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Newspaper
Columbia Herald
Location
Columbia, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Sep 06, 1918
Page
7
Opening day of the fall mule market in Columbia draws a large crowd despite unsettled conditions. Big spending on high price mules, many on the streets, with rains easing the dry spell. Buyers take all mules offered, prices cited for weanlings and yearlings range from 100 to 150 dollars.
The Guy Thompson barn at Hampshire burned this morning around 7:30. The large structure held provender, harrowed gear, and plow equipment, all destroyed. Estimated loss includes 800 for barn with 500 insurance, plus about 500 in harness and 150 in old corn, with Thompson saving five animals from the blaze.
United Press reports President Wilson walked to church every Sunday and joined worship in Washington on September 2. The article speculates whether such churchgoing could be seen as pleasure riding, noting Garfield had not ruled specifically on the matter.
Governor Rye issues a 1918 order conforming to President Wilson's call for a September 12 registration of males 18 to 45. Local boards, federal marshals, and state officials will enforce rules, with penalties including imprisonment for noncompliance and possible induction. The governor urges cooperation and designates September 12, 1918 as Registration Day statewide.
Washington September 2 President Wilson proclaimed the governments guaranteed price for No 1 spring wheat to be the same for 1919 as in 1918, stabilizing farmer returns and crop planning nationwide.
Mrs Anna Goad aged 51, wife of P I Goad, died suddenly Saturday while en route to visit her daughter's home. She is remembered as a devout Christian and loving mother of five, with funeral held Monday at Theta Methodist Church. Interment in Theta cemetery. Arrangements by Maury Undertaking Co. T L Cunningham in charge.
Lieut Harper Vaughn completed ground school in four months then trained at a San Antonio air field. He graduated as a second lieutenant flier and is home briefly before resuming duties that may send him overseas.
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