The Fayette falcon. (Somerville, Tenn.) 190?-current, 1918-11-15

ndnces 10 prOnlDlt Inc 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 train are not suitable for
the table. In dollars and cents this
means close to a 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 in the operation of engines;
letters have been sent to the bankers
of the state and to the superintendent
OF schools urging their cooperation,
and 1t is believed that the campaign
will result in material saving of food.
sssss
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 were employed to create
din expressive of the city's delirium OF
joy over the sweeping victory of Amer
lean and allied arms.
It was a celebration unparalleled In
the history Of Memphis, yet only 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 we're received by c. j. Jackson,
state director of the campaign, from
both counties at exactly the same time.
Mr.. Jackson had announced that a
handsome American flag would be
awarded to the first county over the
top AS these two counties came I'M
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
Sc, 0G0 had been raised. 0verton coun-
tvs quota was $4,000, and when thu
message was sent more than s9,125
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 90
days ago, and as 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
structions 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.-A representative Of the
government came here to meet owners
Df large tracts of land for the purpose
of having these lands offered to the
government for reclamation and In.
for returning soldiers. Tha
government is asking for 100000
acres and wants large tracts so that
The improvements can be made on
yigantic scale. Seventy thousand acres
in Dyer are available and will be Of
Tered.
Shelbyville. large pencil mill
of the Cumberland cedar works In this
,ity was totally destroyed by fire. The
oss 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
he canning club girls of Dickson coun-
y gave an exhibition of their pro-
iucts at the courthouse. About 1925,
contributed by the business men Of
vas given IN prizes to the
winners In the club work.
Springfield.-Mrs J. A. Cotter Of Ce-
lar Hill has received letter from the
var department informing her OF the
leath Of her son. Corporal John P. Cot
er, who died at sea Oct. 10.
Memphis. = Tennessee draft calls
lave been cancelled. Capt. Howard,
thief aide to Maj. Rutledge Smith, who
$ state draft head, received a telegram
rom the office Of Provost Marshal
General Crowder cancelling all draft
III.