Home House sets burley sale records in tobacco market
The Home House sale day produced unprecedented prices with top buyers paying record per hundred and individual baskets ranging from 10c to $1.00 plus. Hagan Burton Baldwin and many others reported large volumes and high averages, sparking market speculation on when the next breaks will occur.
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Terry
Hagdn
Burton
Burley
Messrs
H and
Neck of the Woods
Bill Luxonius
Bill
Tom Baldwin
Tom Baldwin, Jr
Vernon
Tom
Baldwin
Hagan
Martin
Stone and Burke
Hagan and Burton
Benge
Ruple
Ross and
Ross
Hensey and Cole
Arnett and Brock
Arnett and Todd
Virgil Tudor
White
Tudor
Noe and Rhodus
Tle
Schooler and Neal
Ele
Eldon Talory
Roberts and Folknes
Weather forecast notes fair and colder trend
The forecast indicates fair conditions with a continuation of colder air. Thursday is expected to stay fair and not as cold as recent days.
Compiled basket sales listing totals and prices across sellers
A dense report itemizes numerous baskets by weight and price per pound from many vendors including Carl Lunsford F N James Baldwin and Martin Jones and Johnson Foster and Whitaker E C Lane Freeman and Prather Irvin Davis Rowlete and Walker Brandenburg and Sams Lewis Brandenburg Cornelison and Whitaker Smith and Lear Rogers and Baldwin Ira Masters E D Cornelison Cornelison and Agee Brandenburg and Foley J W Carson and Bros Parrish and Noland Chambers and Gibson W M Jennings Chenault and Kirk Sam Hisle J L Hisle Ollie Tudor Wells and Hill J B Browning L E Perkins McCowan and Creech John Jud Hamilton and others with weights ranging from 25 Ibs to 850 Ibs and prices from 2c to 97c per pound.
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Carl Lunsford
F. N. James
Baldwin and
Martin
Jones and Johnson
Hagan and Burton
Blc
Foster and Whitaker
Soc
E .C. Lane
Freeman and Prather
Irvin Davis
Rowlete and Walker
Brandenburg and
Sams
Lewis Brandenburg
Cornelison and Whitaker
Smith and
Lear
Rogers and Baldwin
Ira Masters
E. D. Cornelison
Cornelison and
Agee
Brandenburg and Foley
J. W. Carson and Bros
Parrish and
Noland
Chambers and Gibson
W. M. Jennings
Chenault and Kirk
Sam Hisle
J. L. Hisle
Ollie Tudor
Wells and Hill
J. B. Browning
L. E. Perkins
McCowan and Creech
John Jud Hamilton
Bsc
Sunny Alaska Wires Its Sympathy
The Weather Bureau predicts relief from the subnormal cold by tomorrow as the cold crest moves through the Mississippi valley. Temperatures dip to 44 below zero at River Ontario while Galveston Texas reports freezing weather and Ketchikan Alaska records 22 above zero.
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Associated Freas
Chicago
Weather Bureau
Mississippi Valley
Galveston
Texas
River
Ontario
Ketchikan
Alaska
Freezing Weather Follows Southern Floods
Torrential rains broke records across the South, then gave way to freezing temperatures. Thousands remain homeless from floods on several rivers and streams, with heavy damage reported in multiple towns. West Point, Georgia is entirely submerged and rainfall amounts reached ten to twelve inches in Meridian Mississippi and Selma Alabama.
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Associated Press
Atlanta
Meridian
Mississippi
Selma
Alabama
West Point
Georgia
1919 Tobacco Crop Falls Short of 1918
Government statistics show the United States 1919 tobacco crop will be 23,466,000 pounds or about 2 percent smaller than 1918. November figures improve the crop by 38,491,000 pounds about 3 percent, with an average of 724 pounds per acre and a 4 percent lower quality than the ten year average. Kentucky hints at a larger crop despite tobacco authorities’ claims, while North Carolina and Virginia show reductions and Tennessee rises. Early sales indicate prices staying high with a upward trend.
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United Staes
Kentucky
North Carolina
Virginia
Tennessee
Strike Off Ended for 400000 Coal Miners Nationwide
Indianapolis bulletin reports the United Mine Workers general committee accepted President Wilson's plan. Miners will return to work immediately with a 14 percent wage raise. A three person committee will study a new wage agreement within 60 days to propose a basis for future negotiation.
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Associated Press
Indianapolis
The
United Mine Workers
Wilson
Bitter attack on Mexican policy by Gov Sproul at GOP meeting
Washington December 10 Gov Sproul delivered the keynote for the National Republican Committee. He outlined the administration’s Mexican policy and said the party would seek better capital and labor relations, sound railroad solutions, and restored Americanism while condemning what he called a disgraceful chapter in relations with Mexico.
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Washington, D.C
Sproul
National Republican Committee
Ant
Republican Party
Mexico
Harding's Presidential Run Likely Soon Says Senator
United States Senator Warren G Harding signaled he will declare his candidacy within days "without reservations" and received endorsement from the Ohio delegation. The Republican National Committee may view him as the runner up to Leonard Wood as the nomination race unfolds. Illinois Governor Lowden loses ground amid vast wealth and Pullman ties.
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Washington
United State
Warren G. Harding
Ohio
Congress
Republican National Committee
Harding
Frank O. Lowden
Illinois
Leonard Wood
Pullman Family
Australian aviator arrives in Port Darwin with prize
Captain Ross Smith flies from England to Darwin arriving December 10 and wins ten thousand pounds for the first voyage to Australia. He left London November 12. Also advertising a stable for sale on Irvine Street suitable as a tobacco barn with space for 6 to 8 acres, and a note about rent if not sold soon. Deathcrage, phone 198 816-31.
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Port Darwin
Australia
Ross Smith
England
Smith
London
Irvine Stret
N. B
Colored Fiddlers' Contest at the Court House Richmond
Friday December 12 admission prices 15 cents for children 25 cents for adults under Colored Odd Fellows Lodge auspices closing out millinery stock at cost We Fi
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Court House
Richmond
Colored Odd Bellows Lodge
March
Douglas
Marriage Licenses for Lynch and Heversole Couples
Sherman Lynch 25 of Richmond and Mollie D. Lynch 28 of Richmond obtain marriage licenses. Abner Heversole 35 of Valley View and Annie Thompson 23 of Bowen also listed for licenses. The notice also advertises turkey buying with pay at the highest market price through Dec 13.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sherman Lynch
Mollie D. Lynch
Richmond
Abner Heversole
Valley View
Annie Thompson
Bowen
Miners Deliberate Wilson Plan for Coal Strike End
The United Mine Workers general committee reconvened in Indianapolis to consider President Wilson's plan to end the coal strike. A 14 percent wage increase and a three person commission to adjust wages are expected to be accepted before adjournment. Acting President Lewis expressed confidence miners would approve the proposal in a final vote.
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Associated Bees
Indianapolis
Ind
United Mine Workers Association
Wilson
Lewis
Road bonds proposed to fund state highways plan
Incoming leaders reportedly oppose tax rate increases and back a 60 million dollar road bond issue. A tax on automobiles would cover interest and create a sinking fund for retirement. A General Assembly designated highway system and a horsepower tax from Road Commissioner Boggs may be included.
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General Assembly
Joe S. Boggs
Bingham Tax Lawyers Sue Gov Over Inheritance Tax Case
Frankfort Kentucky December 10 Attorneys Gordon Hite Huffaker and Garnett sue Governor Edwin P Morrow to bar him from discharging them as state counsel in the Bingham inheritance tax cases They say he announced during his campaign and after election he would replace them nearly four million dollars in taxes are at stake A hearing will be scheduled by Judge Stout for late in the week.
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Frankfort
Edwin P. Morrow
Bingham
Robert G. Gordon
Hite
Huffaker
James Garnett
Franklin Circuit
Governor Morrow
John G. South
Morrow
Commonwealth
Stout
New Safe Installed at Southern National Bank Office
A burglar fireproof safe was installed in the Southern National Bank office after the Sandlin Supply Company removed the old unit with its heavy truck and completed the replacement satisfactorily.
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Southern National Bank
Sandlin Supply Company
Carranza Attitude Stops Mexican Oil Supply
Oil production in Mexico has virtually ceased due to President Carranza and the Mexican government's stance toward foreign oil firms. American oil men told Chairman Payne of the shipping board that the halt threatens supplies for about 500 ships, risking serious impact on the U S merchant marine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carranza
Associated Tress
Washington
Mexico
Payne
The
Shipping Board
Cattle market reports mixed demand at Stanford court day
Interior Journal notes a large cattle sale with most stock sold but weak demand. Steers traded around 10 cents per pound, heifers 6.5 to 9 cents, butcher stock 7.5 to 8 cents. Males brought 175 to 350 dollars, pairs 400 to 600 dollars. Horses were dull.
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Stanford Court
Interior Journal
Christmas Tree Delivery From Town Lot Transfers
A local offer promises Christmas trees for children with delivery to homes. Contact Shelton Conway, Mose Nelson, Richmond, or McKee Jr for stamps valued at $250 and a tree delivered at a nominal price from W P Williams and H Hurst.
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Shelton Kate Conway
Mose Nelson
Lot ‘Saufley, Jr
R. J
Markets Report Cattle Hogs Prices Shift Across Cities
Cincinnati markets show hogs up 50 cents and cattle higher with Chicago up 25 cents. Louisville cattle unchanged as hogs trade around 1100 head with a 25 cent rise and tops at 12.50. Sheep remain steady at 60.
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Cincinnati
Chicago
Louisville
Nay Coy Buys Fine Farm From Mrs. Foster
Mr Nay Coy of Kirksville buys a 135 acre farm from Mrs Lizzie Foster through L P Evans Real Estate. The property sits near town on the Big Hill pike with a brick residence and is reportedly priced at 200 dollars per acre. Possession is set for the first of January.
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Mr. Nay Coy
Kirksville
L. P. Evans
Lizzie Foster
Big Hill Pike
Coy
Local Men Buy Mt. Sterling Laundry
Local investors from Madison buy Mt. Sterling Laundry, the lone laundry in Montgomery County capital. They take possession next Monday after paying around $10,000 and plan complete new machinery and major improvements. Joe A. Evans will manage with his brother assisting, bringing Panama service experience to Mt Sterling.
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Madison Laundry
B. Z. McKinney
O. C. Evans
Joe A. Evans
Mt. Sterling
Montgomery County
J. F. Cook
Evans
Panama
Travel Rules During Fuel Famine Restrict Trips
The Western Passenger Managers Traffic Committee releases essential travel criteria amid limited trains. Only those with family illness or death, crucial business to protect plants, and traveling salesmen may travel. Public urged to avoid trips, bring lunch, expect minimal dining cars, and defer Christmas parcel mail until normal conditions return.
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P. E. Eustis
Western Passenger Managers Traffic Committee
Land transfers and coffee ad from Rockwood company
Grace McGeorge lends 86 percent of 7500 acres to James John. Robt Long sells 2 percent for 1300 to Shearer and Burdette. Edwin Roop sells six acres for 1500 to Nannie Newell. J W Herndon redeems 158 to 110 acres in exchange for Jack Twigg. A D Logsdon sells a Berea lot for 800 to J M Coyle. R H Chrisman sells Berea lot with 50 cents in stamps to J M Coyle. Also a Rockwood coffee advert touts Rochwood coffee from D B McKinney & Co Richmond.
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Grace McGeorge
James Johnson
Robt. Long
Shearer
Burdette
Edwin Roop
Nannie Newell
J. W. Herndon
Jack Twigg
A. D. Logsdon
J. M. Coyle
Berea
R. H. Chrisman
Turkeys To Be Distributed Friday By Local Supplier
F. H. Gordon announces turkeys will be received starting Friday December Sth and urges customers to pick up their birds at 312ff location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. H. Gordon
Manager Named for New Firm Opens in Richmond
Joe M. McSween is named General Manager of the Mond Welch Company, to open in the former Neale Bennett storeroom on West Main Street. He arrives from Austin Texas where he led the Walt Tipps Company, a large machinery and farm swing house. McSween will be joined by Forest March as assistant manager and general salesman. together they plan broad progressive operations for Richmond’s new business venture.
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M. J. McSween
Mond Welch Company
Neale Bennett
West Main Street
Uraudivy
Mr. McSween
Richmond
Austin
Texas
Walt Tipps Company
Lowe S
McSween
Alow
Forest March
Carpentier Aims for Dempsey Title With No Fear
Paris reports show Georges Carpentier welcomed home from London after defeating Joe Beckett as crowds roared. He acknowledged Jack Dempsey as a worthy challenger but vowed he would meet him without the slightest fear for the world championship.
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Associated Press
Paris
Georges Carpentier
London
Joe Beckett
Jack Dempsey
Carpenti
Dempsey
Steel production rises for sixth straight month
For a sixth consecutive month, United States Stet Corporation orders show total steel output rising to about seven million tons as of November 30, up over a half million tons from October.
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Associated New York
United States’ Stet Corporation
Those Pesky Creatures
Bolsheviki begin defense on the Narva front after fierce artillery fire. Ten assaults are repulsed by the Esthonians with heavy Bolshevik losses.
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Associated Press
Reval
Esthonia
Narva
British airman battles eagle above Pyrenees encounter
A British officer piloting a single seater from Paris to Madrid clashed with a huge eagle high above the Pyrenees. The two circled at roughly 100 mph until the eagle attempted to overtake and then swooped, but the airman throttled down and then looped over the bird, which dove to 1200 feet near a villa as onlookers watched the skirmish.
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London
Pyrenees
Paris
Madrid
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Republican Committee
Bingham Tax Lawyers
GOV, Morrow
Stanford Court Day
NAY Coy
Foster
Rockwood
Rochwood Coffee
D. B. McKinney & Co
Joe
Ant Howes A
Carpentier
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