Sugar Shortage Pressures Columbia Retail and Wholesale Markets
A report warns of a sugar shortage impacting Columbia's wholesale and retail sectors. Dealers expect some relief by January, with scarce supplies from Cuba and rising American imports. Authorities urge strict conservation, minimal waste, and sparing use only when necessary to stretch limited stocks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia
Sloan & Co
Jie Geoeeray
Zejo
Cohiabla
Cuba
Allies
America
Auction sale of registered Durocs in Tenn county
On Friday January 11 at Wilkes Yhoe Culleoka Tenn J B Parmer owner at Wilkes Place and breeders Vegisteered Directoars offer registered Durocs. Catalogues available by January 1 and mailed to owners. Sale promotes purebred hogs over scrub stock with faster gains and higher profits for farmers in the county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilkes
Yhoe
Culleoka
Tenn
J. B. Parmer
Wilkes Place
Directoars
Orbout
Denver Opens World’s Largest Sheep Pens
In Dulver Colorado on December 26 the city announced the opening of the largest sheep pens in the world. The facility features eight floors and upper and lower decks to house up to 350,000 head of sheep in solid concrete, with reinforced steel and deep support structures. The Herald notes the complex can expand with additional decks if needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dulver
Colo
Denver
Tome
Sam Akin of Hampshire dies after long illness
Samuel Watson Akin of Hampshire died at home on a Saturday evening after several months of illness. Born 1888 near Hampshire, he served four years in the Confederate Army and was married twice, leaving numerous descendants. Funeral services were at the Hampshire Methodist church with Rev. J. C. Fielder officiating and pallbearers named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Watson Akin
Hampsire
Flo
Mr. Akin
Dune
Hencs
Andrew Akin
John Akin
Duck River
Hampshire
Marta Engligh
Samuel Akin
Robert Akin
Joe Akin
California
C. C. Harder
Pleasant
Albert Leftwich
Thomas Akin
Secon
Jordon
Hiteh Akin
Texas
Guy Thomson
Hass Patton
Roonie Staley
Russell Akin
Hilbert Akin
Urink Akin
Harry King
Akin
Thomas J. English
Cross Bridges
English Akin
John Travis Akin
John Thomas Akin
Virgil A. McClinahan
Clair Kirk
Mrs J N Hobbs Dies in Nashville
Mrs J N Hobbs formerly of Columbia died Friday morning at her Nashville home. Remains will pass through Columbia Sunday morning for interment at Campbell's Station. She was a Cumberland Presbyterian and survived by husband and several children including Clifford Hobbs and Mrs Wrightsmire. aged about 70.
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J. N. Hobbs
Columbia
Nashville
Toley
Colum
Campbell's Station
Fineal
Hobbs
William Adkisson
Dori Reiggs
DL. Fly
George Parka
Cameron Corner
Cumberland Presbyterian Chuarch
Clifford Hobbs
Philadelphia
da Wrightsmire
Kiladelphia
Yerby Hobbs
Chicago
T. E. Hobbs
William Hagan
Oklahoma
Fenree
Eleven miners die in King Coal mine explosion near Neano Tenn
An explosion at King Number One of Harbour Coal and Coke Co near Neano Tennessee kills eleven miners. Seventy five workers were in the mine at the time and no others injured. Names listed include W A Bryan Oneida Joe Smith Rockwood A J Munker residence unknown Max Hester Wayland Kentucky Joe Mester Wayland Kentucky and others from Rockwood Kingston and Catoosa. The article notes a Liberty loan subscription totaling $6650.
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Knoxville
Dee
King Number
Harbour Coal and Coke Co
Catoosa
Neano
Tenn
Werner
O'Look
W. A. Bryan
Oneida
Joe Smith
Rockwood
A. J. Munker
Max Hester
Wayland
Joe Mester
Ea East
Chas
Munday
Glenallon
Mex Stone
Max Milton
Will Carter
Kingston
Walton Shelton
Limited lights on Thursdays and Sundays to save fuel
Registrants face seven day deadlines to answer questionnaires and provide affidavits for deferment classifications. Many must bring witnesses, delaying completion. City rules cut show window lights and signs on Thursday and Sunday nights to conserve fuel, with banks allowed one lit location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia
Legal Advisory Board
Tool Board
W. Anderson
May JM. Dedman
Robinson
Columbia Water & Light Co
W. 8. Myer
Dedman
Banks
All States Share Federal Road Aid
The article notes that every state has utilized Federal Aid for roads under the Federal Aid Road Act. It cites a $1 million set for construction of post cards and $10 million for forest roads, per the Director of Public Roads and Agricultural Department. It highlights 1916 state expenditures of about $41 million for highway purposes and projects calendar year expenditures to exceed $61 million. States like New York, Illinois, Michigan, Rhode Island, Nevada, Iowa, Florida, and Vermont have specific appropriations to meet federal aid.
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Washington
United States Department of Agriculture
New York Milneis
Michigan
Rhole Island
Nevada
Iowa
Florida
Vermont
Y W C A Best Place in World Inspires Navy Sailor Letter
John Wesley Finney of the U S S Bridge writes from New York about the Y W C A as the best place in a vast city for sailors and soldiers. He describes two weekly entertainments, dancing, music, and refreshments, praising his navy service and travel, and saying he would not return to stay-at-homes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Y. W
John Wesley Finney
U. SS
Tennessee farms used to the limit
Tennessee counties report aggressive shifts to war crop production and higher yields as farmers in Franklin, Putnam, DeKalb, Montgomery and Maury counties expand seed corn stocks, soybeans, and livestock feeding. The statewide trend shows strong grain and feed production ahead of the next season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nashville
Middle Tennessee
Luis
Franklin County
Putmany County
Neal
Tennessee
DeKalb County
Montgomery County
Maury County
Possibilities of Farm Now Realized in Montgomery County
The Montgomery county farm demonstration under agent WS Raklwin produced a corn yield of 74 bushels per acre, far above the usual 35 bushels. Neighbors see greater possibilities and are encouraged by the improved results at Clarsville, Dec 21. Subscribe for The Herald.
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Clarsville
Montgomery
Raklwin
Montgomery County
G Harlan Called By Death In Lea Vel Colo
Wohi Haran dies at 1 20 PM Friday December 2 at his daughter Mrs Harry Sloan’s home in Lea vel Colo in his 69th year He was a Presbyterian church member and brother of the late HO and Jacob Harland Survived by wife and children Mrs Will Sapler Jake Harlan Peter Harland Nashville and Mrs Harry Sloan Funeral Monday at 2 from Sixth Street residence with J D Molloy in charge Pallbearers named Kerwin Boyd Friel Vais Fulton Gant and Nichols
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Woli Haro
Dee
Harry Sloan
Leavel
Colo
Hagin
First Presbyterian Dare
Jacob Jeerae
Will 1
Sixth Street
Tr. J. D. Molloy
Kerwin
Wo TP. Boyd
Tom Friel
Robin Vais
WH. O. Fulton
J. N. Gant
Oakes and Nichols
Regulate Retail Price Of Coal In Tennessee
Federal fuel administration agent B C Smith met in Columbia with local coal dealers and W P Anderton to set basis for profits on run of mine and screened coal and lamp and clean coal. Regulations will consider deliveries and selling conditions after statewide investigation.
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B.C. Smith
Federal Fuel Administration
Columbia
Dentera
W. P. Anderton
Laws
Nerdis
de Livers
Tate
Tennessee
Registered Men Can Join Navy
Registered men may enlist in the Navy after December 6th under selective service rules. Except where quota limits apply, registrants may join voluntarily, with commissions possible, by presenting necessary certifications to the local board. Applicants should contact the Naval Recruiting Station. men aged 15 to 18 are sought.
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Selective Service
Secvlon Lal
Ais
Navy
United States
Mevieal
Bardstown man injured in L N wreck near Shepherdsville
T Bowls of Bardstown Ky, listed among the injured in the L N wreck near Shepherdsville Thursday morning, is the brother of Mrs. W J Dale Jr of its city. A telegram says his condition is serious but hopeful for recovery.
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Shepherdsville
T. Bowls
Bardstown
Shepherdshiire
W. J. Dale
Dale
Sunday Closing Crusade prompts moral observance push
The Men's Christian League plans a Sunday observance program at First Presbyterian as talks by Hon J A Dinning on moral and spiritual Sunday observance and Judge W B Turner on legal enforcement are expected. The effort aims to limit shopping Sunday in the city, echoing moves in Decatur and Albany. Local pledges from Gob Jones revival members are urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Men's Christian League
First Presbyterian Church
League
J. C Brownlow
Dinning
Turner
Corinthia
Decatur
Albany
Federal control of railroads announced by Wilson
President Wilson proclaimed government possession and operation of the nation railroads to begin noon Friday. William G. McAdoo is director general, with railroads and steamship lines under unified control. The move aims to unify systems, back new securities, and guarantee prewar earnings, while the War Board and railroad officials retain hands-on management under McAdoo and Secretary of War.
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Wasston
Wilson
Noom West
William G. McAdoo
Secretary of the Treasury
Congress
Eakb
Joroens
Washington
Rairoad
Ub Congress
War Teker
Railroads War Board
McAdoo
Rronda
Gregory
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Herald
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White Way
U.S
G. Harlan
Colorado
Agent OF Federal Administration
J. B. Bowls
Sid
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