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Newspaper

Columbia Herald

Location

Columbia, Tennessee, United States of America

Date

Oct 15, 1920

Page

8

Route Change for County Highways Debated in Court

County court voted thirteen to ten to fund $1.0 million for completing state and federal aid highways from Columbia to Spring Hill and toward the Lawrence and Giles county lines. The change routes the Willlimenort Culloeaka Glendale road via Cullooka and Glendale, with debate and party-line votes. Miss Nellin Hooker returned home from Pinkney, Lawrence county, for a three week break as cotton picking suspends.

County Quarterly Court Squire Jackson Columbia Spring Hill Lawrence Giles Kid Agusta Hicketta Dauie Fa Cour Taheday Glendale Cullooka Savire Eneliah Lewisburg Culleoka Squire Denton Squire Dageer Speerea Maquires Jackent Ross, Orr Squire English Thos. J. Peebles Whitthorne Squire Ross Iasne Ft Milih@ elventt court room Squire Whalich Janu Squire Juckson Hustians Htull Davis Newton Matthews Jackson Rickins Ross Harlan Wilkes Carr Guest Orr Jones Jnatloos Lowell Porgey Parrla Derryberry Uardison Mintton Dugger English Akin Stunfi Nellin Hooker Pinkney Lawrence County Thesday Merah Maury County Wilisinson County M1 Pleasant Columbia Pilaski Piky Sanweiet Whane Port Maerball County Cullenska Cotwinbla Dewy Tie Aquires Nashville Peitoniay Bork CNTV Corentine Williamson Marehall Hickman Law

Enormous crowds attend Maury County Agricultural Day exhibits

Enormous crowds filled Columbia for Agricultural Day with cream of the county’s products displayed on the courthouse lawn. Fine sheep and hogs, poultry entries, and women’s handwork drew widespread attention as judges prepared premiums. The Maury County Fairlike exhibits surprised visitors with pumpkins, corn, beets, apples, pears, canned fruits, and farm machinery on show. The county high school sericultural display under Prof McCompick drew praise from locals.

Maury County Columbia Delault Editaries McLean Toll Hal Teo Hhaelwon Melean Hailey Wihiealer Paileey Beott Bros Maury Counties Herald High Schoo McCompick

Infant Son of Ulna Swann Dies

Prominent family mourns after infant son of Ulna Swann dies at home in Pleasant, with Mr and Mrs Swann listed as parents and community members sending condolences at the funeral.

Ulna Swann Prom Wettenday Win Iin Swann ML Measant Pattie Columbia

Medical testimonial on weight loss and health claims

A patient describes severe stomach troubles, weakness, headaches, and weight loss while praising an alleged remedy. The ad lists multiple distributors and locations across Columbia Santa Fe Ohio and New Hampshire. The narrative emphasizes dramatic personal improvement after using the product.

LIVELY WHEEL TAX BUSINESS RECORD

County clerk Lipse reports a surge in vehicle registrations as fourteen new automobiles join Wheel tax and state plate records this month. The county totals rise to 1720 autos and 13 wagons, with all licensed vehicles now at 2202 and "Huggies" restored to 278, a high overall tally.

Prom Daily Herald Lipse Alliee

Jonas Erwin Granted Another Term in County Office

The article reports Jonas Erwin receiving another term as county official amid local discussion. Voters weighed long service and ongoing leadership as residents noted plans from several committees and the board.

Jonas Erwin

Potatoes Above Average Amid Mixed Tennessee Crop Outlook

In a Nashville report agricul ture statistician G L Morris notes improved yields for potatoes and oats if favorable weather continues. Corn remains variable. apples show a mixed season with some outstanding Tennessee crops while wheat and tobacco conditions vary and green fruit damage rises from wet conditions.

Yevntl Nashville Tyler G. L. Morris Agrient Rural Statistician Bureau of Crop Extimates United States Department of Agriculture Newal Tennessee South United States

Three Generations Register for Election Event

Three generations of women register as voters in a local election. Mrs Mary Dedotan, aged ninety, appears with her family while former Mayor Dedean and Wes Henry Moore assist at the registration office. The trio symbolizes the community’s participation ahead of the upcoming poll.

Herahty Aleetinn Teanehles Conrad Edelman Feiily Mary Dedotan Sears Mayer Diack Dedean Tig Wite Dondite Wes Henry Moore Leita Hhmtin

Maury County Advances Highway Plan with Federal Aid

Maury county court approved issuing bonds to fund two thirds of a 1.6 million dollar highway project. The plan connects Columbia to the Nashville pike and to the Lawrence and Giles county lines, with state and federal funds covering the rest.

Manly County Federal Maury County Naahville Bewleninay Willigigen County Hue Spring TU Calin Dias Lewis Colinntia Bende Maury Coty

Debt Securities Terms From State Highway Department Text

Partial OCR note describing debt instruments of 71,000 denomination maturing at fifty five each year, with first maturity on January 1, 1925, referencing the state highway department and annual payments.

State Highway Department

Amis Enters Insurance Business With Sewell Team

Louis A Amis Jr after completing education enters the insurance field joining C Meo Sewell in the same office. The two will operate from their current Hethel location with Amis described as a bright capable young man and former longtime secretary of the Tennessee Methodist conference.

Daly Herald Lewis Ro Amis, Jr Busin 4 C. Meo Sewell Yaoute Nakes Messrs Agnis Sewell

University promotes sex education through Peabody College program

The University of Tennessee and George Peabody College of Teachers receive a government assignment to study effective measures for sex education promotion. The effort blends hygiene, diet, and pregnancy prevention with teacher training aims, tying into earlier health education work and practical applications for future campaigns.

University of Tennessee George Peabody Pink University Peabody College Department of Hygiene Tinta Honsey

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