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The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1918-09-05
MINIMUM PRICE OF 1920
IS FIXED FOR WHEAT

Washington, Sept. BY proela-
Imation issued today, President Will
son set 1920 bushel as the minimum
price guaranteed by the government
for the 1919 wheat crop.
Al disinterested commission, the
president stated, will be appointed
next spring to see whether the in
creased cost of farm labor and sup
plies would justify an increase above
that price.
Possibilities of peace before the
middle of 1920 was indicated in a
memorandum by the president and
accompanying the proclamation as a
factor in determination Of the pres
ident to maintain the present price
for the 1919 crop.
"In giving a guaranteed price for
wheat one year in advance 1.-THE only
industry guaranteed by the govern
ment) there is involved considerable
national risk" the president said. IF
there should be peace OF increased
shipping available before the middle
of 1920, Europe will naturally sup
Dly ibSSll ITpAu AuC idA BC ebOASD NJ
much cheaper wheat now in the
southern hemisphere; and, therefore,
the government is undertaking risk
which might in such an event result
in national loss Of as much as $780,
100000, through an unstable sur
plus: or in any event, in maintain
ing high level Of prices to our own
people for a long period subsequent
to freedom in the worlds markets"
The proclamation fixes as reason
able guaranteed prices for No. l
Northern spring wheat and its equiv
alents at the principal markets the
New York S2.391s: Philadelphia
S2.39; Baltimore and Newport News
1898 ga; Duluth. 1922 II; Mime
apolis, 1921 IL; Chicago, S2.26; st.
Louis, 1924; Kansas City and Onla-
ia, S2.18; New Orleans and Calves
on, 1928; Tacoma, Seattle, Portland,
Astoria, San Francisco and Los An
relies, 1920; Salt Lake City, Great
falls and Spokane, So.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1918-09-05

Mr.. Leslie Taught, who has been
suffering from an attack of pneu-
monia, is now convalescing.
Mr.. Walter Murphy, who has
been with the firm of w. H. Bailey
for the past 10 years, has accepted
a position as salesman for the Mem
phis wholesale grocery firm of Shanks
Phillips & Co., and will look after the
interests Of that firm in the Missis-
sippi delta.
The revival which has been in
progress at Charleston for 10 days,
closed Tuesday night. Although rain
interfered with the meeting both in
the beginning and the close, yet
there were about 25 additions to the
church. and large congregations at
tended Rev. r. Al. Clark did the
preaching throughout the meeting.
Rev. Syl Fisher is the popular pas
tor. Some say it is the best revival
Charleston has had for many years.
~Pullen's Comedians, tent-show
featuring drnmatics, is in the city
this week While the weather has
only permitted one performance thus
far, that was Of unusual excellence
for a show Of this class. They have
q number of clever actors, as well as
vaudeville sketches, soprano solos,
musical numbers, and black-face
comedy numbers. AS a whole, the
show is very entertaining, having
no objectionable or vulgar features,
and is well worth the price Of adj
as is SO often not the case
ID show Of this class.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1918-09-05
REVIVAL AT METHODIST
CHURCH SUNDAY WEEK

The revival will begin at the Meth
odist church Sunday, September Is,
DR.. 7. w. Lewis, pastor Of st, Johns
Methodist Church, Memphis, viii de
the preaching. The choir will be UNI
der the direction Of the pastor, Rev.
Robt. A. Clark.
DR.. Lewis is one Of the strongest
preachers in the Methodist church,
and the town as well as the Metho-
dist church is to be congratulated that
this high-grade man is to preach
here for week or such matter. The
Methodist church will accommodate
large crowds, and no doubt the
church will be filled to hear this
strong man preach.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1918-09-05
TENNESSEE SUPREME
COURT is ORGANIZED

The Tennessee supreme court, elect
ed in August to serve for eight years,
took the oath Of office and organized
at the state capitol Monday morning
by the election of Justice D. L. Lans-
den, Of Cookeyille, chief justice and
Frank M. Thompson, Of Chattanooga,
encouragement and reporter. Gov.
Tom G. Rye administered the oath
to the members of the new court.
Justice Lansden was elected with
out opposition. while Hon. l. D.
smith, Of Knoxville, was defeated
by Gen. Thompson.
The court will meet in Knoxville
on Monday, September 16, and begin
their first session.
The court Of civil appeals, which
was elected at the same time as the
supreme court, will meet in Nashville
next Monday, September 8, and begin
their first session.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1918-09-05
CROP ESTIMATES GIVES so
PER CENT CONDITION HERE

4 The bureau Of crcp estimates, Unit
4 ed States department IF agriculture,
through information received from
tits various sources, estimates the con-
dition and yield Of the cotton crop in
the United States, and for the state
Iof Tennessee, on cate of August %,
as follows:
For the United States, the condi-
tion is given at ssh per cent, as COM
pared with 1876 per cent on July 25.
The estimated yield based on this con-
dition is 11,137O00 bales. as COM
pared with 13,619,000 bales the indi-
Gated yield on July 25
There has been a marked decline in
the condition of the cotton crop in all
the pripcipal cotton producing states.
In only two states is there shown
higher condition than last month, Vir-
ginia and Arizona, both being small
producers. This decline is brought
about mostly by the dry weather the
past several weeks. There has been
much complaint Of rust and red spi-
der damage, while the boil weevil
has done his share. The crop is OPEN
ing, and some has been marketed in
the more southerly states.
The condition of the crop as esti-
mated for the state of Tennessee is
So per cent for August Is, as COM
pared with Sc per cent on July rs,
and the present indicated yield of
lint cotton for the state is about 1885,
500 bales, the final outcome being
by conditions that prevail
between now and picking.
The same causes that have caused |
-he decline in other states have pre-
vailed in this. The conditions in
each of the counties Of Tennessee, on /
August 25, as reported to the field |
agent are:
Benton go; Carroll 50; Chester 81;
Crockett so; Decatur So; Dyer So;
Fayette so; Gibson 45 Giles so; Har-
leuan ga; Hardin 60; Haywood So;
henderson 60; Henry go; Lake So;
4auderdale 81; Lincoln 10; McNairy
10; Madison so; Obion So: Ruther-
ord 60; Shelby GO; Upton go; Weak
ey 81 all others 80
In all others are included the three
East Tennessee counties that raise
otton. and in which the crop has not
Uttered so much from the drought,
S this section had fair rains up until
he first of August
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1918-09-05
5000" FLOUR RULE
IS NOW SUSPENDED
TWENTY PER CENT BASIS IS
NOW IN EFFECT
viii Affect Bakers, Retailers, Millers
and All Other Handlers
of FOOdstuffs.

The old fifty-fifty basis for the sale
of flour with flour substitutes was
abolished Monday in Tennessee.
Hereafter the housewives may buy
four pounds of flour to each pound
Of substitutes, the latter being corn
meal, corn flour or barley flour.
J. R. Paine, food administrator for
West Tennessee, has received the new
rules in regard to the conservation
Of wheat flour. The rules provide,
First. For the preparation and
marketing Of a mixed flour comply
ing with the international policy
which will be available for purchase
by the household.
Second. - In regulations covering
the case where straight wheat flour
is sold by the retailers that, at the
same time, 20 per cent of other ce-
real flours must be sold at the same
time.
Third. Requiring that bakers
bread shall contain 20 per cent Of
other cereals and the food odministra
ton relies on the householders Of the
country to mix at least 20 per cent
Of the substitute cereals into the
wheat flour at home for all uses.
Corn meal for use in cornbread
should be purchased separately from
the combination sales.
The new regulations supersede the /
50-50 rule. The retail dealer sell
NC the standard wheat flour is re-
1uired to carry in stock either barley
,lour, corn meal or corn flour, and
With every sale of wheat flour must
3ell a combination Of some one or
more Of these in the proportion of
me pound Of these substitutes to
ZACH four pounds of wheat flour.
There are some localities where
,ther substitutes are available which
etailers may wish to carry. In or
Ter to meet this situation these sub
titutes ..ay also be sold in combina
ion in lieu Of the substitutes listed.
1t is desired to insure a supply OF
eady mixed flour on the market. and
0 have millers and dealers of all
inds encourage the use and sale Of J
his flour SO that the country may !
e on mixed flour basis without !
he necessity Of retailers making
1mbination sales Of flour and substi- il
ties. All such flours made according !,
, the regulations of the food adj {
should be labeled "Vic- !
Try Mixed Flour" D
Alterations in the rules and regula +
ons governing the baking trade are
ade to comply with the new rules /
sued by the department. h
The rules limiting the supply Of i
our and the sale Of -four on the .
art of millers, bakers, dealers, etc, f
e modified in several respects. h
The administration again calls the
;tention Of the people at large to the il
tai necessity for conserving wheat Il
,ur, and asks for the cooperation Il
the public in carrying out the new a
oq9IafinY,c !.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1918-09-05
DRAFTEEs NAMED

| The following men are called for
limited service work at Camp Wheel
Ter, Macon, Ga, to entrain September
Is:
Albert F, Ammons, Brighton; Jesse
Alonzo Tate, Richardson; James D.
Mcintyre, Covington, r. 3; Charles
Glass, Covington, R. 6.
Alternate, Iva Lee Bandy, Brigh-
ton, R. /.
The following men are called for
general military service at Camp
Wadsworth, S. o., on September s:
Orville w. Haden, Randolph; Will
liam H. Trobaugh, Munford; Leamon
/. Grimes, Munford; Earnest Wilson.
Reyerie; Pressly Martin, Quito: Rich
ard F, Stocks, Atoka: Eustace Huff
man, Burlison; Leslie MCGOWAN,
Brighton; Arnold Pike, Drummonds;
Emmett Forbes, Atoka; Walter M.
Banks, Atoka; George Ham Mckee,
Atoka; Edna Curtis, Randolph; James
r. Hindman, Atoka; Grover P.
knight, Atoka; James f. Ruifin,
Coyington: Stanley M. Ladd, Coving-
ton; James Henry Friedman, Cow
ington: Barney Rushing, Covington;
Ernest D. Griggs, Brighton; Mearda
Montgomery. Burlison; j, R. Faux,
Stanton, r. 8: Joseph Blankenship, |
Covington; Fred Ralph, Covington;
Claud Byrd, Brighton; John Johnson,
Reyerie; Hugh v. Hughie, Burlison;
Walter w Bomars Atoka: Charles
B. Hendren, Atokaj Lester e. Nc
lowan, Upton; Russell Wiseman,
The four men last named are alter
rates.
Both Of the above contingents are
,alled to report at A pm. on the day /
lrior TO their entertainment.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1918-09-05
Ne1Us Of the Week from
All Parts Of the County

Jim Taylor, colored, who drew
a pistol on Mr.. T. ]. Williams, of the
18th district, in April last. was ar
rested by City Marshal r. D. Huff
man, of Brighton, and placed in jail.
His trial is to be held today before
Esq. Lauderdale Richardson.
Mrs. Palmer Smith entertained a
number Of the younger sci" on We'd
nesday evening in honor Of Miss
Frances Black, of Memphis, and Miss
Callie Palmer McClanahan. Games
and dancing were enjoyed and de-
licious ice course served.
Mr.. E. N. Best, weIl-known
citizen Of Gimp, Lauderdale county,
and a brother of Mrs. 7. M. Harris,
of this city, died in st. Joseph's hos
pital, Memphis, Sunday night. His
remains were carried back to his for
mer home and buried at Asbury Tues
day.
Miss Rubye Moffatt, county home.
demonstration agent, announces her
itinerary for the following week as
follows: Monday, South Covington
Tuesday, Clopton: Wednesday, Fra
zier School; Thursday, Oak Grove;
Friday, South Covington; Saturday,
Office.
"A number of young people en-
ioyed Sunrise Breakfast on Fri
day morning out at the lake. A de-
iightfnl menu was prepared after they
arrived there, consisting Of bacon,
eggs, rolls, coffe, etc. The party
vas chaperoned by bliss Charlie Mac
IN.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1918-09-05
MILITARY TRAINING AT UNION

A letter from DR.. H. E. Waters,
president Of Union University, Jack
son, Tenn, states that high school
graduates subject to military training
between the ages Of Is and ri may
enter that university at government
for board, tuition and uni
form, with full pay ($32 a month";
extra, with the additional opportunity
of being transferred to an officers
camp by or before the close
Of the year. The school will open
III.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1918-09-05
MAY OBSERVE LAFAYETTE DAY

Gov. Tom C. Rye has issued a proc
lamation designating September 6 as
Lafayette Day and the anniversary
OF the first battle Of the Marine. He
urges the people of the state to con-
tribute literally toward the mainten-
ance Of the unfortunate and fatherless
children of France. He further re-
quests that the tri-color of France be
displayed on all public buildings and
houses, and that the Marseillaise be
played and sung generally.
The governor issued his proclama-
ton at the request of Mrs. Leslie War
ner, southern representative of the
board Of directors Of the National
Fatherless Children Of France.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1918-09-05
SCHOOLS TO BE CLOSED
OCTOBER / TO DECEMBER

The county court at its quarterly
meeting in July passed the following:
"We, the members of the quarter
" county court, in view Of the scar
city of farm labor and in order that
the crops may be gathered this fall,
respectfully recommend that the pub
lie schools in Upton county be dis
continued from October / to Decem-
Der II
The county board of education, at
its meeting September 8, voted to fol-
low the recommendation Of the coun-
ty court Therefore, the schools under
the control of the county board of
viii be closed through the
months Of October and November.
Teachers and patrons viii please
take notice and govern themselves
accordingly.
Very truly,
H. H. Robson,
County Superintendent.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1918-09-05
12,77S,75S TO REGISTER

Washington, Aug. 31.-An official
estimate BY the war department today
places the number of men who will
register for military service on Sep
tenher IL at approximately 12,778,-
1853. This is on the basis Of the last
census, and the figures, in the opin-
ion Of some officers, may be exceeded.
The estimated number Of males is
3,190, 600, but from this number 410,-
900 is deducted to cover the men of
The new draft ages already in military
or naval service.
Tennessee's share in the above reg
stration is estimated at 251.865.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1918-09-05

Hiss Katherine Gill, whe is teach
ing at Bells, spent the weekend
with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. J. r.
Gill.
Mr.. Estes Young. district plant
chief of the Cumberland Telephone
Co.. and Mr.. Vim. Eubanks. division
superintendent both eff Memphis,
we're yisEsors ia the city Wednesday,
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1918-09-05

James Leslie Watkins and Ruby
Pearl Goode. Fred w. Carter and
Myrtle Lee Wade.
Jesse Dyson and Harriet Campbell,
Cleveland Jones and Mary Moore,
Robert Winfrey and Rachael Artry,
Julius Smith and Ethel Winford.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1918-09-05
FOOD PRICES FOR WEEK
ENDING SEPTEMBER

The Price Interpreting Committee
for Upton county has fixed the fol-
lowing prices on commodities named
for the week ending September Z:
Whl'sale Retail
Elnl1r. 24-lh. sack .S1.45 SLIGO
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1918-09-05

A. B. Cobb, Albert Hall, "A. s. Mil
Ter. w. C. Winford, w. A. Shoaf,
f. w. Bringle, E. H. McFadden, BIB.
Boyd, r. K. Mcbride, committee.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1918-09-05

Mrs. Ioseph Marks and daughter,
agsss Mary. left this morning for
fIssir fusaTe home in Jackson. Tam.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1918-09-05
MARRIAGE LICENSES

County Superintend
BY order Of the Board.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-08-14
CONDITIONS BLAMED FOR DISPARITY IN
 PRICES OF COTTON

New York. August 1s.--Abnormal war time demands for cotton. particularly |of the higher grades. were blamed for the disparity between prices in the southern markets and future quotations on the exchanges by witnesses who testified at the government inquiry into the cotton trade begun here today.
 Several brokers told Charles A. Brand, conducting the investigation as chief of the department of agricul- ture's bureau of markets. that exacting army and navy specifications have con- tributed toward high prices.
 For articles for which in private trade inferior grades are used with |complete success. the witness said. the government departments havo required white cotton of the finest type. An nouncing that the investigation will not be confined to the operations of the New York cotton exchange, but will go into the entire question of prices where cotton is grown. milled and traded on contracts for future delivery, MT. Brand declared that the present differences in rates "seem to be wholly unjustified."
 The bureaus has conducted a general inquiry into the sharp advance between spot and exchange prices. he said, and proposes to apply a remedy, but in seeking the views of the public and of the brokers before compiling it's final report.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-08-14
Garment Workers to
 Go Back to Work

Cleveland, August 13.-Approximate- ly 4000 garment workers who have been on strike for three weeks voted today to return to work tomorrow, fol- lowing an agreement by the war de- partment at Washington to arbitrate the strike under a proposal submitted by the manufacturers. Strike officials had previously asked for arbitration.
 The manufacturers in agreeing to a settlement by referees, refused to rec ognize the garment workers union or in any way treat with it's officials.
 The strikers seek 30 per cent wage increase, better working conditions and a permanent arbitration board.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-08-14

The part which Italy has played in the great war stands out in America today in bold relief, as it has in Europe for a long time past.
 This is due in a degree to the re- cent sensational victories of the Ital- ians, and to an even greater degree to the visua1ization of the achievements of that people, through the war pie lures, "The Italian Battlefront" which the Italian government has sent to this country, and which is being shown at the Trianon theatre.
 Both records show that Italy has had no small part in circumventing the tri- umph of Prussian militarism. As matter of fact, when the time comes for the history of the great Flu ropean conflict to be written, Italy will be credited with furnishing invaluable assistance to the entente even during 1 the early stages of the war. despite the fact that popular opinion has not been
 of that complexion.
 | In August, 1914, Italy declared her
 neutrality. Italy withdrew her 100000
 soldiers stationed on the French bor- 1 der thus enabling France to with draw an equal number of trained fight ling men to send them to the succour o1 Paris.
 It is now conceded by military ex-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-08-14

as ad1mantine as any of the others in insisting that Cover was not needed and could not be used. Finally, through the efforts of his brother, he was admitted to the marines, the height requirements being waived. He got as far as Paris Island, heard the picturesque swearing of the first to fight brigade, and was then sent back home This last blow steeled Covers resolution, and he went to Johns Hopkins and had his legs broken and resete He is most we'll now, has legs as straight as those of the American Indian, and has added two inches to his height. Just as aDon as he is entirely well he expects to dor. a uni- form. unless General Crowder sticks to his determination to accept no more vol unteers.
 Cover is of peculiar temperament, has a liking for sports, writes songs, is the best amateur boxer in this section of the country, and swings a commanding vo cabulary. During vacation he writes sports for the Albany-Decatur Daily, aud as side line composes songs, several of which have been accepted by the lead- ing music publishers of the nation. idis friends say that he is going to make q champion biroman if the war lasts.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-08-14


 the reason why it is unnecessary to take up the public time with long, winded scientific talks explaining the exact action of Plant Juice. the new her bal stomach remedy, on the human sys- tenn. It actually demonstrates results which have been accomplished by this remedy, Residents of each city read every day of the experience Df someone living in their midst. who has actually derived benefit from Plant Juice.
 For instance, Mrs. Mary Clements, of No. 1a0 North Twentieth street, 4 we'll known Birmingham lady, who has a wide acquaintance here. recently said:
 For four years suffered with my stomach; I had indigestion so bad that could hardly keep anything in my stomach; was bloated with gas, which pressed on my heart and I was always in terrible pain; had pains in the back of my head, dizzy spells. could not sleep and got awfully nervous; black spots came up in front of my eyes and I would feel as if I would fall over I lost flesh and my complexion got very yellow; my circulation was poor and my hands and feet were always cold. am glad to say that after taking your Plant Juice for several weeks I am a well wcman today. have gained 10 pounds and am doing all my own housework have fine appetite for my meals and sleep we'll Plant Juice has been a God send to me and I am glad to recom- mend it to others"
 The Plant Juice Man is at Norton's drug store, corner of Second avenue and Twentieth street. where he is daily meet ing the local public. and introducing and explaining the merits of this remedy Free samples given.--Adv.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-08-14

fire of weak German attachments which were behind the steep banks of the Somme, where they could not be reached by the British artillery fire. The attackers, astride of Proyart, en- countered the defenders who had al ready found cover in advanced saps of the old French defence system, while the English attacking waves were caught without protection on the bare plateu by the German fire.
 "On the rectilnear Roman road en- emy cavalry attachments ready for pur- suit, intuition columns, rear guard in- fantry reserves and machine gun for nations were crowded together. Among this compact mass of men and horses the German shells worked terrible havoc, while our low-fiying airplanes pelted the road with machine gun bull lets. In the fearful confusion, the Eng fish reserves, who had been confident of speedy further progress and had been pushed forward too far, were forced to retire."