Newspaper circulation audits labor for advertisers in Nebraska
Nebraska Press Association members implement optional circulation audits to curb false figures in weekly and semi weekly papers. The Sidney Telegraph shows higher total and trade area reach than News, with some arrears but stronger paid subscriptions and lower ad rates. A farmerly editor questions whether government action should enforce unanimity among publishers.
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American Press Association
Nebraska Press Association
Sidney
Telegraph
News
NEA
Association
Wealthy Denver Belle Fights to Save Dying Mine
In Denver a society beauty, once married to a mining millionaire and tied to a senator’s circle, ends years of luxury in a Leadville mine struggle. Elizabeth McCourt, 60, fights mortgage pressure in a shack, urging a revival of the old Matchless mine to raise funds. Across West Texas, a cowhand’s daughter turns widow, fortunes surge with oil, yet battles with oil men and sons who seek her fortune, leaving each child only ten dollars at her death. Men, it’s said, are the stronger vessel.
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New York Telegram
Denver
Washington
Leadville
Horace Tabor
Elizabeth McCourt
West
Texas
Nester
New York World Examines Farm Relief Debentures
The World argues a export bounty under the debenture plan is not a direct fix for imports duties. Advocates claim broad effects, but the paper warns that multiplying privileges risks abuse and may render the scheme useless if a single member gains power to extract tribute from others.
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New York World
Penney opens huge St Louis warehouse at $2.9 million
The J C Penney warehouse in St Louis opens after spring start work. The 13 story building covers 180 by 367 feet with total floor space about 900000 square feet. Site cost 2500000 plus 200000 for conveyors and machinery. 300 to 400 employees to run the plant. Annual merchandise handled expected at 100000000. Shipping time to western points cut by two to ten days. Ready to wear stays in New York plant. Sidney Meter Sales Co.
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J. C. Penney Company
St. Louis
United States
Western Points
New York
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Penney
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