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Newspaper
Columbia Herald
Location
Columbia, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1915
Page
12
The market shows continued decline with wheat prices hovering near a dollar per bushel and a likely drop to 1.05 to 1.25 range. Poultry eggs and general produce hold steady as mills and traders await movements while wholesale and retail quotes vary across grains, feeds, and byproducts.
Rev J J Stowe pastor of the Pulaski Methodist church delivered the commencement address at Mooresville Training School. The event marked one of its most attended terms with a strong earnest deliverance urging character building. A large crowd attended the exercises and praised the program.
The revival series at South Columbia Methodist church led by Rev. J. B. Cheek draws good attendance and strong sermons. Singing is notably strong as services continue throughout the week. Subscribe for The Herald.
More than 1 500 examination papers from 145 Maury county teachers across 11 subjects were organized and sent to the State Normal School at Murfreesboro for grading. County Superintendent John P. Graham oversaw the task after a long day of tabulating, with results due in several weeks and a second August exam possible for those who fail.
Washington June 3 E G Yellowly revenue agent for two years at San Antonio Texas has been chosen to permanently head the Nashville internal revenue office formerly held by Knox Booth He is a native of Vicksburg Mississippi and 50 years old He is en route to Nashville to relieve temporary appointee Agent Stone Booth is still being sought by the government.
Our May climate proved favorable for crops with a mean temperature of 69.5 degrees, four and a half inches of rainfall, and a peak 90 degrees on the 15th while the low reached 40 on the 10th. Rain fell on nine days, seven clear, six cloudy, and the rest partly cloudy as Mrs. J. W. Fleming notes the month exceeded last year’s warmth and moisture, aiding farming prospects.
The recent term reports no tardies at Columbia’s Negro public schools. Absentee numbers fell to a record low, and Superintendent Harris states the term’s work was the best since establishment. The principal enforced a strict no late arrival rule, with late students sent home.
Inspector Soit states he acted in official duty when arresting Capt. J. N. Meroney for improper disposal of a dead horse at Dark's Mill. He describes the horse as buried shallowly with exposed carcass despite cleansing efforts, calling it a health risk and a clear legal violation, insisting the arrest was a solemn duty, not persecution.
Walter A Wood mowers promote guards that do not loosen on the cutter bar a heavy knife back to which sections are fastened tougher malleables and a wheel carried cutter with no neck weight The dealer Martin Vaughan Co offers free knife heads for broken ones on new machines this year Street Street
The Emir of the EleMents predicts another favorable season for hay cutting. Farmers welcome the forecast hoping the weather will resemble past patterns and save what remains of the hay crop.
A Fayetteville writer helps lead a moving afternoon at Rose Hill cemetery under United Daughters of the Confederacy. Vets receive crosses of honor while eleven young ladies in white honor the seceding states with wreaths and flowers.
Under the Cummins act travelers on and after June 3 must submit to railroad baggage valuations. Railroads will offer insurance above 100 dollars and accept liability up to 100 dollars. beyond that, full liability is not guaranteed. Extra work for baggage handlers and penalties for mis valuing baggage. Subscribe for The Heraia.
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