Census 1930 and its vast counting effort outlined
A lengthy explanation outlines the planned 1930 census, detailing an army of over 100,000 enumerators visiting homes and stores to collect data on names, ages, race, home ownership, employment, and more. It notes constitutional basis, legal duty to answer, and the census’ scope including farms, mines, irrigation, and distribution. It compares past censuses and projects population growth, urbanization, and eventual societal insights. It also includes unrelated household tips on spring vegetables and jams.
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Ray Walters
United States
William M. Steuart
Bureau of the Census
Hmit
Sam
Doctor Steuart
America
Uncle Sam
David
Israel
Judah
Divine capacity to take today for tomorrow
A reflective line on accepting today while trusting the future to manage what comes next, suggesting a serene stance toward time and daily life. It emphasizes the wisdom of living in the present and letting future days unfold without overplanning.
California Fig Syrup touted for easing children’s stomach woes
A nursemaid style claim extols California Fig Syrup as a safe, gentle remedy for constipation and digestive upset in children. It highlights a long track record, a testimonial from Mrs. May Snavely of Montrose, California, and urges asking for the product by its full name to ensure authenticity.
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California
May
Texans to Spend 100 Million on Brazos River Project
The Brazos river plan aims to irrigate thousands of acres, power industries, provide drinking water, and support recreation. A Brazos river conservation and reclamation district will seek state and federal funding to back the project.
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Brazos River
Those Dear Girls Learnings From a Florida Quip
Readers in Florida report a humorous chain about giving girls small mouths by repeating a tongue twister. The piece notes clubs forming to chant the phrase rapidly aiming for a tiny mouth suitable for kissing.
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Florida
Fanny Finch
Francis Fowler
Illorida Times Union
One Essential Needed Mother Well Nellie Doll Kitchen
A brief dialogue notes Nellie needs a policeman for the cook before her doll kitchen is fully furnished. A line promotes Russ Ball Blue tonic for chickens and a large grocery package. A proverb about adversity follows, suggesting luck appears golden when adversity ends.
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Nellie
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Elmo Scott Watson
DR. Williatt
Steuart
Western Newspaper Union
Great Water Project
Garfield
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