Record-sized U S Voting List Hits Peak Before 1928 Election
The Associated Press reports forty three million men and women qualified to vote in the November 6 election, a record turnout with estimates suggesting actual votes around 32.5 million to 38 million. Women show a dramatic registration rise, possibly casting 35 to 40 percent of ballots in big cities. Foreign voters total around 7.5 million. Fraud concerns surface in New Jersey and New York as registries are scrutinized.
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Associated Press
Washington
Rio Grande
William Tyler Page
House of Representatives
Gerard
Democratic National Committee
Hubert Work
Republican National Committee
Foreign Language Information Service
New York City
New Jersey
New York
Boards of Election
Delayed results as boards tally a heavy ballot load
In an election with a large ballot volume the public may wait a full day for results as election boards finish tabulation. The note highlights the potential extended counting period and the impact on timely results.
License Tags For Dogs of Virginia On Sale Nov 1
More than 274000 dog license tags valued at 371 thousand dollars are sent to Virginia county and city treasurers for the 1929 year. W Le Tyus, fiscal secretary of the State Commission of Game and Inland Fisheries, notes the distribution from Richmond.
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Richmond
State Commission of Game and Inland Fisheries
Virginia
W. le Tyus
Modernized Ring Offered With Gold Shell and Lifetime Guarantee
A service promises to modernize a ring using a platinum or 18kt white gold shell. The inscription remains untouched and the process is marketed as a quick, lifetime guaranteed enhancement performed by the plus top process.
Virginia dog license tax set for 1929 totals by category
A detailed tabulation shows the 1929 Virginia dog license tax demand by males 205650, females 38730, unsexed females 16720, kennels 257, individual kennel tags 1670, duplicates for males 7957, duplicates for females and unsexed 1231. Tax amounts: males 1 dollar each, females 3 dollars each, unsexed females 1 dollar each, kennels 15 dollars for twenty dogs and 25 dollars for fifty dogs. Tags go on sale November 1 and cover calendar year 1929. Tags may be sold by town, county, and city treasurers. Tax due January 1 with grace until February 31. nonpayment incurs misdemeanor. Earlier, penalties allowed May 1.
Desertion Divorce Granted After Short Marriage
In the Preierr¢ck court, Mrs. Ruby Clark Dellinger is awarded an absolute divorce from Ear R. Dellinger for desertion one day after the wedding. The decree bars remarriage for six months and grants Dellinger custody of their infant Edna Dellinger.
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Thireuit
Preierr¢ck
Ruby Clark Dellinger
Ear R. Dellinger
Dellinger
Edna Dellinger
Clainuwsl
Former Ruby Clark Relative Narrates Brief Marriage Break
A woman recalls living with her partner for one week before he deserted again and has heard nothing since. Mrs. Dei linger was formerly Miss Ruby Clark of the county.
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Deilinger
Ruby Clark
Speedy Throxine sore throat relief and safety claim
An ad touts THoxine as a gargle free sore throat remedy with claims of instant relief from a single swallow. It promises no iron, chloroform or dope, flavor pleasant and safe for family use, also says it eases coughs and offers money back guarantee. Sold by Baker's drug stores and others.
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Baker's
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