Farm Mortgage Debt Rises Across United States
Department of Agriculture and Bureau of the Census show total farm mortgage encumbrance growing from 3.32 billion in 1910 to 7.86 billion in 1920, with continued increases after 1920 driven by expanding farming operations, land transfers, and rising land values before 1920. By 1924 owner farmers carried about two thirds of total debt. life insurance companies hold roughly 20 percent of farm mortgages. Iowa alone recorded 1.099 billion in 1920, and owner-operated farms mortgaged in 1920 stood at 71.1 percent in North Dakota versus 14.2 percent in West Virginia.
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United States
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South
Iowa
North Dakota
West Virginia
Life
Young Negro Drives Auto Through Show Window at Haskell
At Haskell on October 2 a small boy reportedly left in a car started the vehicle in gear and it smashed through a plate glass show window of a hardware store. Frantic cries of whoa failed to stop it until the car struck a building column. the store front and stock were damaged, but the child was unharmed.
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Haskell
Stinnett并 Hutchings Wed in Wichita Falls Union
Miss Lucile Hutchings and Mr George J Stinnett were married in Wichita Falls at noon on Tuesday September 22 A six course dinner followed at the Isenberger home and the couple planned a Dallas week and a future home in Wichita Falls Mrs Stinnett a Baylor pianist and Olney native joins Mr Stinnett of K M A Fuel Oil Co formerly of Olney Olive Enterprise reports
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Lucile Hutchings
J. A. Hutchings
George J. Stinnett
Wichita Falls
Dell Hutchings
W. C. Isenberger
Stinnett
Olney Enterprise
Origin of Chop Suey Emerges in American Kitchens
A party of Americans visited Li Hung Chang in Washington and, at his request, his cook improvised a dish from available ingredients. The result was chop suey, a creation Chinese cooks in America learned to make, while it remained little known in China.
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Li Hung Chang
Washington
America
China
Honest Boy and the Business Behind His Truth
A mother replies to an employer asking if her son is absolutely honest. She asserts he is honest but notes that he understands the nature of business. The exchange highlights a pragmatic view of integrity in a commercial setting.
Walker's Prostate Specific touted for old age symptom relief
An advertisement claims a 10 day offer for Walker's Prostate Specific to treat night urination and low vigor. It promises new health for men of all ages and provides a free $1 sample from the Walker Institute in Kansas City, Missouri if written for details.
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Walker
Walker Institute
Gateway Station
Kansas
Fire Loss Figures Demand Action as Texas Seeks Change
A magazine style overview cites national fire losses including one dwelling per four minutes and four warehouses daily, totaling over 500 million dollars and 15,000 lives yearly. It notes Texas average annual fire losses above 18 million, with 54.9 million of school funds appropriated over four years and 73 million lost to fire. It urges reducing burn risk by education and questions the fire tax.
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Texas
College Opens as Fathers Support Sons Through School
A note on the role of fathers aiding sons in pursuing college education, highlighting parental support as a key factor in enrolling and sustaining higher learning.
Blue Star Remedy claimed by SUCTT LONG DRUG COMPANY
An advertisement promises a jar of Blue Star Remedy to treat skin diseases including itching eczema tetter and cracked hands with a guarantee. It claims the product will not stain clothing and has a pleasant odor.
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Suctt-Long Drug Company
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