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.
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Newspaper
Atchison Weekly Globe
Location
Atchison, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 01, 1927
Page
2
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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