The Neosho Times from Neosho, Missouri • Page 7

THE NEOSHO TIMES. AUGUST 16, 1928, WARNS AGAINST HEAVY GUT IN VALUATION OF RAILWAYS Pointing, out that farm lands and other farm property in the western states increased about $42,000,000,000 in value in the twenty three years ending with 1920, and that the great increase in the wealth of the farmers could not have occured without a. great development of the railroads, the Railway Age declares, in an editorial in its current issue, that the policy of railroad regulation is favored by many western public men for whom the farmers are voting now would make absolutely impossible any corresponding increase in the prosperity and wealth of the western farmers in future. "A stranger to the facts," says the Railway Age, "might naturally conclude that the sentiment being manifested by the western farmers toward the railroads is a result of prolonged oppression of the farmers of that territory by the railroads, as a result of which the farmers have long suffered great adversity. As a matter of fact, for more than a quarter of a century previous to the year 1921 the farmers of the western part of the United States prospered as greatly as any other people in the world.

They seem strangely prone to forget that they owed their prosperity then very largely to the development of the railroads in their territory. The Increases in Value. "This is a good time to recall how the farmers of western territory fared prior to three yeas ago and how the development of the railroads influenced their welfare. The story can only be told by separating the statistics of the bureau of census regarding the increase in the value of farm property in the western states from its statistics for the country as a whole. When this is done the following is disclosed: In the year 1890 the western is Illinois, Wisconsin and the states west of the Mississippi river had 1,809,471 farms.

The total value of the farm lands and other farm property in these states at that time was $7,900,766,000. Of this total value $6,330,000,000 was the value of land. Compare these figures with the figures in the accompanying table for the years 1900, 1910 and 1920. "The statistics in this table show that in" 10 years between 1890 and 1900 the total value of all farm property in western territory in- capacity, and creased $3373,000,000, or 49 per cent; crease of their that in the 20 years from 1890 to 1910 unless they can over $19,000,000,000, or as they have in the past the amount of traffic they can handle, then the years between 1890 and 1920 in increased $45,857,000,000, or 593 per cent. The increase in the average value of each farm between 1890 and 1900 was $495, or 11 per cent; between 1890 and 1910, $5,476, or 125 per cent; a 1 id between 1890 and 1920, or 330 per cent.

Decline Since 1920. increase in the value of Western farm lands alone in this e- was ata.ost ,000,000, a nd constituted three- fourths of the total increase in the value of a11 th farm property in Thnw Western farmers never can in the future, as in the past, enjoy a great increase in their prosperity and wealth." VALUE OF FARMS AND FARM PROPERTY IN WESTERN TERRITORY Increase Increase Over Average Over Number of Year Farms 1890 1,809,471 1900 2,421,987 1910 2,734,924 Value of Farm Lands and Value of Other Farm Farm Lands Property $6,330,824,000 $7,900,756,000 $4,366 8,210,551,000 11,773,037,000 49 9,842 20,003,888,000 26,918,738,000 241 9,842 40,202,454,000 53,757,874,000 593 18,781 1890 Per Cent Value Per Farm 1890 Per Cent 11.3 125.0 330.0 Brown Trades Off His Farm Sherman Brown, living on the from to canfc about that territory. The radical leaders June road two Western territory indulge in much has traded his 26 acre frui( farm to -ut the unearned increment' R. Ackerson of Joplin for a half owned by railways, but the section of and near Co unearned increment' Western farm pos sess ion to be given about March lands alone greatly exceeds the total Mr- Brown was formnrll in the valuation of the railways of the real estate businesg at Pineville He united btates. sold out there Jn January and moyed "Since 1920 there nas been a de- to his present location in March, cline in the value of Western farm Asked whether he intended to move lands.

Wallace's Farmer estimates to his half section in Colorado, Mr. that Iowa land is now worth on the Brown smiled and said, "Yes, average about 25 per cent less than do not sell it before then." at the height of the 'boom' in 1920., Even, however, if it be assumed that Spring City Rebekah Lodge No. the value of land and all other 108 held it's regular meeting at the farm property in Western territory I. 0. O.

F. hall Friday night and has declined 25 per cent since 1920, about 30 members were present, it still has a value of $40,500,000,000 The Rebekah degree was conferred which is about $13,500,000,000 more upon Miss Ruby Morgan of Neosho than its total value in 1910 and the who expressed herself as highly average value per farm is still pleased with the work. 086, or about $4,240 more than it! Several interesting talks were made for the good of the Order and a good time was enjoyed by all. was in 1910. "it is obvious that this great increase in the wealth of western farm- ers cou id never have occured without the increase which occured at Rev.

Kelly Goes to Joplin G. T. Kelly, who has been VMW VAAW TTA14V1L CtU the same time in the mileage and fl stor at the Second Baptist Church carrying capacity of the railroads. of Neosho for four or five years and Almost every part of western terri-1 who nas endeared himself to a tory is so far from all other means great many Neoshoans inside and of transportation that except for the outsi de of his congregation, has been development of its railroads it would 11 to the Second Baptist Church have today little more population and of whic has been without wealth than Siberia. Now, in 1890, a minister since March, when Rev.

the western railways had only 86,000 Walton moved from there to it 1 miles of line, while in 1890 they had 106,000 miles of line; in 1910, 140,000 miles of line, and in 1920, 146,000 miles of line. The number of tons of freight carried one mile by them in 1910 was less than 26 billion; in 1900 it was 50 billions, in 1910, 96 -billions; and 1920, 145 billions. The increase in the freight business First Degree Conferred AUO juwcoac ui me uusmess ne Jugular meeting of Neosho handled by them from 1890 to 1900 Lodge No. 85 I. O.

O. F. was held was 92 per cent, from 1890 to at the Odd Fellows hall at eight Gilman City, Mo. Rev. Mr.

Kelley expects to assume his new ministeral duties in Joplin at once and will probably preach there on the 26th. His family will join him there in September. Fellows hall at 270 per cent; from 1890 to 1920, 457 o'clock Monday ninght with about pleasure i rsm. Geo. W.

HagenbucU, Agt, 719 Walnut St. Kansas Mo, cent. Even in the last 10 years of the to had to increase their carrying capacity over 50 per cent in order to handle the business. Sees Relief for Farmers "The ability of the railways to handle this enormously increased traffic was made possible by the construction of new lines and increases the equipment and facilities of lines already exhisting, -and in their capacity made possible solely by the investment of large amounts of new capital in them This capital been ivested if the investors had not believed the railways would be allowed to earn and pay a reasonable dividend; and if it had not been invested the vast increase in the wealth of the farmers of that territory could not have occurred. "The conditions from which the western farmers are suffering- will gradually be righted, if no action is taken which prevents them from being righted.

Farm prices were very low after the panic of 1893, and the Western farmers suffered severely then, but the conditions which caused these 'low prices disappeared and the farmers subsequently prospered greatly. But suppose that 25 years, ago the western farmers had succeeded in causing the adoption of a policy of regulation which would have frightened investors away from the railways and from that time on prevented any development and increase in the carrying capacity of the railroads that serve western territory. This condition of affairs would have made impossible the increase of over 15 billion dollars in the value of farm property in western territory that occured between 1900 and 1910, and the further increase of about 26 billion dollars in its value which occurred between 1910 and 1920. "And yet, at the present time 75 brothers present. The first degree was conferred upon Brothers James Wells of Seneca Lodge No.

255 and Angus Webber of Neosho Lodge, who were highly pleased with the work. Brothers Bert Wood, J. C. Stanley, Ward Hall and Joe Hatcher of Granby Lodge No. 113 and Henry Brewer, H.

H. Martin, Chas. B. King, David Laughlin, Tom Mann, C. A.

Gish and E. M. Wolfenbarger of Seneca Lodge were welcome visitors. Several interesting talks were made for the good of the order and at the close of lodge, the brothers went to the Ozark Cafe where they enjoyed refreshments of ice cream, cake and cigars. a Reunion at Wentworth On Sunday, August 5, Mr.

and Mrs. J. J. Kutz entertained at their country home at Wentworth for four sisters, Mesdames Date Noland, Ida Sheriff and Hattie Graham of Kansas City and Mrs. Henry Ritchey of Neosho.

The day was one of great enjoyment to the 75 neighbors and friends who together around a hospitable table in the Kutz yard which was covered with all kind of eatables furnished from the proverbial "well filled baskets." Those who took part in the pleasant af- "air will hold the occasion as one long to remembered. Present. Swelling caused by insect bites can be reduced by using Ballard's Snow Liniment. It counteracts the poison and relieves the irritation. Three sizes, 30c, 60c and $1.20 per bottle.

Sold by all druggists. A. Duck of Toronto was injured by a robber's bullet. Duck, it seems, didn't duck. A teaspoonful of Herbine will produce a copious and purifying bowel yet, ui.

me prawn, ume movement, improve the appetite, re- majority of the farmers in Western' store mental activity and a fine feel- territory are supporting politicians ine of IIml who are advocating, as a remedy for of vi or uml cheerfulness. Price, 60c Sold a11 druggists. At last the president of the Bache- the temporary conditions, a permanent policy of railroad regulation if adopted, would in future lor Maids of Atlantic City has man- have just this disastrous effect upon aged to get married. the farmers. These politicians are not advocating merely a reduction of New England telephone strike is rates.

They are advocating reduc- off. The girls failed to get the tions in the of the rail- right number this time. ways and other measures which, if. adopted, would permanently restrict Two girls who robbed Dininick the net return earned by the railways Natamecola in New York were riot to a lower basis than it has ever after his name. reached even in years of panic and depression.

This policy, if adopted, A June husband tells us two may would permanently stop new invest- live as cheaply as one, but not as ment fa the railways and the in- quietly. Mrs. Obituary Bridget Blake Faules died Friday, July 27, at her home eight miles ami a half east of Neosho. She was born in Kiltrelig, Co. Clare, Ireland, in 1848.

In her early womanhood she came to the United States with her brother and settled in Connecticut where she latter mot and married John J. Faules at Danbury, Connecticut, July 1st 1875. They came to Newton County, jVIarch -1st, 1879, and settled upon the farm where they both resided until death. To them were bom eight children, four boys and four girls, two boys who died in infancy and Thomas A. who preceded her three years ago.

The surviving children are: Mrs. George Dohogne of near Stark City, Mrs, Will Ivie, Cardin, Mrs. Ivy Smith, Carterville, John J. Faules ami Mrs. Will Burnett of near She had been in failing health for more than two years, but was confined to her bed only five weeks.

Racine Woman Dies. Mre Lillie L. Watson of Racine, wife of W. Frank Watson and 52 years old, died last Friday after a lingering illness. The funeral was held from the home Saturday, Rev.

Mr. Martin of Seneca condusting the services; burial was at the Burkhart cenmetery. Mrs. Watson is survived by her husband and several children. People who have seen bum shows may be glad to learn a New York actor is in jail for sixty days.

With summer half gone the fish that g-et away are getting larger. Funeral Sunday services were afternoon, July conducted 29, near Sarcoxie at the Catholic Church and interment made in the adjoining cemetery. It's so hot, even a road roller ran away in Chicopee, Mass. Remedy for Peach Borer Proves Effective Church Baby Dies. Henry Church Jr.

infant son Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Church of of Storage Co.

A. J. THOMAS Props. Phone 285. 107-109 North Jefferson St.

All kinds of goods stored in our brick building. Transferring of goods on short notice a specialty. Black dirt furnished for filling of yards and dressing of lawns. Phone orders given prompt attention. IJAWYER.S,, Neosho, died Monday morning at 5:30 at the home of his parents on Summit street.

He was 11 months old. The funeral was held Tuesday; burial at the Ragan cemetery. More calls for Secretaries, Bookkeepers and Stenographers are being received at Draughon's Business College, Springfield, than ever before in the 'history of the school. The last monthly report from this college shows 78 calls for office positions went unfilled. Write for catalog.

Fall term opens September 3. Schedule now. Fidelity Abstract and Title Company C. E. DAVIS, Manager.

METHOD OP APPLICATION Life Sentence Commuted James Seward, convicted and sentenced under verdict of a jury of 12 men to hang for the murder of an alleged prohibition informer, and in whose behalf Senator A. L. McCawley interceded in the higher courts, obtaining one reprieve and being- instrumental in obtaining a second, each time on the eve of the man's execution, Friday was saved from the gallows for all time to come, so far as the crime for which he was convivted is concerned, by acting Governor Hiram Lloyd, who exercised the temporary executive authority falling on his shoulders in the absence of the governor from the state and commuted the seneence to life PROTECT YOURSELF I Insure Your Property With M. J. Kelly INSURANCE AGENCY Located in Haas White Building, southeast corner square.

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MONEY to LOAN i i On Farms. LOW RATES LONGTIME We Write Insurance. HATLER-ADAMS REALTY CO. NEOSHO, MO. ENT investigates have finally found an effective weapon to use against the "Peach Borer," an insect which has been causing an annual loss of about $10,000,000 to peaches, plums, prunes, nectarines almonds.

"Paradichlorobeozene" is the scientific name of the discovery, but it is probable that it will be known by its shorter and less formidable name, "paracide." Two men are jointly responsible for the discovery and its development. They are Dr. A. L. Quaintance, Entomologist in Charge, Fruit Insect Investigations of U.

S. Department of Agriculture, and Dr. Alvah Peterson, Assistant State Entomologist of New Jersey. The Peach Borer has been one of the orchardist's most powerful enemies. Until the development of paracide, the one means of cnmbatUng-U-waB by cutting out of the tree with a knife or digging it out with a stiff wire.

Both methods were expensive, tedious and uncertain. Oftentimes these crude methods caused as much damage as the borer itself and frequently resulted in shortening the life of the tree. The Peach Borer is a white worm which feeds on the outer layers of the tree trunk or large roots, and may be detected by of gum containing sawdust-like particles which exude from the trunk near the ground. Later it becomes a moth which lays many eggs, but it is aa a worm that it is destructive. Paracide should be applied the fall.

Early October is best In the South, late September tor West Virginia and the Ozarks, and early September in the North. At these times tho larvae which would mature the following spring can bo killed. The ground around the tree is made clean and smooth, and one ounce of the material Is strewn in a circle that is everywhere about two inches from the trunk. It Is covered by a few Bhovelfulls of earth which are patted down by tho back of the shovol and left for at least six weeks. The earth mound is then removed.

Paracide volatilizes under the ground and forms a gas five times heavier than air. The gas, completely encircling the tree, smothers the pest but unless wrongly applied does no damage to the tree. Careful records show that the" treatment costs about 2 cents per tree for labor and material, and that results are nearly 100 per cent effective. In one large orchard 22,000 trees were treated by 60 men In three days, and in some 300 examined Inter only one Boror wat found. I I I I I I Farm Loans ASK YOUR NEIGHBOR.

Ask your neighbor about our farm loans and their dealings with us. Interest been reduced. The Shartel Mortgage Co. FARM LOANS Neosho, Missouri Bank NEOSHO, MISSOURI (Oldest National Bank in Newton County) Capital and Surplus $110,600.00 (Double Liability of Stockholders on Account of Being a National Bank) OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS J. W.

LANE, Chairman A C. McGINTY, President E. C. COULTER, Vice-Presideivt and Cashier A. W.

DUFF, Vice-Pres. M. ROEESQN, Vice-Prea. RUTH M. BARNETT, Asst.

Cashier. D. E. HARNS, Asst. Cashier E.

S. CORNISH, Asst. Cashier O. R. LANE, Manager Savings Department.

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