The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1918-12-07

of National Defense to pass stock ordi.
nances to prohibit the running at large
of live stock. All towns which have
such laws will at the same time be
asked to see that such ordinances are
enforced to the end that the tremen-
dous loss of food animals in Tennessee
may be reduced in accordance with the
wishes of the government
According to figures compiled in the
offices of the state council there are
approximately 1000 head of live stock
killed on the railroads in Tennessee
every month. This means 10000 ami
mails absolutely destroyed in the course
of year, for the reason that animals
struck by a train are not suitable for
the table. In dollars and cents this
means close to quarter of a million
dollars worth of meat lost annually.
Letters have been sent to locomo
tive engineers urging them to be doub
ly vigilant nsthe operation of engines;
letters have been sent to the bankers
of the state and to the superintendent
of schools urging their cooperation,
and it is believed that the campaign
will result in material saving of food.
Memphis. - Thousands of victory
crazed Memphians stormed the city's
downtown district and wildly celebrat-
ed the complete triumph of civilization
over Teutonic barbarism. No one esti-
mated the night crowd at less than
100000.
Bands, bombs, bells, whistles, horns,
drums and every other sort of noise
making devices that could be brought
into play we're employed to create
din expressive of the city's delirium of
joy over the sweeping victory Of Amer
lean and allied arms.
It was celebration unparalleled in
the history of Memphis, yet only a re-
production of joyfests in every city
and village from Maine to California,
from the lakes to the gulf and in every
land where liberty is cherished.
Nashville. = Jackson and Overton
counties went over the top simultane-
ously in the united war work cam
paign, which opened Nov. IL. Tele-
grams were received by G. ]. Jackson,
state director Of the campaign, from
both counties at exactly the same time.
Mr.. Jackson had announced thaiksa
handsome American flag would Be /
awarded to the first county over the
top. AS these two counties came UNI
der the wire at the same time, accord
ing to the state headquarters records,
a flag will be presented to each. jack
sons quota was $500, and more than
$4,000 had been raised Overton coun-
tvs quota was" $4,000, and when the
message was sent more than $9125
had been subscribed.
Washington.-Wor on the compile
ton of the dam at Mussel Shoals, Ten
nessee river, will be resumed at once.
This stimulating statement was made
to Congressman Almon by Chief of En-
gineers Black. Suspension of work on
this tremendous project was ordered
by the war industries board about 80
days ago, and as a consequence several
thousand men were thrown out of EN-,
ployment, In view Of the official state
ment made by Gen. Black work ON this
great project will be resumed with in
to proceed along the lines of
original plans. The great nitrate plant
projected along with the development
Of water power will be supplied by
steam until the dam is completed
Dyersburg representative of the
government came here to meet owners
of large tracts Of land for the purpose
of having these lands offered to the
government for reclamation and inn
for returning soldiers. The
government is asking for 50,000000
acres and wants large tracts so that
gigantic scale, Seventy thousand acres
in Dyer are available and will be of.
fered.
Shelbyville, large pencil mill
of the Cumberland cedar works in this
city was totally destroyed by fire. The
loss is estimated at between $4,000
and $4,000, partially covered by in
surance. The origin of the fire is un-
known.
Dickson.-The corn club boys and
the canning club girls of Dickson coun-
ty gave an exhibition of their pro-
ducts at the courthouse. About $125,
contributed by the business men of
Dickson, was given in prizes to the
winners in the club work.
Springfield Mrs. J. A. Cotter Of Ce-
dar Hill has received letter from the
war department informing her of the
death of her son, Corporal John p. Cot
ter, who died at sea Oct. TO-
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Memphis. = Tennessee draft calls
have been cancelled. Capt Howard,
chief aide to Maj. Rutledge Smith, who
is state draft head, received a telegram
from the office of Provost Marshal
General Crowder cancelling all draft
calls.