Rural Credits Looms as Bad Dream in Farm Letter
A satire letter from Washington in 1916 explains how the new Rural Credits Law supposedly works. It warns farmers of imagined schemes, double liabilities, and forced appraisals, detailing a mock plan to borrow twenty thousand dollars through a network of neighbors and banks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ned
Ben
American Commission
Europe
Republican Party
Bill
Bill Jamts
Jmnes
Ender
Warrow Azural Une
Sheriffs Hammer
Federal Land Bank
Bill Sones
Shadowy Faith and Quiet Title Debates Stir Friction
A fragmented excerpt hints at political unrest and legal ambiguity as debates over title and authority provoke tensions. The piece references dubious figures and a desire to quiet dissent, suggesting a climate of distrust and maneuvering.
Letter about Farm Loan twists and carpetbagger appraisers
Washington 1916 letter describes ten farmers forming a National Farm Loan Association, facing unanimous appraisals, carpetbagger inspectors, delays, and title issues that thwart loans. It ends with switching to a joint stock Rural Credits system as a future option and teases a continuation.
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Washington, D. C
Ned
Squire Brown
O. K
National Farm Loan Association
Iity
Oye
Benn Samson
Squire
Ben
Bill Davis
Federal Land Bang
Bill
America
Poland
China
Federal Land Banker
Tom Edgely
Farm Loan Association
Tara Edgely
Nelson
Washington
Federal Examiner of Title
Sam Slick
Sam
Hoth
Oytar
Tle
Co-Operative Rural Credits Federal Land Banks
Co-Operative Credit National Farm Loan Association
Corker
Warren Borough to Consider City Status under 1913 Act
Notice from Warren Borough Pennsylvania recalls a September 4 1916 council meeting adopting a resolution to submit the question of Warren becoming a third class city under the 1913 act to voters at the general election on November 7 1916. Resolution forwarded to Warren County Commissioners and officially recorded by Borough Secretary Evelyn Weed.
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Burgess and Town Council
Borough of
Warren
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Commonwealth
Pennsylvania
General Assembly
Peannsylvania
Warren County
B. G. Gregory
Co. S. Knabb
M. Evelyn Weed
Borough of War
Subpoena in Divorce Case in Warren County Pleas
In Warren County Common Pleas No. 1 September Term 1916 Clark Day libellant vs Alice Parkins Day respondent. Respondent named by alias subpoena returns non est inventus to appear November 6 before the court to answer the libel and show cause why divorce should not be granted. Sheriff EO A. W. De Forest Warren Pa. Oct 3 1916. John Siggins Jr. Attorney.
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Clark Day
Libellanti
Alice Parkins Day
Warren
Court of Common Pleas
A. W
DE Forest
John Siggins, Jr
Eon County Common Pleas
Aer Kirberger
Yron Kirberger
A. W. DE Forest
Warren, Pa
Geo
Munn
Katherine Palmer
Libellant
Samuel Schnell Palmer
Karl A. Krantz
Warren County Common Pleas
John H. Odell
Erma G. Odell
Sher. Werren
Fpa
Ka A. Krantz
E.urorne
Kirberger Divorce Case Noted in County Court
The fragment shows the Libellant and Respondent in a Common Pleas action from 1916 with references to Sheriff Geo B Munn and GEO A W De Forest. It indicates a divorce petition filed and the court’s summons to appear for the libellant.
Trial List for Monday October 23 1916 in Warren Pa
Court notice lists nine cases to be called for trial at 10 o clock A M on Monday October 23 1916 in Warren Pennsylvania. Executors of H M Clark appeal against George Clark while other suits involve Pennsylvania Railroad Company Amber Oil and Realty Company Saloma Leonhart estate L A Coates Co partners Warren County Agricultural Association Wilbur Henderson James Messerly Langdon vs Clinger Delphina Sherman I W Fellers estate Dentler vs Balden sperger. Prothonotary A Clark records date October 2 1916 with entry October 5 1916.
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C. W. Clark
L. G. Clark
H. M. Clark
George Clark
John H. Kilenck
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Charles C. Fisher
Amber Oil & Realty Company
A. Newkirk
Saloma
John M. Dentler
John Baldensperger
Palmer versus Palmer Libellant Respondent Case Notice
No 4 September Term 1916 Katherine Palmer Libellant vs Samuel Schnell Palmer Respondent Sun day to answer the complaint of Karl A Krantz Attorney.
A Resourceful Badger in Surprising Heroic Act
An English artist building a sea scene discovered a badger’s den and placed burning grass at the mouth as a joke. The animal emerged from the hole, sniffed the smoke, and scratched earth to extinguish the fire, displaying quick wit and decisive action to avert danger.
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Badger
Cyeater
Early Stock Exchange Name Change Documented
A July 15 1775 London Chronicle excerpt records the name shift from New Jonathan’s to The Stock Exchange. Brokers named the house, collected sixpence each, and christened the doorway with punch.
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First
Stock Exchange
Jonathan’s
London Chronicle
Odell Divorce Case in September 1916 Court
No. 5 September Term 1916 John H Odell libellant versus Erma G Odell Respondent in proper person before the Court of Common Pleas for a divorce from the bonds of matrimony filed as a libel. The record notes proceedings dated October 3 1916 with sheriff A W De Forest and Ka A Krantz as attorney.
Begging Letter Woes Unearth a Poet and Editor
A jokey exchange contrasts a notorious begging letter writer with an editor. The poet laments ongoing solicitations from the writer while the friend notes the writer has sent dozens of letters begging the poet not to send more of his work.
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Puck
Doctor and patient exchange on health status
Dialogue shows a physician declaring perfect health while the patient pleads to reevaluate and seeks recuperation. The exchange humorously contrasts medical certainty with patient desire for rest and relief.
On the Safe Side
A brief humorous exchange between husband and wife about money and shopping. The wife insists on buying things, while the husband reveals that he left the money at home, keeping the purchase plans in tension.
Puzzling Debate on Telescope View Versus Naked Eye
A quote from the Cleveland Plain Dealer notes the paradox that a telescope lets us see farther yet also makes distant objects appear closer. The remark contrasts perception and magnification in optical tools.
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Cleveland Plain Dealer
Salts for Kidney Health Warns Against Meat
An old health advertisement urges meat eaters to flush kidneys with Jad Salts or similar salts. It claims meat causes uric acid clogging kidney pores and links sluggish kidneys to rheumatism headaches liver trouble and other ailments. It recommends four ounces of rad salts in water daily for a few days to restore kidney function.
Sage and Sulphur Compound Restores Dark Hair Color
An old time hair treatment using Sage Tea and Sulphur, now sold as Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur Compound for 50 cents. It darkens gray hair naturally, restores gloss, and gives a youthful look when applied with a sponge or brush. Not a disease cure.
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Wyeth
Mrs Mead praises Dr Pulverman for Toric lenses
Mrs H C Mead writes that she has worn glasses for years and finds Dr Pulverman’s Toric lenses most satisfying. She recommends others in need of glasses to have their eyes fitted by Dr Pulverman and expresses high satisfaction.
Secret slips from a Flapper in London Passing Show
In the London Passing Show, a mysterious exchange reveals a secret leak. The first Flapper voices disbelief at how the secret escaped, the second downplays its spread, and both insist they told no one yet are implicated in the leak.
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London
Got His Lesson. Brown How is it you let your wife have her own way so entirely
A compact humorous exchange quoted from the London Telegraph. Brown-How asks why his wife has full authority. Jones replies that a previous attempt to restrain her failed.
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Brown
Jones
London Telegraph
Measured Advice for Calm Temper in Business
A proverb urges restraint to protect one’s affairs. It compares phlegm to cooling anger, advising steady composure to avoid harm to commerce and reputation. The saying frames self control as prudent strategy for success.
Trust Hours Held by Fellow Men
A reflective note on how moments of happiness and support are safeguarded by the goodwill of others, presenting friendship and communal aid as a source of lasting relief and strength for a man.
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Bill Jones
George
A. Clark
H. C. Mead
Youngsville
Youngsville, Pa
BR. Pulverman
Reynolds Drug Co. Inc
Servee
Vo Service
Oficial
Association National Advertisers
New Stock Exchange Building
Philadelphi
L. C. Eddy
Pennsylvania Avenue
West General Law
D. G. Blackman
Justice of the Peace
Second St
BELL
Remingtons
SMITH
Empire Type Foundry
Buffalo
N. Y
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