Land values dip as farm prices fall nationwide
The Department for Agriculture reports farm land values fell seven percent in the past year with Georgia down 22 percent and Kentucky 24 percent due to cotton and tobacco woes. Despite declines, farm land values are higher than a decade ago, echoing broader deflation and a possible temporary slump. City land follows general economic trends, with dollar values rising in buying power despite price drops.
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Dacely
Department For Agriculture
United States
Georgia
Kentucky
California
Oregon
Colorado
Postal Clerks Excel In South Illinois Indiana Exam
March 17 marked the annual case examination for post office clerks under Arthur Cross in St Louis. The test covered mail distribution across 51 Illinois counties and the south half of Indiana. Scores averaged near 100 for functions, with a 99.67 percent overall accuracy from 5662 cards. one clerk achieved a perfect record while another nearly did after a major card misplacement was discovered just before the test.
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Arthur (. Cross
Ast
Cross
Harry P. Dodds
Indiana
Fragmented Early 20th Century News Snippet
A jumble of outdated quips sketches social curiosities and local color from Ohio and beyond. Items reference Stillmans Lakewood Ohio mortality contrary beliefs in green graves Quebec liquor limits and a parachute incident amid satire on gender economy and Easter hats.
Winn Lumber Co Promotes Low Prices On House Paint
A Chicago area ad announces extremely low prices for the entire line of house paint with immediate delivery. The offer highlights concrete value at 415 8S 12th St and phone 103, urging customers to call for prices.
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W. Winn Lumber Co
12Th St
Winter Layers Auction Leads to Buff 2.00 Setting
A fragmented notice references an auction item titled Winter Layers with Buff 2.00 setting and a bid style of 2 for 4-28. It mentions a potential win for Orphington Kg 23.00 and notes Mrs. H in the readable text.
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Orphington
Obituary for Charlie Harpole, 1875–1021 legacy noted
Contributed obituary states Charlie Harpole was born February 28 1875 in Mt Vernon and died March 9 1021 at age 46 years 9 days. He married Mrs Gertie Behan who preceded him in death. Survived by three sons Walter Edgar and John Marshal Harpole a daughter Elmana Harpole his sister Anfia Meyer and four half brothers George Jacob Henry and Martin Harpole.
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Charlie Harpole
Mt. Vernon
Gertie Behan
Walter
Edgar
John Marshal Flarpole
Elmana Harpole
Anfia Meyer
George
Jacob
Henry
Martin Harpole
Spring stock sale cuts prices on shoes and dry goods
Low prices prevail on dress shoes and hosiery as a spring stock sale arrives from St. Louis. Across from Southern depot, the store touts large spring wear stock and urges customers to buy now. A social promotion offers a free gift to a popular young lady, with contact details listed.
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Ilave
Breeders Offer Rhode Island Reds for Sale and Trade
An auction-like note states ownership of W H Ball purebred Rhode Island Reds now offered for sale. It mentions Mrs W D We' git and a PL No 1 Pptone as identifiers in a brief classified style notice.
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W.H. Ball
Rhode Island
W. D. We
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