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Newspaper
Marshall Herald
Location
Marshall, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1926
Page
2
An editorial by Harry Maurer urges Clark County farmers to quit buying butter substitutes. He cites surveys showing many farmers selling milk or cream buy substitute products, driving up prices and hurting local dairies, and argues to save cream or make butter at home.
The article argues that U.S. farmers face risk not only from domestic weather but from global crop conditions. It notes US winter grain planting is down about 2 percent, while European droughts and floods could reduce European wheat and boost American profits if crops are short abroad. It warns forecasts are hazardous and stresses watching Europe, South America, and U.S. crops to gauge future business conditions.
Property includes five room house with bath and half acre ground. Two large hen houses, all practically new, house in good condition though not new. Electric wiring complete in building with cabinet and pesteliceel term unclear. Asking price $150.
Property listing fragment notes asking price of 3250 dollars and a potential rent inquiry. The readable text is incomplete but indicates interest in renting or purchasing the property. Local details such as location or contact are not provided in the fragment.
Ross Stewart executor announces a public sale of the Clark County real estate of Mary A Forsythe deceased. The sale is set for February 20 1926 at the Marshall County Court House East door with cash in hand on day of sale. The property comprises the Southwest Quarter of the Southeast Quarter and parts of the North Half of the Southeast Quarter totaling about forty two acres in Section 25 Town 12 North Range 12 West.
The article tracks wheat exports rising from 30 percent in 1914 1920 to 80 percent in 1924 and notes wheat price spikes. It cites 1926 farm sales up 45 percent from 1924 and acreage sold up 146 percent with total value up 121 percent, reflecting shifting agricultural economics.
The report notes farms being bought larger but at stable acre prices. It highlights exemptions for U S Liberty Bonds from surtaxes after July 2, 1926. Employment is set to rise in early 1926 with ongoing industrial disputes expected in the first half. Budgets grow as families systematize expenditures via banks and insurers to boost accumulation.
R B Hoglish named executor of Mary A Forsythe estate Clark County Illinois. He will appear before Clark County Court at Marshall during the April Term on the first Monday to settle claims. Creditors urged to present claims or make payment promptly. Dated January 16, 1926. Attorney Wm T Hollenbeck listed. Advertisement 4-4.
State of Illinois Clark County vs Estate of L A Wallace deceased notifies heirs and distributees that on Monday February 1 1926 the executor will present final report to Clark County Court Marshall Illinois and seek discharge from duties. He asks heirs to appear and resist if desired. Willam A Wallace Executor Arthur Poorman Atty advertisement 44
The administrator of the estate of Pearl Lemley, deceased, in Clark County, State of Illinois, will present his final settlement on Monday February 1, 1926 at Marshall Minors. He asks to be discharged from all duties and responsibilities. Heirs and distributees may appear to resist the application. JT A Lemley, Administrator. H R Snavely, Attorney.
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