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Newspaper
Atchison Weekly Globe
Location
Atchison, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 14, 1927
Page
2
The Atchison Weekly Globe lists the Globe Publishing Co. as publisher at Fifth and Main, with second class mail status. Subscriptions are priced at $1.00 per year.
Ten years after the world war began, American volunteers answered the call, many never returned. Thirty thousand crosses mark France while a pilgrimage to the fields of crosses grows, led by American Legion and Auxiliary members preparing to cross the Atlantic for a memorial convention. Delegates will convene in Paris at the Trocadero Palace as battlesites from Marne to Flanders loom in memory.
Ottawa Kansas Chamber of Commerce offers 500 cash prizes to boost Franklin county farming. The article praises broader chamber duties beyond industry, noting Atchison’s horticultural survey and planned five year programs. It envisions cooperative marketing and expert guidance to raise farm prosperity and town farming relations.
A Nebraska congressman proposes cutting wheat acreage to push prices from 2.50 to 5 dollars per bushel. He argues only a minority of large producers on cheap land would cut back, while many farmers with 10 000 to 50 000 bushels per season would resist. He also notes tariff changes might admit foreign wheat to keep bread affordable, while patriots resist reduced acreage pools.
Atchison residents express unanimous thanks as Blair Elevator company decides to rebuild at once after a lengthy insurance adjustment following the fire. The plant’s return promises continued tonnage for railroads and cements the city’s status as a grain center.
Washington signals hope for an early settlement of Nicaraguan difficulties as Henry L. Stimson, former secretary of war, is sent as special envoy of the president. The goal is to protect American interests worldwide, preferring diplomacy to Marines whenever possible.
A column of wry social observations riffs on fashion vanity dieting after marriage and costume mishaps in amateur shows. It jokes about jewelry hats marital taste in clothes and the hazards of dance styles like the Black Bottom while noting taxes forgotten in public service.
An Atchison young man sets out to secure a position then shifts to seeking any job. A spring feeling touches town life as homestead hopes rise. The back-to-the-farm mood grows as broilers mature. A pondside resident muses on owl folklore and night activity.
A terse remark noting that no woman ever gives a man credit for good taste in selecting hats or wallpaper. The line reflects gendered humor about domestic decisions and taste.
An old maxim proclaims that losing wealth costs little, losing a friend costs more, but losing health costs everything. The saying emphasizes health as the greatest asset and warns against neglecting wellbeing.
A man rejects a caller by directing them to see the old lady. The remark reflects a polite ellipsis in social refusals typical of rustic or oral traditions. The line captures a moment of indirect dismissal and household dynamics in regional speech.
A farmer arriving in town on Saturday lightens the mood with a string of old jokes, likened to the end man of a minstrel show. The anecdote highlights rural humor meeting local crowds in a small-community setting.
An Atchison man could win the presidency easily if he gained the full support of all lodges of which he is a member. The remark highlights the influence of fraternal organizations on political success.
A man asks how you feel and expects a simple answer of fine. The reply should be brief without elaborating on details or emotions.
Contractors are at the mercy of the weather and could be seen as forming a sun worship group, a tongue in cheek observation on how outdoor work depends on climate and sunlight.
A hard surfaced road everyone would welcome would keep politics out of the mud.
A man who is frequently satisfied with himself shows little interest in pursuing other goals or experiences, reflecting a tendency toward self contentment that limits exploration or ambition.
A girl always cries when she loses her job and a boy blames it on others while planning to find a better position.
A brief note urges action over chatter. It emphasizes taking concrete steps rather than discussing problems without follow through.
A local Atchison resident expresses concern about Marines stationed in China and frets over practical needs such as socks being darned, highlighting civilian worries amid distant conflict.
Weather conditions worsen as crops face the risk of cabbage developing the big head disease. Farmers warned to monitor moisture and temperature trends and apply protective measures where needed.
A man accepts thirteen dollars, choosing to overlook superstition. The incident highlights how superstition rarely overrides practical gain, with the figure of $13 cited as a small but meaningful amount in everyday decisions.
An organization has long hosted generous banquets but is refining its approach to running the events. It aims for smoother coordination, improved guest experience, and fewer logistical hiccups in future affairs.
A terse musing on why old fashioned cautions about health linger as a beer liver warning fades. The line hints at how advice once tied to drinking care now reads as quaint. no specific events or figures are named.
A man tells a newspaper he is prepared to give the exact facts in the case outlining his side of the alleged marriage lottery. The remark signals readiness to disclose personal details in a dispute over nuptial arrangements.
A reflective line discusses how long hair cannot hide sins yet frames the neck’s wrinkles. It suggests that sensitivity may cause as many offenses as anger, hinting at inner motives behind actions without naming specific events or people. The tone is rueful and observational.
A reflective note compares hanging laundry to writing an autobiography. It suggests private actions, kept hidden from neighbors, are stored away in the basement, framing daily chores as a metaphor for personal history.
The quote notes that showing a disposition to be an easy mark encourages others to assist in making good. It underscores how vulnerability signals may trigger generosity or predatory behavior, shaping interactions and perceived credibility.
A local note explains that a marriage certificate may be mistaken for a certificate of deposit in records. Authorities advise verifying document type, purpose, and issuing office to avoid financial or legal mix ups. No names or dates appear in the readable text.
The saying notes that while books offer guidance on feeding and care, true understanding of children comes from actually raising them. It emphasizes practical experience over theory in parenting.
The remark argues that if evolution favored human digestion, the stomach would now resemble a cast iron stove pot. It frames a speculative challenge to natural selection’s impact on human anatomy and adaptation.
A reflective note questions divine perspective on religious events and actions carried out in the name of faith. It considers motives, accountability, and the tension between piety and public conduct in contemporary times.
A commentary notes that a young man who sleeps nine hours nightly is viewed as similar to a hibernating animal, reflecting social judgments on rest habits and vitality.
A terse reflection on trust breached, the author argues that forgetting and forgiveness do not live up to the ideal. The piece cautions about relying on someone who has deceived and questions the durability of reconciliation.
A local term used by players labels an Atchison spinster as a holdout in a colorful sports slang note reflecting community humor and regional dialect.
Local residents argue chickens cause more disruption than international Balkan border issues, highlighting noise, urban noise, and frequent coop disturbances as recurring problems in the area.
A crowded column of notes from Atchison daily life covering weather, local remarks, sports buzz, small crimes, social events, road conditions and river activity. Mentions include public figures James Hobson, Dr Horner, Baron Holland, Alvin Fajen, and river steamer R J Stewart.
A roundup of short notices from Atchison and surroundings includes John Vanderweide driving a new coupe, Joe Bierich returning to work, yard grading on South Fourth Street, home remodeling on South Heard and Commercial Street, and various small incidents. Also noted are community events, a grass sowing plan near The Globe office, births, a court fine for liquor possession, historical weather recollections, Palm Sunday services, and plans for the Waggener Heights development with a growing local building boom and banking indicators.
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