Gambling on elections and badges of honor debated
A long editorial passage warns against betting on elections as a corrupting influence harming democracy and notes a precedent from Judge Higgins for enforcing penalties. It then argues Confederate veterans’ badges should honor those who served, not sons of veterans, stressing merit over hereditary claims and praising civic virtue.
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Tennessee
Higgins
Jidee Higgins
Costa
Gambile
Comnts
Mike
Convention of
United Duebters
Confederacy
Sons of Veterans
Thone
Napoleon
France
Wheat acreage expansion hoped to keep nation as exporter
A reader urges nationwide growth in wheat acreage to prevent the United States from becoming a net importer of the cereal. The author emphasizes increased sowing as essential to sustain export capacity and national supply.
Encouraging Outlook On Church Growth In Tennessee
Over four weeks leading religious estimations report annual conventions and increased support for gospel work in Tennessee. Members give more to foreign missions and church maintenance as preachers gain better pay and housing. Franklin Methodists show an 8,000 net gain in membership. other denominations likely rising as well, reflecting broad religious advancement and improved civil society.
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Tennessee
Franklin
Jon
The Church as Sheet Anchor of Civilization
The text defends the spread of religion and church charities while critiquing fraud and hypocrisy. It argues crime is not worse than in past eras and praises church statistics as indicators of progress. It asserts regeneration comes through the power of the church of God and claims Christianity is civilization’s anchoring force.
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Church of God
Minnesota School Attendance Record and Urgent Call to Action
A State Superintendent report notes Minnesota’s 550,000 school age children with over 600,000 attending public schools, a record unlikely to be surpassed. It urges stronger public sentiment and possible compulsory attendance to improve literacy and citizenship across counties and towns.
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Minnesota
Sven
Poly
Contested Party Machinery and Judge Allison’s View
The piece critiques Judge Allison's comparison of the compulsory party machinery plan with the current system under Patterson. It notes the distribution of committee members, elective versus gubernatorial appointment, and argues the present method better reflects democratic voter will across Tennessee’s divides.
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Eric
Phi Winkel
Allison
Thor
Hemberadle
Alen
Stite
East Tennessee
Theas Tribunals Anconatitus Ronal
Sheep Ravages by Dogs Alarm County Farmers
In The Herald last Saturday a report detailed twenty five sheep killed at night by dogs, highlighting a repeated menace to sheep raising. The writer argues the ongoing loss discourages farmers from starting or maintaining flocks and calls for a remedy to curb dog predation.
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Doga
Ladies Sale Puts Suits Coats Cloaks on Deep Discount
A Saturday and Monday specials list offers 12 small ladies suits in navy red brown gray and green plus long black beaver cloaks at 10 dollars and 47 50 trimmed with velvet. Also ladies rain coats green long coats moire silk capes wool dress goods and mohair fabrics with prices from 5 to 25 dollars. Footwear blankets and carpet department items are advertised with assorted prices and discounts.
Middle Tennessee Sheep Industry Needs Strong Public Support
The piece argues for stringent laws to protect sheep from dogs in Maury County and Middle Tennessee, claiming sheep farming is highly profitable and must be defended by public sentiment. It critiques politicians and discusses the political risks of pork-barrel reform while urging voters to value the sheep industry and enforce protective legislation.
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Middle Tennessee
Maury County
Middle Tenner
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Philadelphia
Long Black Beaver
CY Cheviots
Shoe Department
Florsheim Shoes
Ita Badend
Lotlee
Pirties
Norih
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