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August 22, 1931
The story of August 22, 1931 is best read through its archived headlines. On August 22, 1931, one archived headline reported: "WISCONSIN MOURNS MRS. LA FOLLETTE; State, City and County Offices at Madison Shut in Memory of Senator's Mother. ALL FLAGS AT HALF STAFF Professor Max Otto, at Simple Funeral Service, Terms Her a'Part of Glowing History.'." The archive note adds: funeral. This card keeps the item tied to the source headline instead of adding unsupported detail. Another item reported: "ACTION ON DIVIDENDS." A third item noted: "UTILITY BREAK LAID TO PERSONAL CLASH; National Electric Light Group's Elections Blamed for Three Companies' Withdrawal. ROW OVER VICE PRESIDENCY Defeat of New Jersey Public Service Officer by National Electric Power Head Cited. UTILITY EARNINGS. American Power and Light Company Utility's Stockholders at Record." Together, the page presents a same-day newspaper snapshot rather than a modern retelling with invented color.
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On August 22, 1931, one archived headline reported: "WISCONSIN MOURNS MRS. LA FOLLETTE; State, City and County Offices at Madison Shut in Memory of Senator's Mother. ALL FLAGS AT HALF STAFF Professor Max Otto, at Simple Funeral Service, Terms Her a'Part of Glowing History.'." The archive note adds: funeral. This card keeps the item tied to the source headline instead of adding unsupported detail.
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On August 22, 1931, one archived headline reported: "ACTION ON DIVIDENDS." The archive note adds: Divd omitted. This card keeps the item tied to the source headline instead of adding unsupported detail.
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On August 22, 1931, one archived headline reported: "UTILITY BREAK LAID TO PERSONAL CLASH; National Electric Light Group's Elections Blamed for Three Companies' Withdrawal. ROW OVER VICE PRESIDENCY Defeat of New Jersey Public Service Officer by National Electric Power Head Cited. UTILITY EARNINGS. American Power and Light Company Utility's Stockholders at Record." The archive note adds: Report for June, and 6 mos. This card keeps the item tied to the source headline instead of adding unsupported detail.
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