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Newspaper

Columbia Herald

Location

Columbia, Tennessee, United States of America

Date

Oct 29, 1920

Page

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Harding Campaign Costs Reach Over Three Million Dollars

The Republican effort to elect Harding has cost about 3.04 million dollars with substantial funds still to be spent in the final push. Democratic receipts total about 874,831 through October 25, while Republicans project a spending total near 5.5 million for the campaign ahead.

Harding Democratic Committee United Prexn New York Democritic National Committee Senate Whita Magh Chicago Fred Uphan Republican National Committee

Voters prepare for heavy turnout at Stock Yards precinct

In a district marked by a split electorate, Democrats arrange transport to the Stock Yards to spread votes between Stock Yards and Court House precincts. Automobiles will be provided for voters, and early turnout is urged to ease closing time congestion and aid poll workers counting tallies.

Demnerdtie Stock Yards Court House

Contes High School to Face Branham & Hughes at Franklin

High school football fans in Columbia will see Contes High School, led by Captain Hardison, take on Branham & Hughes at Franklin tomorrow. The matchup marks the last battle in the central rivalry against Battle Ground Academy this Friday afternoon, November 6.

Columbia Contes High Hardison Branham & Hughes HAL Central High Rivols Battle Ground Academy Franklin

Methodists Raise Preachers Salaries At Polaski Meeting

Salaries for Methodist presiding elder and pastor increased. At the district stewards meeting in Polaski the presiding elder’s salary rose from 2100 to 2400 dollars. First Church here boosts Dr Taylor’s pay from 500 to 2000 dollars. The board funds parsonage repairs and a pastor’s garage. Plans for the coming year have been completed.

Columbin Dletnet Digtelet Stewards Polaski Taylor Howd

Jury Probing Auto Thefts In Nashville Case

The grand jury investigates a major auto theft ring after the arrest of a suspect from Lexington Tennessee. Four cars have been recovered and detectives anticipate about 200 more thefts to be traced in the probe.

Uy Walled Press Nashville Tenn Ort Lexington

St. Peter's Brotherhood Meeting Announced for Friday

St. Peter's Chapter of St. Andrew will meet Friday night at 7 50 in St. Peter's rectory. All members are requested to attend.

ST. Peter's Brotherhood St. Peter's St. Andrew St. Peter's Rectory Poppet

Spring Hill Goes To Relief Of Poland

Spring Hill residents organized a relief drive through the Methodist church missionary society and collected about 125 dollars worth of clothing for the Polish relief mission at Newport News Virginia. The effort was simple after the campaign began, with local volunteers coordinating parcel post shipments guided by Miss Cheaters, the postmaster, who helped arrange the shipping. Contributions should be sent to the Polish Relief Commission in Newport News, Virginia.

Spring Hill Poland Missionary Society of the Methodial Church of That Place Spring Will Newport News Cheatrs

Ginners Fail Heed Parker's Request Close

The report from Atlanta notes that ginners ignore Parker's appeal to close operations. Governors Parker of Louisiana and Brown of Arkansas face pressure as Mississippi Georgia and Texas leaders debate action before the November election. Tennessee's Governor Roberts campaigns amid fading belief in quick intervention.

Ginners Parker United Presa Atlanta Orb Suvernor Parker Louiehina Mississippi Georgia Texas Roberta Tennessee New Orleans Louisiana Gov

Great Georgia Tech Centre clash draws huge local interest

Columbian football fans surge for the Atlanta game between Georgia Tech and Centre College this Saturday. The home team Tech appears favored with a deep roster and home field advantage, while Centre promises a strong challenge. Notables expected in Atlanta include C. E. Hatcher and George T. Hughes Jr. on legal business.

Georgia Teal Centre College Atvanta Golden Tornado Vlty Centre OM Inet Harvard Tech Pitt Ton County Milomney Todd Shelton C. E. Hatcher George T. Hughes, Jr Athinta

Lynnville Real Estate Sells At Auction Summary

Three major Lynnville real estate auctions conducted by Witt Realty Company drew strong bidding. The Campbellville Pike property known as the “Jow Store” sold for 300 dollars, the Newsom farm near Lynnville fetched 4 125 dollars, and the Lynnville garage sold for a modest sum. The three sales combined reported total receipts over 22 000 dollars.

Witt Realty Company Lynevilly Geatige Broy. & Mage Campbelleville Pike M Blkus Newsom Lynnville Lytinville

Armistice Day at Central School Parade Set for 11

Armistice Day events will occur at County High School with a parade forming on the high school grounds at 11 oclock and marching through principal streets. Veterans of the Spanish American War are hoped to join, and a public exercises program follows at the high school with a dinner to be served by Auxiliary women. Officers of the legion post for the coming year will be elected during the event.

Pheryon Post Harris Auxilaey Atti Legion

Wiggs, Original Advocate for Suffrage, Visits Women HQ

Judge Andrew H. Wiggs, Perry County candidate for senator, visited the woman’s democratic headquarters this morning. He has long supported women’s suffrage and recalled his role on the ratification committee during the Nashville fight. He stated he supported the cause as a matter of right and justice even when it was unpopular.

Andrew H. Wiggs Perry County Wiggs Lowe Hhe Nashville

Lady Mayoress Ordered To Bed After Collapse

Lady Mayoress MacSweeney collapsed in London and was confined to bed after a long illness. Her husband, who died after a hunger strike, could not attend today’s service, and she was ordered not to accompany him to Ireland for burial.

Iy United Press Lwndon Det MacSweney Uetindy Ireland

Alice Paul Casts First Vote Today in Historic Moment

Washington dispatch reports Alice Paul, longtime leader in the suffrage movement, casting her first vote. She voted in Philadelphia after traveling from Moorestown to a polling place, marking a milestone for women’s rights and civic participation.

Alice Paul Mrern Washington Aline Paul Felt For Women Auffrage Hy Tail Cvialusteing Heeroshtenee

Just Usf Herald Sale Advertisements Report

A fragment from The Herald shows sales notices urging readers to advertise for selling items. It mentions a prominent farmer and an ad that promoted grass hay for water, yielding roughly fifteen tons sold. Additional garbled names and lines follow, obscuring details.

Tie Herald Herald

Harding declines request to speak in Cleveland visit

By United Press Harding declines all invitations to give speeches during a trip. He motored to the home of Carmine Thompson in Cleveland after arriving for Lenphoony events.

Harding United Press Cleveland Benetor Harding Carmin Thompson

Thirteen-Pound Sweet Potato Display At The Herald

A giant thirteen pound sweet potato entered the Herald office scene in Florida. Representative Demuc BP Padgett received the tuber from W C Brooks and sought Padgett’s view on Florida’s production potential. Benet and Chat fe noted Padgett’s interest and wished success to the tongue of nations. the speaker is a former Matt ry collatian.

Demuc BP Padgett W. C. Brooks Inisport

Reservations 10 At Close 8 Tonight At Dinner

Kiwanis chairman Thomas K Cunningham urges reservations by 5 PM tonight for the dinner to be served by Mire Estes at the county Filth School. Over 100 plates already prepared, and more requests may be declined if capacity is reached.

Unites Kiwanlais Youfy Thomas K. Cunningham Estes

Mine Strike Nearing End In England

London reports the British coal strike settlement is believed certain with government and miners agreeing on terms. The plan calls for miners to receive two shillings per day until January, then monthly wage adjustments thereafter subject to a nationwide referendum.

United Press London Min Ara

Intense Interest in Fifth District Vote at Cullooka

The Fifth district shows heavy expected turnout for the November election with Cullooka women preparing to vote in large numbers. Public meetings have informed voters about marking ballots and folding, as both Democratic and Republican workers push to mobilize every eligible voter. Both parties claim they will carry the Cullooka box.

Cullooka

Large Increase in Wheat Acreage in Maury County

Wheat acreage in Maury County is expected to rise sixty percent or more this year per Prof Be A McLean, though last year’s acreage was the county’s smallest in years. Much wheat remains unsown and drought has delayed plowing and farm work, while rye, spring clover, and wheat crops have benefited from rains.

Maury County BE. A McLean

New Orleans Seeks Lower Streetcar Fares

Federal Judge Foster has enjoined the enforcement of the eight cent street car fare. The people petition for a repeal of the raise ordinance after the stay.

New Orleans Dy United Press Foster

Johnny Evars Named Manager of Chicago Cabe

Chicago boss announced Johnny Evars is appointed to manage Chicago Cabe with President Veeck confirming the decision today. Evars brings veteran baseball leadership to the club as it pursues new goals this season.

United Press Chicago Get Johnny Evars Cabe Veeck Todry

Funeral of Lord Mayor M'Swene y draws great demonstration

A large crowd attended the funeral for Lord Mayor M Swene y as political maneuvering continues. Pride Tomlinson and Hugh Todd Shelton announce bids for county offices in April while the road commission and county attorney positions loom at the January county court session. The legislature opens in January, with campaigns intensifying as the county prepares for reshaped offices and terms. Services at St George Cathedral were attended by thousands.

Pride Tomlinson Hugh Todd Shelton The Squires Counnty Court County Road Commission Road Commission J. A. Doe Crowe Shelton Judge Whitthorne ST. George's Day

Sinn Feiners in Evidence at Three Mile London March

In London a vast Sinn Fein display framed the state funeral for a hunger-striker, the green white and orange flags vivid as the casket moved three miles to the station. Guards in Sinn Fein uniforms watched over the body as thousands prayed in St George’s Cathedral. The cortege, led by Irish pipers, signals a historic Irish demonstration in England. The body will cross the channel to Dublin this evening.

United Press London Lon Mac8weney Ita Maier St. George's Cathedral Te Cathedral Shin Fein Colora Irish Republic Sinn Felnani England Dublin

Academy Ready for Massey Game at Pulaski

Columbia Military Academy eyes a tough test at Massey Military Academy in Pulaski. Coach Stick Welch expects a hard contest as Massey has long been a rival and will exert full energy to win. Local supporters and cadets plan to travel to Giles County for the game.

Te Weason Columbia Military Academy Imoleskin Aggregation Pulaski Massey Miliary Academy Capt Stick" Welch Massey G. M.A Giles County

Thanks for Gifts to King's Daugh Hospital

Mrs. doo Magy, chair of the trust committee at the King’s Daugh hospital, issues a card of thanks to county housewives for canned fruits vegetables and pressed goods donations. The response has been strong with most supplies distributed, but some recipients have not returned their yard or containers and are urged to complete the campaign promptly.

Mra Doo Magy King's Daughfare Hospital Hagey

County speakers boost interest in November election

Speakers sent from Democratic headquarters, both men and women, report rising county interest for the November vote. Women speakers have aroused strong enthusiasm among female voters, with expectations of a countywide turnout exceeding Columbia. Rural areas may allow women to vote without poll tax or registration certificate, needing only the 21 years age requirement.

Ftrom Democratic Womten Columbia

Memorial services for departed juniors in Columbia

Members of the Junior Order of Columbia will hold memorial services at the New Grand on Sunday afternoon at o clock. Members of the order are asked to assemble at the hall promptly at 2:30 o'clock and march to the opera house. The general public is invited to attend these exercises which will be impressive and beautiful.

Order of Columbia Order Herald

Senator Webb Heard by Large Crowd at Spring Hill

Senator W. K. Webb addressed a large Spring Hill audience Wednesday afternoon at the Brasham Hughes school. He urged support for the Democratic ticket and noted Spring Hill voters typically back the party, receiving attentive applause from the crowd.

Webb W. K. Webb Spring Hill Brasham, & Hughes Spring HI

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