DailyTimeCapsule brief
May 15, 1931
The story of May 15, 1931 is best read through its archived headlines. On May 15, 1931, one archived headline reported: "CITY COLLEGE SENIORS FAVOR DRY ACT REPEAL; But Majority Does Not Drink-- Socialists Outnumber Adherents of Any Other Party." The archive note adds: Annual questionnaire released by Microcosm. This card keeps the item tied to the source headline instead of adding unsupported detail. Another item reported: "BRITISH COURT TO TEST COAL MINERS' HOURS; Government to Prosecute Owners Who Have 'Spreadover' System in Scotland and Wales." A third item noted: "Nebraska Journal Buys New Site." Together, the page presents a same-day newspaper snapshot rather than a modern retelling with invented color.
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On May 15, 1931, one archived headline reported: "CITY COLLEGE SENIORS FAVOR DRY ACT REPEAL; But Majority Does Not Drink-- Socialists Outnumber Adherents of Any Other Party." The archive note adds: Annual questionnaire released by Microcosm. This card keeps the item tied to the source headline instead of adding unsupported detail.
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On May 15, 1931, one archived headline reported: "BRITISH COURT TO TEST COAL MINERS' HOURS; Government to Prosecute Owners Who Have 'Spreadover' System in Scotland and Wales." The archive note adds: Government to prosecute owners who have spread-over system in Scotland and Wales. This card keeps the item tied to the source headline instead of adding unsupported detail.
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On May 15, 1931, one archived headline reported: "Nebraska Journal Buys New Site." The archive note adds: Buys new site for plant. This card keeps the item tied to the source headline instead of adding unsupported detail.
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