Michigan Corrupt Practices Act Shapes Newberry Case
The Des Moines Register outlines Michigan’s corrupt practices act, detailing campaign finance limits, committee responsibilities, and penalties. It notes strict control on expenditures and corporate contributions, shaping the Newberry conviction and governing campaign spending.
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Newberry
Michigan
Grand Rapids
United States
Drys
Wets
Senator Newberry
Des Moines Register
Iowa farm production may be cut in coming season
Des Moines reports indicate scarce farm labor and high rents may reduce crop acreage statewide this season. Wages reach 60 to 75 and up to 100 dollars for exceptional workers. rents run 12 to 20 dollars per acre. Some tenants are absent and farmers seed more to clover timothy and alfalfa to curtail operations.
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Des Moines
Woman's crusade against the liquor license system
An exhortation to Christian women to oppose legalized liquor through prayer, education, and public action. It highlights the impact of women in temperance efforts led by figures such as Mrs. M. H. Hunt and Miss Brehm, urging readers to join, support, and fund temperance papers and campaigns. The call stresses personal sacrifice, daily duty, and mobilizing home and church networks to erase the saloon era.
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Haman
United States
America
Althe
Church of Christ
M. H. Hunt
Congress
Miss Brehm
Washington
Presbyterian Church
Great
Hillsborough
Altho
IOWA GIRL STRIKES OIL ON HOMESTEAD
Maquoketa reports Ruby Preston, a local maid turned homesteader in Montana, has 160 acres and refuses multiple lease offers. A neighboring resident already received 37,500 dollars plus 300 dollars monthly until drilling begins, with an additional 37,500 optional if oil is struck. Preston holds her land for best terms.
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Maquoketa
Mar
Montana
Ruby Preston
Preston
Cyntec described as a pragmatic yet idealistic critic
A cynic is portrayed as a thoughtful reformer who sees a perfect world possible if small errors are fixed. The text frames the Cyntec as a blend of skepticism and hopeful reform, noting his habit of pointing out issues with care.
Exports of Moving Pictures Surpass Previous World Totals in 1919
The National City Bank reports US motion picture film exports in 1919 reached 273,279,172 feet valued at $8,066,723 for exposed film and $2,680,000 for unexposed. Exposed film totaled 153,237,260 feet, with Europe and North America as major destinations. Imports fell to 17,000,000 feet.
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United States
National City Bank of New York
Saya
Europe
North America
South America
Oceania
Asia
Africa
North American
United Kingdom
Canada
Australia
France
Argentina
Brazil
Record Cattle Prices At Wapello Sale Break All Regional Records
Fifty four head of Sporthorn cattle sold for 198225 at the Upper Mill farm of Weaver and Gairdner on Wednesday. Average price per head was 2004 and the top price paid was 6760 for a Boyd and Donnell bull from Paris Missouri. Two cows brought 5000 each and shipments to South America were arranged. The sale drew buyers from across the country, setting attendance and price records locally.
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Bonney Burns Farms
Geneva
Ill
Loveland Stock Farm
Mt. Pleasant
Iowa
W. Preston Donald
Clio
South America
Upper Mills
Sensational suit among relatives rocks Murphy case
Rock Rapids March 27 A sensational suit has been filed in which Calvin J. Murphy sues his relatives. The action alleges significant family dispute and seeks unspecified relief. Further details were not immediately available.
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Rock Rapids
Clavin J. Murphy
Land Dispute Involving Mulhall Family Trusts
Murphy seeks court relief against his uncle James P. Mulhall and cousins over a 290 acre land sale for far below value. He alleges inducement by Mulhall, who acted as guardian, resulting in loss of property including 580 acres in Lyon County and three Sioux City apartment houses as part of a partial settlement.
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James P. Mulhall
Murphy
Lyon County
Muthall
Mulhall
Sioux City
Return at once notice delays message to Mr Smith
A merchant asks a boy if he delivered a message to Mr Smith but the boy says the office was locked and a notice read Return at once. The tale shows a missed delivery and prompt return. An ex soldier advertises for a cook and jokes about hash accumulation at a hotel.
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Merchant
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