
Mart Chandler
Henry Giddens
Dele Webster
J. M Worley
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Cynthia Granberry
John Hampton
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J. G. Webster
John Bailey
Henry Horn
Jesse DeMoav
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Mac Batts
J. W. Goodman
John Jeams
J. L. Whitlow
Serge Berry
Luck Berry
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Ernest Brownlow
Houston Rows
George Lawrence
Will Ladd
Jim Hendrix
Will Harts
Milt Frierson
Richard Garner
Mattie Hendrix
Ethel Mays
James Long
Henry Collins
Ozro Ooward
J. R. Clayburn
Harold Smith
Join Hobbs
Golly Harwood
Jeff Stockard
Robert Polk
Raff Deed
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John McKnight
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Safely Overseas Letter From Journeys End
Mr and Mrs W A Jones of Galloway Street receive a letter from son Dean Jones stating he has arrived safely overseas and is with American forces somewhere in France. The message confirms his safe arrival and ongoing service abroad.
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Will Nicholson
Ada Jtoward
Pleasant
J. B. Showard
R. J. Finnell
Joe Finnel
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iMra
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Robert B. McKee
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Learn from Ground Up In Garden Windergarten Primer
In Scranton Pa on May 28 United Press reports a man named Raver who lacked gardening knowledge writes to the national war garden commission for a primer. He then finds that his wife and two boys now have a flourishing wartime garden in Pennsylvania.
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