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Newspaper
Columbia Herald
Location
Columbia, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1920
Page
4
The Columbia Herald urges a proper Armistice Day celebration in Columbia to honor ex-service members. It emphasizes the importance of rededication to national principles, support for the American Legion, and civic responsibility, while cautioning against turning the Legion into a selfish organization.
Col Taylor proposes tax assessment based on income producing value, arguing farm property often sells higher relative to other property due to its earning capacity and sentimental value. He argues for considering long term averages of income and adjusting for risk, to balance taxation with investment stability.
The passage argues that price declines will not distribute losses evenly among business elements. It notes farmers and labor face rising burdens as commodity prices fall and consumer prices drop for manufactured goods. It predicts producers will adjust and improve productivity as labor becomes cheaper, easing costs over time.
The farmer who continues to raise crops and livestock and maintains soil fertility, with patience and equanimity, will bear present burdens and eventually attain prosperity. The nation’s vast resources and strong crop yields support a recovery, despite past extravagance and temporary price losses. Dollars may be scarce, but will gain value, and the country should endure without discouragement.
The opening address for re election by Governor Roberts highlights law enforcement strengthening and constitutional guarantees as central issues. It praises the governor’s stance on public education and criticizes legislative actions, arguing the need to curb officeholding abuses and ensure fiscal integrity for democratic success.
A stern editorial condemns gamblers who tarnish baseball in small towns and semi professional leagues. It argues gambling harms the sport, exploits players, and calls for harsh punishment to deter bookmakers and corrupt actors, stressing baseball as a democratic, courageous national pastime.
Governor Cox thanks Tennesseans for ratifying the Susan Anthony amendment. He remarks on political party unity and the implications of the victory for the Democratic ticket, praising supporters and urging continued alignment with party goals.
The piece complains of widespread indifference to the Democratic Party at state and national levels as Governor Cox faces critique for attempting to influence Tennessee’s affairs. It notes traditional Democrats’ insistence on constitutional government and opposition to federal interference, urging Cox to focus on broader league of nations themes and party principles rather than expediency. Maine’s lessons are cited as warning.
County board members declare they will not revise figures already certified and will maintain current tax valuations. The action reflects ongoing compliance with finalized assessments and avoids alterations pending further procedural steps.
The Daily Herald reports county assessors refused to revise valuations even under a state board call. Board members cite three weeks of honest work, citizen input, and avoid hurried changes that would burden taxpayers as values have fallen since the original assessment. Captain Hiram Mondley is ill but support from other members is clear.
The Herald argues against longer farm loans to hold crops for better prices. It notes farmers already produce continually and warns that delaying sales risks greater losses. Prices are falling and a broad extension of credit offers little benefit, urging liquidation at current market levels. The piece criticizes extended credit as unlikely to raise profits for farmers or the broader economy.
Exhibits for the big county agricultural day are arriving with jars of preserves and canned goods from county women. County Agricultural Agent McLean says headquarters will be open all week for exhibit reception and urges entrants not to wait until the last minute. The display, planned for the courthouse yard in Columbia, is expected to draw a large crowd and invites the public to view the farmers year’s work.
Drs J W Cherry and R M Chenault pastors of First and South Columbia Methodist churches leave today for the annual conference at Shelbyville. Hiram Hendley also attends, with several church delegates from the two churches. Bishop Atkin g will preside over the conference and deliver the annual sermon. Neither Cherry nor Chenault will return to Columbia next year as Chenault ends four year term and Cherry seeks transfer.
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