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Putnam County herald. (Cookeville, Tenn.) 1903-1922, 1921-08-04
SWITCH ENGINE
AND AUTO TRUCK
Collide On Side Track Crossing. Her
man Huddieston Seriously Injured

Herman HuddlestOn was the victim
of serious and near-fatal accident
last Tuesday afternoon, when a
switch engine ran into the auto truck
he was driving, Just as he was in
the act of crossing the side track of
the railroad, which runs between the
freight depot and the Cookeville Rol-
Ter Mills warehouse.
Huddleston, who lis employed by
the Sam Pendergrass Hardware Co.,
was on his way to the freight depot,
and not knowing there was an engine
on the side track, ran onto the cross
ing just at the corner of the Roller
Mill warehouse, and the engine was
coming up the track by the side of
the building. Neither Huddleston or
the engineer could see the other
coming The engine struck the fore
part Of the truck and practically de-
.mOlished the side and front of same,
with Huddleston at the steering
wheel, powerless to extricate him
self. When picked up, he was lying
almost under the engine and had sus-
tanned some terrible bruises and cuts
on the head, face and arms. He was
picked up and rushed Immediately
to the Offices of DR.. w. A. Howard
where medical attention was given
him by DR.. Howard and other local
physicians. The injuries sustained
were of very serious nature and
exceedingly painful, ash is head and
face were badly cut and bruised, but
it is believed that he will get along
all right, although Of course the heal
ing up Of his wounds will be slow
and he will Likely be confined to his
room for some time.
Rush Sowen, the colored porter at
the Sam Pendergrass Hardware store
was in the truck with Huddleston,
hut was standing behind the cab. He
jumped Just as the engine struck the
truck and escaped injury. It is said |
that the truck was pushed up the |
track a distance of about 100 feet.
Putnam County herald. (Cookeville, Tenn.) 1903-1922, 1921-08-04
TAX REVISION BEFORE TARIFF

cb "anges before adjournment. The
allied debt refunding bill, and the
railrod funding mesure, it is beliey-
ed re slated for postponement.
A conference with the House Lead
ers is planned by the President for
a discussion OF the congressional pro-
gram. 1t is said he expects to have
the House leaders as his guests at
the White House at an early date to
seek cooperation On the program In
formally discussed with the Senator'S
TAX READJUsTMENT
The most important question before
the public today is, will, or can tax
es be reduced? The opinion OF ma
jority of our national legislators who
have been approached on this SUBJ
ject is, that readjustment-a trans
fer Of the burdens and a more even
distribution is the best that can be
expected at this time.
1t has been decided that the ex-
cess profits tax must be repealed, as
1t Is doing much damage to bust.
ness as a whole through the re-
straints it places upon individual en-
terprise, initiative and expansion.
A return of Scent postage for first
class mail is proposed. There is a
reluctance by the republicans to take
this step, as 1t will furnish democrat
ic campaign orators with the argu-
ment that the poor mans burdens
have not been decreased. but in
creased. The Scent postage is fa-
vored, however, as great revenue
producer, and as the best means of
getting better postal service.
Another feature of adjustment will
be a cutting, down OF the large sur.
taxes. The large surtaxes, 1t is said,
have operated Like excess profit tax.
es to impede business activity, when |
men Of capital should be using It to |
promote American enterprises, giving |
to the millions Of un-
employed, and to start the wheels
Of industry on the road to prosperity.
The prospect Of lower taxes for the
nation as whole are not very en-
,ouraging, but readjustment may
,ring about some relief to business
Ind result in a starting up Of many
die industries, with q resultant re-
luctdon Of the vast army OF the un.
employed.
Putnam County herald. (Cookeville, Tenn.) 1903-1922, 1921-08-04
FARMERS TO MEET
AT COLUMBIA
STRONG PROGRAM FOR HOME
MAKERS SECTION OF FARMERs'
INSTITUTE

A round table discussion of prac-
tical poultry topics, led by Mrs. Kate
M. Wells. poultry specialist; demon
stration in culling farm flock, good
and bad arrangement of the kitchen,
using eectric and hand power wash
ing machines, household labor saw
ers; a pageant showing appropriate
and inappropriate dress for school,
church, house work, evening; an il
lustrated lecture on gardening; talks
on health, woman citizenship, what
women can do to improve rural
schools, and what to read, are some
of the features on the program Of the
Homemakers' Section OF the Farmers
institute which meets at Columbia,
August 9, 10, II.
In addition to the above there are
number of other features that will
interest and instruct.
Following the morning session the
first day the women will attend the
address Of Dean T. P. Cooper Of the
University of Kentucky who will speak
to the men at 1870 p. m. Following
this address they will hold separate
sessions at which a number of tho
demonstrations mentioned above will
be given. At o'clock that evening
there will be an address by Mrs. w.
C. Shackleford, president of the
Homemakers' Section, East Tennes-
see Farmers Convention, on "Coun-
try Neighborliness." Miss Martha
professor of home econom-
les, Carson and Newman College, will
discuss choosing Of textiles and cloth.
Mrs. John Kinney of Nashville will
pseak on woman citizenship and
Mrs. John Hill Eakin, also OF Nash
Vile will address the women ON what
the country woman can do to prevent
female delinquency. J. B. Brown,
State Superintendent of Schools win
address the women on what the coun-
try woman can do to better country
schools.
These are only few OF the many
good things on the program and
large attendance is expected.
Putnam County herald. (Cookeville, Tenn.) 1903-1922, 1921-08-04
TO THE DEMOCRATS
OF PUTNAM COUNTY

sincerely solicit the support Of
all Democrats of the county. both
gentlemen and ladies', in my race for
the Democratic nomination for Trus-
tee in the approaching County Demo
cratic Primary election to be held on
Saturday, September 3rd.
On account Of my physical disabil-
ity, cannot make as thorough can
vass Of the county ON horseback a. I
would otherwise do, but desire that
every Democrat in the county know,
whether have a chance to election,
eer with you in person or not, that I
will be grateful for your support.
II elected Trustee will go to each
and every civil district in the county
for the purpose Of collecting taSea.
and will make as faithful and ef-
fcient Trustee as I am capable Of
making.
ask you to enquire about my
and Atness for the po-
sition which I sex, and, II You ~
heve that I am worthy and qualified.
no one will appreciate your support
more than L.
As a member OF the County Ccoure
md also Of the County Board Of Edu-
cation, have endeavored to render
sfacient and faithful service and II I
I'm elected Trustee l will 90 conduct
myself as to cause no voter to regret
,aving supported me.
evry respectfully,
DANIEL. RARTLNTT.
Advertisement. 1t4pd.
Putnam County herald. (Cookeville, Tenn.) 1903-1922, 1921-08-04
AMERICAN LEGION
NEWS ITEMS

Knoxville, Tenn, Aug 3, 1921
August /, witnessed the beginning
of a statewide campaign in which
the Atlanta office Of the compensa-
ton and insurance claim division, the
Tennessee Nx4Service Mans Bureau,
the American Red Cross and Ameri-
can Legion will unite forces in the
most intensive effort yet made to ad-
wise ex-service men of their rights
under the federal compensation and
rehabilitation act and to secure pri-
ority action on claims for compensa-
ton and medical aid.
With present plans calling for ad-
vance agents, contact men and clean
up. groups to be sent into every Sec
tion of the state, the scope of the
is such as to insure that no
exservice men will be over
looked, provided they exercise ordi-
nary diligence in effecting liaison with
the cleanup group.
Knoxville has been designated as
state headquarters for the campaign
and Guy H. May, state adjutant Of
the Americn Legion an ddirestor Of
the Ex-Service Mans Bureau, has
been charged with the responsibility
Of directing the work. Plans have
been worked out in such a manner
as "to bring Washington to the ex-
service man" and cut the usual gov
red tape to a bare mini
mum. ......-. ........
Putnam County herald. (Cookeville, Tenn.) 1903-1922, 1921-08-04
FAMOUS TENOR DEAD

Enrico Caruso, the worlds sweet.
est singer, died at Naples, Italy, Aug.
ust 2, from the effects Of peritonitis.
Caruso was in the prime of life, be.
ing 4S years Of age. He was taken
sick in New York last winter and
his death was expected for weeks,
but he had apparently recovered from
this attack, and had gone to his ma
tive Italy, with the hope that he
might there regain his former health
and strength.
Mourning for this famous man will
be nationwide, and his place cannot
be allied in this decade.
Putnam County herald. (Cookeville, Tenn.) 1903-1922, 1921-08-04
President and Senators In Conference

|
1t has been given out that virtu.
al agreement was reached at con-
ference just held at the White House
between President Harding and Sem
ate leaders that tax revision legisla-
tion will receive consideration by the
Senate before the permanent tariff
act is taken up by that body.
Mr.. Harding's former associates
in the Senate, it has been stated, ad.
vised him that it would be five or six
weeks before the finance committee
would have the House tariff bill ready
for Senate consideration, and it was
decided by those present at the con-
ference hat tax revision should be
given precedence.
The President was informed that
it would require more time to work
the tariff bill into shape than had
been expected. American valuation
provisions in the bill were discussed,
and it is reported that the President
dill not favor the Policies, but COM
roent on that phase was refused.
The Railroad question and funding
of allied loans also came up for dis
c"ssion at the conference, as we'll as
summer recess possibilities for
Congress.
The President expressed his hopes
that both branches of Congress could
recess from the middle of August to
the latter part of September, or the
first of October, but was said to be
opposed to any recess Of either body
until the tax revision bill has passed
the House, and leaving the Senate fl.
nance committee to work out both
tax and tariff measures during the
recess.
Senate leaders have made it plain |
that all proposals for a recess would |
be abandoned until the tax bill comes |
from the house, which they hope will |
be within a fortnight, when adjourn.
ment of both bodies will be possible.
In the mean time, Senate leaders :
8 ,ate that the Senate slate includes
The passage Of the Kellogg substi.
tute for the Norris agricultural ex-
port financial bill; the Willis-Camp-
hell anti.beer bill. and the Capper.
ncher bill for government regula-
ton Of future trading on grain ex-
Putnam County herald. (Cookeville, Tenn.) 1903-1922, 1921-08-04
IMPROVEMENTS
FOR THE T.P.L

The State Board of Education will
be in Cookeviile Friday, August 5th,
for the purpose Of planning additions
to the two dormitories at the T. p. I.
The school has long since outgrown
the buildings and 1t is gratifying to
know that steps will be taken at
once to enlarge them. The T. p. I.
will share in the proceeds Of the
bonds recently soil and will get some
much needed Improvements. Be-
sides the additions to be built to the
dormitories, it is thought that possi-
bly, gymnasium can also be erect
ed.
Cookeville and the T. P, /. has some
staunch friends on the Board of Edu-
cation who will see to 1t that we get
our full share OF available funds for
Improvement of the institution, and
the great work which has been ac'
complished since its inauguration
FIVE years ago, fully justifes the ex-
penditure OF as much money at rhe
T. P. l. as any other state schools.
The administration or main building
is far from adequate to accommodate
the several deparements as they
should be accommodated and We
trust it will not be long until addit-
ional wings may be added to meet
the growing requirements. We have
a great institution and every man,
woman and child in this section
should appreciate this fact and lend
it all the support possible. It is
Cookeville's greatest asset and has
done and is now doing wonders in
this the livest town to its
size in the state.
Putnam County herald. (Cookeville, Tenn.) 1903-1922, 1921-08-04
TO THE VOTERS OF
PUTNAM COUNTY

Some weeks ago my announcement
appeared in this paper, as a candidate
for the Office of Trustee. At the time
/ entered the race I was under con-
tract to build a hospital building in
Cookeville, and had no idea the Pri-
mary would be earlier than Novem-
Der. as usual. On the day Of the mass
meeting, number of candidates for
the different Offices met and heard
the report that practically all can
didates had agreed for the election
to be held about the first of Sept.
This question had never been men
toned to me prior to this time, but
rather than be contentious about the
matter, l agreed to that date knowing
that my time would be limited to
make q canvass.
However, / shall make the best Of
the situation, and shall see every
voter possible, both men and women.
I was born In Putnam county. Am
q SON Of Jackson Davis. and have
lived in the county most Of my life.
was manager of the Cookeville Home
Telephone Co., for over flve years.
make these statements for the
purpose Of establishing my identity
to the voters Of the various districts.
/ have never asked for a county o.
Gee before and know nothing Of poM.
tics, except to make clean, open
race, SO that can look you squarely
in the face when meet YOU after the
primary. I am the candidate of no
one individual or set of individuals,
as has been stated, but was encour-
aged to make this race by voters
from different sections of the county.
whose political integrity is and has
ever been unquestionable.
To those whom / may fail to see, I
want to ask your consideration now
and assure you that your support will
be appreciated to the fullest extent.
Respectfully,
H. J. (JESSE) Davis.
Putnam County herald. (Cookeville, Tenn.) 1903-1922, 1921-08-04
NEWS FROM
WASHINGTON
Especial Correspondence)

Washington, D. c., Aug. 1.-Al
though the Senate is not expected h
pass the Tariff bill until it has receiv
ed and disposed of the Tax Revision
bill, and although it is certain thai
the Senate will amend the monstros
ity and mystery known as the Ford
ney Tariff bill in many particulars, il
is interesting and important to the
people to know the kind of tariff act
the Republican House has attempt
ed to fasten upon them by steam-rol
ler and gag-rule methods.
Despite these methods the Demo.
Gratis got some glory on the final pas
sage of the bill by forcing the House
10 strike out the embargo on dyes
and restoring hides and long staple
Gotten to the free list. Petroleum
and fuel oil and asphalt are also
retail ed on the free list
The worst feature of the bill, how
ev was retained-the American
valust.or clause, previously explain
ed in this correspondence, under
which American importers will not
know what tax they will have to pay
and which tbs predicted will lead
to endless confusion and inequalities
in the attempt to fix American values
upon foreign products at the differ.
ent ports of entry.
The Housewife and the Tariff
In the whole history of Republican
tariff legislation one outstanding fact
is that the individuals who bear the
heaviest burdens of the tax are nev-
er consulted in the drafting or amend
ing or the passage of the act. Among
these is the American housewife.
Some of the instances in which house.
wives are taxed under the Fordney
Tariff were pointed out by Represen.
tative Marvin Jones of Texas, in a
speech against the bill. Among other
things he said:
I'm taking up the items of this
bill we find on all table, kitchen,
and hospital utensils levy
of five cents per pound, plus thirty
per cent more if the articles are elec-
trical. Thus every housewife in
America must pay tribute of around
forty per cent on practically every
article she uses in the kitchen, and If
she should become ill and go to the
hospital, the utensils in the hospital
have a tariff levied on them, and she
must pay her pro rata part, which is
an additional cost.
"'Tble knives are given the penal
~ Of sixteen cents each, so that when
he housewife buys a dozen table |
Knives she must pay $1.92 for the
OF furnishing her table with
silver knives. An additional amount
s levied upon forks, spoons, table
wares, etc. fl she buys a pair of
'cissors she must pay three cents
zach, plus thirty-ive per cent ad
'alorem.
Here the furniture schedule which
evies from twenty-five to fifty per
ent on furniture, so that the Ameri-
an home will be penalized when an
fort Is made to secure the neces-
ayv f,,yuituro For Tho Ouoroxinn ~
he home. Carpets are given a levy
( from one to Ave cents each, plus
wenty to thirty per cent ad valorem.
seems that on some of these artis-
ss they were ashamed to state all
I the levy In one form. 50 they
oubled up in the form, and thus got
hem from two different angles"
Putnam County herald. (Cookeville, Tenn.) 1903-1922, 1921-08-04
THE REDPATH
CHAUTAUQUA

II you fail to attenr the Redpath
Chautauqua which opens a three-day
season here t0morriw afternoon, you
will miss the event OF the year in the
line of high class entertainments.
Buy your season ticket by noon Fri
day and help the local committee to
come out whole in financing the af-
fair. No one expects to realize cent
Of profit out of the event.. but unless
you give it your whole-hearted sup
port, the people who have guaranteed
a stipulated sum will be the losers
from financial standpoint. If there
is anything made out of the chautau-
qua, it will go toward the support of
the local Red Cross Chapter, which
while not active in sense that it has
been, is nevertheless trying to func-
tion without any financial support
Each number of the program will
be worth while, and the variety of
entertainments offered will certainly
please all tastes. The play which
will be staged ON Saturday night, en-
titled. Nothing But The Truth" is
said to be the greatest comedy seen
in years on the American stage, and
numbers Of local people who have
seen it on the seven-day chauauqua
circuit say it is all that is claimed
for it, and then some.
Reno, the master magician, who
has travelled over the world in his
present role is said to be one of the
cleverest artists known, and his
many so-called magical tricks will in
terest people of all ages.
The Chicago Orchestra Company
come recommended as entertainers
of the highest class, and they will
no doubt be very much appreciated
in Cookeville where there are so
many good musicians and music Low.
ers.
The artist entertainers, who will |
hold the boards on Monday afternoon
with their clever picture-drawing |
limpersonations, etc. fur
nish program well worth seeing for
1t will be entertaining from start to
finish.
The three lecturers, who will ap-
pear the first night, the second after
noon, and third afternoon, all have
national regulations, and their lee.
lures will doubtless be interesting
and instructive.
The official program of the three
lays performances follows:
First Afternoon-Introductory Ex-
srcises. Grand Concert by Chicago
Orchestral Company.
First Night-Concert, by Chicago
Orchestral Company. Lecture, "The
Modern Crusader, by Joe R. Hanley.
Second Afternoon-Lecture, "Un-
'een Forces. by Judge Manford
5choonover.
Second Might" Nothing But The
Truth, Delightful American Comedy,
Third Afternoon-Conoert, Artist
Entertainers. lecture, 'Reading
at Sight, May Wyon Lange
,ek.
Third Night-Concert, Artist En-.
ertainers. Magic and Mystery, nd
yard Reno.
Putnam County herald. (Cookeville, Tenn.) 1903-1922, 1921-08-04
IT IS NOT EASY

To apologize, I,
To begin over,
To be unselfish, +,
To take advice, "
To admit error,
To face a sneer, - =
To be charitable,
To keep on trying,
To be considerate,
To avoid mistakes,
To endure success,
To keep out of the rut,
To think and then act,
To forgive and forget,
To make the best Of little,
To subdue an unruly. temper,
TO maintain a high standard,
To shoulder a deserved blame,
To recognize the silver lining
But It always pays.
-Ohio Educational 1epnkhlg.
Putnam County herald. (Cookeville, Tenn.) 1903-1922, 1921-08-04

One who is prepared for emerg
encies isn't 30 likely to enoountes
them.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1921-03-02
Commencing at 10 30 the following described property

Nine Milk Cows, 4 fresh, 5 to fire
One Graded Hereford Bull
Five Calves
Nine Steers coming / year old
Seven Heifers coming 1 year old
Five Steers coming 2 years old
Eight Heifers coming 2 years oil
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1921-03-02
CONOVER.

Mrs. Rob Heuser and daughter
Lydia west of here went to DEBORAH
Monday.
Dan Falness transacted business in
DEBORAH Monday.
Mrs. G. H. Cummings was visiting
in Calmar Monday with Miss Anna
Steffenson.
Mrs. Joe Hayleck and Miss Rosa
Phillips were visitors in Calmar on
Tuesday.
On their way home to DEBORAH
from Milwaukee, Mrs. c. Rickabaugh
and son Vernon stopped here and
made call at the G. H. Cummings
home Wednesday.
Misses Pecka were DEBORAH shop
pers Wednesday.
Several from here and vicinity at
tended the Gilbert Wick sale 4 miles
east of here Wednesday.
Anton Suchan and son Lewis of
Spillville attended the sale and
bought two horses.
A. A. Mikesh of near Spillville
made business trip to Cresco Fri
day.
Joe A. KlemiSh transacted business
in Ridgeway Friday.
Mrs. Peterel from Spillville went to
Austin Friday afternoon.
Miss Ida Winger of Calmar who
is teaching school near Mr.. Kubik's
west of Calmar went home Friday
to spend Sunday with home folks.
Anton Suchan is busy moving his
household goods back to his farm
near Spillville this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Frey and
Lewis Suchan from Spillville autoed
to the farm Sunday afternoon.
Miss Stella Phillips came home on
Friday from Calmar where she stay
ed several days at the A Humpal
home.
Cyril C. Cummings came home on
Saturday night from DEBORAH where
he visited his friends.
Gilbert Wick held a public sale
last week Wednesday. There was a
big crowd.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1921-03-02
OSSIAN

Mr.. and Mrs. Carl Swepsoa of
Minneapolis came last week to visit
her parents Mr.. and Mrs. Philip
Wagner.
Rev. Edwin Lee of New York gave
a lecture Tuesday evening. Europe
Two Years after the Armistice. 1t
was very interesting.
Geo. Cooper returned from New
Hampton last week after visit with
his sister Mrs. McAloon.
Mrs. Clarence Hawkins and Mrs.
John Flarety were DEBORAH visitors
Tuesday.
L. A. Meyer returned from Indian
apolis, Ind. today after a weeks visit
with her daughter Mrs. L. J. Bernatz.
Andrew Meyer came up from Du-
buque Wednesday to see home folks.
John Ewing and wife moved up
from Frankville last week into the
home they recently purchased from
Ralph Billiard.
Mr.. and Mrs. r. J. McKenan of
Waterloo are visiting friends.
Christ Schneeberger, Andrew
Rosenbaum and n. J. Wagner of
Festina were Ossian callers Wednes-
day.
Dorothy Buchanan of Spillville and
Roy Bailey of Manley spent the
week end at the d. Weitgenant home.
Miss Helen Rathbun went to Cas-
Italia Friday to spend few days
with her mother Mrs. Ward Bachelor.
Mrs. H. P. Nicholson went over to
DEBORAH Friday to visit friends.
The County Declamatory Contest
was held in DEBORAH Friday evening,
Feb. %. Those competing were Cal
mar, DEBORAH, Fort Atkinson and
Ossian. The cup was given by the
Ossian public school. Albert Thorn
ton of Ossian won first over all on,
George has a crouch on his sisters.
Ossian has the cup for year. Quite
a number from here attended the
contest.
Mrs. Henry Schroeder went to Cal
mar to visit her parents Mr.. and Mrs
Freirick
Mr.. Will Peckham and daughter
Nadia were Ossian visitors Satur-
day.
Auolph Johnson went TO NaukOn
Saturday to spend Sunday with his
wife.
Misses Lillian and Dorothy Baker
and Lawrence Pilgrim and Mr.. Bird
sell of Frankville visited friends in
Ossian Sunday.
Mrs. Otto Anderson and Mrs.
Cornell Riveland entertained the
Norwegian Ladies Aid Society on
Wednesday afternoon.