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Newspaper

Atchison Weekly Globe

Location

Atchison, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Sep 01, 1927

Page

2

Atchison Weekly Globe Publication Details

The Atchison Weekly Globe printed by The Globe Publishing Co at Fifth and Main. It is registered at the Atchison post office as second class matter with a yearly subscription price of $1.00.

The Globe Publishing Co Main Streets Atchison Kansas

Bonus plan questioned as cities give incentives to lure industries

The piece reviews a national study by the Organization Service of the Chamber of Commerce of the United States showing more failures than successes from industrial bonus programs. It cites Lincoln Nebraska’s report that two to three million dollars spent on bonuses yielded no surviving bonused industries and harmed the city’s reputation.

Atchison Organization Service Chamber of Commerce of the United States Chambers of Commerce Lincoln, Neb, Chamber of Commerce Sarasota Florida Chamber of Commerce Lincoln Chamber

Injustice Cited On High Tax Rates In Income Law

Beloit Gazette notes a sharp critique of the income tax, comparing high rates on earnings from 29 000 to 90 000 dollars to Nero’s bad reputation. The piece uses a mother and son anecdote to underscore perceived personal impact of the tax.

Jack Warrison Beloit Gazette Nero Johnnie

Assistant chief of police faces charge over stolen watch

The Lola assistant chief of police is charged with having ruffled off a watch and the case was sent to the attorney general for action. The town of Tola aims to cultivate a business mindset, contrasting with general police attitudes.

Lola Attorney General's Office Tola

Quantrell Raid Roads Progress Debate

A wartime memory notes the 1863 Quantrell raid near Lawrence and argues, with hindsight, that rapid mobilization would have been possible with today’s roads. The text cites Kansas cities including Kansas City, Leavenworth, Fort Leavenworth, Atchison, St. Joseph and Topeka and claims mobilization could arrive within an hour.

Quantrell Lawrence Kansas City Leavenworth Fort Leavenworth Atchison St. Joe Topeka Coud Kansas

Kansas City Church Row Tests Leasing Yard for Filling Station

Trustees of a Kansas City church leased part of the church yard for a filling station despite controversy. The move follows advice attributed to a famed local industry captain who urged collaboration with rivals, arguing people should support the church and minister even as they favor rides over services.

Kansas City

Arkaesas City Recalls Early Oklahoma Fines History

The piece notes Arkaesas City boosting coffers by fines for defying stop signs, recalling Oklahoma towns after statehood when city funds were raised by police court penalties. It mentions penalties once imposed for minor infractions like needing a shave.

Arkaesas Oklahoma

Rockefellers Fairy Tale Offer Cites Play and Work

The tale quotes John D Rockefeller advising happiness comes from balancing play and labor. It notes the elder Rockefeller rarely played until wealth allowed hiring others, starting after age 75. Concordia Blade reports William Jennings Bryan’s brother plans a presidential bid, noting the Bryan family’s habit of persistent political campaigning.

John D. Rockefeller Jack John D Concordia Blade William Jennings Bryan Bryan

Boys Outnumber Girls at Birth by Census Figures

Statistics from the federal census bureau over eighteen years show that 106 boys are born for every 100 girls. The text notes that the male surplus diminishes as girls grow up.

Ottawa Federal Census Bureau

Parking spaces expand to all sorts of uses

Parking places for everything seem to be in vogue as theaters and stores offer spots for babies and an increasing number of worthless checks now find parking in urban areas.

Geological survey disputes Pike's Peak sinking claim

A report claimed Pike's Peak sank nearly forty feet in thirty years. The geological survey contradicts the claim, stating no such sinking has occurred, assuring readers there is no danger to rest easy.

Pike's Peak Geological Survey W. K

Mencken Advocates Facts Over Creative Newspaper Writing

The writer notes H. L. Mencken’s view that journalists should stick to facts, arguing that creative writing is rarely interesting and that newspapers should prioritize factual reporting over embellishment.

H. L. Mencken

Atchison Globe Laughs and Letters Read in Nostalgia

A chatty Atchison Globe page collects wry witticisms and social notes from local life. Items cover a Kiwanis walking contest plan, travels of residents, courtship and divorce anecdotes, burglaries, and the fortunes of local workers and families with a mix of humor and community updates.

New Music Director at Atchison High School

William G. Altimari named new music director for Atchison High School coming from Fredonia Kansas to succeed Albert Smith. He is 25, native of Parsons, and has led multiple ensembles including a 50 piece orchestra and several choirs with record wins in state contest.

Atchison High School William G. Altimari Atchison Fredonia Kas Albert Smith East Altimari Parsons Kansas Parsons High School Parsons High Orchestra State Teachers’ College Pittsburg Fredonia High School T. B. Smith Elwood Roser Waisner & Shelver Tie Charles Hixon Colorado Charles Hixon B. G. Porter Lincoln School Campbell Chapel A. M. E. Church Women’s Mite Missionary Society W. E. Gray Robert F. Cook Oak Mills Topeka Satan Kickapoo John Robert Cook F. P. Barrett Haintine Missouri A. B. Howe Arthur Lowe Silas Berry Roy Lister Julius Teichman Adolph Arthur Howe Potato Hill Farm St. Joe Frank Franz) Heinz Austria Heinz Topeka State Hospital Prospect Park Tom Garvey Ralph Fletcher Denver 1812 South Grand A. E. Ricks The Fletchers Miller W. BE. Wheeler Grey Eagle Minn Washburn College Park College Parkville Marion Winkler Kansas University M. Hi ‘Winkler Ray Wittette Chamber of Commerce Kansas City Adda Anderson New York City Columbia University Keineas W.N. Griffin Mavis G.fp Jarrett Brandito Joe Arthur Louis Daisheimer Byram Hotel John Cline City School Teachers’ Institute Seattle Wash Tom, Jr Hal Garvey Missouri Pacific Falls City Charlie Lyman St. Benedict's New Monastery Lyman St. Benedict's Snowden R. P. DD. Moter Co Karl Robbins Maurice Keefe W. F. Dolan O'Keefe Atchison County Gardner North Thirteenth Street Hattie Watson Rushville A. J. Conway Conways Pacific Tieutenant Eugene G. Herzinger George Herzinger Omaha

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