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Newspaper
Columbia Herald
Location
Columbia, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1921
Page
4
Porker prices were steady and unchanged today after the quarterly survey on both the Louisville and Nashville markets. Cattle and sheep had mixed quotes with dealers listing hogs from 28 to 40 cents, down ten cents from the peak. Western hog markets are demoralized and local dealers expect further declines. All other local quotations are unchanged.
Special to The Herald Louisville Ky reports cattle receipts of 100 head with market active and steady, hogs at 100 head with market strong and steady, quotations unchanged for 165 pounds and up at 97.50 and 165 pounds and down at 7.70 with throwouts from 6 down. Sheep receipts 1 head, market sale already.
Nashville Union Stock Yards market summary lists hog receipts around 1000 with steady demand, cattle about 200, and assorted prices for hogs, sheep, cattle, and calves. Quotations include select lights at 7.40, heavy pigs 1 to 130 pounds, best butcher steers 5.50 to 6.25, cows 4.25 to 5.00, and veal calves 6.00 to 8.00. Also reports corn, oats, flour prices, and butter fat delivered at creameries.
Robbers broke into Caskey's Store at Campbell's Station after hours, forcing entry through the inner door. About forty to fifty dollars remained in the safe. jewelry trays were scattered. Police and owner Cas Key conducted an inventory to assess missing items, with thieves considered to have acted methodically during late night hours.
County historical committee outlines a plan to place markers across Maury County. The proposed sites include birthplaces, churches, historic homes, battle sites, and the home and offices of notable figures, with prizes offered for students answering state history questions.
Experts of the Cumberland Telephone and Telegraph Company inspect every mile of wire, poles, boxes and switchboards in Columbia under a state commission order used in a campaign for higher plane rates. Seven to eight appraisers examine all equipment as the company seeks earlier rate hikes, with subscribers contributing to the effort and attorneys already engaged for the filing.
The case returned to the utilities commission upheld an order permitting an appraisal of the utility's property. If in compliance, experts are now conducting an inventory of the company's property to determine value and regulate charges.
Mrs Emma Porter aged seventy nine, widow of the late Jack Porter, died Sunday afternoon in Nashville at her daughter Mrs T N Wood’s home after a ten day illness. She lived much of her life in Columbia and leaves five children including Jack Porter and Arthur Porter. Burial at Rose Hill Cemetery after a 10 o’clock Tuesday arrival.
Local Republicans report Emmett Foster on the eligible list for the Kalekua postmaster vacancy following a recent exam. He tops the list as the sole Republican among the three best candidates, with a recommendation sent and Senate confirmation expected after a lengthy delay from the previous officeholder Dora Lovine in 1914.
Fragmentary OCR text references ear rads of Malegediary jerseys and unfiled orders. No clear event date team or location available. Further readable details needed to produce a concrete headline and summary.
Christmas shoppers from the country are coming in large numbers, especially in the afternoons, to take advantage of the season. They seek ready supplies in Columbia shops with toys, apparel, and ornamental gifts. The Dayton News notes shoppers enjoy abundant provisions as stores stock up for Christmas compares to a New York headline.
Fragmented classified notice seeking jobs and housing with many garbled phrases. Mentions wanted positions for manager engineer and other trades, women and couples, washing and cooking duties, and general employment opportunities amid unclear details.
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