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Newspaper
The Jansen News
Location
Jansen, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Apr 09, 1925
Page
8
The Savings Bank Division of the American Bankers Association reports six years of savings deposits rising from 11.6 to 21.0 billion dollars, with about 38.9 million depositors. The data show savings fueling productive capital and industrial growth, improving living standards through prudent funds allocation.
Undersecretary Gerard B. Winston of the Treasury in the American Bankers Association Journal urges lighter taxes. He cites per capitas rising from 32 to 54 between 1918 and 1920, then dropping to the 20s in recent years, while state and municipal taxes rise. He warns against excessive death taxes that could erode revenue and stifle accumulation for family provision.
A North Carolina Experiment Station survey of 800 farms shows over 40 percent of farm credit comes from short term loans from merchants and banks, with store credit charging more than 26 percent interest while banks run just above 6 percent. The piece urges cash basis, higher food production, and improved banker farmer relations to reduce costs.
The piece asserts that natural laws govern agriculture, replacing gloom with optimism. It argues prosperity cannot be legislated or forced, stating farming follows fundamental economic realities like other businesses.
A New York Times inspired vignette contrasts two paths for heir education. It notes a boxing-inclined route versus lessons in dance and music for privileged youths. A ten-year-old boy endures days of ballroom lessons in a grand townhouse, wearing white kid gloves.
The Trial of the Pyx is an annual official inquiry in Great Britain to verify the weight and fineness of coins from the mint. Originating in medieval times, the test is conducted at Goldsmiths' Hall by a jury of goldsmiths under the king's remembrancer.
An exhortation on time as a healer. It argues time can lessen sin, mend sorrow, reveal character, and bring believed results if faith is kept. The piece frames time as a trustworthy force guiding outcomes and healing over time.
A man inspired by medieval tales acts to rescue a woman on a rain slick street. He spreads his coat for her to step from her car, prompting her exasperated reply. The scene captures small town chivalry clashing with modern brusqueness.
A Boston Transcript note recounts a large woman losing footing on an icy hill and sliding down a slope, crying for help. A man nearby heard her calls and found her safely resting in a bank, remarking with a cheerful greeting.
Ruth and Maurie were on the front walk with a bag of pretzels when Marie ate them. Maurie’s mother scolded her in Ruth’s hearing, saying it is not nice to eat them all and she should offer some. Ruth agreed, noting Marie would not believe her.
Transfers recorded by J Monroe Davis Son Title Men Fairbury Nebraska include Virgie G Pigg to F J Grugan for lots 7 8 9 block 1 Mendenhall add Fairbury $600. Ignas Kasparek to Mildred FF Yancy north 48 ft of lot 10 block 3 B C Subdiv Fairbury $200. Victor Q Sheeley to Carl A Sheeley all block 28 Endicott and lots 16 17 18 28 in northwest quarter 41-3 $1. A E Hallock to Isaac Shelburne lots 9 14 block 6 Mendenhall add Fairbury $500. H E Nelson to Basilius Schmidt lot 5 and part of lot 4 occupied by brick building block 21 Daykin $1850.
Norman Ilrgeod reflects that parents must engage with children to stay connected to life’s springs and the cradle of the race. Teachers or other guardians can share this extended reality, but those who ignore the young risk losing lifelong youthfulness as they age.
Hawaii pineapple farmers report a 50 percent increase using brown paper strips laid around plants. The paper smothers weeds and conserves soil moisture while allowing plants to grow through. Waste bagasse fibers from sugar cane are used to make the mulch, with 75 thousand rolls annually covering 500 acres at a cost of 10 thousand.
A brief OCR fragment lists prices for staple farm goods including wheat at 1.80 per bushel and corn at 1.00, potatoes 50 to 60 cents, hens at 1.00, cream at 2.44, butter at 0.40, eggs at 0.84 per dozen, and a pound measure noted, reflecting a historical market listing.
H D Bartlett promotes Farm Lighting and Western Electric radio outfits. Offers transmission line solutions and plant installations with radio sets and repairs. Contact Fairbury Nebraska, phone 899, with guaranteed material and work.
Hoke Smelting and Refining Co at Otsego Michigan advertises cash payments for false teeth dents gold platinum and discarded jewelry offering prompt service and fair value.
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