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Newspaper
Columbia Herald
Location
Columbia, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1920
Page
4
The column attacks legislative pay raises as a constitutional breach and condemns graft in state offices. It laments murder rates, pistol packing, and lax penalties, arguing for strict enforcement and constitutional fidelity amid evolving suffrage and party dynamics.
Report notes intense efforts by politicians inside and outside Tennessee to rush ratification of the Susan B Anthony amendment to enable national women’s suffrage and influence the League of Nations vote. Observers cite a Maine trip and broader election context as part of the strategy.
Apathy marks the looming election as six weeks remain. Voters show little enthusiasm for Cox Harding, with critics noting their ordinary political records and machine backing. The piece casts doubt on both candidates and the public’s interest in the war’s legacy.
Mr and Mrs C H Gray of Carters Creek purchase the Hodge home place in chancery court proceedings. They plan to improve and occupy the property as their home. Dry Earl Gray will share part of the building with them.
The Maury county agriculture council holds its first get together at the Middle Tennessee Experiment Station tomorrow with shelter at Cass and Old Brownlow Place. The program includes prayers by Dr H M Jarvis, opening address by F Porter, and talks by J J Finney and Dr H A Morgan on farm bureaus and rural progress. Mrs Kate M Wells will discuss women's roles. A social hour follows lunch before afternoon speeches and potential county council president discussions.
Washington reports the United States faces a severe school crisis as the opening approaches. Commissioner Claxton cites 3,000,000 children without adequate space and a lack of 76,000 trained teachers. Building shortages could cost nine billion dollars, taking three to four years to ease.
Mrs Jennie White aged sixty five wife of the late Robert White died at 2 PM Thursday at the home of Stephen James near Chapel after a ten day illness. She was a Methodist and respected member of the community. Survived by a brother Wiley Crowell of Bedford county. Funeral 3 PM today at Reece Chapel conducted by Rev C P Givens. interment at family burying ground. Meury Undertaking Company at Ricke.
Street Martin Vaughan Co advertises savings on mower parts including Katyes Section Guards and leads for leading mower makes. The note promises up to 24 percent savings and affordable pricing on items like blades and guards.
Wheat prices rose over the past week with St. Louis bidding $2.65 for No 2 red winter. Local quotes moved to 2.50 or 2.60 though little wheat is offered locally. Flour prices held steady awaiting the wheat market impact.
A man identified as Conner, alleged to have murdered his wife on September 7 in Lonraville, was captured in Mt Pleasant after a requisition paper from Kentucky authorities. Sheriff Howser reported the arrest followed by officers from Louisville and kinship ties to local residents.
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