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Newspaper
Marshall Herald
Location
Marshall, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1923
Page
23
A late preliminary summary notes a smaller peach crop than earlier feared due to last month frosts. Southern crop reporters to the U S department of agriculture indicate shortages will be less severe than first anticipated.
The United States Department of Agriculture notes higher farm prices and wages but cautions that it is too early in the season to forecast supply or demand. The report emphasizes uncertainty in agricultural market outlook despite price increases.
About 44 500 acres in Fergus county Montana are opened for homestead entry for 20 ex service men of World War I. The Lewistown land office will announce filing dates. Lands near Maiden are rough and mountainous with significant timber. Veterans receive a ninety one day filing preference.
In Washington Mr Hoover criticizes current trade associations as undue restraints. He says laws were made before modern collective action and urges coordinated action and strategy to stabilize business conditions long term.
Attorney General Daugherty reports that in the last year the war frauds section of the Department of Justice recovered 3,198,385.19 for the government and secured judgments totaling 1,225,919 more with 95 indictments issued. Major civil and criminal suits await trial, with big recoveries including Derby Manufacturing 670,000 Lincoln Motors 1,550,000 and DuPlan Silk 186,000. Large judgments were won against Dusenberg Motors and Willys Corporation 639,748 U S Fidelity and Guaranty 45,710 and Cleveland Brass and Copper Mills 516,588.
The United States used about 99 billion pounds of whole milk in 1921 and 47 billion pounds of dairy products in 1922. Household per capita milk use rose from 49 to 50 gallons from 1921 to 1922. City consumption rose by 2 gallons per capita, while rural areas dragged the overall national increase to about 1 gallon.
Henry C Wallace, Secretary of Agriculture, says agricultural prices are rising with trends of improvement. The strongest gains occur in cotton growing states and the corn belt due to higher prices for cotton and grain. He notes the department aids not only farmers but the general public through scientific research and broader economic benefits.
President Harding to visit Alaska this summer to inaugurate the new Alaska railroad completed at a cost of 56 million dollars. The 467 mile line stands as the territory's first large railroad, prompting a massive celebration by Alaskan citizens. Separate note reports a 1923 first quarter U.S. footwear output totaling over 95 million pairs, with notable gains in men’s women’s and infant footwear.
Federal records show total service pensions paid to Civil and Spanish American War veterans reach 3.429 billion dollars by March 31. Civil War survivors and widows receive 3.406 billion. Spanish American War survivors and widows get 22.7 million. Civil War annual pensions now 221.37 million. Spanish American War 7.12 million. Judge Gary cautions against political agitation and predicts no near run on business despite high taxes.
Samuel B Morgan born September 15 1849 in Clary county Illinois died June 1 1923 at Auburn aged 73 years 8 months 17 days married Laura Crigler July 3 1874 birth 11 children five preceded him funeral at Island Grove church. David S Ward born May 26 1853 Reynoldsburg Ohio died May 28 1923 Dennison aged 70 years 2 days married Armetha Jarred March 8 1877 had seven children funeral May 31 at M E church south Dennison.
Cash scarcity abroad pushes Japanese bankers to unload large foreign loan bonds on the New York market. The move tightens liquidity as Tokyo banks curb many imports, with fuel transport and gasoline wagons among the few spared sectors.
Political circles in Washington expect President Harding to secure congressional approval when the new session opens. The plan for the United States to join the world court of the League of Nations appears assured, with the necessary votes likely to be obtained.
In rural Monterey County California large gold nuggets have been found near the coast suggesting a historic gold source. Prospectors search for the veins that fed the nuggets but the Geological Survey says such veins have not been located, despite weathering releasing masses into streams.
State of Illinois Clark County. In Chancery J W Price vs John McKnight et al. Affidavit of non residence filed. Complainant’s bill of complaint filed June 2 1923. Summons issued returnable July 5 next. Defendants must appear July 9 next or plead answer or demur.
The document states the bill of complaint and charged matters will be taken confessed and a decree entered against you per the prayer of the bill. Clerk E. W. Hodson of Marshall Illinois notes the filing June 4 1923. Graham is the complainant’s solicitor. Advertisement 23-4.
The administrator of Sophia A Snedeker late of Clark County Illinois gives notice to creditors to appear at the Clark County Court Marshall on the first Monday in August to file claims and to settle debts. John G Snedeker is the named administrator with Graham and Snavely as attorneys.
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