Minnesota Plan Aims to Restore Prosperity for Farmers
Long article traces how Minnesota plan, promoted by Frederick E. Murphy of the Minneapolis Tribune, shifts Northwest farmers from wheat to dairy and livestock, expanding farm income and inspiring national interest. It notes bankers and credit steps, and the Agricultural Credit Corporation of Minneapolis backing the transition.
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Minnesota
Northwest
Frederrick E. Murphy
Minneapolis Tribune
National Republic
Daniel Rochford
Georgia
Texas
Weshington
New England
Carolinas
Hoover
Murphy
Femco
Breckenridge
Minn
Red River Valley
Wisconsin
The
Agricultural -Credit -Corporation of
Minneapolis
Climbing Again: U.S. Economy Revival Pushes Demand
Reports from across the country describe a revival in wholesale business after prolonged retrenchment. Consumers cut expenses and replacements become necessary, lifting production and inventories. The shift promises more employment and sustained business activity as buyers renew demand.
Economic life to change as money circulates again
The speaker predicts a coming year will bring a remarkable change in the nation’s economic life as money is placed back into circulation and lines of endeavor are renewed. This reflects a focus on rebuilding financial activity and sustaining growth.
Supreme Court rules illegal interest rate void on open accounts
In Idaho, the Supreme Court upheld the Payette district court for Payette Equity Exchange. The case involved Davidson Grocery seeking payment on a five year open account. The court held interest at seven percent begins three months after the last item and that any higher rate or custom contrary to statute is void.
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Boise
Supreme Court
Payette District Court
Payette Equity Exchange
Davidson Grocery Company
Davidson Company
Payette
Hard on Vamps 1776 Law on Deceptive Marriage
In 1776 the English parliament enacted a measure aiming to curb vamping by women. The law equates deception to witchcraft, declaring marriages obtained by scents, cosmetics, false hair, or other adornments null and void and punishable as witchcraft or similar offenses.
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America
Spirit that Counts Editorial on Community Morale
The piece argues that community growth hinges on the people's spirit. A tale contrasts two men with opposite attitudes toward a worn farm, showing that perseverance and optimism, not circumstance, drive success. Emerson is cited on courage transforming outcomes.
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Emerson
Democrat-American
Balisaw
Oklahoma
Prayers for Night and Peace by Ethel Arnold Tilden
A nighttime prayer from Good Housekeeping asks for a heart free of bitterness and ghosts of hurt. It requests forgiveness and peaceful sleep, then hope for a fresh day, courage, joy, and a renewed resolve to act with kindness and sincerity.
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Ethel Arnold Tilden
Good Housekeeping
New Year Customs and Attire of the Civil War Era
The piece recalls prewar social life when New Year calls fostered courtship and matches. It notes girls’ limited outside work, family support for festive attire, hacks and tandems for travel, and the excitement over dress in Swiss muslin and tarlatans with trains and ribbons. It mentions expenses, fashion guidance from Peterson's and Godey's with colored plates.
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Peterson's
Godey
Indianapolis News
New Year Resolutions Question Sparks Cynical Reply
A reader asks if any make New Year resolutions and gets a sharp reply that they never keep them, reflecting a skeptical mood about self-improvement plans.
Numa and Janus and the Roman New Year
A legendary Roman king Numa established January as the first month and made the day sacred to Janus the two faced god. The myth describes Janus with an old face looking back and a youth facing forward toward the future.
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Numa
Janus
Legislator backs local share of gasoline tax in Idaho
Rep. Ira J. Taylor of Jefferson County argues for returning a portion of the state gasoline tax to counties for local road work. He cites unmet county needs, urges pro rata or per county sales basis, and notes anticipated two fifths of the tax could be returned while federal programs wane. He cites county commission support and calls for uniform auto license taxation.
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Ira J. Taylor
Jefferson County
Idaho
Idshor
North
Epitaph Theyre Pickin Up the Pieces After Crash
A local car crash leaves debris gathered by a homeowner using a shovel and rake. The owner complains the windshield shows incorrect markings and uses a harsh insult in a terse comment.
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E. H. Humphreys
C. O. Moore
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