Shipping Board losses threaten American merchant fleet future
U.S. Shipping Board officials expose massive mismanagement and inflated costs from war era programs. Auditors report incomplete books, $410,000,000 in gross disbursements, and an $830,000,000 net expenditure for the year, with assets like the American Legion ship overvalued and costly. Officials warn Congress may need up to $800,000,000 to continue operations while stressing the fleet’s potential value if correctly managed.
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Putton County
Mr. Lasker
Shipping Board
Tweedale
Bill
Congress
Kate
Knw
Admiral Benson
Bnsy
Wven
eeaTy
New Shipping Board
Flint
Themerican Legion
Navy
Hhe
Ohio Farm Wealth Rise Called Misleading by Economist
Ohio farm wealth reported in the 1920 census is disputed by J J Falconer of Ohio State University who says the rise reflects temporary price highs and not lasting wealth gains. He notes land values surged while actual sales were rare, and mortgage debt doubled as property values later fell, signaling possible stress on farmers if prices stay low.
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Ohio
J. J .Falconer
Department of Rural Economics
Ohio States University
Falconer
Pecumsel
League of Nations
Tecumseh
Thames
IR. M. Johnson
Mounted Ken
McAfee
Johnson
Greenville
United States
Proctor
Gotating
Emmene Anui
King
Davidson
Kiling
Harrison
Gorsuch Family Reunion Calls AllMembers to Aug 14 Meet
The seventh Gorsuch family reunion will be at Fulton County Fair Grounds on Sunday August 14 1921. All members or those connected are urged to attend to beat attendance records. Officers for 1921 include President Freeman Gorsuch and Secretary Ernest H Gorsuch.
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Gorauch
Fulton County Fair Grounds
Freeman Gorsuch
Frank P. Gorsuch
Ernest H. Gorsuch
Will Gorsuch
Abel Hogeboom
Tra Freaker
Ed Gorsuch
Eli Burkholder
Chm
Jno
Gorsuch
Robert Gorsuch
Ira Fraker
Jno. Hartman
George Gorsuch
Nola George
Ernest H. Gorsach
Only Late Sowing Will Stop The Fly In Wheat
Ohio State University entomologists report 21 northwestern counties show 36 percent Hessian fly infestation on wheat stubble, while the rest of the state averages 10 percent. Late sowing of fall wheat is recommended. safe dates vary by county with Wooster September 21 28, Miami County September 24 October 5, Clermont County October 3 10.
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Ohio State University
Wooster
Miami County
Clermont County
Swifts Produce Review and Local ReunionsToast
Swifts Produce Review notes weaker butter prices due to steady supply and rising poultry receipts as spring markets approach The piece also mentions unchanged land prices and improving fresh egg quality This period includes multiple family reunions Guilford Gorsuch Kline Gehrett and Wallscon Dye with August dates The Evangelical Church’s Sept 6 to 25 schedule highlights gospel singing and preaching
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Evangelical Church
Court House News Summary of Local Court Actions and Real Estate
Court notes issue warrants for banks and health costs, list of ditches and pensions. Real estate transfers include Canfield to Sherer and Dargan to Roth, Ives to Hoy, Palmer to Heck, and more. New cases show foreclosures, divorces, cognovit notes, and receiver appointments. Probate and guardianship actions cover estates Stranahan, Wood, Ives, Ellinwood, Grime, Bicker, and others with hearings set for 1921 and appraisals filed.
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L. Canfield
Wm. Sherer
Bassetts
Swanton
Marie Dargan
Elizabeth Roth
Pike Township
Ola Ives
Wauseon
Okee M. Palmer
Daniel A. Heck
York Township
Albret R. Stranahan
Ellen Tf, Wood
Oli E. Ives
George Ellinwood
Helen J. Grime
Sophia Bicker
Albert R. Stranahan
Romeo D. Mizer
Admi
Gusta Bucher
John Quinn
Isaiah L. Hagerman
Frances Arnsbarger
Jacob Hurach
F. A. Barber
Grace Valentine
Jennie Schrang
Peter P. Roth
Delinquency Tariffs and July Weather Highlights
Notices outline power bills arrears and possible disconnection with a $1 reactivation fee. A July 1921 record at Ohio Experiment Station Wooster notes a mean 76.1 F, hottest month in 33 years, with 96 F days and low rainfall. A Fulton County picnic and accident report recounts Overmeyer’s injury when a truck collided with a bicycle. crowd estimates exceed a thousand. Public tax, school, and farm discussions follow, with Milk Producers and Farm Bureau speakers stressing loyalty and collective marketing progress.
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Experiment Station
Ohio
Wooster
Fulton Grounty
Naman Overmeyer
Commercial
South Fulton
Fulton Street
Fulton County
Overmeyer
Fulton
Chesterfield Township
Fred
BE. B. Beatty
Pike Township
Gee. Bruner
Nine Weatherby
Leatha Beatty
Florence Patterson
W. H. Palmer
State Common School Fund
Milo D
Morenci
Campbell
National Paeerest
Welch
Milk Producers Association
Waut Murray L
Lincoln
Ohio Farm Bureau Federation
Farm Bureau
Elmira
Finn
Leo Guilford
Distribution of August Collection Taxes 1921
A brief notice details the distribution of the August collection taxes for the year 1921. It outlines how funds are allocated among local districts and municipal departments, highlighting key recipients and the timetable for distribution.
Devine objects to any tax on checks cries of America
An Ohio official argues against a two cent check tax, warning it would drain circulation and drive savings home. He cites past failures during the Spanish American War and claims $75.6 million in hiding in Ohio, risking thrift and bank deposits.
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Devine
Cries OF
America
Uncle Sam
the ‘Treasury
Mellon
James A. Devine
Ohio Building Association League
Ohio
Sam
Bevier Opens Wauseon Chiropractic Office Year Two
Miss S Arina Bevier D C of Wauseon completes her first full year in practice since taking over S B Yoder D C on August 11 1920. She formerly taught in local and Fayette schools and studied at University of Michigan and National College of Chiropractic Chicago graduating there. She has built a steady practice with weekly visits to Payette and participated in a Chicago alumni convention this week.
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S. Arina Bevier
D. C. Wauseon
Wauseon
Miss Bevier
S. B. Yoder
D.C
Yoder
Nampa
Idaho
Chicago
Bevier
Payette
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U. S. Shipping Board
U.S. Shipping Board
A. D. Lasker
Swifts
Guilford
Fulton County Fate Grounds
Kline-Gehrett
South Park
Wallscon
Dye
Wf Pd
Loints
Bryan
Court House News
First National Bank
Wnd
H. C. Porter
Peoples State Bank
Clinton Ditch
Walter Coy
A. M. Stoner
Fayette
Aaron
Henry
Daniel Short
Charles A. Stretinger Co
D. B. Johnson
Equitable
the Automotive Body Co
Henry E. Soles
Adm
Heise and
Barber
Clarence M. Soles
Marinda Hollis
J. B
Fred Grandy
Otto Hess
Archie Franklin
Lester Hite Et al
Samuel Fox
F. Bissell Co
John C. Miley
Geo. Allion
F. Shaffer
W. W. Croninger
Jas. Hoffman
Geo. Dudley
Frank Bartlett
L. Weaver
State of Ohio
Clyde Noyse
Ohio State Reformatory
Toledo and Indiana
R. Co
J. B. Lawrence
Ansoursements
County Fund
Blind
Mothers Pension Fund
Agriculture Fund
Health Fund
Jounty Board of Education
Bridge Fund
Swanky Road
Hond Redemption Fund
Ditch Fund
Corporation Fund
Township Fund
School Fund
Charles Welch
Chesterfield
Sheriff Ford
F. E. Perry
Samuel Ruppert
Robert Cole
Kenneth McGuffin
Neizeah
Ottokee
Hurel
JH. Larnard
Wauseon Business Menadiouen Won
Ohio State Universiy
Chesterfield Township Farm Bureau
Imperial
Monarch
Meat Department
Ube Ae
Fulton ST
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