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Putnam County herald. (Cookeville, Tenn.) 1903-1922, 1921-05-19
FEDERAL BOARD
OFFICIALS COMING
Head Vocational Officers Will
Be Guests of Cookeville
Saturday

Cookeville will have as her guests
Saturday, Hon. M. Bryson District
Vocational Officer of the Federal
Board, and his Assistant, Hon. Robt.
H. White. These gentlemen are
making a special trip here from At
lanta, Ca, for the purpose of inspect
ing he Rehabilitation School, and
possibly to investigate conditions
here with a view to increasing the
number of ex-service men if facili-
ties can b earranged for taking care
of them This will be Mr.. Bryson's
first visit here in this capacity, and
so far as we are aware Mr.. White has
all Cookevillians to give them cor
dial and hospitable greeting, and to
make their stay in our midst pleas
ant one; we should show them how
resOurceful we are in the expansion
of our facilities to meet conditions,
and how much we appreciate the
presence of these ex-service men.
Let every citizen who has the inte-
rest of the town at heart turn out and
meet these gentlemen; welcome them
to our city, and threby demonstrate
the genuine hospitality for which
Cookeville and Putnam county has
long been noted. There will be big
picnic in honor of the occasion on
Saturday at the Putnam County Fair
Grounds. The Rehabilitation School
boys will furnish the soft drinks, ice
cream, ETC., and the whole time will
be spent in genuine enjoyment. There
will be some good speeches made,
and the old-time get-together spirit
will prevail. Come out and enjoy the
operation which makes things move
in Cookeville.
Putnam County herald. (Cookeville, Tenn.) 1903-1922, 1921-05-19
COUNTY LIBRARY
FOR PUTNAM
Easily Within Our Reach. Do
Our People Want
One?

Every county in Tennessee that
wants one may now have a county
free library which serves a whole
county, just as a city library serves
it's city, reaching every man, woman
and child in every corner of the coun-
ty.
This is made possible by the new
county library law passed in April
by the last legislature. 1t is an en-
abling act based partly on the sue
cessful methods in operation in Ohio,
Maryland California and a number
of other progressive states. 1t au-
thorizes county courts to establish
and maintain county Libraries for all
communities not now served by a
public library.
The main or central library, in most
cases, is located at the county seat,
or the town with the largest public
library. There are branch libraries
or reading rooms in all small towns,
and collections of books in all the
posit stations in country stores,
postoffices and other convenient pla-
ces.
The farm dwellers are not oyer
looked; they are served, in many in
stances, by book wagons or motor
trusks containing shelves of books,
resembling the r. F. d. mail wagon,
sent through the county from the
main library and stpoping at farm
houses to fill requests for books and
to collect those which have been read.
If a farmer sends postal card to the
county librarian, the books he de-
sires will be sent to him by parcel
post
A county library is established by
the citizens of county, on their own
initiative, following certain simple
requirements of law. An inquiry for
information addressed to John Trot-
wood Moore, State Librarian, Nash
vile, will bring a prompt response.
Putnam County herald. (Cookeville, Tenn.) 1903-1922, 1921-05-19

Prices of meat animals (hogs, cat
tie, sheep, and fowls) to producers
of the United States decreased 9 per
cent from March Is to April Is, ac-
cording to a report issued by the
Bureau of Crop Estimates, United
States Department of Agriculture. In
the last 10 years prices paid for meat
animals have increased AS per cent.
during the period from the middle of
March to the middle of April. The
report shows that on April 15 the
index figure of prices for meat ami
mails was about 37.9 per cent lower
than a year ago; and 1863 per cent
lower than the average of the last 10
years on April Is. The statisticians
high prices paid for meat animals
during the last few years is the result
of increased demand during and i'm
mediately following the war. and that
the present prices are approaching
those which maintained during nor
NAL times preceding the war.
The above statistics are very inter
esting, especially to the consumers
of meat products, who paid without
question high prices for meats dur
ing the period when cattle, hogs
and sheep were selling ON foot for
more than the normal price to con-
sumers, for the dealers were not ex-
pected to do business without just
margin of profit on their investments
and labor, but now that animals on
foot are selling cheaper than for
ten years past, it is but fair to !ex-
pect the prices to the consumers to
be correspondingly lowered. But
this has not occurred in all localities,
in fact we happen to know that in
this particular locality, the meat
dealers are practically maintaining
at the same level as when they (the
dealers) were paying from two and
one-half to four times as much for
the animals slaughtered as they are
Putnam County herald. (Cookeville, Tenn.) 1903-1922, 1921-05-19

The Tennessee Divisional Society
of the American OsteOpathic Asso-
citation, which met at Knoxville last
week elected DR.. w. S. McClain of
Cookeville as their president for the
coming year
This action is indeed gratifying to
our people, all of whom know that
the honor is a deserved one, and
that the Association made o wise Sc
lection, for DR.. McClain is one of our
very best physicians and enjoys a
large and lucrative practice in this
section. He is progressive in thought
and action. and is possessed of rare
qualities that deserve recognition.
That he will make one of the very
best presidents the Association has
ever had is the firm belief of his
neighbors and friends in Cookeville,
who feel that both he and his asso-
citation are to be mutually congratu.
lated on the choice.
Putnam County herald. (Cookeville, Tenn.) 1903-1922, 1921-05-19
Card of Thanks.

We wish to thank our many friends
for the kindnesses shown us in the
hours Of our distress, and in our loss
in the death OF our dear daughter
and sister, Johnnie Anderson. Also
for the many nice floral gifts sent by
the Sunday school and the little girls
.of her room at school, and also we
want to thank her pastor for the
beautiful tribute paid her sweet
Christian life While we are heart
broken, it is consolation to know
that she has gone to her reward.
THE FAMILY.
Putnam County herald. (Cookeville, Tenn.) 1903-1922, 1921-05-19
ROGERS STORE
BURNED TO GROUND

The store of T. A. Rogers, on Mar
tins Greek, in the 18th district was
destroyed by fire last Friday after
noon about six O'Clock, and was a
total loss to the owner, with the ex,
ception of a few dollars worth of
goods gotten out of the house while
it was burning. The origin of the
fire is not definitely known, but it is
thought to have been started by a
cigarette or cigar stub which had
been carelessly thrown down. Mr..
Rogers had no insurance, and the
loss to him is very great indeed, as
the stock practically represented
years of labor and saving on his part
Putnam County herald. (Cookeville, Tenn.) 1903-1922, 1921-05-19
WILL CONTEST
FOR GOLD MEDAL
Bancroft McDearman Among
The Nine Chosen For
Honor
BANCROFT McoEARMAN CHOSEN

The following program was given
in the Vanderbilt University Chapel
Friday, May 9th at 8 p. m., in the an
nual defamation contest for the
Vanderbilt gold medal:
Herman G. Handmaker, Louisville
Ashley Walker. Hume Fogg High
School -- "A Plea For Cuba "
Samuel H. Harrison, Franklin High
School -- The Man"
Bancroft McDearman, Algood High
School - "BelschaZZar's Feast"
Joseph Campbell Rhea, Massey Mill
tary School ------ Sam Davis u
Richard S. West, Central High School
---- "A Plea For Cuba
Charles Webb Beasley, Branham
and Hughes School - Battle of
Franklin"
Lewis Hutcheson, McCallie School
----- Heart of Old Hickory
George Tucker, Castle Heights Mill
tary Academy - Chariot Race
From Ben Hur."
The above nine were chosen from
forty or more contestants from many
states, to speak for the medal on the
evening program, and Bancroft Nc
dearman of Cookeville, who repre-
sented the Algood High School,, was
fortunate in being one of the chosen
nine. The medal was won in a very
close contest by Lewis Hutcheson of
Chattanooga, but in talk made to
the boys before the program. Prof.
A. M. Harris of the Vanderbilt i'm
pressed upon the nine that each had
in reality won the medal, but as there
was only one medal, eight would have
to bear the disappointment not of
defeat-but of the reward given.
Cookeville and Algood should feel
proud that one of our boys won the
distinction of being one of the nine
to speak for this medal and Bancroft
McDearman is to be congratulated on
this success before the serious and
cultured judges of this contest, as
well as being able to speak before
the intellectual audience gathered
together for this program. We hope
that next year he will get his hearts
desire and bring the medal to Put
nam county.
Putnam County herald. (Cookeville, Tenn.) 1903-1922, 1921-05-19
~ - - js|'z

MT. view Lodge NO. 179 l. y. y. +.
met at the usual hour p. M, May
14th, 1921, Clay Barr, N. G., presid-
ing, with a fair attendance. The u.s.
ual routine business was disposed Of.
Bro. w. A. Crawford was reported
seriously ailing for several days and
will go to the hospital. at Nashville
on the 18th inst. for AN operation.
Two petitions were received, one
for the initiatory and one for trans
fer of membership.
Several communications were read
and filed.
The building committee reported
that an application for building per-
nit has been made and is now pend
ing with the corporation authorities.
The committee hopes to be able to be-
gin letting contracts in short while.
All of us Architects should be i'm
bued with a compromising spirit and
if we fail to get the kind of building
We would like, try to be contented
with such as we may be able to get,
and bear in mind that it takes money
to build houses. The Lodge is get
ting along splendidly now Our next
meeting. Friday the goth inst. Come.
Sylvan Rebekah Lodge No. So held
good meeting Friday night the
18th, with a good attendance. The
Rebekah degree was conferred upon
two candidates and one petition was
received. We expect nice time
May 9th beginning at 1880, our. first
District meeting. We want every
member to be present, and we ex-
pect a large class of candidates.
Cake and cream will be our refresh.
ments.
We have four sick sisters on our
list and We are trying to visit, them
often, with fruits and flowers. Let
us visit our sick brothers and sisters
just like we would want to be visit
ed. We should strive to all work for
Rebekah Odd Fellowship in Tennes-
see.
We will practice in the hall, Mon.
day afternoon the 23rd. Come.
We meet the End and 4th Friday
nights at 1880.
Putnam County herald. (Cookeville, Tenn.) 1903-1922, 1921-05-19

Office of Collector of Internal Reve-
nue., Nashville, Tenn, May 10, 1921.
Any person having claim to the below
described property seized May Is,
1921 of Lester Anderson, Marvin An
derson and Luke Hannah in Macon
County, Tenn, on account of VIOLA
tion of the U s. Internal Revenue
Laws, should file claim at my Office
and execute bond as required by law
within 80 days from date; otherwise,
property will be forfeited to the Unit
ed States, viz. One Ford Touring
Car Model 1918, Motor No. 2712277,
License No. 9SS17, Tenn. e. B. Craig
Collector of Internal Revenue.-Adv.
Putnam County herald. (Cookeville, Tenn.) 1903-1922, 1921-05-19

In labor circles, we presume, de-
cree of divorce would be termed a
non-union document.
No doubt there are men who have
never told lie-those who were
born dumb.
Some people have so many brains
there is no room left for common
sense.
Another war cloud has been report
ed in the Balkans. but we have for
gotten the count.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1921-07-16

O the annual loss in taxes. II the
rates of taxation are not reduced, the
loss In Federal income tax alone
would, for the life of this billion dol
lars in bonds, represent a loss of
$500 100000, as against a total saving
in interest of only $5OO,OOO,OO0. on a
most conservative basis, the govern
ment is now losing annually from
SITE 900 900 to 5000, 100000 on tax-ex-
empt bonds already issued.
The wealthy investor receives as
much net return from s per cent.
tax-emept bond as from taxable in
dustrial investment paying over II per
cent. Railways, public utilities and
other industrials cannot compete on
this basis, and are now being deprived
of the capital which they need for eX'
pansion. This is serious handicaI
to the normal progress Of industr!
which should be terminated. The tax
exempt bond has contributed to thu
depression nthe value Of Libert,
Bonds, causing the holders to sustain
still further losses upon liquidation
The issuance Of tax-exempt securitie
bv the subdivision because of the cas-
in obtaining funds, encourages publ
debt, public extravaganza and publ
=, inefIlciency in the expenditure of tn
, funds so raised.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1921-07-16
SALVAGED BY G. 0. p.

Washington. - Drawing a picture
Of the condition fthe Federal Gov
eminent when taken over by the Hard
ing Administration, the Republican
Publicity Association, says.
Can you imagine sea captain sail
ing his ship recklessly for eight years,
grounding it'on the shoals, smashing
1t ssides against the rocks, letting the
barnacles accumulate on its bottom,
leaving the hull implanted, permitting
the sails to be torn into taaters, dis
abling the rudder, throwing away the
flag, then taking the old hulk to a
shipyard for repairs, and complaining
because the shipwrights are unable to
get the vessel into perfect condition
in a few weeks? Yet that is exactly
what the Democratic party has done
with this old Ship of State"
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1921-07-16
For Comfy Commissioner.

The public Ledger is authorized to
announce MIR. SCOTT FLETCHER as
a candidate for COUNTY COMMITS
SIONHR Of Mason county, subject 10
the action of the Republican primary
August 9Th.
The Public Ledger is authorized 10
announce MR.. M. J. FLARlTY as
candidate for COUNTY COMMISSION
Err of Mason county. subject TO the
action of the Democratic primary
August 9Th.
The Public Ledger is authorized 10
announce MR.. EDWIN BYERS as a
candidate for COUNTY COMMISSION
Err Of Mason county. subject TO the
action of the Democratic primary
August 9Th.
The Public Ledger Is authorized 10
announce JOHN B. FURLONG as a
candidate for COUNTY COMMlSSloN-
Err of Mason county, subject 10 tne
action of the Democratic voters at the
August primary.
The Public Ledger is authorized 70
announce A. P. BRAMEL as a canal,
date for COUNTY COMMISSIONER
from District No. 3, subject to the &C
tion of the Democratic voters at the
August primary.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1921-07-16
lNeN'Y0rf
Letter
by
Lucy Jeanne Price

her engagement because her fiance
took q Job as an express messenger.
She insisted upon something more
romantic" And just day or two
later, one of those unromantic express
messengers had to bring three live
lions up to New York from outh Car
DINA, packed in ordinary flimsy wood
en- packing cases. Before they got any
where near their destination they had
eaten their way completely through
the cases and were all gayly at large
in the car. R. D. Etzler, the express
messenger, had to prevent them get
ting more at large than that; had to
take them safely to their destination !;
couldn't injure them; and didn't dare
even make a row about it. He man.
aged it all; but the broken-engage-
ment girl probably wouldn't see any
thing in this nearly as romantic as
riding horse in circus!
Ny
Efforts have been made at various
times to mould New York into cen
ter TO rartistic dancing, much as Pet
rograd used to be, and as Paris has al
ways been. One more serious attemp
to accomplish this is being furtherec
and it will undoubtedly achieve som
success. Louis Chalif is to build min
iature theater, seating about 400 pee
ple nthe Chalif Studio buildin, onpo
site Carnegie Hall, where he will pre-
sent his own pupils in aethetic an
folk dances, and will luse as niece
Of encouragement for young dancer
who are seeking a career but have II
cpptrunity.
= LUCY JEANNE PRICE.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1921-07-16
TO STOP TAX EXEMPTION
Is THE AIM OF CONGRESS-
McFadden Declares II National Evil
and Puts Through Measure
To Limit II.

That the continued issuance Of tax
exempt securities is a menace to the
credit standing of the Federal, State |
and municipal governments, isr apidly |
tending toward property confiscation,
and is materially delaying the indus
trial progress of the nation, is the con-
tention of Chairman Louis T. McFad-
den, of the House Banking and Cur
rency Committee, who reported a bill
to correst the evil.
1.-THE creation of two classes, the
wealthy, free from the burdens Of tax
alton, an dthe workers, who are forced
to bear the burden, of which the
wealthy are relieved, through the pur-
chase Of tax-exempt securities, is a
violation Of social justice which is
crystalizing in broad public opposition
and discomfort, as the issuance of tax
exempt securities expands" he said.
lotto H. Kahn has estimated that
$14,425 100000 of tax-empt securities
have been issued up to January, 1921,
of which about half represents the
debts of states, cities, school districts
and other political subdivisions of the
government. In the last few years we
have see nthe personal wealth of the
country so rapidly segregated into the
tax-free class, that whereas the tax
able income of individual taxpayers
under the Federal income tax law was
s9S2,972,9S5 In 1916 the amount de-
creased to $731,372,053 in 1917, and t.
1892, 247,S2G in 1918. 1t is not to b
supposed that the actual income o
these taxpayers had thus decreased
, On the contrary, It is safe conclu
sion that they had converted thei
wealth into tax-free securities so rap
idly that at similar rate of CONVEX
= sion they would be 'scot-free' OF al
A income tax by 1922"
A 1t is stated that more than $1,000
8 900 900 of state and municipal tax-fre
q securities were issued in 1920. If thes
securities are held by the wealth.
whose Federal income tax is at tn
rate of 70 per cent, the total annu'
loss in this one form of tax alone
y over $S5,OOO,OOO, if the interest rate Q
these bonds averaged 5 per cen
# Granted that there may have been a
ID apparent saving to the borrowers
" y of / per cent. per annum. Mr.. Nj
70 Fadden points out that his saving
l. 81 900 900 in 5 per cent. bonds is ON
s25O,OOO per year, or O.OO711 percen
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1921-07-16
For Police Judge.

The Public Ledger is authorized to
announce HARRY G. CURRAN as a
candidate for JUDGE OF THE PO-
LICE COURT Of the city of Maysville
in the approaching November election.
The Public Ledger is authorized to
announce JOHN L. WHITAKER as a
candidate for reelection to the Office
Of JUDGE OF THE POLICE COURT
of the city of Maysville In the Novem-
Der election.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1921-07-16
For Sheriff.

The Public Ledger is authorized to
announce W. A. DOWNING OF the
Lewisburg precinct, as a candidate ior
the Democratic nomination for SHER-
IFF of Mason county at the approach
ing primary election.
The Public Ledger Is authorized 10
announce MIKE BROWN as q candi-
date for the Democratic nomination
for SHERIFF Of Mason county at the
approaching August primary,
The Public Ledger is authorized 10
announce CAREY M. DEVORE as a
candidate for SHERIFF of Mason
county subject to the action OF inc
Republican voters in the August pri-
mary.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1921-07-16
DUSTIN FARNUM Is
A SPEEDY MOTORIST.

Dustin Farnum, just announced as
a William Fox star, is a real speeder
in his roadster. While he is not boast
ing about It, 1t is known that he was
handed six Jackets" - or summons
to court - in two weeks for speeding
on the Los Angeles roads.
Dustin can handle car as well as
the most expert professional.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1921-07-16
For Chief Of Police.

The Public Ledger Is authorized to
announce MIR. CHARLES ROHMIL-
LER as candidate for the office OF
CHIEF OF POLICE Of the city of
Maysville at the November election.
The Public Ledger Is authorized to
announce HARRY A. ORT as q candi-
date for CHIEF OF POLICE of the
city of Maysville in the approaching
November election.
The Public Ledger ia authorized to
announce PAT RYAN as q candidate
for the office of CHIEF OF POLICE Of
the city Of Maysville In the approach
ing November election.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1921-07-16
For CirCuit Clerk.

The Public Ledger Is authorized to
announce JAMES B. KEY as a candi-
date for the Democratic nomination
for CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT
Of Mason county at the approaching
primary election.
The Public Ledger is authorized to
announce CHAS. B. HOLLSTEIN as a
candidate for the Democratic nomina-
ton for CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT
COURT of Mason county at the ap-
preaching primary election.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1921-07-16
For County Judge

The Public Ledger is authorized TO
announce L. M. COILS as candi-
date for the office Of COUNTY JUDGE
Of Mason county. subject to the action
Of the voters at the Democratic pri-
mary, August 9th.
The Public Ledger Is authorized to
announce H. P. PURNELL as a candi.
date for reelection to the office OF
COUNTY JUDGE Of Mason county,
subject to the action Of the voters OF
the Republican party at the August
primary.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1921-07-16
AVERAGE OF 1888 FOR
LEAF SOLD IN JUNE.

Frankfort. -. During the month or
June 3,4S2,O56 pounds of the 1920 crop
of tobacco were sold on the Kentucky
markets for sS3O,753.4S or an average
of 1858 per hundred pounds, accord
ing to the June tobacco report.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1921-07-16
For Circuit Judge.

The Public Ledger is authorized to
announce c. W. FULTON as a candi-
date for CIRCUIT JUDGE Of Mason,
Bracken and Fleming counties subject
to action Of the voters at the Demo-
cratic Primary in August.
The Public Ledger is authorized to
announce C. d. NEWELL as a candi-
date for reelection to the office of
CIRCUIT JUDGE of Mason, Bracken
and Fleming counties subject to ac-
ion Of the voters at the Democratic
primary In August.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1921-07-16
LEAGUE or RENTERS IS
PROMISED WIDE SUPPORT.

Louisville. - Formation Of a Rent
ers' League in Louisville, which has
been widely discussed as means of
combating high rent, will meet with
wide support here. The Renters
leagues of other cities follow the gen.
eral plan of having a large member
ship and a small almost nominal
membership fee. When cases Of I'M
Just charges are reported the league
handle sthem through It's lawyers and
committee.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1921-07-16
CORN CROP IMPERILLED;
TEN DAYS HOLD FATE.

Frankfort. - II the drouth contin-
ues for the next ten days, Commission
or Of Agriculture w. C. Hanna believes
that the corn crop in Kentucky will be
complete failure Commissioner
Hanna has many acres Of corn, which,
he said, had been practically ruined by
the drouth. lSWHIk
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1921-07-16
For County Clerk.

The Public Ledger is authorized to
announce JAMES ]. OWENS as can
didate for reelection to the office oil
COUNTY CLERK Of Mason county,
subject to the action Of the Democratic
voters at the August primary election
The Public Ledger is authorized to
announce LESLIE H. SMOOT as a
candidate for COUNTY CLERK OF Ma.
son county, subject to the action OF
the Democratic voters at the August
primary.
The Public Ledger is authorized to
announce ANDREW M. JANUARY as
candidate for the office OF COUNTY
CLERK Of Mason county, subject 70
the action Of the Republican voters at
the August primary election.