Delaware county farms change hands in two months
Thirteen percent of Delaware county farms changed ownership in February and March. Three hundred forty five farms sold covering 46,355 acres at an average $190 per acre, totaling $8,793,791.56. Largest sale 213 acres for $59,000. another 480 acres sold for $96,000.
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Manchester
Delaware County
Electric Company
Young
Electric Service Company
Central City
Heman Young
Delaware County Telephone Company
Trade Journals Predict Higher Shoe Prices Soon
Authoritative trade journals forecast sustained high leather and shoe costs. The Shoe and Leather Reporter warns imports and domestic hide supplies will not curb prices, while the new packers agreement shields merchants from price relief. The Shoe Retailer predicts price levels held for at least a year, with calf skins rising and food shoes in short supply.
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Ble
Feae
Leather demand drives hike in shoe prices
Leather supplies tight as high grade hides lag demand. Industry notes stronger stock activity and rising costs with no expected price relief soon. Packer and country hides cited as improving but not enough to meet appetite for better footwear. Judge Danham and Judge Duphem mentioned in passing amid hospital stays.
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Danham
George W. Duphem
Zemo promises relief for eczema and skin troubles
Unnecessary suffering from eczema blotches and rashes is addressed with Zemo. Obtainable at drug stores for 35c or 1.00 for a larger bottle, Zemo is a non greasy liquid that cleanses, soothes, and heals skin quickly. The E. W. Rose Co. of Cleveland promotes its use for instant relief.
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E. W. Rose Co
Cleveland
Morgan Township votes bond issue for nine district schools
Hampton April 7 The voters of Morgan Township in Franklin County Southwest part of the county authorized bonds of 914,000 for nine district schoolhouses four years ago and progress remains noted as the district advances with construction plans.
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Franklin County
TIRE
Hampton
Morgan Township
Plan for Consolidated District at Coulter Fails
The article discusses a 1816 election debate over a consolidated school district at Coulter. It notes about a third of the proposed area would have been cut from Morgan township, plans lacking sufficient support, and lingering dissatisfaction after four years of trial with multiroom but inadequately equipped schoolhouses.
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Coulter
Morgan Township
Honda
Community notes from Winchford and nearby towns
Local snippets report Mabie visiting Greene family and returning, a modern high school building project, and plans for a community meeting place. Waverly mentions and various residents’ health notes are noted amid informal town news and editor hints.
Visiting sister and family health in distant towns
The piece notes Mrs Chartton dhurme visiting her sister with mentions of Mreltha Finchford Mercantile W. Zimmerman and a trip home Saturday. It mentions a sick father, Mina Wear Bands, and Mrs wear’s return to activity. It also references Abyssinia’s capital and a church sermon by Mr Rausch. It briefly notes a firewood shortage and John Sadler taking a new second position.
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Finchford Mercantile Company
W. Zimmerman
Chartton Dhurme
Jtouco Henty
Week
Deening
Mina
Abyssinia
Sentor
Rausch
Ans Lutheran Church
John Sadler
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Brown
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Wangler Bros. Co
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Winchford
Mme Mabie
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Familly
Tla
Gilbert
C. W. Habe
Wille Long
Wnima Sturms
Com Products Refining Co. P
New York City
Schlegel’s
Bykail
Eeeaee Pictures
Mteng
Schlegel
Dept
Davenport
Towa
ILA
Goodyear
Ford
Chevrolet
Dart
Maxwell
Waterloo Auto & Supply CO
Godyear
Ino of
O. D
Sternberg's
Cloak & Suit
Waterloo
New York
Coats
Jersey
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