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The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1916-03-03
SCARCITY Of SEED
WILL REDUCE THE
POTATO ACREAGE
HIGH PRICE WILL DISCOURAGE
PLANTING BY THE
FARMERS.
A new RECORD FOR FEBRUARY
Tubers Have Not Been SO Expensive
At This Time In Fifteen Years,
Declares r. 8. Mccarty, the Well
Known Produce Dealer.

That the scarcity of seed potatoes
and their consequent high price will
cause a big reduction in the area us
sally planted to potatoes in the coun-
ty seems apparent. Not in many years
have potatoes, especially the Tennes-
see Triumph, been as scarce or as
high as they are now. Local dealers
are finding the Triumph hard to get
and when they do get them they are
costing around $3.50 per bushel. At
this price it means that the planter
must pay by the retail not less than
$1.75 per bushel, making it very ex-
pensive where any considerable acre
age is sown.
R. S. McCarty, who has been in the
produce business here for fifteen
years and has been familiar with po-
tato prices for that period, declared
today that he had never known them
to be as high in February as they are
now. He expects the acreage to be
largely reduced as consequence. The
cobbler and early rose will be more
plentiful and will be somewhat cheap
er. AS result of this condition it IL
probale that more Of the latter ant
fewer of the Triumph, the great fav
orite in this county, for many years
will be planted. There have been 81
many failures of the potato crop II
recent years because of severe
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1916-03-03
LOST ONE HOG OUT
OF SIXTY ODD THAT
WERE GIVEN SERUM
TESTIMONY OF FARMER WHO
HAD CHOLERA IN HIS
HERD.
REMEDY IN REACH OF ALL
Or. o'connor, in Charge of the Work
Here, Invites the Farmers to Avail
Themselves of His Services In
Treating Cholera.
(By Dr.. John P. O'Connor.)

In order to refresh the minds of
those interested in the saving of the
hog crop, the following letter is sub.
mitted for publication by one who I'M
derstands the Importance of recognize
ing the presence of disease at the
earliest possible moment:
DR. ]. P. O'Connor,
Columbia, Tenn.
Dear Doctor:
AT the last outbreak of cholera on
my premises | had sixty-six head Of
hogs, several of which showed symp-
toms of cholera. had you come down
and kill one of my sick hogs for post
norton examination. 1t proved to be
cholera. You then treated the sixty
five head, FIVE Of which were sick.
Later | lost one hog, but not of the
five marked sick. | am inclined to
think this hog had been hurt and
credit that to the only loss had
after treatment. Both times you have
treated my hogs, to me the results
have been very satisfactory. My hogs
are now doing nicely.
"(Signed) JAS. G. ROBINSON"
There is no reason why every hog
raiser who has an outbreak of cholera
in his herd should not have just as
good results from vaccination as Mr.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1916-03-03
TWO CAR LOADS
JERSEY HEIFERS
ONE SHIPPED TO THE NORTH
AND OTHER GOES TO
MEMPHIS.

Trade in Maury county Jersey cows
and heifers continue to grow. The
demand since the first of the year for
these cattle has been better than deal
ers have known in three years. Dur
ing the past week Eugene Fleming
bought and shipped two car loads of
grade cows and heifers. One car was
sent to Memphis, while the other
went North.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1916-03-03
TWO FINE BULLS
GO TO ALAB ANA

Eugene Fleming has purchased from
William P. Ridley, a splendid Aber-
deem Angus bull. He also bought an
other good one from j. T. Fry. He
has an order for the two from farm
err at Clayton, Ala, and will ship them
a npcp
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1916-03-03

Astronomers claim to have sighted
frost on Mars. If nothing else turns
up this will serve about as wen a.
anything else for running up fruit
prices on earth.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1916-03-03
TRAINING COLT
OF AL STANLEY
EUGENE FLEMING BELIEVES HE
HAS ONE THAT WILL DE-
VELOP SPEED.

Eugene Fleming has purchased An
ME w., a handsome bay mare by Al
Stanley, four years old, and has al
ready put her in training. She gives
eery indication of being very fast
filly.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1916-03-03
HOSPITAL SHIP SUNK
MANY ARE LOST

LONDON, Feb. 2S.-The sinking of
the hospital ship Marechiaro near San
Giovanni Di Medua, Albania, is report
ed in dispatch from Rome to the
Exchange Telegraph company. The
vessel is said to have struck an Aus
trian mine. 1t is reported there were
numerous victims.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1916-03-03

An affinity with the letter-writing
habit is more dangerous than can OF
nitroglycerine.-H Chronicle.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-29
COTTON PRICES ON
 UPWARD TREND Light Offerings and Moder- ate Demand Gave Steadi-
 ness to Market

New Orleans, March 2S.-While bullish sentiment in the cotton market today was strengthened by continuation of the drouth in Texas and by evidences of a better demand for spots, operations on the long side were restricted by the polit- ical news. The Sussex incident, after the early trading was the subject of much bearish comment and growing uneasiness was felt over the Mexican situation. The market was practically in deadlock and closed points down to point up, com pared to yesterdays last prices.
 Around the opening good cables, light offerings and moderate demand gave the market steadiness and prices worked up- ward for rise of to points Follow jng this rise was series of nervous fluctuations within narrow limits, which finally carried the most active options late in the session to points under yes- terday's close. The larger spot sales here and private report sof heavier trading at number of points in the belt served to discourage bearish efforts, and at no time was there any display of marked easiness, In many respects the market was wait. ing affair throughout.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-29
MISS STRICKLAND HOSTESS
 AT AFTERNOON BRIDGE

In compliment to Miss Kathleen Hayes, a popular bride-elect, Miss Estelle Strick- land entertained at bridge yesterday aft ernoon at her home in Norwood.
 Palms, ferns and quantities of pink sweet peas were attractively arranged throughout the house and the color scheme of pink and green was completed
 in the salad and ice course which was served at the conclusion of the game. Silk hose were given as the club prize and correspondence cards as the visitor 8 prize. Miss Hayes, the honor guest, was presented with lovely shampoo jacket in blue and pink.
 Miss Strickland had as her guests the members of the Alpha Omega club and the attendants in Miss Hayes wedding, with a few additional friends, including Miss Dorothy Allen. Miss Margaret Dew ey Miss Margaret Griffith, Miss Madge Pollock, Miss Ruth Gaudin, Miss Julia Carney, Miss Margaret Lassiter. Miss Gertrude Mccormack, Mrs. Ben Cheese man, Miss Virginia White, Miss Elizabeth White, Miss Lois Brown, Miss Doris Moughen, Miss Mary O'Brien, Miss Gun dell Baldwin, Miss Helen Mabel Keiser, Mrs. Harry Wilson, Mrs Claude White, Miss Nellie Haylow, Miss Mab0 Marler, Mrs. Shirley Harris, Mrs. Lawson Gam bill, Mrs. Herman Owen, Mrs. F. G. Ar
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-29
DECIDED ADVANCE
 |NPR|CE 0F WHEAT
Weather Conditions and Foreign Demand Strength-
 en Market

Chicago, March 2s.-Crop damage re. ports appeared to be chiefly responsible for decided advance today in the price of wheat The market closed strong, % to 3A@3ssc net higher, with May al $11SB@1. .13A and July at $.10A. Other leading staples, too, all showed gains corn 1z@Ssc, oats Ac to 1k@%c, ana pro. visions 5@71c.
 Wheat showed strength right from the start, and did not at any time suffer a reaction that was of much importance Advices of fields being plowed up and of extensive winter killing became more states, and were supplemented by asser- tions that the seeded acreage of spring wheat both sides of the Canadian line would be seriously reduced. According to one authority the yield in Illinois. h. diana. Ohio, Michigan and the Judith basin, Montana, seemed likely to amount to only half an average crop. Ample rains, it was said, had apparently failed to remedy the damage, especially in Illi- nois.
 Evidence developed that foreigners were taking hand here in the buying of fu- lua0 ucuNe NeileS OI wheat. ln tnlS cOnnec- tion, bulls pointed out that an advance which had taken place at Liverpool was ascribed to chances that submarine &C., ttvity would interfere with supplies Bullish significance was also attached in some quarters to an upturn in war risk rates on the Atlantic.
 Corn rallied In sympathy with wheat. During most of the day, however, the corn market was under selling pressure from longs who desired to realize on hold- ings, and who took advantage of early firmness that resulted from weather ad- verse to the movement of the crop. De- mand from elevator companies helped to strengthen oats. Offerings were light
 Lower prices on hogs had only a tran sient effect on provisions. In the later dealings, the setbacks were more than overcome by the bulges in the value of grain.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-29
Avery's Ietter'

Some of the early buyers of cotton on
 the strength in Liverpool sold out shortly
 before the close today, Liverpool was said to have bought Julys and sold Jan- uary.
 The news of the day said that there was inquiry for cotton from Liverpool at 3-1e basis middling, at Galveston. Selma re- ported sale of 700 bales at 12 cents. mid ding basis. Spot markets at other points were unchanged except New York and Galveston. were quoted up.
 The action of the market suggests &C., cumulation to me. In other words, it looks like the big fellows were holding the market, in order to get all the spot cotton possible at these prices and ac- cumulatng contracts also, which the bears are selling to them at discounts under spots. When the big operators gets control of the spots and have their position of cotton to assert itself Some say 12 cents is too high a level from which to start bull move. My argu- ment is prices are only relative. If you have a big supply. naturally 12 cents is too high but, if on the contrary you have not, 12 cents Is cheap if the demand is there to take care of small supply. With consumption proceeding SO far this season at an average rate of 1,220, 900 bales per month, the present visible supply of American cotton of 3.990OO0. will look small by the end of July, beside this the
 drouth in southwest Texas puts early. cotton out of the calculation.
 Confidently recommend buying Julys on these prices or on any moderate setback. Buy it now, too, don't wait until it has
 gone up 100 points. c. F. AVERY.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-29
Spot Cotton
Pig Iron
Produce Market

New York. March 2S.-Butter, firm; receipts. 99o1. Creamery extra, ys score, S2@SS1Ac;S creamery, higher scoring, STAG; flrsts, s5M @ acc. Eggs, firm; receipts, 21.8S1; fresh gathered extras. 221 O 23c; extra firsts,. 21N 22c; firsts, 20% @21Hc; seconds, zoo 203sc. Cheese. steady; receipts. 675 {; state held specials. 1874 @1SMc: same, aevrage fancy, 1S@1SAc; current make, average run, 17@17Hc; Wisconsin twins. held, 1s@1SAc. Live poultry, steady, but no prices settled: dressed, firm; chickens, 15@30c; fowls, 14h a zoe; turkeys, 26@30c.
 Chicago, March 28.-Butter. unchang- ed. Eggs. higher; receipts. 2S.6se; frsts 1SA @19Hc; ordinary firsts. 1SA@ 1SHc; at mark, cases included, 18@19c. Potatoes. higher; receipts, 38 cars: Michigan, Wisconsin, Minnesota and Dakota white. 90@9Sc; Minnesota and Dakota Ohios. SS@93c. Poultry, alive, unchanged.
 St. Louis, March 2S.--Poultry. un- changed. except turkeys. 13@ 21c; ducks 17Hc; geese, S@1oc. Butter and eggs, unchanged.
 Kansas City. March 2s.-Eggs and poultry unchanged. Butter unchanged.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-29
PRICES ELEVATED ON STOCK EXCHANGE Advances Were Accomplish ed Mainly at Expense of
 Short Interest

New York, March 2S.-External affairs as represented by the threatened crisis with the Teutonc powers and the complex conditions in Mexico appeared to exert very slight influence today, so far at least, as they bore upon the more specu- lative aspects of the market. Prices were elevated quite generally after an early interval of uncertainty, but specialties were the only stocks to register more than nominal headway
 Trading was fairly active during the forenoon, tapered off materially at mid- day and became increasingly apathetic in the final hour. Advances were accom- plished mainly at the expense of the short interest. which recently acquired formida- ble proportions.
 Such favorites as Crucible Steel, Amer lean Locomotive, the motors and semi-ac- tive industrials and equipments rose to points, but metals and oils were rela- lively backward, except for Butte and Superior and American zinc. Coppers were variable, the failure of the Anacon- da directors to increase the dividend act ing as a restraint. Sugars were again SistiiS ulSHeu TOT thelr meteor1c flights with new high records for Cuban-Ameri- can, which rose Is points to 245, and South Porto Rico on it's gain of to 197. Rails and other investment stocks were negligi- ole features, but fairly firm, additional excellent February statements contribut- ing fair tone.
 Bethlehem Steel added another point to its steady reversal of recent days, falling to 40, and mercantile marines were con- sistently heavy, in marked contrast to the strength of United Fruit United States Steel fluctuated within fractional limits and was eclipsed in activity by 2 half dozen stocks of lesser prominence.
 Dealings in bonds were without espe- cial feature aside from advances in St. Louis and San Francisco issues. Total sales of bonds par value were $3260,00O.
 United States bonds were unchanged on call.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-29
BUSINESS BRISK ON
 MORRIS AVENUE
Creamery Products in Good Demand With Moderate
 Supply

Sudden change of weather has affected Morris avenue conditions but very little. Business continues to hold out brisk, with demand in all lines strong and prices steady. No changes were noted yesterday except in meat and lard. An M-cent ad- vance was noted on extra ribs and dry salt meats, while pure lard declined A- cent and compound took on h-cent.
 Creamery products are in good demand with the supply somewhat scarce. Eggs are becoming more scarce each day, as the supply is being reserved for storage to be used in the nonproductive season. Wholesale dealers in produce, fruit. flour and feedstuffs report rushing busi- ness, while prices remain firm. The fish markets are being cleaned each day, but other shipments are being received daily and dealers think they will be able to fill all orders by the last of the week. No change in hides and tallow have been noted for several days.
 Today's quotations follow:
 Poultry and Eggs
 Commission Merchants Price)
 Fryers-25c.
 HenS-16c. Guineas-35c.
 Roosters--10c per pound.
 Fresh Country Eggs-19c; graded, Pic. Turkeys-Live, 22c; dressed, 24c.
 Geese-75c, or 13c pound.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-29
MARKET
 VERY IRREGULAR
Bearish View of Export Probabilities and Export
 Demand Affect Prices

New York. March 8-The cotton mar ket was quiet again today and fluctua- tions were again narrow and irregular as
 indicated by the course of July contracts, which declined from 2.14c to orc during the morning, then rallied to 12.11c, broke to 12.04c and closed at 12.O7c. The gen eral list closed steady, net 1 point higher to 9 points lower.
 Liverpool was relatively steady and the market here opened firm at an advance of Is to ' points with May contracts selling at 12.02c and October at F. 26c on or inn mediately following the call There seemed to be a little southern selling of May above the Pc level, and houses with Liverpool connections sold new crop months. although they were moderate buyers of July. This checked the ad- vance and prices eased off during the middle of the morning under scattered realizing, or some local selling inspired by the bearish view of export probabilities and expectations of a less active spot demard after the first of the month. Off, ferings were very well absorbed around Il .95c for May and 12. .1Sc for October. or within point of last nights closing f1g- ures. however. and the market steadied up during the afternoon on the contin- ued dry weather in the southwest reports of steady southern spot markets and rather 2 more optimistic view of inter- national politics. Offerings seemed to in- crease slightly around 11.99c for May and to 12. BOG for October, and prices eased off again in the late trading, although there was no apparent change in the general character of the news. The close was or points up from the lowest more active positions with near months relatively steady.
 Trading was quiet during the entire day and prices seemed sensitive to compara- lively small orders. Private wires from New Orleans reporting good spot busi- ness helped the afternoon rally and the western belt forecast was for fair and warmer weather.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-29
MRS. FRANKLIN HOSTESS AT W. N. U. SOCIAL

Mrs. F. A. Franklin entertained the W. N. U. of the Hunter Street Baptist church. in their regular social meeting. at her homo on Alofs avenue. Monday afternoon.
 The lovely home of Mrs. Franklin was made very attractive with ferns and flowers, carrying out the color scheme of pink and white.
 After enjoying music and a spirited contest, in which Mrs. W. A. Gibbons re- ceived the prize and Mrs. A. s. Johnson the consolation, the guests were invited into the dining room, where they en- joyed a lovely luncheon, which. further carried out the color scheme.
 The following were present: Mrs. J. S.. Tollett, Mrs. J. c. Milton, Mrs. M AZ Jones, Mrs. A. B. Roberts, Mrs. R. Fl Stephens, Mrs. T Phillips Mrs c. Fl Stanfield. Mrs. J. W. Miller, Mrs B. A. Tipper, Mrs R. F. Bentley, Miss Hettie Bentley. Mrs. IT. c. Dearing, Mrs. A. s. Johnson, Mrs. W. s. Routt, Mrs. w. A. Gibbons, Mrs. L. M. Bradley, Mrs. Harry Bradley Mrs. S. G. Haughton and Mrs F. A. Franklin.
 On leaving Mrs. J. G. Milton gave them all a cordial invitation to a silver tea, to be given at her homo the following evening.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-29
New York Cotton Futures
Port Cotton Market

New Orleans Middling, Il .SSc; receipts. 5411; exports 745s; sales. 4265; stock, 34S.- 992.
 Galveston: Middling, 12 BOG; receipts, 1o.S44: sales, 1926; stock, 32o, ,2S0.
 Mobile: Middling, 11.75c; receipts, 3s4; sales, 50; stock, g, 237
 Savannah: Middling. 12c; receipts, aOs1 exports, 15,250; sales, 52; stock, 145, ,734. Charleston: Middling, 115sc; receipts, 247: stock, 66,996.
 Wilmington: Middling. 11Ac; receipts. 321; stock, 55, ,21S.
 Norfolk: Middling, 11.6sc; receipts, 14ss: sales, 653; stock, 113,224
 Baltimore: Stock, 4603
 Boston: Middling, 12.05c; receipts, 80: exports, 125; stock, 11,900.
 Philadelphia: Middling, 12 35c; receipts. 50 stock, 162S oo New York: Middling, 1210c; exports. 66OS; sales, $50; stock, 2S1, 1892
 Minor ports: Receipts. 1897; exports. 5S97; stock, 37.357.
 Total today Receipts S6so1; exports, 34,S36; stock 1,410,3O1
 Total for week, 55,OSS; exports, 6, ,OSs
 Total for season: Receipts, 5,997 ,7O5; ex- ports, 3,91S.55O
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-29
Hubbard Bros. & Co.'s Lett.r

New York. March 2S.-A dull market. Which refused to follow the advance in Liverpool, as did the market of Saturday last refuse to follow the decline abroad
 Prices were finally about 2 points lower with the trade disappointed at the absence or any distinctive trend in values, as a market which neither advances nor de- cnnes except within narrow limit is one in which opinions as to the future course must be almost equally balanced. Thus the markets await new factors. At the moment there is spot demand at the ports to fill engagements for March ship ment. apparently in place of delayed cot ton from the interior, but without chang ing the uncertainty of present opinions.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-29
MISS MASSEY APPOINTED
 MAID OF REUNION

The United Sons of the Confederate Veterans have appointed Miss Edith Cor nish of Little Rock, as sponsor in chief for the reunion, which will be held here in May. and her maids of honor, will be Miss Elizabeth Massey, Miss Rebecca Clark of Moultier Ga., and Miss Mabel Simpson of Wichita Falls, Tex.
 Mrs. c. M. Roberts of Hot Springs will be matron of honor and Mrs. Cordelia P. Odenheimer Is president general of the United Daughters of the Confederacy.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-29
tcontinued from Page si1.)

the Athletic clubs past basketball season.
 A most delightful hour was spent in swimming and diving, some of Birming- hams girls being graceful swimmers. Among those who enjoyed the pastime were Miss Dorothy Allen, Miss Mabel Marler, Miss Dorsey Harris, Miss Ella Louis Ward, Miss Julia Carney. Miss Ruth Olmstead, Miss Margaret Lassiter. Mrs. Nenian Steele, Mrs. Estelle Bethea Hale, Miss Lois Brown, Mas Doris Moughon, Miss Mallie Moughon, Miss Catherine Ross. Miss Helen Keiser, Miss Margaret Gage, Miss Kettle Sibley, and others.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-29
Flour and Feedstuffs

Colorado patent, $6.30; self-rising flour, $6.65; Tennessee flour, $6.45; Michigan flour, SIPS; Idaho flour, $6. 40; hard winter wheat flour, $6.45; Minnesota spring wheat, s6SO; pure wheat shorts. $S3; brown shorts, $30; pure wheat bran, $2S; c. s. meal, 71s per cent, s34; Cremo meal, $28; c. s. hulls, $17 per ton; No. 1 timothy hay, $23 per ton; pea green alfalfa, west ern, $26; southern alfalfa, $21; mixed feeds, per ton, $38: oats. per bushel, No. l white, 61@65c; corn, per bushel, soc; corn meal, $l.72 per 2-bushel sack; chops, S1.70; poultry food, $1.s0 per sack; dairy food, s29; Johnson grass hay, s14.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-29
MRS. ALLEN HOSTESS TO
 EXECUTIVE BOARD w. M. U

Mrs. w. B. Allen entertained the execu- tive board of the Woman's Missionary union of the Southside Baptist church yesterday afternoon at her home on Wau- coma street.
 A profusion of spring flowers adorned the rooms, where vases of violets. jon quils and narcissi, artistically arranged, carried out the color scheme of violet yellow and white. After a regular busi- ness meeting the IS guests were served dainty refreshments, with the color, vio- let. yellow and white, carried out in the ices.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-29

The educational committee of the Young Woman's Christian association will meet Friday at 10:3o o'clock at the Young Woman's Christian association.
 The Birmingham Art club will meet Sat- urday at o'clock at the home of Mrs. c. B. Ratliff, 1923 Eleventh avenue, south. Miss Della Dryer will talk on Jewelry.
 The May festival chorus rehearsal Thursday, March 90. at 8 p. m., Cable Piano company, ISIS Second avenue. This includes Music Study club, Treble Clef club, T. c. I. club choruses and in dividual singers who have been Invited by the committee in charge.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-29
Cotton Seed Oil

New York, March 2S.-Cotton seed oil was lower. except for. October, under scat tered liquidation and poor outside demand. Towards the close steadier feeling pre- vailed, due to the late strength in hog products Final prices were points higher for October and to 6 points net lower for other positions. Sales, 13. 100 barrels. Spot 10e0@11c; March, 10. COG bid :: April. 1o. o.74@1075c; May, 10. .90@1O. .92c; June. 10 S3@10 S6c; July, 1O.S7@10 8sc; August TO- S5@1o .S6c; September. 10.75@1o. .76c; Octo- Der, 9.63@9. .64c.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-29
MRS. EXUM HOSTESS
 FOR MRS. GORDON

Mrs. Culpepper Exum entertained at luncheon yesterday at luncheon at the Tutwiler for Mrs. R. C. Gordon of Sa- vannah, Ga, the guest of Mrs. Gordon Crawford, Mrs. Exum's guests were: Mrs. Gordon Crawford, Mrs. Felix Drennen, Mrs. Edward Barrett. and Mrs. Frank H. Lathrop.