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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Oct 24, 2018
Page
5
The Mini Page explains midterms held every two years to elect House members, some senators, and state officials. It covers historic voting restrictions, then evolves from paper ballots, glass boxes, private booths, and punched cards to modern computer voting.
The text outlines voting rights in US history from 1787 to 1920. It notes eligibility for citizens 18 and older and outlines restrictions on felons. It highlights the 15th Amendment of 1870 extending Black male voting rights and the 19th Amendment of 1920 granting women the vote. It references Harper's Weekly imagery and suffragettes.
A Web resource link bit.ly/MPelections and a library display titled Around America to Win the Vote by Mara Rockliff showcase voting history. The items highlight civic engagement and the suffrage movement with bibliographic context.
Dutch firm plans a three level floating farm in Rotterdam housing 40 cows fed mainly by food industry leftovers. Robots will milk the cows and the site aims to produce over 210 gallons of milk daily with manure sold as fertilizer.
Advice to watch for midterm election coverage, discuss voting with family, and participate together. Encourages following The Mini Page on Facebook and visiting a standards link for teachers.
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