Newberry Convicted in 1918 Senate Seat Purchase Case
Truman H. Newberry, Michigan Republican and U S Senator, found guilty of criminal conspiracy to buy his 1918 Senate seat. Judge fines him $10,000 and sentences two years at Leavenworth. He vows to fight expulsion as La Follette and party leaders debate control of the Senate. Pressly Memorial Institute in Egypt reports 375 pledge signers in 1918 temperance drive.
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Truman H. Newberry
United States
Michigan
Senate
Newberry
Leavenworth
Pressly Memorial Institute
Egypt
Good Roads and Modern Transportation Outlook
The article argues for accelerated road building as postwar progress, linking Roman roads to modern motor age. It highlights government and state funding, urban rural integration, and the need to cut farm product costs by improving roads and interurban highways. It notes the motor truck’s rising role and calls for action to expand the national transportation system. A small classified item seeks girls to learn power sewing machines at Enoch Mfg Co.
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J. Ogden Armour
Enoch Mfg. Co
North Queen Street
Japanese Students Abroad Reach 2333 in 1916
In 1916, 2,333 Japanese students were studying abroad across various countries. The figure reflects government and private educational exchange efforts during the period.
Doubtful Census Figures on Presidential Aspirants
A wary note suggests census figures will show presidential aspirants remain a minority nationwide. The remark underscores uncertainty about broad support and hints at a political landscape with limited mass backing for top contenders.
Mary Had a Little Word Still Sparkling in Verse
A playful caption evokes Mary and a quirky word that follows her like a small companion. The line hints at whimsy and light literary mischief in a historical newspaper style.
New Spring Merchandise at McCormick Oldham’s
We are proud to tell our customers about the good things we have for them. Fine Spring Clothing with exclusive styles in Ladies' Dresses and up to date Shoes for Ladies Misses and Children. A full line of Men's and Boys' fine Shoes and Work Shoes. A vast showing of rugs from door mats to large room sizes. Rugs and Linoleums at the lowest prices.
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Land & Prie
Mense
Our Clothing Department Offers This Season's Best Styles
Our Clothing Department is full of the finest season’s goods. Fine basket weaves Serges Scotch Tweeds flannels dressed and undressed worsteds in various linings. Also Hosiery silk and Lisle for ladies children and men. Busy Housekeepers urged to buy Bugs Linoleums Oil Cloths.
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Geta
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