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Newspaper
Columbia Herald
Location
Columbia, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1917
Page
4
A farmer notes the stock sale limits advertising and investment for 60 stalls while a railroad proposal positions the railroad as a clearing house. The aim is to help buyers and sellers discover assets and needs, benefiting farmers through cooperative market solutions and rail service.
The Herald notes a swift party caucus to organize the legislature with Speaker designate Crabtree praised for harmony with the governor. It questions Shropshire and Elkins as leaders, urging restraint on spending and warning that excess costs could hurt Democrats next year while urging productive service and reform.
The Nashville Chattanooga and St Louis railroad launches a marketing service to connect farmers sellers and buyers directly, creating markets where none exist. General agent L P Belk explains the policy supports agricultural interests and aims to profit both railroad and farmers by promoting better livestock and easier selling of farm animals across counties.
The Entente reply to Germany's peace proposal is blunt and firm. It warns that peace under German dictate would ruin future European and world welfare and require the destruction of Prussian militarism and Kaiser ambitions. The note supports democracy and asserts allies’ sacrifices must not be in vain.
The Christmas savings club from Columbia Bank & Trust Company, advertised in The Herald, has grown quickly. Cashier George B. McKennon says books must be restocked as people from Mayor Dedman to many local workers open accounts. He notes the Herald ad boosted public trust and rapid enrollment.
The Nashville, Chattanooga and St. Louis Railroad company plans a major auction of Shorthorn beef cattle at Fayetteville next Thursday, January 11. The sale will feature many of the breed’s finest heifers, cows, and bulls. The railroad promotes pure herd breeding and notes a growth in breeders in its region, offering reduced rates for Maury county attendees and special freight terms for purchased cattle.
At a Board of Trade meeting the president was authorized to engage both the Columbia Military Academy and the Calleaka brass band for the Jackson parade. Dr Woldridge began negotiations with the Calleaka band manager after notification of the appointment. Subscribe for The Herald.
In Middle Tennessee counties voters approved continued federal demonstration work supervised by Prof. J. M. Dean. Most courts discontinued no appropriations or raised salaries for agents, with Sumner County added to supporters. Counties like Williamson, Warren, Wilson, Rutherford and Giles reported strong momentum and enthusiasm for the program.
Wheat slipped slightly while May futures closed around 1.84 and a fraction, signaling a weekly wheat rise. Mills raised flour prices to 10 dollars for top grade and 9.50 for second, nearing recent Columbia wholesale highs. Eggs remain scarce with prices high as dealers report very low receipts. Turkeys steady at 18 to 20 cents with small arrivals. Hog prices rose 10 to 15 cents and tops near 10.55 dollars. Cattle also improved, but overall shipments were light post holidays.
Prices for hogs advance ten to fifteen cents with tops at 10.55 as market stays strong. Cattle receipts at 450 head meet stronger, while hog receipts reach 1,500 head with gains of 10 to 35 cents. Grain and flour prices quoted by local mills show No 2 wheat at 1.60 in wagons and patent flour at 10.00 per barrel.
Monday mule trade in Columbia saw 1000 to 1200 mules sold with prices ranging from 65 to 280 dollars per head. Dealers indicated demand favored fat, well-fleshed animals, while thin mules moved slowly or had no market. Total value likely near two hundred thousand dollars as buyers and sellers learned the market’s price ceiling.
Nashville Tenn Jan 2 The State Board of Control appointed Prof Horace Walker as superintendent of the Tennessee Deaf and Dumb School at Knoxville to succeed Prof T L Moses who died Dec 3 When Supt Moses fell ill Walker was designated and the board then decided he was the proper man for the role.
The mortgage sale of Old Sims Latts Place on Hampshire Pike was cancelled after adjustments settled the issues prompting the advertisement. Chickamauga Trust Company had advertised the property and announced the sale has been authorized again.
Oscar E. King of Fayetteville becomes owner of the W. W. Archibald farm, 110 acres on the Hampshire pike, buying from Archibald for 13500 dollars, 122.50 per acre. Known as Sims Latta farm and old Cooper home place, the two story brick residence overlooks prime bluegrass country. King plans to move his family soon and bring prosperity to Maury County. Sale handled by Piquére Realty Co. of Maury County.
Another sale by the Figuers Realty Co within the last days covered the edge of Eugene and W F Axilorgan's residence on Fifth street to Col and Mrs Polk Godwin of Godwin Station. The Godwins will move to their new home as soon as possession is received.
Nashville Tenn January 3 Ben Childers prominent Pulaski lawyer died in New Orleans after pneumonia while wintering in Pass Christian Miss He belonged to Woodward and Childers one of Giles County leading firms and was a widely respected independent Democrat and Methodist church member.
Col. Jesse Tomlinson receives a telegram from Pride Tomlinson in Washington City announcing a new heir. Both mother and baby are doing well as friends extend congratulations. Also, Mr. and Mrs. Jessen Howell welcome a nine-pound son on Bear Creek pike, and Cecil Connor at Mayes Place welcomes a fine body boy this morning. Young Beriter to join Mayes Place baseball team.
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