Reapportionment Shifts 32 States Under New Census Plan
The 1980 census figures show California gaining nine seats and Michigan four, with Texas New Jersey New York Ohio each gaining two or more. Missouri, Georgia, Iowa, Kentucky and Pennsylvania lose two seats each, while many others lose one. In total 32 states are affected, redistricting will follow to align with the new plan amid expected legislative wrangling.
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Ollendorff
Humber
Congress
Contresa
Skales
California
Michigan
Missouri
Georgia
Iowa
Kentucky
Pennsylvania
Alabama
Jadison
Kennas
Maine
Massachusetts
Minnesota
Mississippi
Nebraska
North Dakota
Rhode Island
South Carolina
South Dakota
Tennessee
Vermont
Virginia
Wisconsin
None Too Old to Learn
An early 20th century note argues that learning ability remains strong regardless of age, citing Dr. Sorenson of the University of Minnesota. It claims continued education is vital in a changing society and notes growing adult education facilities. Other brief items mock European views, turkey prices, Alaska lizards, winter bathing cautions, and a charity anecdote.
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Sorenson
University of Minnesota
Business Harassment By Legislation Cited In Congress
The piece criticizes political demagogues who push higher taxes and stricter regulations, arguing they hamstring major industries and delay development. It cites quotes about an extra Senate session, a drunk on tone, and humorous asides while urging restraint until business improves.
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Congress
Baby Golf Inventor Garnet Carter Strikes It Rich
Garnet Carter of Chattanooga, creator of Tara Thumb golf, earned about $500,000 in clear profits after launching a mini golf craze. He built the first course at a Lookout Mountain hotel, then expanded nationwide before selling his trademark and factory for $200,000 cash. Carter, age 46, defies the idea one cannot invent after 25.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hig Ftiende
Garnet Carter
Chattanooga
Carter
Lookout Mountain
W. E. Robinson
Philadelphia
William James
Glassware and Accessories Listed in Item Set
A catalog style listing features glassware handkerchiefs perfumes pictures rugs towels and blankets alongside shoes scarves pens stationery clocks books and garments. The collection also includes ties garters handkerchiefs slippers underwear cigars sweaters and smoker sets.
Potato crop estimate and a note on life's trouble periods
The report states a 368 million bushel potato crop for the year implying about three bushels per person if the share is reached. It adds a scientific remark that there are three life periods when a man can get into trouble, identified as youth, middle age, and old age.
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Neil Hanson
Lewis Laverade
Wanson
Miller Wergeland, Alfred Evsland
J. W. Anliker
Henry Erickson
Wm. Beenen Furniture and Undertaking
Renwick, Lowa
Humota Theatre
Humboldt, Ia
William Haines
Warner Baxter
Harald Lloyd
Lloyd
A. R. Martin
Eagle Grove, Towa
Ward
Alaska
New York
Ngvingh
Wtile Willig
Walsh
Montana
Baby Golf
Renwick
Renwick Savings Bank
Renwick, Iowa
Briardale
Latch & Maurer
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