Think. Truth and justice rise for common people in Emmet county
The excerpts describe a 1910 to 1918 land speculation by a father and two sons in Emmet county. They profit little while binding others to wealth through legal obligations. The widow and mother of the men suffer in 1931 as retaliation and justice unfold against greed. The piece urges farmers to form their own organizations and take control.
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Fresh Pork Chops and Home Killed Beef Offered
A local advertisement promotes fresh pork chops at 18¢ per pound and home killed beef and pork, asking customers why pay freight.
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Democratic Nominee Declares New Independence Needed
A long political note denounces control by speculators and calls for a fresh declaration of independence. Community notices follow mentioning local visits, family events, illnesses, gatherings, and Fourth of July activities across Kensett Sherburn Armstrong and surrounding areas with numerous names and places.
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Lincoln scholar debunks Ann Rutledge South Carolina link
Dr. Louis A. Warren of the Lincoln Historical Research Foundation says intensive records fail to connect Abraham Lincoln’s early sweetheart Ann Rutledge with the Rutledges of South Carolina. He notes the Rutledge claim is likely romance driven and emphasizes Ann as a humble pioneer figure rather than tied to wealth or aristocracy.
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Hustlers Meet Friday At Home Of Mary Krough
The 4-H club in Swan Lake met Friday at Mary Krough’s home. Mrs Swartz demonstrated carrot canning, Leona Dominy judged the jar, and Mary and Berniece Reid reported on the Ames convention as club representatives. Mildred Johnson led the social hour. next meeting set for July 12 with Adeline Olson.
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Roosevelt running mate in 1932 fall election
John Nance Garner of Plainfield Illinois visited over the Fourth of July with Mrs Graves brother Alberts Hanson and Frank Dunn. The fragment suggests Garnet era and the 1932 ticket context but is incomplete.
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Revenue and Tax Battle Reflected in Industrial Review
The industrial review argues the new revenue bill may balance the budget but risks tax burdens similar to Europe, warning higher gasoline and theatre levies will hurt millions and that income tax hikes push capital into tax free bonds, hampering employment. It urges vote-driven tax reduction in the future. Bruce Hollen marked his sixteenth birthday with a swimming party at Silverside Park. The Midway Country Club hosted its annual ice cream party at Lloyd Dalke’s home with 65 attendees. Mrs Hoien and Mrs Henderson attended.
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