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Newspaper
Columbia Herald
Location
Columbia, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Sep 24, 1920
Page
4
A Michigan a long historical column arguing that farmers adapted to mechanization by adding power equipment and efficiency, praising rural resilience, and criticizing political campaigning. The piece condemns government overreach, sugar industry meddling, and anarchist violence while urging self-reliance and protecting liberty.
The article notes Illinois primary splits with Mayor Thompson’s defeat by allies of London forces and reflects on farm land values. It discusses land prices, rising farm product costs, and the need for farmers to maintain productivity. It contrasts Maury County with corn belt prices and urges steady, progressive farming.
An editorial excerpt highlights two sides of the farmer issue, praising the Tennesseean for understanding farmers beyond portraying them as profiteers. It notes the abundant harvest report as the year’s standout economic event, surpassing other business notices in importance.
The piece argues Cox favors radical remedies and greater reliance on laws to curb living costs. It notes price regulation has not fully succeeded in America and cautions against excessive paternalism, reflecting skepticism among individualists about government intervention.
The state law requires the dog tax payment and funds support sheep owners against predatory dogs and aid common schools. About a thousand owners have paid. many remain delinquent. Proper proceedings should be taken immediately to ensure compliance and fairness.
The Herald announces it will publish cattle quotations alongside livestock reports. It explains Maury county farmers now mainly send stock to Nashville, making Nashville quotes more relevant than Louisville.
Mr and Mrs James Henry Jones of Bon Air announce the birth of a son James Henry Jones Jr. The brief note appears in the Herald Cheap Column Ade Pay.
A Tennessee woman notes a small cooperative lesson in 1909 Pulaski where 14 women pooled butter and eggs to boost quality and prices. Husbands then invested in dairy cows, Jerseys, separators, silos, and milking machines, expanding to shipping milk and cream. County agents and USDA experts say such groups spread nationwide.
Street Martin and Vaughan Co advertises 20 to 26 percent savings on mower knives and section guards. They offer finishing services for parts compatible with all leading mower makes.
Pat Carmody driven by William M Tolley finished second in the 2:12 pace for $400 at the Nashville Stare Fair Tuesday. Tolley also placed second in the third race for three year olds and under with Star Walter while Lady Heler overtook Star Walter in two later heats.
The Central Med School senior class now has 24 boys and 21 girls, the first male majority in years and the largest class in school history. The group also marks a record with 37 graduates in a single year and strong early effort toward exceptional achievements.
The Nashville city board of education declared Friday a holiday. The High School and Andrews school will close all day to allow students and teachers to attend the Nashville fair. Many other Middle Tennessee schools are expected to follow, with hundreds of children and workers viewing the state fair products.
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